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TIPS tip of the month
	When out and about use moistened colour flannels as baby wipes (bright colour for the top and dark colour for tail) by Lorna, TIPS parent tester.
	Email us your 'tip of the month' suggestion for a chance to win a dedicated copy of Breastfeeding: the essential guide.
	JULY

Neonatal skincare and cord care - the way forward

This article demonstrates why it is so important to completely avoid the use of manufactured baby products for the first month of life and why following this advice could play a significant part in reducing the worryingly high rates of dry skin conditions, asthma and related allergies. find out more

Baby care - back to basics leaflet

Recent research suggests that it is safer to bath your baby in plain water during their first month of life. At birth, the top layer of the baby’s skin is very thin. This means it is more sensitive to damage from germs, chemicals and water loss. find out more

Neonatal skincare: why change is vital

Newborn skin is thinner, more permeable and less able to withstand the sensitising effects of modern detergents. It is also important to remember that anything placed on, in or around a baby has the capacity to harm. find out more

Care of the newborn: proposed new guidelines

Although predominantly involving skincare and cord care, it is important to remember that anything placed on, in or around the neonate has the capacity to harm. find out more

Skincare for the newborn: exploring the potential harm of manufactured products

The way we bath our babies may not appear to be important in the big scheme of things. However, I would like to give you a better understanding of why this could be an important factor to the health of baby's skin. find out more