Sentences with phrase «while vernix»

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While in utero, babies develop vernix to keep their skin safe from the constant exposure to water.

Further, the vernix on my little one can be rubbed in and baths avoided until our first blow out, while many hospitals require a newborn bath rather quickly after delivery to protect staff from blood borne pathogens.

For example, vernix acts as a protective barrier, while in the uterus, from liquids, but it also acts as a skin cleanser, moisturizer, safe and natural antimicrobial, temperature regulator, and antioxidant for the newborn after delivery.

The baby will also be washed down, having any blood, tissue matter, and vernix (the yellow, cheesy - like substance that coated the baby while he was in the womb, protecting his skin from the amniotic fluid) removed.

Newer research indicates that vernix has immune properties and leaving it on your baby's skin provides a layer of protection while your new baby's immune system is getting stronger.

For example, vernix not only acts as a protective barrier, while in the uterus, from liquids but it also acts as a skin cleanser, moisturizer, safe and natural antimicrobial, temperature regulator, and antioxidant for the newborn after delivery.