On #MakeClothMainstream, the History as told by Jen Aprea
byWhat started out as a little hashtag to promote Spray Pal’s business (and cloth diapering at large) during an Intuit Superbowl Commercial Contest in…
History of Cloth Diapers
Diaper Closure Evolution- Pins, Clips, Snaps, and More!
bySecuring diapers today is a breeze and our choices are limitless. Throughout the modern age diapering has relied on various techniques to secure around…
Why the loose diapers? An explanation of vintage diapering techniques.
byLook back at black and white images of babies wearing diapers and you may see something perplexing… every single baby’s diaper looks to be…
Marion Donovan- Inventor of the Modern Cloth Diaper, The Boater. 1946
byWhen it comes to the history and legend behind cloth diapers the Boater cannot be ignored. The inventor, Marion Donovan, was a new mother…
Playtex Dryper- World’s First Hybrid Diaper 1950’s
byThe hybrid diaper system- a diaper that has a washable cover and can be used with washable or disposable inserts- really gained popularity…
The Disana Story- Oldest Surviving Cloth Diaper Brand
byThis post is part of a new series I hope to bring to Dirty Diaper Laundry that focuses on the history of manufacturers and…
The History of Wool- Mother Nature’s Diaper Cover
byWool soakers are common in today’s cloth diapering wardrobe and often seen as a luxury item. The history of the soaker dates back to…
Diaper Shortage in the 1940’s and Congress was to blame!
byThe diaper business is a great one to be in. Why? Every baby wears them and babies are born every second. This was even…
The Invention of the Modern Cloth Diaper- 1940 and the first Pinless Diaper
byHave you ever thought about the history of cloth diapers and how they evolved from simple flats to the modern marvels of invention many…
A Video Interview With My Grandparents About Cloth Diapering in the 1950’s
bySometimes on rare occasions I get to combine my actual college degree in History with my chosen profession as a cloth diaper blogger. When…