Stores To Be Handed Diapers for Free

For those who dread having to wash dirty diapers all day and for those who just don't have the time to do laundry, you can give your thanks to the woman who gave the world disposable diapers, Miss Marian O'Brian Donovan. First created with the use of a shower curtain, disposable diapers have become a must for all developing families with babies. Unfortunately, because of the environmental concerns, Americans point of view of disposable diapers has changed. The battle of the diapers is still an ongoing fight, concerning whether dumping sites loaded with disposable diapers is more harmful to the environment than the water wasted in washing cloth type diapers. All diapers are designed for the same purpose which is the absorption of human waste in the most sanitary and most comfortable way, even if it is designed and made in different ways. In these modern times, diapers are not only made for toddlers and infants. Diapers are made for children in the higher age groups and adults who have problems in controlling their bodily functions due to illness or disability. There are several types of diapers available in the market that varies in size, design and materials used. The most common types are the flat white cotton diapers and the white disposable diapers. Ones that are made of cotton are reusable, which would need washing after use. On the other hand disposable diapers are strictly used one time only for sanitary reasons. A plastic lining can be used with a cloth diaper but is less absorbent than disposable diapers. For children in the older age group, their diapers are designed like underwear but with a plastic lining to increase protection and absorption. There are still those made with tapes at the side and made with extra absorbent gel or cellulose centers. In the early days, diapers were called "swaddling bands," and were usually made of linen. They were put on by wrapping the legs, then across the body and finally tied together to secure it. By the 19th century, safety pins were already invented, making it easier to secure diapers. In the 1900's cloth diapers were born and diaper services then came out in the 1940's to help out in the cause of cleaning diapers. Then after a few years, disposable diapers finally came out around the 1950's and from there the disposable diapers have evolved through time giving us the diapers that we see today. Pull on diapers are quite easy to use and there is no need to go out of way to change your baby's diaper. These diapers are also known as diaper pants as they are worn that way. One major problem in using these diapers is finding the right size diaper for your baby. These diapers are not available in all sizes. You cannot adjust them with your baby size. So buying a loose diaper will irritate your baby, and if you'll buy a tight diaper, it might give rashes to your baby. Alternatively, fasten in diapers are not very easy to put on. Your baby might get annoyed in the whole diaper changing process. You can use these diapers if your baby is some months old, but when the baby reaches the stage where he starts walking or crawling, you might not find these diapers very useful. Also make sure that the material of the diaper you are buying is durable and absorbent.