This topic is about using baby oil as a lubricant for ostomy pouches and whether it might cause leaks. An ostomy pouch is a medical device that collects waste from a surgically diverted biological system, and keeping it functioning well is crucial for comfort and hygiene. Here's what you need to know:

- A person tried using baby oil instead of their usual lubricant and experienced a leak. They noticed the flange area was intact and wondered if the baby oil affected the pouch or seal. They reapplied a new pouch without oil to see if the problem persisted.

- They later realized they might have used too much oil, which could have reached the stoma and caused the leak.

Here are some helpful insights and advice from others:

1. Baby oil is commonly used by people with ostomies to prevent pancaking (when the output sticks to the top of the pouch) and to help the output slide down to the outlet. Leaks are rare if only a few drops are used.

2. A typical method involves:
- Emptying the pouch and rinsing it with a little water.
- Adding just a couple of drops of baby oil, then rotating the pouch to coat only the interior from the stoma level down.
- Many people repeat this process at each emptying or at bedtime.

3. Using too much oil can wet the stoma, weaken the adhesive or seal, and create openings that lead to leakage. It's best to use a small amount—less is more.

4. Some people use ordinary cooking oil when baby oil isn't available. It works but may weaken the pouch and flange if worn for more than seven days and can increase odor.

5. One person combines baby oil with M9 deodorant at every emptying (3-4 times daily) and reports no effect on wear time when using Coloplast SenSura Mio 2-Pc Click barriers, which they change every six days.

6. The main benefits of using baby oil are preventing pancaking and making emptying smoother. Some users also find that baby oil helps the output congeal slightly, making disposal easier.

7. Airtight, non-vented pouches can further reduce odor, while charcoal-vented models may still allow some smells despite using oil.