In the early centuries baby diapers were practically nonexistent. Studies and documents from the early time periods show that there weren’t many options for properly disposing off waste. Waste causes and unpleasant smell and causes discomfort to the people around the house, hence it was imperative to find an appropriate way to get rid of excreta.
Ancient times: Many housewives invented new ways to put this issue to rest but nothing seemed bring solution to this issue. In the ancient times history shows evidence of swaddling. It is a technique used by wrapping animal skins, leaf wraps and other natural resources, with a covering of tightly wrapped wool or linen across baby’s each limb. Native American mothers in south America made grass under a diaper cover made up of rabbit skin. In warmer tropical regions babies were mostly naked. Mothers tried to judge the baby’s bowel movements. This practice is called elimination communication and is still practiced today in some regions. Young children in china had made slits or cutting made in their underpants or shorts. Aiding in the process of waste elimination without the fear of diaper eruption. In Japanese culture, parents would cut their well-worn kimonos into the shape of diaper to hold it close it to the baby’s skin.
1800s: Diaper practices did not change until the industrial revolution around the 1800s. It was the first time that the working class had bought furniture and they did not want their infants to soil their new possessions. Multiple techniques were used to contain the excretion. In 1880, safety pins were invented which helped in getting a tighter grip in around the baby’s extremities and to prevent any sort of leakage. Although, these safety pins later on proved to be very dangerous when it accidently pierced the baby’s skin, leakage could be fatal to the babies because of transmission of bacteria, virus and fungi. These diapers were made up wool or linen and covered by ill fitting plastic coverings to avoid soiled clothes. These diapers were kept in a bin and were not changed very frequently, which produced unpleasant smell. These diapers were washed at home in boiling water due to the awareness of bacteria production. But they were washed with harsh chemicals which caused often caused toxic poisoning in babies.
1900s: During world war 2, when women participated in the war along side men, it was really hard for them to frequently wash all the diapers by themselves. That was when a ‘diaper service’ was introduced. This service used to take soiled diapers and delivered fresh, cotton diapers weekly. Later, in 1946 a housewife named Marion Donovan invented a ‘boater’, a water proof covering for a diaper. Her first model was a cloth diaper covered with a shower curtain plastic. Marion was highly appreciated for this design since this design replaced the conventional safety pins with a plastic snap. Since these safety pins were not safe and often in the case of a mishap have been fatal for the baby. This particular design was later on modified.
The researches have shown that a baby who is wet and does not get full absorption can get easily irritated. Choosing a bad diaper can also affect his/her peaceful night sleep and can affect his/her health. In order to choose the best for your kid one has to be vigilant, since it should tick all the boxes: if it is safe, if it is absorbent, if it is dermatologically tested. History shows that babies with soiled diapers or poor hygiene suffered from innumerable diseases. Rashes and skin diseases were very common due to diaper malpractices. In the case of swaddling technique, the baby was in the same soiled diaper for at least three days which have caused health issues.
The early 2000s was the time when people here started to think about manufacturing the baby diapers locally to cut the cost and to make it accessible for every class of our society. This plan was innovative and new initiative to shape up the future but it was also risky. In 2009, Z and J a local Pakistani brand took the initiative and started the baby diaper brand known as hapi napi. It is one of the leading brands in the industry of baby diaper in Pakistan, currently providing its products everywhere in the country. This initiative was a turning point for the natives due to the local production and no importing costs the baby diapers were in everyone reach. The stigma associated with diapers was removed because now almost everyone could afford it. The people who used these diapers could see the difference in their babies. The baby would sleep peacefully and would wake up happy and not irritated. Hapi napi diapers are exclusively made with care for your baby’s well-being and improved health. If you are a new parent and are thinking about choosing the right brand for your baby then look no further you can easily access and buy all your baby diapers online following the official link https://www.hapinapi.co/ and choose what’s best for your family. Hapi napi is all set to provide you with its amazing new products. They are constantly working towards the betterment of their products to serve you with the best of best. Make your baby’s childhood the most enjoyable time of his life by choosing the right kind of diaper. Make the right choice and see the wonders. Happy pampering!
