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Many mothers wonder what those small white, soft, and sticky particles in Merries diapers are and whether they affect the baby's health. Let's find out what the white particles in Merries diapers are!
Are the white particles in Merries diapers harmful?
Super absorbent particles are a type of polymer that has the ability to absorb and retain a much larger amount of liquid than its own weight. Materials like sugar crystals, after absorbing liquid, the super absorbent particles will expand into a colorless, odorless, non-toxic gel block. This physical property of super absorbent particles has revolutionized the production of diapers for children worldwide.
How do super absorbent particles work?
Super absorbent particles have the special ability to absorb and retain a large amount of liquid. After absorption, they will expand into a transparent, colorless, odorless gel, which is non-toxic for users. This physical characteristic of super absorbent particles has led to a revolution in the production of sanitary products, diapers for children, and adults worldwide since the 1970s.
Nowadays, manufacturers are constantly investing to enhance the quality of super absorbent particles because the quality of these particles directly reflects on the product. High-quality super absorbent particles will absorb quickly and efficiently, retain water well, and prevent leakage, keeping the product surface dry and comfortable for users.
Quality of Merries diapers in Vietnam
Merries diapers are trusted by Vietnamese mothers, manufactured by KAO Corporation - Japan, and distributed in Vietnam by SnB Distribution Company. Merries diapers are made from natural cotton material, free from preservatives and harmful substances, carefully inspected by experts before use. Moreover, each stage of diaper production undergoes rigorous quality control.
With contact points designed to promote ventilation and reduce the contact area between the diaper and the baby's skin, Merries diapers feature thousands of soft, raised, hollow points on the surface, allowing the skin to only touch half of the soiled diaper surface. The stiff, abrasive points now become softer and smoother.
Merries diapers are exceptionally absorbent, soft, odorless, non-clumping, and do not cause discomfort for babies due to liquid leakage.
Experience distinguishing genuine and counterfeit Merries diapers
Based on Merries diaper sizes
Authentic Merries diapers from Japan come in 3 sizes, but regular size and value size (with additional pieces) are the most common. Jumbo size is less common. The value size typically contains 4-6 more pieces than the regular size. Therefore, mothers can distinguish Merries diapers by looking at the specific diaper sizes as follows:
+ For regular Merries sizes, the following sizes are available:
– Merries Newborn 90 pieces: for babies under 5 kg
– Merries size S 82 pieces (tape): for babies from 4-8kg
– Merries size M 64 pieces (tape): for babies from 6-11kg
– Merries size L 54 pieces (tape): for babies from 9-14kg
– Merries size M 58 pieces (pants): for babies from 6-11kg
– Merries size L 44 pieces (pants): for babies from 9-14kg
– Merries size XL 38 pieces (pants): for babies from 12-22kg
– Merries size XXL 26 pieces (pants): for babies from 15-28kg
+ For Merries value sizes (with additional pieces), the following sizes are available:
– Newborn size 96 pieces: for babies under 5 kg
– Merries size S 88 pieces (tape): for babies from 4-8kg
– Merries size M 68 pieces (tape): for babies from 6-11kg
– Merries size L 58 pieces (tape): for babies from 9-14kg
– Merries size M 64 pieces (pants): for babies from 6-11kg
– Merries size L 50 pieces (pants): for babies from 9-14kg
– Merries size XL 44 pieces (pants): for babies from 12-22kg
– Merries size XXL 28 pieces (pants): for babies from 15-28kg
Especially, for regular sizes, both domestic and imported are available. However, for value sizes (with additional pieces), they are only sold in Japan and exclusively by Akachan Honpo, not available elsewhere. If you find them elsewhere, they are likely counterfeit.
Based on diaper quality
– Imported and hand-carried products have the same quality. However, hand-carried products tend to be softer. Counterfeit products may have identical packaging but feel rigid and coarse when touched.
Based on fragrance
– Inside the diaper, there is no odor, but some mothers may notice a plastic smell, which is typical of new diapers with the latest manufacturing date and printed scent. However, diapers with older manufacturing dates usually do not have any odor. After opening the packaging for a few hours, the smell dissipates.
– Counterfeit diapers feel stiff and rigid, the cotton surface is not soft, the cotton fibers on the surface are rough, and the product may have printing defects.
Based on design and barcode
– The diaper codes in Japan usually change once or twice a year to avoid counterfeit products, and the packaging also undergoes slight changes. Mothers can easily verify the code to ensure authenticity. Counterfeit diapers will not provide any information when the code is checked.
– Domestic promotions such as freebies or size exchanges often lead to changes in packaging. Therefore, when purchasing, mothers should carefully read the information and choose reputable stores to avoid confusion.
– Counterfeit diapers have poor-quality printing and rough packaging. Inside, the logo may be misaligned. For example: 'Merres' (missing the letter i) or the word 'FRONT' printed unevenly and sporadically.
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