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Diapers: what do parents choose and why?

A Shanon, W Feldman, W James

    Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien
    |January 15, 2011
    PubMed

    Insights

    Most parents choose disposable diapers for convenience and rash prevention, though cloth diapers are cheaper and more eco-friendly. Pediatricians can offer guidance on diapering choices, influencing 70% of parents.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Environmental Health
    • Consumer Behavior

    Background:

    • Diaper choice significantly impacts infant health, parental convenience, cost, and environmental footprint.
    • Understanding parental motivations behind diaper selection is crucial for healthcare providers.
    • Limited physician input currently influences parental diapering decisions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate current diapering practices among parents of young children.
    • To identify the primary reasons influencing the choice between cloth and disposable diapers.
    • To assess the role of pediatricians in advising parents on diaper selection.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey was conducted using self-administered questionnaires.
    • 600 parents of children under two years old participated.
    • Participants were recruited from a hospital clinic and private pediatric offices.

    Main Results:

    • Only 2.7% exclusively used cloth diapers; 15% used both cloth and disposable; 18% had used cloth previously.
    • Convenience and rash prevention were key drivers for disposable diaper use.
    • Cost and rash prevention motivated exclusive home-laundered cloth diaper use; service cloth diapers were chosen for convenience and rash prevention.
    • Physician advice was received by only 10% of parents, yet 70% would follow it.

    Conclusions:

    • Disposable diapers are favored for convenience and rash prevention, despite higher costs and environmental concerns.
    • Pediatricians have a significant opportunity to influence parental diaper choices by providing information on cost and environmental impact.
    • Healthcare providers can play a vital role in promoting sustainable and cost-effective diapering solutions.

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