Abstract
The skin, along with other organ systems, makes rapid changes as the newborn moves from an intrauterine aquatic environment to an extrauterine atmospheric environment. Some of these changes include the development of an acid mantle and an increase in skin hydration.While skin care and bathing practices have traditionally been based on the patient’s culture, regional customs and anecdotal experience, recent evidence-based recommendations have been made and will be presented in this article (AWHONN, 2013). Hopefully, with further research and the incorporation of evidence-based recommendations into skin care of the infant, we will see improved skin health and a decrease in skin disease in infancy and childhood.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
