The child health specialists noted that such practices cause diaper rash in the pubic area of the babies, which could further lead to an infection. The physicians also urged parents not to return to recycling old clothes and rags as alternatives to diapers.
The child doctors recommended using reusable diapers and having babies wear pants at home to allow fresh air around the skin between the genitals and anus.
Recently, Nigerians donated over N10m to Sodiq Olayode, whose wife Abiodun, gave birth to quadruplets. This generosity followed a post on X, formerly Twitter, by Olayode’s colleague, James, who shared that the quadruplets used 105 diapers in six days. It was reported that as of July 24, the donations had exceeded N10m.
The paediatrician also advised that, given the high cost of disposable diapers, parents could consider alternatives such as cloth diapers, reusable diapers, and pants.
Another paediatrician, Dr Tolulope Asare, stated that it was important to change soiled diapers as often as possible.
Johns Hopkins Medicine defines diaper dermatitis as skin inflammation in the diaper area, commonly seen in babies and toddlers.