The present disclosure is directed to a novel way of dressing the umbilical cord stump of a newborn. In one aspect of the invention, the umbilical dressing cap is washable and reusable, and made to fit securely onto an umbilical cord clip to provide a clean and dry environment for the cord stump. In another aspect of the invention, the dressing is configured to receive printing to help identify the newborn. In yet another aspect of the invention, the dressing cap advantageously provides support for a flaccid cord stump.
