diaper wipes
Patient Counselling
Patient Education: Diaper Wipes
References
1. Nield, S.L., Kamat, D. Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management of Diaper Dermatitis. Clinical Pediatrics 2007;
46: 6.
2. Atherton, D.J. A review of the pathophysiology, prevention and treatment of irritant diaper dermatitis. Current Medical Reasearch and Opinion 2004; 20(5): 645-‐649.
3.Atherton, D.J.The aetiology and management of irritant diaper dermatitis. JEADV 2001; 15: 1-‐4.
4. Borkowski, S. Diaper Rash Care and Management. Pediatric Nursing 2004: 30: 6.
5. Lavender, T., Furber, C., Campbell, M., Victor, S., et al. Effect on skin hydration of using baby wipes to clean the
napkin area of newborn babies: assessor-‐blinded randomised controlled equivalence trial. BMC Pediatrics 2012, 12:59.
6. Scheinfeld, N. Diaper Dermatitis. Am J Clin Dermatol 2005: 6(5): 273-‐281.
7. Odio, M. Disposable Baby Wipes: Efficacy and Skin Mildness. Dermatology Nursing 2001: 13:2.
- Baby wipes are not more effective than the traditional method (water and cloth), however they may be preferred over the traditional method in cases where the family is out of the house.
- Avoid used of baby wipes with alcohol, fragrance, or preservatives, as it may cause skin irritation.
- Cleanse skin gently to avoid skin irritation.
References
1. Nield, S.L., Kamat, D. Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management of Diaper Dermatitis. Clinical Pediatrics 2007;
46: 6.
2. Atherton, D.J. A review of the pathophysiology, prevention and treatment of irritant diaper dermatitis. Current Medical Reasearch and Opinion 2004; 20(5): 645-‐649.
3.Atherton, D.J.The aetiology and management of irritant diaper dermatitis. JEADV 2001; 15: 1-‐4.
4. Borkowski, S. Diaper Rash Care and Management. Pediatric Nursing 2004: 30: 6.
5. Lavender, T., Furber, C., Campbell, M., Victor, S., et al. Effect on skin hydration of using baby wipes to clean the
napkin area of newborn babies: assessor-‐blinded randomised controlled equivalence trial. BMC Pediatrics 2012, 12:59.
6. Scheinfeld, N. Diaper Dermatitis. Am J Clin Dermatol 2005: 6(5): 273-‐281.
7. Odio, M. Disposable Baby Wipes: Efficacy and Skin Mildness. Dermatology Nursing 2001: 13:2.