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Expert Answers:
HEALTH
/ SAFETY
Do disposable diapers have any
benefit for the baby?
Sometimes the top sheet of the
diaper is sticking to my baby’s skin. It is
hard to remove the sticking top sheet from my
baby’s skin. What can I do?
Is the lotion used in diapers
safe for my baby’s skin?
My baby has a rash after using
diapers, why is that so?
What should I do in case of
allergy/irritation?
Does the super absorber gel
material affect my baby’s skin when being in
direct contact with it?
What should I do when I find
super absorber gel material on my baby’s
skin?
Is it possible that some babies
may be allergic to the perfume in the diaper?
How soon after I drink caffeine
does it enter my milk supply?
Is it possible for very young
children to get chicken pox?
What causes hiccups in a
3-week-old?
When does a newborn's eyesight
develop?
Do disposable diapers
have any benefit for the baby?
Scientific evidence shows that the advances
made in diaper technology over the past 15
years have produced real benefits in skin
care, dryness and leakage protection.
Many paediatricians and nurses confirm that
the number of infants seen with diaper
dermatitis (rash) is declining over time. The
number of cases of diaper rash reported in
general appears to have decreased by about 50
per cent since the introduction of disposable
diapers.
Noticeably, there has been a large decrease
in the number of severe diaper rash cases
reported, falling from 67 per cent of all
cases seen before the use of disposable
diapers to 9 per cent in the 1990s.
(Source EDANA Sustainability Report 2005).
For more information on the above please
contact us.
Sometimes
the topsheet of the diaper is sticking to my
baby’s skin. It is hard to remove the
sticking topsheet from my baby’s skin. What
can I do?
Pampers New Baby is designed to absorb urine
& soft poo. The soft weave net has also been
used in previous product variants of New
Baby. As all materials in the nappy, also the
inner weave net material has been assessed
for its safe use on humans and is considered
to be safe for use in nappies. In rare cases
it may happen that the inner layer sticks to
baby’s skin. In case of sticking we recommend
using baby oil to remove the topsheet gently
from the baby’s skin.
Is the lotion used in
diapers safe for my baby’s skin?
Clinical studies showed that the lotion in
the diaper could provide additional
protection against skin rash compared to
diapers without lotion.
All of the lotion ingredients used are
dermatological tested and are safe for babies
skin.
My baby has a rash after
using diapers, why is that so?
We would like to reassure you that a great
deal of research has gone into the
development of all Pampers products to ensure
they are safe for infants’ skin, as you would
expect with any product designed for a baby.
All Pampers are also designed to help avoid
those conditions that can lead to diaper
rash. Diaper rash can be caused by almost
anything that irritates a baby’s delicate
skin. There is no concrete evidence of any
particular cause of the condition, other than
the varying levels of skin sensitivity, but
there are several well-known factors. We all
have a natural protective film on our skin
and if it is compromised the skin can become
red, cracked, inflamed and irritated. When a
person’s skin is exposed to urine or faeces
for prolonged periods the skin’s protective
barrier can be compromised. Which is why it
is recommended that baby’s skin should not be
kept in prolonged contact with urine or
faeces (poo). For further guidance contact
your paediatrician or general physician.
What should I do in case
of allergy/irritation?
Please consult your doctor in case of any
adverse skin reactions. The skin reaction is
however most likely a so called diaper rash.
Diaper rash is mainly caused by mixing urine
with faeces. Best measures to prevent diaper
rash are frequent diaper changes, removing
faeces from baby’s buttock by careful and
gentle cleaning (with e.g. Pampers baby
wipes) and letting air reach baby’s skin.
Further measures could be applying a nappy
rash cream.
Does the
superabsorber gel material affect my baby’s
skin when being in direct contact with it?
No, the superabsorber has been extensively
tested for its skin safety, including direct
patching to human skin. The material is
neither irritating to the skin, nor it is a
so called contact allergen.
What
should I do when I find superabsorber gel
material on my baby’s skin?
Because your baby may sense a wet and
slightly cold feeling from wetted
superabsorber being in direct contact with
the skin, we recommend that you gently remove
the superabsorber followed by cleaning the
skin with water or wet wipes.
Is it possible that some
babies may be allergic to the perfume in the
diaper?
No. Considering the toxicological profile of
the scent components, their levels used in
the diaper, and relevant exposures, no
increased risk for inducing skin
sensitization is expected for babies using
these scented diapers.
How soon after I drink
caffeine does it enter my milk supply?
Caffeine does pass from the mother's milk to
the baby and can cause agitation and
sleeplessness in infants much the same as it
does in adults. The dose effects of caffeine
may differ from one mother-infant pair to
another, based on several factors. First, the
amount of caffeine the mother drinks: coffee
has the highest amount of caffeine, then
black tea, and then caffeinated soft drinks
considerably less. Most babies are fine when
their mother drinks one or two caffeine
drinks a day, but some infants start showing
symptoms of sleeplessness when their mother
drinks four to six caffeine drinks a day.
Secondly, although only 1 to 10 per cent of
the caffeine that the mother drinks ends up
in her breast milk, young babies tend to
store caffeine in their bodies. Infants may
begin to show the symptoms of caffeine effect
within hours of their mother drinking
caffeine, and the symptoms may last for days.
Babies over 4 months of age are better able
to break down caffeine, so the symptoms may
not last as long. If your baby is having
sleeping problems or colic, you should
probably avoid caffeine drinks.
Is it possible for very
young children to get chicken pox?
Yes, infants under 1 year can get chicken
pox. Since most mothers are immune to chicken
pox, most babies that young get immunities
from their mothers in the womb and through
breast milk. They are therefore protected for
the first few months but the protection
gradually falls off by about 6-9 months of
age. For that reason, chicken pox in infants
is often quite mild. However, some infants do
get very ill with chicken pox or with the
pneumonia that sometimes comes with it.
Whenever a baby has chicken pox, it's
important to keep an eye on things and go to
your doctor if the baby doesn't look well.
What causes hiccups in a
3-week-old?
Hiccups are caused by a spasm of the
diaphragm muscle under the lungs. The
diaphragm may contract when it's stretched
out by a full stomach or it may just
"twitch". Healthy infants hiccup frequently,
usually without any distress or discomfort.
Interestingly, many pregnant women will feel
their infant hiccup, starting in the second
trimester. Breastfed infants probably hiccup
as frequently as formula-fed infants do. When
your baby appears to be uncomfortable with
hiccupping, try to relieve the wind in the
stomach by burping or repositioning your
baby. Infant hiccups are almost always
harmless and rarely cause anything more than
some transient discomfort for your baby.
However, if the hiccups are associated with
poor feeding, weight loss or repeated
vomiting, you should contact the Doctor.
When does a newborn's
eyesight develop?
Your baby is seeing lots of things now and
has been for a long time! Before your baby
was born he could detect light and could turn
himself towards a light source near your
abdomen. At birth he could see your face; at
3 months old he can follow you across the
room with his eyes. He recognizes you and is
likely to put on his best coos and wiggles
when he first sees you. If you're sad or
distracted, he'll pick up your subtle
expressions. He's learning more each day
about depth and distance as he discovers his
hands and what they can do to make life
interesting. He'll try to grab objects that
are within reach, but is unlikely to be
successful at this age; he needs more
practice getting his eyes and hands to work
together. Vision is one of the best ways for
him to learn about his world.
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