Caring for and cleansing a baby's skin.

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British Journal of NursingVol. 27, No. 3 ClinicalCaring for and cleansing a baby's skinMelanie LumbersMelanie LumbersSearch for more papers by this authorMelanie LumbersPublished Online:7 Feb 2018https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2018.27.3.148AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextPDF/EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View article References Blume-Peytavi U, Hauser M, Stamatas GN, Pathirana D, Garcia Bartels N. Skin care practices for newborns and infants: review of the clinical evidence for best practices. Pediatr Dermatol. 2012; 29(1):1–14. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1525-1470.2011.01594.x Crossref, Medline, Google ScholarDeakin A, Stapleton M, Chadwick K. Evaluating a skin barrier film in faecal and urinary incontinence. Wounds UK. 2010; 6(2): 107–110 Google ScholarDepartment of Health and Social Care, Department of Education. 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