My child was born with an umbilical hernia (protruding belly button). When is the best age for it to get fixed?
A good number of children are born with umbilical or navel hernias of varying sizes. Sometimes there is a family history of umbilical hernias. The majority of umbilical hernias will close by 18 to 24 months. We will usually wait until your child is two years old before considering surgical repair. There are exceptions to this rule. If your child should become symptomatic and have pain or discomfort with their hernia, than surgery can be scheduled prior to age two.
