Bump-Proof the Baby: Historic Wearables for Toddler Safety

This week we investigate the variety of ways parents have historically dressed their toddlers to prevent injuries when they take that inevitable tumble. From puddings to go-wains and wicker walkers to ribbons of childhood, we look at the art historical record to explore childrenswear from the 16th-19th centuries.

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