Skincare for the newborn: exploring the potential harm of manufactured products.
Many midwives routinely bath newborns using baby bath products believing these products are mild and suitable for delicate skins. This paper asks midwives to reconsider their role in the promotion of manufactured skincare products.
Trotter
Sharon
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Ayrshire Central Hospital.
D000328:Adult; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D007224:Infant Care; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008880:Midwifery / Q000592:standards*; D009035:Mothers / Q000193:education*; D009721:Nurse Midwives / Q000592:standards; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009824:Ointments / Q000009:adverse effects; D017592:Skin Care / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012915:Soaps / Q000009:adverse effects
D009824:Ointments; D012915:Soaps