Wetness indicator
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A wetness indicator is a common feature in many disposable diapers and toilet training pants. It is a feature that reacts to exposure of liquid as a way to discourage the wearer to urinate in the training pants, or as an indicator for parents that a diaper needs changing.[1][2]
Types
- "Fade when wet" is a feature in most training pants that has small graphics which fade as a reaction to liquid, specifically urine.[3]
- "Feel wet" is a feature used in some training pants that lets the wearer know when they are wet by feeling. Nowadays few training pants use this feature.
- "Color Change When Wet" is a feature in most modern baby and adult diapers that has a yellow stripe or graphics that goes from the front to the back of the diaper that which turns blue after a minute or two as a reaction of liquid, during the transition when the indicator is activated the indicator fades or turns an amber color before turning blue, over time the indicator becomes less yellow and more blue as the diaper gets used more often to let the wearer or the caregiver know when the diaper needs to be changed.
History
In 1978, Kimberly-Clark introduced Kleenex Super Dry diapers with "wetness indicators" in the form of a design that fades and lightens as the inside of the diaper becomes wetter.[4][5] (The Kleenex Super Dry line was later superseded by Kimberley-Clark's higher-end "Huggies" line.[6][7])
In 2000, Huggies introduced and started integrating their new "Learning Designs" feature into all Huggies Pull-Ups training pants. These were small designs on the Pull-Up that use a special ink that fades when exposed to wetness, with an intent to let the wearer know when the wearer is wet or dry and as an incentive for urinating in the toilet instead of in the Pull-Up.[8] But on March 2nd, 2005, the original Huggies Pull-Ups are now known as Learning Designs. Learning Designs Pull-Ups also have a small star picture on the inside that is digested on, that is also printed on certain ink that evaporates when exposed to feces.[9]
In 2002, Pampers introduced Easy Ups trainers, which adopted the Learning Designs technique from Huggies Pull-Ups.
In 2004, Pampers introduced Feel 'N Learn trainers, which not only used the Learning Designs, but also added a wetness liner that lets the wearer know when they are wet by feeling.
In 2005, Huggies released Pull-Ups Training Pants with Wetness Liner, similar to Pampers Feel 'N Learn.
References
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- ^ "What are the components used on a typical disposable diaper". Diaper Industry Source. 2009-02-14. Archived from the original on 2011-07-23.
- ^ The Intrepid Parent's Field Guide to the Baby Kingdom. Adams Media Corporation. 2012. p. 92. ISBN 978-1440554483. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
- ^ Schewe, Charles D.; Smith, Reuben M. (1980). Marketing: concepts and applications. New York: McGraw-Hill. p. 10. ISBN 9780070552722. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
- ^ "Incentive Marketing". Incentive Marketing. 157. Bill Publications: 38. 1983. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
- ^ Spector, Robert; Wicks, William W. (1997). Shared values: a history of Kimberly-Clark. Lyme, Connecticut: Greenwich Publishing Group. p. 112. ISBN 9780944641170. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
- ^ "Paper Trade Journal". Paper Trade Journal. 162. Vance Publication: 29. January 1978. ISSN 0031-1197. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
- ^ "Huggies Pull-Ups® KIWI". 2000-08-17. Archived from the original on August 17, 2000. Retrieved 2016-04-11.
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