How is umbilical hernia in children?

Either due to absence of umbilical fascia (Richet's fascia) or incomplete closure of umbilical defects, most common cause of umbilical sepsis in children 2:1 male:female, most are asx but parents anxious about swelling, strangulation rare. Tx: conservative (close spontaneously w/in 2 years of age, masterly inactivity reassure parents and strapping over a coin Operation (herniorrhaphy indicated after >2years old