What are the harms of expired diapers

Diapers are generally used by babies. Poor-quality diapers can easily cause diaper rash after use. The shelf life of diapers is generally 3 years. Expired diapers cannot be used. Not only will they cause diaper rash, but they will also cause skin allergies and breed bacteria in the lower body. If it is a girl, the vagina is easily infected by bacteria, which will cause unpredictable serious consequences.

Generally speaking, the shelf life of diapers is three years, of course, this is when they are unopened. If they are opened, it is best to use them up within two or three months. Once diapers are out of their shelf life (unopened), they are prone to breeding bacteria.

Special types of paper products, such as diapers, sanitary napkins or toilet paper, need to be sterilized at high temperatures. Paper products that have been sterilized at high temperatures are directly sealed and packaged to prevent bacterial growth. However, the effectiveness of one-time disinfection and sterilization has a time limit. Once the shelf life is exceeded, sterility can no longer be guaranteed.

Therefore, once the shelf life has passed, even if the packaging is not opened, the diapers inside will begin to breed bacteria. It is wrong to say that expired diapers can still be used for babies after being exposed to the sun to kill the bacteria.

First of all, the surface layer is mainly made of non-woven fabric, which is easy to harden after exposure to the sun. The originally soft and comfortable material becomes hard, which hurts the baby's little butt.

Next is the PE film of diapers, also known as polyethylene film, which is a waterproof film mainly used to prevent urine leakage. Unfortunately, this polyethylene is susceptible to photo-oxidation and thermal-oxidation, and is easily degraded under the influence of ultraviolet rays. After being exposed to the sun, the bottom layer of diapers tends to age and leak urine.

So, if you have expired diapers and want to put them on your baby after exposing them to the sun, Xiaoji would like to remind you that regardless of whether the bacteria have been killed, diapers that have been exposed to the sun are prone to leaking urine and hurting the baby's butt skin, so it is better to use them with caution.

Four principles for choosing diapers for your baby

1. More absorption, faster absorption: More absorption can reduce the frequency of replacement; faster absorption can reduce the time urine is in contact with the skin. In addition, the material of the diaper surface should also be dry and non-rewet, so that the sleeping baby will not be disturbed by the wet diaper while sleeping.

2. Breathable and not stuffy: Whether the diapers used by babies are comfortable or not requires parents to observe their babies' little buttocks carefully!