Here's a report from dermatologists about taking good care of kids:
Dr. Spraker explained that the super-absorbent gel that was added to the core of disposable diapers in the mid-1980s can absorb many times its weight in moisture. This gel also grabs on to the wetness without letting go of it, trapping urine in the center of the diaper and leaving the surface of the diaper that touches the infantīs skin nearly completely dry. Since wet, softened skin is less healthy, it is more easily irritated by fecal material and more easily infected by candida.
The introduction of this super-absorbent gel marked a significant advancement in preventing diaper rash. In the 1990s, a breathable membrane similar in design to the popular fabric in hiking and sport outerwear garments that keeps rain out but "breathes" to prevent excess perspiration was added to higher-end disposable diapers. This membrane allows water vapor to escape through the cover of the diaper, which reduces the humidity inside the diaper and keeps the diapered skin drier and healthier.
