History of diapers and diapering.

For centuries, diapering has been a global practice. Most cultures around the world have historically implemented mechanisms to cover the genital area, both for privacy and to contain waste. The latest and most important innovation was the advent of the disposable diaper in the mid-twentieth century. Modern disposable diapers have considerably decreased the incidence of irritant diaper dermatitis through their design and construction. Disposable diaper use continues to grow globally. This article reviews the history of diaper practices worldwide.

[The tradition of swaddling with soil and usage of ash in Erzin District]. / Erzin yöresinde kundak topragi ve külleme gelenegi.

Erzin, a county of Hatay, has been a place of settlement for nomadic Turkoman tribes since 17th century. Utilization of soil for nursing babies is a widely accepted tradition among these tribes. Before placing the soil in the swaddling clothes it must be prepared properly. In spring the untouched soil, unearthed by moles is collected from the fields. It is sifted with a sieve called "sarat". Then it's "cooked" in big pans and stored in sacks knitted with cotton treads called "tirlik cuval". When swaddling a baby, a handful of this soil is placed between the clothes and the skin. Another tradition in this district is the ash usage, especially wood ash in different areas such as washing the clothes and dishes, protecting the kettles being sooted by the fire.