"Typically a newborn goes through 8 to 12 nappies a day for the first six weeks, this then decreases down to around 6 to 8 until six to nine months, after it can go down to 4 to 5 newborn nappies a day." A newborn baby can approximately use up to 2400 nappies in their first year and it varies from baby to baby. It depends on their little systems and how much they eat, etc. The development of nappies were as old as human history. In the 19th century, the modern nappy began to form. Cotton material was mostly used and it's held in place by some sort of fastening like a safety pin. Nappies made with rubber, 'boater', were invented in 1946 by Marion Donovan. She used a shower curtain to make a plastic cover to go outside a cloth nappy. That was the first waterproof nappy made to be replace cloth nappies to prevent leakage and the endless washing of wet dirty nappies.
Ever since their first introduction, the design and range of nappies have improved and changed. Modern disposable baby nappies have a layered construction, that allows urine to transfer into an absorbent layer where liquid is locked in. The product uses re-sealable tapes and elasticized waist bands for fastening and cosy fit.
Nappy is the best consumer product because it has freed mothers from washing cloth nappies and have made it more convenient for babies to travel with their parents. It is a consumer product that's been used worldwide and is a life-saver for people who look after babies.
Hannie, this just freaks me out about one day having to change all those nappies! Great choice and hey when you get really old you end back in them!
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Great post, I agree, there is so much to be thankful for here.
ReplyDeleteHowever, it's a bit like the car - we often wonder where we would be without them, but the environmental destruction and impact is also significant. A snapshot on human impact.
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