| When disposable diapers were first introduced in | | | | as sodium polyacrylate. This controls the liquid inside |
| mid-1950's, they are primarily plastic diaper with a lot of | | | | the diaper, preventing leakage. However, this chemical |
| fluff. However, at present breed disposable's come a | | | | which is solely responsible for diaper rash. |
| long way. All are available with water-resistant coating, | | | | Despite these obvious drawbacks, manufacturers of |
| diapers dry-weave sheets to make the child feel as | | | | baby diapers claim that their products have been |
| dry and comfortable. There are no attachment diaper | | | | repeatedly tested and found safe. Most manufacturing |
| pins are needed, since most of these diapers come | | | | companies also claim that they are engaged in quality |
| with excellent leak proof Velcro attachment. | | | | control experts to seek manufacturing defects. Such |
| Disposable diapers, despite its easy to use factors that | | | | repeated assurances by manufacturers have led |
| bring many challenges to child health. The most | | | | many parents to switch to baby diapers made of cloth |
| common problem is chafing. Due to frequent urination | | | | ones that are generally considered a healthier option. |
| and lack of adequate air circulation, children often | | | | Nevertheless, the fact remains that most disposable |
| develop a rash, which can be very painful. Some | | | | diapers occupy huge tracts of land (once they are |
| health experts believe that the dyes used in disposable | | | | configured) in the world that is becoming less and less |
| diapers can cause damage to the liver of the child, as | | | | space. There are also a number of air and water |
| well as central nervous system. There are even some | | | | diseases, which may arise in such rubbish. Diaper man |
| stray reports of doctors and medical specialists toxic | | | | can even be fatal to animals by inhalation of toxic |
| gas emanating from used baby diapers may lead to | | | | gases. Disposed diapers may even affect the plant life |
| asthma. Absorbent pads inside a diaper containing a | | | | and may go on to have a negative impact on the |
| chemical solution (currently in the form of a gel), known | | | | environment. |