Parenting Basics: Newborn Care & Child Development

Newborn care basics include managing belly button discharge and bleeding, while understanding how different parenting styles impact long-term child development.

Tiny Red Bumps in the Belly Button

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Melissa McNamara

Hives, contact dermatitis, bug bites and bacterial infections can all cause red bumps on your belly button. A recently pierced belly button increases your risk of unsightly bumps. Most bumps are not a cause for concern and will clear on their own; however, sometimes medical attention is required.