Hey everyone, I just had to share this wild memory because my friends straight-up don’t believe me! Apparently, modern parents have it easy. Back in the day, before we had the convenience of disposable diapers — or maybe just a different era of parenting — laundry was a whole different ballgame.
My mom, and probably many others of her generation, had a ritual that sounds unbelievable today. She used to take the dirty cloth diapers, rinse them in the toilet (yes, the toilet!), give them a good squeeze to wring out the water, and then toss them into the diaper pail until wash day. It wasn’t glamorous, but it was just what parents did.
I know, right?! It sounds completely wild, but it was all part of the routine back then. It’s a true testament to the dedication, resourcefulness, and sheer grit of parents years ago — doing whatever it took to keep things running, even when it meant tackling some pretty messy chores.
Did your mom or grandma do this too? Please tell me I’m not making this up! Like and share if this brings back memories (or just shocks you), and drop a comment with the most surprising old-school parenting “hack” your parents or grandparents used!