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!
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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