This video is one in a series of short comprehensive skin health education programs that highlights skin care strategies to help mitigate the potential for diaper dermatitis.
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The following skin care practices are covered in this video:
- Thoroughly and gently cleaning diapered skin with properly formulated wipes
- Maintaining dry skin in the diapered area to prevent skin damage due to overhydration
- Frequent diaper changes
- Airing out skin between diaper changes
- Use of breathable, disposable diapers with increased wicking and superabsorbent materials that allow air to pass through to minimize moisture trapped inside while keeping urine and feces off skin
- Use of barrier creams and ointments to help reduce diaper dermatitis incidence by preventing direct skin contact with irritants in urine and feces
- Counts JL, Helmes CT, Kenneally D, Otts DR. Modern Disposable Diaper Construction: Innovations in Performance Help Maintain Healthy Diapered Skin. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2014; 53(9 suppl): 10S-13S.
- Association of Women’s Health Obstetrics and Neonatal Nurses. Neonatal skin care – evidence based clinical practice guideline. Fourth edition. Washington, D.C.; 2018.