Recently, Little Miao's mom and her mother-in-law had a disagreement over diapers. Her mother-in-law insisted that diapers are bad, causing diaper rash and affecting the child's leg shape... But is this really the case?
Does wearing diapers cause diaper rash?
First, we need to understand the cause of diaper rash in babies. It usually occurs because the baby's bottom is soaked in urine for a long time, irritating the skin. In other words, as long as you change diapers or cloth diapers frequently and keep the area clean, your baby won't get diaper rash.
Does wearing diapers affect bladder control?
Actually, a baby's organs and tissues are not fully developed at birth. For example, bladder control typically matures around the age of two. Before that, babies can't control their bladder well, so it's normal for them to pee whenever they feel like it. Whether you use diapers or cloth diapers, there's no difference in this regard.
Does wearing diapers affect leg shape?
Parents should know this: a baby's legs are naturally bow-shaped in the womb. Newborns usually have slightly curved legs, and there's no need to worry as long as their hip, knee, and ankle joints are aligned. As they grow, their legs will gradually straighten out, so parents can rest easy.
Moreover, to date, no research has proven that using diapers affects a baby's leg shape. The design of diapers on the market today does not restrict a baby's leg movements.
However, one thing to note is that the size and fit of the diaper must be appropriate. Otherwise, it could affect the development of the baby's hip joints, potentially leading to leg deformities.
Does wearing diapers affect reproductive system development?
Parents really don’t need to worry about this. While high scrotal temperatures can affect sperm motility in adult males, baby boys are not fully developed yet. Their testes contain spermatogonia, not sperm, so there’s no impact.
