It is said that history of women and children are often poorly documented if not absent. What do we know about historical infant childcare?

by candacebernhard

What did mothers use before the advent of baby powder, disposable diapers, wet wipes for hygiene? How has pediatric medicine evolved? I would be particularly interested in the history of peoples considered indigenous, tribal, or nomadic. Thanks!

voyeur324

Your question reminded me of one answered earlier this month by /u/-Baobo-, /u/Freevoulous, and /u/Antiquarianism: How the heck did people survive in prehistoric times when they had babies?

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