First of all "Die Hekel Hoekie" is Afrikaans, translated to English it stands for "The Crochet Corner". I started "Die Hekel Hoekie" back in 2011 when I was pregnant with

Modern Cloth Diapering Era Late 1980's to present Late 1980's - Cloth users re-emerged with environmental issues concerning the use of disposables. In 1990 a Gallup poll stated that more than a quarter

1960's (Dark ages for cloth) The disposable diaper rapidly took hold and cloth diaper use fell out favor. Pampers became very popular. Became one company still kept going "Disana". They invented

1950's The boater waterproof diaper was invented. It was a diaper cover made out of nylon parachute cloth and it fastened with snaps. Her shower curtain was her inspiration. The first pre-fold diaper was

1940 - 1950 1940 - First pinless diaper by Joseph LaKritz, he invented this diaper due to a friend's baby choking on a diaper pin! His diaper closure however never got as popular as another to follow...

Early 1900's Rubber pants was invented, but was only used when really necessary (far trips, protecting fancy clothes) due to the fact that was not breathable and caused extreme rash and chafing. Hygiene

Late 1800's 1849 Modern safety pin by Walter Hunt. Around the 1850 a type of diaper shoulder suspender were invented, but most people stuck to the simple diaper. 1887 This is the year Maria Allen introduced

1500's There is little information during this time, but that which I could find I will place. (This was also a difficult time in history) The first time diapers/nappies were actually really used (before

Before 1800's Women used Milkweed leaf wraps (contains natural latex and good insulation), animal skins and natural resources. European mothers wrapped babies in swaddling bands (Strips of linen were wrapped