I’m just as intrigued as anyone about the ensuing controversy surrounding Pampers diapers with new Dry Max and the growing Facebook contingent of parents who say that it’s causing diaper rash.
In case you missed ABC World News Tonight’s coverage of the diaper debate, click here to view it: http://abcnews.go.com/entertainment/video/miss-usa-rima-fakih-tripping-10664406&tab=9482931§ion=4765066.
As a parent, word of mouth–whether it’s which stroller to get, what daycare to stay away from or enroll in or which bottle your baby liked best, can be a powerful influence in terms of what or what not to buy and other baby-care decisions. You think, “If it’s right for that mom or that baby, it’ll probably be right for me or my baby.” Facebook and Twitter are taking the concept of word of mouth and amplifying it to a national level. There’s certainly nothing wrong with that but as a journalist and a mom whose been swayed by other mom’s opinions from time to time and discovered that their advice wasn’t always right for me, I’m naturally skeptical about going with the crowd.
The Bottomline for Me–which may not be right for you
If my kids were still in diapers, I’d definitely buy Pampers with Dry Max and try them out. I love the concept that they’re 20 percent thinner than traditional Pampers and wear like underwear. From my research for Consumer Reports Best Baby Products, I know that some babies are more prone to diaper rash than others. Did you know, for example, that breast-fed babies are less susceptible to diaper rash than formula-fed babies, especially as they transition to solid food? Also, some babies are more susceptible to diaper rash in general because their skin is just more sensitive. Overall, diaper rash can be caused by lots of things. But before someone told me a particular diaper caused diaper rash, I know I’d have to see for myself.
What about you? What’s your take on Pampers with Dry Max?
