The weather is getting hotter and hotter, and some new parents are starting to struggle with whether to take off their baby’s diapers in this hot weather. For those who have elderly family members, they even said, “What about the red bottom in this weather with diapers?” The diaper is not a good idea. Especially if your baby has a red bottom at this time of year, the talk about diapers being bad is even worse, and even moms and dads who often read about parenting can’t help but wonder if diapers are the problem. Today, let’s take a look at whether diapers should be taken off or not. When to take them off? Are diapers too thick and boring in summer? The most worrying thing for parents is that the diapers are so thick, covering the buttocks in the summer, is the baby very uncomfortable? The structure of a diaper is composed of an inner skin-friendly layer, an absorbent structure in the middle, and an outer water barrier. It can absorb a lot of baby’s urine and stool while keeping baby’s little butt cool and comfortable. Compared to traditional diapers, the absorbency will be stronger. For babies who can’t pee and poop independently yet, diapers can be used without being stuffy even in summer. Of course, the indoor temperature should be kept at 26~28℃ in summer to keep the baby in a comfortable environment. Common misconceptions about diapers Myth 1: Wearing diapers leads to “O” shaped legs Many people think that babies with diapers are unable to bring their legs together and have “O” shaped legs. In fact, babies before the age of 2 will have more or less “O” shaped legs, which are related to the fetal position of curling up in the mother’s body, and will gradually correct themselves after the age of 2. This is also the reason why “O” shaped legs are mistaken for calcium deficiency. The real meaning of rickets requires doctors to combine clinical and various examinations to make the diagnosis. Myth 2: Wearing diapers will affect hip development Some people think that babies are so delicate and their bones are constantly developing, will wearing diapers for a long time affect the development of the hip joint? Diapers are just soft materials that can be deformed with a pinch of the hands. Although babies are delicate, they are not so delicate as to affect bone development. Most known hip dysplasia is a congenital factor. Myth 3: Wearing diapers leads to red butt The diapers themselves do not lead to red butt. The real reason is the untimely replacement and the stimulation of urine and stool on the small butt. It is not the pot of diapers, but the parents’ reason. Myth 4: Wearing diapers will affect the future training of poop and poo. With the popularization of the concept of not putting poop and poo in diapers, the elderly feel that they can’t wear diapers to poop and poo anywhere in the future. Parents do not need to worry about this, as babies do not have enough control over their bowel movements yet, and it is not the best time to train them. Myth 5: Thin diapers are more breathable than thick ones. The relationship between thickness and thinness is not very important, but it depends on the choice of diapers, how breathable and absorbent they are. How to choose diapers? 1, the right size To choose diapers for your baby, you must pay attention to the size. Because the baby grows faster, you also have to change the size for the baby in time. 2.Good absorbency Choose diapers with high and fast absorbency. In addition, the surface layer of the diaper should be a dry and non-returning material to avoid the baby waking up and crying during sleep because of discomfort. 3, good breathability Especially in summer diapers must choose diapers with good breathability, and do not just pursue thin. Of course, if the thin and absorbent diapers are good, is the best choice. 4, soft texture Baby’s skin is very sensitive, often a little stimulation will make it uncomfortable, or even allergic problems. So the material of the diaper must be comfortable and snug, so that the baby is comfortable to wear. 5.No leakage The diapers currently on the market will not leak as long as you choose the right size for your baby. When to take off diapers? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that you can start to train your baby to go to the toilet at 18-24 months of age, and then you can gradually take off the diapers at this time. If training is done too early, it will instead cause unnecessary stress to your baby. Because going to the toilet also requires motor coordination skills such as rapid undressing before going to the toilet, a skill that some babies do not yet have. If your baby has the following performance, it means that he or she already has a sense of control over urination and defecation, and parents can start training: 1. During the day, there is no urine on the baby’s diaper for 2~3 hours, or the diaper is dry after a nap; 2. Your baby will use words like “pee”, “pull ” and other language, or point to the lower abdomen to indicate their toilet needs; 3, baby begins to imitate the behavior of adults sitting on the toilet; 4, baby can sit smoothly on the small toilet; 5, can understand the basic instructions of parents, movement coordination.