nappy pin

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Noun

nappy pin (plural nappy pins)

  1. (Commonwealth, Ireland) Synonym of diaper pin.
    • 1980, John Cobb, Babyshock: A Mother's First Five Years, Hutchinson, →ISBN, page 130:
      In the bag keep two spare nappies, liners (if the nappies are not disposable), one spare babystretch, bib, bonnet, two nappy pins, an extra woolly cardigan, a rattle ...
    • 2004, Marian Beaver, Babies and Young Children, Nelson Thornes, →ISBN, page 296:
      Terry nappies are fastened with one or two nappy pins. These are large safety-type pins and have a safety cap that prevents the pin opening accidentally. Plastic pants are used with terry nappies.
    • 2020 May 1, Ella Walsh, “Boobs, bottles and keeping track of feeds: 10 awesome apps”, in Kidspot‎[1], News Corp Australia:
      Old-school mums used to attach a nappy pin to their bra so they could remember which breast was due to use next. Modern mums can download these apps to keep track of feeds and routines.
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