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✨Another week in cloth history! ✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✨Another week in cloth history! ✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Today we will be talking about a man named Walter Hunt. THE INVENTOR OF THE SAFETY PIN! This really was a game changer for cloth diapering. After this invention came out cloth diapering was much easier and parents at the time were very impressed by the ingenuity! Read on for a little history lesson of the man behind the safety pin!… ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In 1849 Hunt was looking for a way to make a quick $15 to pay off a debt to a friend. While he was sitting and trying to think of an idea he grabbed a wire to fidget with. As he was twisting this wire he had the idea to create the safety pin! Later he ended up giving his friend the patent that was worth $400 at the time. His brilliant idea ended up being worth much more than that and is still commonly used today! As soon as the safety pin became patented in 1849 it was used all over for garment malfunctions. By 1850 they were commonly used for securing diapers. Safety pins were pretty common until Snappi’s came around in 1987. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ That’s it for cloth history this week! Tune in next week! 💚Grace ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #clothbum #clothbummum #clothdiaper #clothdiaperaddict #clothdiaperbaby #clothdiapering #clothdiaperingmama #clothdiapermama #clothdiapermom #clothdiaperph #clothdiapers #clothdiapersph #clothdiapersrock #clothnappies #clothnappiesuk #clothnappy #clothnappyaddict #ditchthedisposables #ecofriendly #makeclothmainstream #makelaundrynotlandfill #modernclothnappies #momlife #reducereuserecycle #reusable #reusablediapers #reusablenappies #reusablenappy #sustainableliving #zerowaste
Did you know reading something positive in the mor Did you know reading something positive in the morning can change your whole day?? I hope this brightens up your day!😊 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 💚Grace ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Repost from @kindcommunityofficial ! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #biodegradable #climatechange #eco #ecofriendly #ecofriendlydecor #ecofriendlyfashion #ecofriendlygift #ecofriendlyhome #ecofriendlyliving #ecofriendlypackaging #ecofriendlyph #ecofriendlyproduct #ecofriendlyproducts #ecofriendlytoys #ecofriendlyweddings #environment #environmentallyfriendly #gogreen #noplastic #organic #plasticfree #recycle #reuse #savetheplanet #sustainability #sustainable #sustainablefashion #sustainableliving #zerowaste #zerowasteliving
Are you thinking about starting cloth but don’t Are you thinking about starting cloth but don’t know where to start?? This post gives you a good idea of where to start and if you have questions my inbox is always open! Question for those that have been using cloth! 👇 If you could go back in time and tell past you something helpful about starting cloth… what would you say?? Would it be a word of encouragement or some tips you wish you knew sooner? Let me know in the comments below!! TIA- I really appreciate all the input! I want to have a post I can refer new cloth parents too so I’m excited to hear all your thoughts!! 💚Grace
When we had our last cloth history post we talked When we had our last cloth history post we talked about the Tudor era. What happens next? Read on to find out! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ During the 15th-18th century things stay constant. Then the 1800s hit and it’s IMPRESSIVE how much happens in such a short period of time. I’m talking Invention after invention, major discoveries, different cloth diaper companies starting to emerge, and so much more! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Today we will specifically be talking about the late 1800’s and how early potty training was used to reduce diaper laundry! The cloth diaper used during this time resembles a preflat with the assistance of safety pins. (Swipe to see picture) Cloth diapers were used for the first year and babies were expected to be completely potty trained by 18 months. Early potty training was started at various ages but was most common at 6 months. To make sure a child was potty trained before 18 months shocking and harsh methods were used. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In 1861 the germ theory was discovered and washing diapers changed drastically. Not right away because of course many people doubted that germs existed… It wasn't until the 1890s that wash routines changed. Before the discovery of germs wet diapers were hung to dry and reworn. If the baby pooped in the diaper it would be rinsed to get all the pieces off and then hung to dry… obviously we know now this is not clean. Experts suggested boiling as the best way to disinfect. Mothers would use a large pot to boil the diapers and they would sit for hours at a time before being hung to dry. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Hope you enjoyed this week of cloth history! Tune in next week! 💚Grace ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *sensitive content* If you're curious on the details of why this early potty training was called morbid, read on. Basically to get the child to relieve himself at a specific time parents/caregivers would use enemas, suppositories, or physical force. Or sometimes all 3.
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