[Avodah] pampers

[Arie Folger]

RMB wrote:
> How is it meqalqeil? The parent obviously likes the idea of having an
> indicator to know when to change the diaper -- otherwise, why did they
> pay for the shtick, and why did Proctor and Gamble invest the time
> developing this model diaper?

The second product is called "Pampers Feel 'N Learn Advanced Trainer,"
which means that the color changes for the child, not for the parent.
While I do not know this particular product, generally, the diapers
feature nice drawings, which disappear when the child urinates, hence
discouraging teh child from urinating in the diaper.

Therefore, it is not a sure thing that they will discolor (may the
child will finally "get it"), discoloration is not desired (it
indicates failure, for the child is still not sufficiently toilet
trained), and it is clearly done by the child for the child.

Thus, I concur that it is difficult to see what the problem is using these.

OTOH, the first product mentioned, Pampers Swaddlers Sensitive seem
like diapers for sensitive babies, probably newborns ("Swaddlers"),
whose skin is sensitive ("Sensitive"), and whose parents would like to
be alerted as soon as the child urinates or defecates. Hence, I can
see why that would be a problem. I wonder, is the color fading here,
too, or is color appearing (a big red danger triangle or yellow danger
diamond, perhaps) on the diaper? The next iteration will possibly
include a beeping alarm, fire safety style ;-). Either way, I can see
the problem (tsove'a or mo'heq, though the latter would be
miderabbanan, as there is no intention to then write on that surface).

Still, even the Swaddlers are gerama, so I wonder what posqim will say.
-- 
Arie Folger,
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