Experiment shows why you MUST wipe down baby changing stations in public ... trends now
A new experiment will make parents think twice before using a public baby changing station.
TikToker 'howdirtyis' conducted a swab test on a plastic table in a public restroom, finding the wall installation was riddled with bacteria.
Incubated samples grew two different microbes, likely from microscopic water droplets spraying from flushing toilets.
While the video does not specify what bacteria were found on the station, previous work has found fecal matter, salmonella, listeria and norovirus, all of which can make a child very ill.
However, parents can avoid the germs by spraying the station with sanitary wipes and placing a disposable changing pad on the plastic table before laying their baby down.
TikToker ' howdirtyis ' conducted a swab test on a plastic table in a public restroom, finding the wall installation was riddled with bacteria.
The 'expert' swapped the entire station tray and swabbed two Petri dishes with the samples - one of which was to isolate any bacteria.
The dishes were then placed in an incubator, but for how long is unknown.
The video has more than 1,300 comments. Many are parents sharing how they tackle the publicly used stations.
One user said they carry Lysol wipes in their diaper bag and wipe down the changing table before using it.
Others mention they use a changing pad, but experts warn reusable pads carry your child's fecal matter and bacteria from the tray home with you and suggest using only disposable options.
The 'expert' swapped the entire station tray. Even the swab was dirty after they collected samples
Spray from flushing toilets can travel a radius of 20 feet in every direction and changing tables are typically inside one of the stalls.
The bacteria is not just from a toilet; it could be left behind from the last
