Metagenomics Investigation on Baby Diaper Area Microbiome and Its Association with Skin pH and Dermatitis in the Diapered Area
Pampers is pioneering the understanding of infant skin health at the microbiome level. Our scientists, in groundbreaking research published in Microorganisms (Hu et al., 2025), investigated the diaper area microbiome, skin pH, and diaper rash severity in 158 infants across the US, Europe, and Asia. This study revealed that specific bacterial communities and functional pathways are directly linked to rash development and skin pH. These insights confirm the vital importance of maintaining a lower pH close to babies' natual skin pH. This is what Pampers' diapers and wipes consist of. This minimizes fecal/urine residues for optimal infant skin health, highlighting Pampers' advanced diaper designs to support a balanced, healthy skin environment for your baby.
Characterization of the Microbiome in the Infant Diapered Area: Insights from Healthy and Damaged Skin
Pampers actively researches the multiple causes of diaper rash. A key study in Experimental Dermatology (teufel et al., 2021), led by Pampers' scientists, deepened our understanding of the infant skin microbiome, showing significant shifts in bacterial communities between healthy and damaged skin. This foundational study informs Pampers' advanced diaper designs, such as super absorbent materials that reduce wetness and breathable layers that promote airflow, together help maintain a balanced and healthy skin environment. Pampers diapers work to prevent imbalances that can lead to rash, ensuring superior comfort and protection for your baby everyday!
Characterizing Exclusively Breastfed Infant Stool via a Novel Infant Stool Scale
Pampers goes beyond basic diapering, actively researching even the nuances of baby stool to deliver better products. Our scientists, through groundbreaking work published in JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr (Gustin et al., 2018), developed a novel Stool Scale for Diapered Infants. This unique scale features five detailed categories that precisely characterize the wide range of healthy breastfed infant stool, helping parents and doctors better understand what's normal. This is the 1st stool scale for children who are not toilet trained that covers exclusively breastfed infant stools. This aids Pampers in designing diapers that expertly manage all kinds of messes for your baby's comfort and protection.
Translational Medicine: New Methodologies Enable Confirmation of Clinical Findings in an At-Home Setting
Pampers sets the standard for newborn skin health with advanced diapering routines. Our scientists, in clinical research presented at the Gravens Conference (Gustin et al., 2020), an international medical conference dedicated to holistically enhancing care in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU), showed that Pampers’ emollient-containing diaper and pH-balanced wipe regimen is superior. This integrated system dramatically reduced uncomfortable diaper rash by more than half, keeping baby's skin pH healthy and gentle, compared to a leading competitive regimen. This clinically proven protection ensures superior comfort and supports your baby's delicate skin, meaning less fuss and more smiles.