Before the relatively new invention of disposable diapers in the 30’s, babies wore cotton or terrycloth napkins that were fastened with safety pins. Did it work? It involved a lot of washing but it ...

In high school, I pierced my navel with a safety pin. (Do not recommend.) These days, I prefer to wear them as earrings—I’m ...

Before the relatively new invention of disposable diapers in the 30’s, babies wore cotton or terrycloth napkins that were fastened with safety pins. Did it work? It involved a lot of washing but it ...

With the economy in a downward spiral, some parents are sniffing out savings by jettisoning disposable diapers and switching to reusable cloth diapers for their kids. Danielle Tassin of Covinton, La., ...

Disposable diapers are a definite convenience, but concerns about the long lasting environmental impact of plastic diapers can be an issue for some parents. For those interested in leaving a smaller ...