What determines if you have an innie or an outie belly button?

What determines if you have an innie or an outie belly button?

Parents often ask if their child’s belly button’s appearance, otherwise an “innie” or an “outie,” is determined by the method of which their obstetrician cuts and ties the cord. The difference between an “innie” and an “outie” belly button has nothing to do with management of the umbilical cord at birth.

Should you clean out your belly button if you have an innie?

If your bellybutton piercing is fully healed: Follow the cleaning instructions for the type of bellybutton you have, innie or outie. Gently wash the pierced area with a cotton ball that’s been soaked in a solution of 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt in 8 ounces of boiled water that’s been cooled.

Why does it smell like poop in my belly button?

Share on Pinterest Poor hygiene is the most common cause of belly button smell. Most belly buttons are indented so act as a trap for sweat, dead skin, and dirt. Few people wash the belly button with soap so germs can develop. The most common cause for a belly button smell is poor hygiene.

Is it bad to have a outie belly button?

An outie is normal and not usually a medical concern, only a cosmetic one for some. For some infants, the cause of an outie belly button may be an umbilical hernia or granuloma.

Will my baby Outie become an innie?

No. Some people claim you can change an outie to an innie – by taping a quarter over it, for example – but it’s just not true. (And here’s another reason to put that quarter in your piggy bank instead of onto your baby’s belly: A quarter would be a choking hazard if it fell off, as it probably would.)

Why is it bad to play with your belly button?

Playing with the navel is even less of an issue than self-stimulating the genitals. It is impossible to stop a baby from self stimulating the parts of the body, and it is wrong to do so. Since it is part of normal development, parents have to accept this.

Why are guys attracted to belly button?

The navel is an odd, but powerful, erogenous zone. When someone pokes inside or around a belly button, some people may feel erotic sensations. That’s because the navel and genitals have a common tissue origin. From a heterosexual man’s point of view, seeing the exposed navel and surrounding area can be very attractive.

Are belly button rings attractive?

People may look at others with belly button rings as playful and flirtatious. Many men find these qualities attractive in women because the woman may appear down-to-earth and perhaps a little mischievous. Some people may find belly button rings sexy because of the inner strength and power that it may convey.

Why do zits smell?

The material in the cyst is often cheesy, fatty, or oily. The material can be thick (like cottage cheese) or liquid. The area around the cyst may smell bad. If the cyst breaks open, the material inside it often smells bad too.

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