A revolutionary breakthrough in diapering came in the late 1950's when disposable diapers were invented and virtually substituted cloth diapers. This innovation ceased the notion of wasting hours soaking, washing, drying and folding cloth diapers. Parents rejoiced at the breakthrough for the convenience they provide. We owe it all to Pampers for giving us this convenient product.
Pampers diapers, a product made by Procter & Gamble, were created by a P&G engineer. The story is told that the notion came while babysitting his grandchild in 1956. He thought at that time, like any good engineer does, that "there must be a better way of doing this." He went back to his p&G group to research the idea of a disposable diaper that would be absorbent, which prevented leaks while simultaneously keeping babies dry. The result was the introduction of the disposable baby diaper in 1961 called Pampers.
It's interesting to note that, at first, supermarkets and other retailers didn't really know where to stock Pampers. In those early years, you could find them in various spots including the food aisle, paper products, and even in the drug section. Also interesting was the fact that parents treated them at first as a novelty. It was viewed as something to use for special occasions, traveling, or to make diapering simpler for a babysitter. Regardless of its slow start, it pretty much wiped out the cloth diaper industry by the late 1960's.
By this time, they became the leader in the baby product industry and have maintained that role ever since. The main reason for its initial and subsequent success has been due to its technological advances. From the onset construction of the three-piece design, to the many other advances in production, Pampers has obtained many patents throughout the years that have propelled them as innovators.
These innovations include tape fasteners, the first thin diaper with a core containing an absorbent gel, elastic leg gathers, refastening tabs, the introduction of curly fiber which pulled moisture into the core of the product and then recoiled back to absorb more fluid, and the first lotion top sheet.
It's easy to notice by scanning the grocery store aisle, or shopping online, that Pampers is not alone. But they still remain number one and the premier choice by parents because of their constant innovation and commitment to quality.
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