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BeKind1998
Asked January 2020
Is unscented baby wash appropriate for peri care after incontinence?
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JoAnn29
Jan 2020
I would not get any soap near the urethra. My daughter used to get UTIs from bubble baths. If I did use it, I would rinse very well using a handheld showerhead.
I used Huggies for cleanups. They are bigger than most wipes and thick.
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I used Huggies for cleanups. They are bigger than most wipes and thick.