A couple of months ago, parents were all over the internet writing that their little ones had severe diaper rash and Pampers Dry Max was to blame. The Dry Max was a new brand from Pampers. Parents suspected some toxic component might have made its way into the fabric.
Now the Consumer Product Safety Commission in a new report says not to worry – there is no problem with Pampers Dry Max and they are not linked to the diaper rash. The agency said “Most babies exhibit diaper rash at least once in their lifetime. If parents or caregivers believe that their child is suffering from a rash that they believe to be related to a diaper, CPSC staff suggests that they discontinue use of the diaper and contact their pediatrician.”
What was interesting with this situation was the role social media played. Thousands of parents called for Pampers to bring back their old diapers on a Facebook fan page. Consumers preferred the old diaper over the new “improved” version.
The consumer agency says there is not yet a cause linked to the rashes from Dry Max diapers. The CPSC reviewed about 4,700 consumer reports from the U.S. and Canada to come to its conclusions. What’s interesting is about 85% of those reports came in May and then dropped off. It is possible that some defective products were produced then, but unless it was followed up immediately, no one would have old diapers around anymore.
The CPSC looked at the construction of the diaper, its materials, and whether it retained heat and moisture in coming to its conclusion that the diapers were not a defective product. Data was submitted by Procter & Gamble (P&G) the maker of Pampers.
CPSC says that it has not ruled out the possibility that a health concern might exist for some babies. If you experience any problem with Dry Max diapers made by Pampers, you are encouraged to contact the CPSC’s Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or go to www.cpsc.gov.
