contour diaper

noun

A flat diaper which is already hourglass-shaped, rendering folding unnecessary.

Meanings

nouncontour diaper (plural contour diapers)

plural contour diapers

  1. CanadaUSA flat diaper which is already hourglass-shaped, rendering folding unnecessary.

    Contour diapers are a step up from prefolds. You don't need to do any folding, they tend to be more absorbent, and they are less bulky.

    2014, Manda Aufochs Gillespie, Green Mama: What Parents Need to Know to Give Their Children a Healthy Start and a Greener Future, Dundurn Press, →ISBN, page 53
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    The contour diaper is regarded by some experts as an attempt to improve an unimprovable product. Since these are hemmed, there is a chance that the thick edge will chafe—thus counteracting the possible advantages of less bulk in the diaper area. They are awkward to stack neatly.

    1970, California Farmer, volume 232, page 9

    A new R&D effort produced Huggies, a contour diaper with an hourglass shape and elastic leg bands. Introduced in 1978, the new brand achieved national distribution in 1982. By the end of 1986, Huggies had a 34 percent share of the U.S. market.

    2005, Mark E. Parry, Strategic Marketing Management: A Means-end Approach, McGraw-Hill, →ISBN, page 131

Origin

So-called because the fabric is contoured around the wearer.

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