Newborn skincare and the modern nappy.
Effective care of newborn skin is based on a thorough understanding of both the physiology and specific environment of infant skin. The essentials of newborn skin care are effective cleansing, effective moisturizing and the maintenance of an effective barrier against external irritants (Kuller et al...
| Publicado en: | British Journal of Midwifery Vol. 15; no. 12; pp. 784 - 788 |
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| Formato: | pictorial Journal Article |
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Mark Allen Holdings Limited
Dec2007
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| Sumario: | Effective care of newborn skin is based on a thorough understanding of both the physiology and specific environment of infant skin. The essentials of newborn skin care are effective cleansing, effective moisturizing and the maintenance of an effective barrier against external irritants (Kuller et al, 2001). The baby's nappy has been subject to a remarkable number of improvements since the first disposables appeared on the market; from the first use of super absorbent polymers, through to the large scale use of refastenable tape and the incorporation of petrolatum-based ointment transfer systems, to the introduction of the first breathable nappies. |
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