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Recommendations from a global meeting on best practice for preserving skin integrity in premature babies

This article reflects specific evidence-based recommendations and best practice for cleansing the nappy area of preterm infants (gestational age <37 weeks), developed by four advisers with expertise in their care. These experts were brought together by WaterWipes® in September 2020 as part of an international meeting.

Cleansing the Neonatal Diaper Area: A Literature Review

New parents are often torn between guidance from health professionals who tend to recommend using cooled boiled water and cotton wool balls or using baby wipes, which in turn differ in their ingredients. This literature review will examine our current understanding of neonatal skin, napkin dermatitis and evidence-based cleansing practices of the diaper area.

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Recommendations from a global meeting on best practice for preserving skin integrity in premature babies

Cleansing the Neonatal Diaper Area: A Literature Review