A toddler in open-crotch pants found a grain pile intriguing and climbed onto it, only to cause a major problem: Two-year-old Tingting was playing in a harvested grain pile while wearing open-crotch pants when an unhusked grain "took root" in her vagina and even sprouted a small shoot.This incident has sparked widespread concern: Are open-crotch pants hygienic? Should babies wear them? What precautions should be taken?
Recap: Grain Seed Embeds and Sprouts in Toddler's Body
Two-year-old Tingting had just learned to walk.Recently, her family was busy with the autumn harvest, so her grandmother kept her close daily. Tingting loved sitting and playing on the soft grain pile. Five days ago, her mother noticed an unpleasant odor on Tingting. Upon removing her pants, she discovered a large amount of pus-like bloody discharge in the vagina. Terrified, she rushed the child to the children's hospital.
Subsequent examination revealed an unhusked grain of rice had "taken root" in her vagina, sprouting a small shoot. Because it had penetrated deeply, doctors ultimately had to perform surgery to remove it.
Recommendation: Wear open-crotch pants at home
At home, parents can dress babies in open-crotch pants. This makes diaper changes easier for caregivers and allows babies to practice toileting more conveniently.When going out, parents can first put on a disposable diaper and then cover it with open-crotch pants, or simply use full-crotch pants. This approach helps protect the baby's privacy while maintaining hygiene in the genital area. It's important to note that parents should clean the baby's bottom daily to keep the area clean. Therefore, it's best not to let children wear open-crotch pants at all, and definitely avoid letting them sit directly on the ground.
Tip:When to transition to closed-crotch pants
Spring is the optimal time to transition your child to closed-crotch pants. As clothing becomes lighter during this season, it's easier to change wet pants if your child has accidents due to unfamiliarity. After practicing through spring, summer, and fall, your child will generally master toileting by winter, reducing the risk of catching colds from wet pants.
Reminder: Seek Medical Attention for Foreign Objects Immediately
If parents only dress children in open-crotch pants, falls during play or contact with foreign objects may cause ingestion. This risk increases during harvest seasons when handling small items like grains or sesame seeds. Parents must remain vigilant.If a foreign object is suspected inside the child, seek medical attention immediately. Avoid attempting removal at home, as improper extraction methods may cause secondary injury.