<prompt> The umbilical cord is shed off by2-4 days1-2 weeks2-4 weeks1-2 months  <response>: The umbilical cord stump usually dries and shrivels up and is shed off by 1-2 weeksThe parents must look out for signs of redness, swelling, and edema with pus discharge around the stump. These might indicate infection-OmphalitisRefer: Nelsons Textbook of Pediatrics, SAE, 1st edition, pg no. 890, 811 