AN EYE OPENER ABT DISPOSABLE DIAPERS FROM IXEDOC

Yesterday, I posted a blog bragging so much about disposable diapers/nappies. How its saves parents agony being disposable comparing with cloth diaper until I recieved an eye opening comment no other than our Respected IXEDOC. I didn't realize this blog could get me first comment ever from the most respected man in this blogdom at time I posted it.

I feel like its an honor in need. I was surprised to get showred by his comment finally and its about the researches he and others been doing related to the usage of disposable diapers/nappies.

Here is the snap shot of the discussion via comments,

dear Vijaianand,

nice 'ode' to the ubiquitous diaper - a novel topic, I must add. It may interst you though to learn that, of recent mdical research shows rgar diaper use i not necessarily the panacea it is ascribed to be. Constant increase in perineal temperature due to the thick padding disprupts the thermoreguatory mecanisms that operate physiologically to keep the male testes and scrotal sac cooler than core body temeprature. Prolonged exposure to diapers has been claimed to produce oligozoospermia or even azoospemia, much later in males. the gonadal dysfunction could lead to sterility.

A new paper of mine on testes temperature control is due for publication.

Reference: Kumar Arunachalam & Kumar JC, 2007, Swinging hgh & low: thermoregulation in the testes, Medical Hypotheses, (in press)

He replied back to my comment with more details on the topic,

1. Scrotal temperature is increased in disposable plastic lined nappies Partsch et al. Arch Dis Child.2000; 83: 364-368 http://adc.bmj.com/cgi/content/extract/85/3/268d?ck=nck

2.Baby boys have a great risk of sterily in throwaway diapers than cloth because of the chemicals that "pull wetness away." This is a health hazard that Pampers spends millions in marketing to keep you from hearing.

http://72.14.235.104/search?q=cache:ATBNpDL1z4cJ:www.earthsmartdiaperservice.com/benefits.nxg+%27diaper+sterility%27&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=3&gl=in

3.There are concerns about male sterility due to prolonged use of disposable diapers (they hold in heat) http://72.14.235.104/search?q=cache:hHM2lGh0NrwJ:www.earthbabydiaperservice.com/index.php%3Faction%3Dwhy_us+%27diaper+sterility%27&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=8&gl=in

4.The one other thing I can think about is a recent question of pediatricians about the impact disposable diapers could have on masculine sterilty . Men's "privates" temperature has to be maintained at a lower temperature than the body to avoid problems. The disposable diapers are covered with plastic, and there's a lot of filling, and the temperature inside can rise rapidly.

http://72.14.235.104/search?q=cache:GkSN4kCT1cAJ:www.tinybirdsorganics.com/organiccotton/clothdiapering101.html+%27diaper+sterility%27&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=13&gl=in

I think I learnt a great deal about disposable diaper now and scared the hell out of me. My wife even was shocked to hear that after effects of using disposable diapers. This discussion left me thinking, using disposable diapers may be one of the reasons so many american men lose their fertility and having difficulties getting pregnant.

I am not sure what will be my action after knowing some factiods about disposable diapers from Pampers & Huggies. We are so dependent on it, its going to be tough to break down the habit and start moving towards cloth diapers.

Just think about it !!! Suggest me any options..

DISPOSABLE DIAPERS -Savior of Today's Parents

"OMG, he just peeped on me. Its all over.~Sigh~ I have to change my shirt before I leave to work."

"He is making a big mess of his poo poo, come quick to clean it him up.Otherwise he will start playing with it"

I am sure you heard this dialogs or screams so many time at your house or friends house who has small kids or babies. Cloth Diapers so called "langotee" torched (I should say) the babies giving them uneasy, fuzzy and yakee feeling all the time.

I have grown up with cloth diapers and if my guess is right, whoever is blogging at sulekha as of today also might have had similar experience with uncomfie cloth diapers. I know you don't want to go back, thinking about it. But that's the truth right?!

Those are the days, the soft reusable cloth diapers are the only option. No other choices available. Now, the new comers of this wonderful techie world has so many options. They are so lucky getting comfie with new Pamper or Huggies Diapers.

In the cloth diapers, Babies/small kids never get to sleep well because its get wet and don't dry off. It has to be changed otherwise they can't sleep or get cold. Also they make a big mess every time they poo poo or pee pee since its not water or foolproof. Cloth diapers need to be changed every time its gets wet. No security for the person who holds the babies or toddlers.

It is also great deal of work for the mummies. Washing and drying every cloth diapers often beats the heck out of Gym workout. Just imagine cleaning those diapers with poo poo's, isn't it disgusting. but our moms just did that. I can see weird expression from all your faces.

An important thing rather irritable point about Cloth diapers, they are not use and throw. You have to secure them like a gold to take back home to clean and make use of them again.

Now babies are so comfortable playing, sleeping. Best of all, no mess to cleanup or don't have to wake up at night to change diapers. Thanks to the one of kind inventions of these days, disposable Diapers. These diapers really gave salvation to agony of the parenthood.

How it works

Disposable diapers contain the same chemical as astronaut 'maximum absorbency garments", fire-control gels.. This super-absorbent chemical will continue to absorb water until there is an equal concentration of water inside and outside the polymer. By absorbing the liquid, it expands and keeps the top layer dry and free of moisture.

What makes it special?

It comes in all sizes and shapes. They absorb and keep it dry helping kids to feel so much comfortable. So they get to sleep better which reflects in their health. Well rested baby/kids will be active and at their best. I know there are few drawback in using these poly disposable diapers. They do leak at times if its overloaded and heats up during summer giving rashes. But all them are avoidable and far better than always wet cloth diapers. Best thing of all, its use and throw.

It took away the burden and releaved mummies from lot of work. I can 't imagine Kids growing up without them these days atleast in america. Its slowly catching up in Asian countries. It is expensive but its worth paying the price than suffering the agony.

If I would have to vote one of the best invention of this century for important purposeo. I will surely vote for Diapers. Can I count your vote too ?!

**** - Photos collected from net.