nappy pin

noun

nappy pin

noun
1

Commonwealth, Ireland Synonym of diaper pin.

  • 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 ...1980, John Cobb, Babyshock: A Mother's First Five Years, Hutchinson, →ISBN, page 130:
  • 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.2004, Marian Beaver, Babies and Young Children, Nelson Thornes, →ISBN, page 296:
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  • 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.2020 May 1, Ella Walsh, “Boobs, bottles and keeping track of feeds: 10 awesome apps”, in Kidspot, News Corp Australia:

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