Skin Condition of Term Newborns During Diaper Care for Meconium Removal

The diaper area of the newborns in the control group was cleaned using only cottons moistened with boiled and warmed water. In the preparation stage, the cottons were placed in disposable containers and boiled and warmed water was poured over them to moisten the entire surface of the cottons. Excess water was removed by gently squeezing the cottons. After cleaning, the application was completed by drying the gland area with dry cotton.

Diaper area cleaning of newborns in the experimental group was performed only with cottons impregnated with baby oil. In the preparation of these cottons, a sufficient amount of baby oil was added to the cottons placed in disposable containers and the entire surface of the cottons was allowed to absorb the oil. Excess oil was removed by gently squeezing the cottons. After the cleaning process was completed, the diaper area was dried with dry cotton wool and the process was terminated.