
Why Are Chinese Babies Out of Diapers So Early?
Many toddlers in China are dry in the daytime by about 20 months; in the US the average is closer to 37. It isn't genetics. It's three everyday habits, and the evidence for each is different.
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Many toddlers in China are dry in the daytime by about 20 months; in the US the average is closer to 37. It isn't genetics. It's three everyday habits, and the evidence for each is different.
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