Hazards associated with diaper changing.
The incidence of exposure to poisons occurring in children during diaper changing was recorded during a three-month period. There were 138 cases, with 79% between the ages of 7 to 18 months; 42% of the poisonings occurred between 5 PM and 9 PM. Powders accounted for 47% of the exposures. Symptoms were mild and occurred most often with powders. During diaper changing, children are at increased risk of poisoning.
D000367:Age Factors; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007224:Infant Care / Q000592:standards*; D001239:Inhalation; D008297:Male; D011208:Powders; D012306:Risk; D012737:Sex Factors; D013627:Talc / Q000506:poisoning*
D011208:Powders; D013627:Talc