diaper doubler

English

Etymology

Originates from a trademark, Diaper Doublers, 1983 (see quotations), ultimately from diaper +‎ doubler.

Pronunciation

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Noun

diaper doubler (plural diaper doublers)

1. A doubler; a diaper insert.
   • 1983 March 31, “Introducing Diaper Doublers”, in The Los Angeles Times (advertisement), page 9:

     Diaper Doublers are absorbent, disposable insert pads.

   • 1995, Abby Shapiro Kendrick, Katherine P. Messenger, Roxane K. Kaufmann, editor, Healthy Young Children: A Manual for Programs, National Association for the Education of Young Children, →ISBN, page 269:

     Use a "diaper doubler" insert inside a regular diaper or an extra-absorbent diaper at night.

   • 2003, Robert Needlman, Dr. Spock's Baby Basics: Take Charge Parenting Guides, Pocket Books, →ISBN, page 236:

     For cloth users, there are several ways you can improve the diapers' effectiveness. You can double-diaper, or use a special "diaper doubler," a smaller piece of absorbent cloth that fits inside the regular diaper. For boys, a diaper doubler does most good in the front; for girls, in back.

   • 2011, Peggy Wilson, The Naturally Frugal Baby, →ISBN, page 94:

     The keys to getting through the night without leaks seem to be to provide sufficient absorbency, by using a diaper doubler of some sort (special doubler pad, folded newborn diaper, or simply using a larger diaper for the extra bulk), and paying special attention to the diaper cover, and to tucking the diaper into the cover properly.