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Why is not recommend to use baby powder?
Prevention, Treatment and Parent Education for Diaper DermatitisNurs Womens Health. 2015 Aug-Sep;19(4):324-36; quiz 337. doi: 10.1111/1751-486X.12218It is not recommended to use baby powder in the diaper area since baby powder and starch will increase the growth of bacteria and Candida and worsen the diaper region dermatitis. Additionally, inhaled particles may cause respiratory complications in newborns.