TIPS Ltd | Cord care - Baby care back to basics

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	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.
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	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

Cord care for the healthy term baby: keep this area clean and dry. The best way to achieve this is to leave the area alone. After the first bath in plain water, pat dry with a clean towel. find out more

Care of the newborn: proposed new guidelines

The umbilical cord is a unique tissue consisting of two arteries and one vein covered by a mucoid connective tissue known as Wharton's jelly, which is covered by a thin layer of mucous membrane. find out more

Management of the umbilical cord: a guide to best care

By explaining the physiology of cord separation, how different treatments affect this process and reviewing the most up to date recommendations, I hope to take cord care back to basics. find out more