Cleaning after each diaper change can help ensure baby’s skin stays healthy. Residual urine on baby skin mixed with stool can lead to an increase in pH in the diapered area, increasing the potential for skin barrier damage. Learn more about how urine impacts the skin barrier and why it’s important to keep skin clean.

RESOURCES

Below are educational resources and tools to learn about the importance of cleaning skin at every diaper change.

Publication:

• Impact of Urine on Diapered Skin Health.
• Neonatal Intensive Care. 2017; 30(2): 26-29. Chon S, Minerath B.

• Video: Caring for Diapered Skin