Founder
Victor Mills was an American chemical engineer
who, while working for the Procter & Gamble Co.,
revolutionized child care with the invention of
the disposable diaper; he began work on that
product in the 1950s, using his grandchildren as
test subjects (b. 1897--d. Nov. 1, 1997).
1950s
While some thought father knew
best, Vic Mills believed grandfathers knew even
more. This guy (who just happened to work for
Procter & Gamble) looked for an easier way to
diaper his grandson. The result - Pampers was
born.
1960s
Some headed to Woodstock. We
headed to department stores, supermarkets and
drug stores all over with a diaper that helped
keep babies dry and parents happy. The only
problem was that no one knew exactly where to
stock Pampers. Our diapers were so different,
they could be found in the convenience section,
the food aisle, the paper product section and
even in the drug section.
1970s
Bell bottoms. Platform shoes. And
tape. Not the 8-track kind. Real tape. We
replaced the pin with tape so that parents could
take a quick peek at what was going on in the
diaper-and save their fingers from any accidents.
We were also busy coming up with Pampers Toddler
Size, Extra Absorbent Daytime, Improved Newborn,
Quilted Pampers and Premature Infant Size-while
others were out at the disco
1980s
Everything about this time was
about excess. Even diapers. We introduced value
packs, because you can never really have too many
diapers. We also came up with other brilliant
ideas: the first thin diaper made with absorbent
gelling material, elastic leg gathers, tabs that
could be refastened and a softer liner. We
figured even our advancements should be a little
excessive too.
1990s
Forget the money. Show me the all
the new Pampers. We developed Ultra Dry Thins
diapers that pulled moisture into the core, then
sprang back to absorb even more. And we also came
up with the first stretch panels to make diapers
more comfortable.
Today
"What will they think of next?"
Well, we're the ones thinking of that next stuff.
We've already made diapers that breathe, yes
breathe. And Premium and Baby-Dry diapers that
have a protective layer of lotion that helps keep
little bottoms soft and smooth. Grandpa Vic would
be oh so proud
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