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Wow haven't times changed?!

By Marley Henry · 13 September 2020

Wow haven't times changed?! This collection of old instructions and tips are from the 50's, 60's and 70's. I'm not sure which one is the most outrageous but point 9 on the second slide is pretty sad!

The lack of choice, sexism and disregard for fathers was actually pretty shocking. I must admit when I first saw the husband manual I actually thought it was a joke but nope, its the real deal 😆

Please don't follow any of the outdated advice re feeding, times and evidence has changed!

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