Diaper Dryness is Important for Baby Development

When it comes to diapers, dryness and preventing rashes is one of the top priorities for moms.

This is the reason why Pampers, the diaper brand committed to baby development, and their partner, the Mother and Child Nurses Association of the Philippines (MCNAP), has teamed up to give a talk to parents on how they can keep their baby’s skin healthy and prevent diaper rash.

Diaper rash, MCNAP explained, is a result of skin irritation due to moisture in the nappy area, caused by pH changes that occur when stools and urine combine.  Keeping baby’s bottom dry and clean, they advised, are the best ways to prevent diaper rash. Make sure to change your baby’s diaper after they become wet or soiled or look for an extra-absorbent diaper that helps pull urine away from your baby’s skin and stool.  Here are some important things to remember:

 

1. If the diaper is wet, you can rediaper immediately without cleansing or gently wipe your baby clean with a wipe or warm washcloth before diapering.


2. If it is soiled, wipe his bottom clean with a gentle alcohol-free baby wipe or warm washcloth and gently pat him dry. Always wipe from front to back to prevent the introduction of bacteria into the urinary tract.  Then spread a thin layer of zinc oxide cream or petroleum jelly over your baby's bottom as extra protection against wetness, or try a diaper that includes skin friendly ingredients to have the same effect. Avoid using baby powder —it doesn't help prevent or treat diaper rash and may be harmful if your baby inhales it.

 

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3. When putting on a fresh diaper, don’t secure it too tightly to allow some air to circulate.


At the Pampers Dryness Challenge conducted at Expomom, one of the biggest lifestyle events for moms and babies today, Pampers also proved that it was the best diaper in the market when it comes to dryness at a live demonstration.  

Research showed that moms usually change their baby’s diaper after two wettings. To replicate this, testers poured 150 ml. of tap water into Pampers Active Baby and the current product of the challenging parent and let it soak.
 
To simulate the pressure that diapers are put under when babies sit on them or when they suddenly fall on their bottoms while they’re learning to walk, Pampers Brand Manager Chad Sotelo placed tissue papers on top of both diapers and asked parents to press down hard.

“Imagine that your baby is still learning to walk; he takes a step, maybe two, then BOOM, down on his bottom. Then it will put sudden pressure on the diaper. So in this case, your diaper needs to lock the urine well and prevent urine from coming out under baby pressure,” Sotelo explained.

Throughout the many demonstrations carried out that day, Pampers Active Baby was the only diaper which not only absorbed the water poured on it faster, but was also the only diaper whose piece of tissue stayed completely dry – just like your baby’s bottom.

This is because Pampers Active Baby has an extra locking layer that seals away wetness, so that it stays dry even under pressure. It even has a soft, cotton-like outer cover with great breathability and a hypoallergenic lotion with Aloe Vera extract to help protect your baby’s skin and further reduce the risk of diaper rash.

“We are very happy with the results of the challenge because we know that the top concern of moms when it comes to diapers is making sure that baby stays dry and does not experience rashes or irritation. That is why Pampers Active Baby was developed with all these features to make it the best diaper at keeping baby dry,” Sotelo said.

“It has a soft, breathable cotton cover, a special lock-away core to absorb wetness, and a hypoallergenic lotion, which all works together to keep baby’s bottom healthy and help reduce skin rashes. And when baby is comfortable, learning and play can continue all day,” Sotelo said.  

For more information about Pampers Active Baby, please visit www.pampers.ph.

 

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