"D" is for Diaper
We usually try to do a science experiment of some sort on Tuesdays. Since we are focusing on the letter "d" this week, learning about diapers seemed appropriate.
How much liquid can a diaper hold, anyway? Do you know?
We looked at a dry diaper, thought about what was inside it, and made some predictions (really Peter is just watching and listening as I verbalize all this...).
Then we got out the liquid measuring cup, filled it (4 cups) and began to gently pour water into the diaper.
It expanded with pride.
As you can see, the diaper is happily holding two cups of liquid at this point. Happily. No leakage.
One cup left and little droplets are forming. It is taking longer to absorb. We have to move the water around in order to find a dry spot.
The diaper accepts yet another cup of liquid, bringing the total absorbed to four cups! Four cups of water!! FOUR! OK, you heard me. ;)
Amazing. Peter thought it was pretty heavy.
Isn't it a beautiful thing? Nothing wasted here. Well, except it's not full of pee.
Just water. So ya, go ahead, play with the beads. =) We did.
How much liquid can a diaper hold, anyway? Do you know?
We looked at a dry diaper, thought about what was inside it, and made some predictions (really Peter is just watching and listening as I verbalize all this...).
Then we got out the liquid measuring cup, filled it (4 cups) and began to gently pour water into the diaper.
It expanded with pride.
As you can see, the diaper is happily holding two cups of liquid at this point. Happily. No leakage.
One cup left and little droplets are forming. It is taking longer to absorb. We have to move the water around in order to find a dry spot.
The diaper accepts yet another cup of liquid, bringing the total absorbed to four cups! Four cups of water!! FOUR! OK, you heard me. ;)
Amazing. Peter thought it was pretty heavy.
Isn't it a beautiful thing? Nothing wasted here. Well, except it's not full of pee.
Just water. So ya, go ahead, play with the beads. =) We did.