Marion Donovan: The woman who 'invented' disposable diapers

Marion Donovan, a tired mother in 1946, defied domestic norms by creating a waterproof diaper cover from a shower curtain. This practical invention, the "Boater," revolutionized modern parenting by saving mothers countless hours of laundry. Donovan later pioneered the concept of the disposable diaper, fundamentally changing childcare.

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