Health stink from disposable diapers in F/town

Friday, April 17, 2015

Dirty nuisance: Improperly discarded diapers are an environmental nightmare

FRANCISTOWN: Before the advent of disposable diapers, it was commonplace for mothers to use cloth diapers commonly known as ‘metseto’ in the vernacular.

The cloth diapers were so common that families would stockpile and use them again after the birth of another child. They transcended family generations over many years and were only disposed of when they were very old or torn.

Families saved a lot of money by purchasing cloth diapers as compared to disposable diapers which are much more expensive over time, considering how a baby uses between three to five diapers daily.

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Health stink from disposable diapers in F/town

FRANCISTOWN: Before the advent of disposable diapers, it was commonplace for mothers to use cloth diapers commonly known as ‘metseto’ in the vernacular.