Diapers are as old as the evolution of modern man, since they are an essential part of every newborn's life. They are generally made of cloth or cotton wool pads that are pre-folded with shaped contours to fit tiny bottoms. Though diapers are associated with babies in general, there are diapers for specific uses for older people and family pets.

There are a variety of diapers on the market designed for newborns, babies and toddlers. Some are designed for older babies as a first step towards toilet-training.

A baby generally needs about 10-12 diaper changes a day. There are disposable diapers as well as cloth ones. Cloth diapers are meant to sustain heavy washing and can be reused. Disposable diapers promise top quality, and a dry feeling for the baby even when the diaper is completely saturated. These are ideal for babies with working parents since time management is a major issue.

Diapers are generally expensive, but with so brands on the market, prices are competitive. Customers are offered a wide variety of choices. There are a few things to remember before choosing a diaper. The health and comfort of the child should always be considered. Fit is very important and should not be too loose or too tight.

As pointed out earlier, there are other kinds of diapers also available. There are incontinent diapers meant for adults and dog diapers for your pet dog. Dog diapers help the dog owner protect his expensive Persian rug from dog urine. However, these diapers are only meant for male dogs.

When one ponders a little on diapers, particularly on baby diapers, one cannot help but think about how this necessity has contributed so vitally to bringing peace of mind to caregivers and parents.