“ This real-world study utilised a prospective experimental design model of mothers as co-researchers ,” says Dr Fiona MacVane Phipps , Senior Research Fellow - Midwifery ( now retired ) from the University of Salford . “ The mothers ’ observations were recorded , via a user-friendly app on their smartphone , enabling them to report nappy rash daily , using reference diagrams for the assessment of nappy rash on a five-point scale . This allowed mothers to reflect daily on their baby ’ s skin condition and cleaning routines using realtime methods of data collection - known to be more accurate than retrospective methods . This resulted in a set of nappy rash data that , to our knowledge , is the most comprehensive to date for younger infants . The study had a 97 % completion rate and robust sample size ; with mothers from a diverse mix of ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds .”
Safety and efficacy of wipes on newborn skin
Nappy rash is one of the most common skin complaints in infants . Healthcare professionals have historically recommended cloth and water or cotton wool and water for cleaning babies ’ newborn skin ; however , recent studies highlight the safety and efficacy of using baby wipes to help decrease skin irritation , 2 , 3 with parents reporting greater convenience over cotton wool and water . 3
“ Infant skin has a less effective skin barrier function compared to that of older children and adults ,” says Dr Jeanne Lythgoe , Senior Midwifery Lecturer and Co-investigator from the University of Salford . “ The epidermis and stratum corneum are thinner , meaning babies ’ skin is more susceptible to permeability and dryness . As a result , their skin is far more delicate and vulnerable ; requiring special care and protection .”
WaterWipes - purer than cotton wool and water
WaterWipes , the world ’ s purest baby wipes , are a non-medicated baby wipe containing just two ingredients - 99.9 % ultra-pure water and a drop of fruit extract to help maintain skin integrity . Following a review of scientific literature , a team of independent experts at the Skin Health Alliance has validated that WaterWipes are purer than cotton wool and water .
WaterWipes are purer than cotton wool and water *
Cotton wool and water *
Water Impurities and other minerals Cotton wool Detergents and impurities
7 step purification process removes impurities , softens & purifies the water Fruit Extract helps maintain skn integrity
To find out more about WaterWipes and the BaSICS study please visit www . waterwipes . com / uk / en / health-care / resources / clinical-study-different-baby-wipes
References
Price AD , Lythgoe J , Ackers-Johnson J , Cook PA , Clarke-Cornwell A , MacVane Phipps F . The BaSICS ( Baby Skin Integrity Comparison Survey ) Study : a prospective experimental study using maternal observation to report the effect of baby wipes on the incidence of irritant diaper dermatitis from birth to eight weeks of age . Pediatrics & Neonatology ( 2020 ). doi : 10.1016 / j . perneo . 2020.10.003 . [ Epub ahead of print ] Visscher M , Odio M , Taylor T , White T , Sargent S , Sluder L , Smith L , Flower T , Mason B , Rider M : Skin care in the NICU patient : effects of wipes versus cloth and water on stratum corneum integrity . Neonatology 2009 . 96:226-234 . Lavender T , Furber C , Campbell M , Victor S , Roberts I , Bedwell C , Cork MJ : Effect on skin hydration of using baby wipes to clean the napkin area of newborn babies : assessor-blinded randomised controlled equivalence trial . BMC Pediatrics 2012 . 12:59 .