The nurse giving tips to parents of a child in the Pavlik harness would suggest that to prevent chafing they should:
a. Use powder in the diaper area
b. Dress the baby in a T-shirt and long socks
c. Take the harness off every 2 hours
d. Use lanolin-based ointment on the legs
B
The use of a T-shirt and long socks will help relieve chafing as the baby will be in the harness full-time except for diaper changes.
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