Primary prevention
A good daily diaper hygiene practice will reduce contact time with potential irritants.[13] Caregivers should be advised to:
Change diapers every 2 hours (or at least inspect for soiling every 2 hours) and more frequently in newborns and children with diarrhea
Use a commercial cleansing wipe or water on cotton cloth to cleanse the diaper area; products with minimal additives should be used
Avoid excess detergents and friction
Have time without diapers
Avoid use of plastic underpants over diapers.
Secondary prevention
Continuation of good diapering hygiene practices.[13]
Studies have favored:[24]
cellulose-core disposable diapers over cloth
absorbent gelling material over cellulose-core diapers
breathable outer shell diapers over occlusive outer shell diapers, and
linings impregnated with formulations over plain linings.
Many of these individual studies were, however, open study design and therefore at risk of bias.
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