Is one or the other better for baby’s skin? Each side would like to think so. Cloth diapering proponents warn of allergic reactions to the chemicals used in disposable diapers. In response, the disposable crowd talks about rashes brought on by tiny bottoms sitting in unabsorbed urine. What’s the real story? “Probably any diaper is going to be generally safe, as long as it’s changed when necessary,” says pediatrician Dr. Michael Fischer, of Austin, Texas. “There don’t appear to be any dangers inherent in using disposables. Likewise for cloth. Children can get allergic reactions to any number of things, and that could include a chemical in the disposable diaper, or the fasteners in a cloth diaper.” Dr. Fischer adds that in most cases, knowing your baby’s elimination signals so that prompt changing can occur is much more important to safeguard against rashes than the diaper you choose.
Social Bookmarking
Advertisements
