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Tips for caring parents: Diapers or diapers - that's the question!
Last reviewed: 20.11.2021
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Let's try to objectively consider the problem and get acquainted with the basic "safety rules".
First of all, you need to know what diapers your child needs. First, carefully read the inscription on the package. Choose suitable by weight, age, gender (they are different), be sure to specify the period of suitability, composition. It is desirable that they are made of "breathing" material, on a cotton basis.
Pampers should be worn only when you go on a visit, for a walk, etc., that is, in cases where it is impossible or uncomfortable to disguise a child. At home, there is no sense in packing the baby in diapers. During wakefulness, leave it often without them - let the skin breathe. The rest of the time can be easily traced when the child wants to go to the toilet - many children quack, sniff, grunt, frown, etc. - and have time to "drop it" on the pot. Best of all, if at home the baby lies in a diaper or panties, sliders.
Remember that prolonged wearing of a diaper is harmful for the genitourinary system: because of overheating of the testicles, the boys are subsequently impaired ability to conceive. In girls, prolonged use of diapers can cause various kinds of infections, - bacteria feel very well in damp heat.