The 1960s were an interesting time to be alive, to say the least. While the era is remembered for the counterculture movement, it was also known for the post-war baby boom and overall economic instability. The ’60s were a great decade for pop culture, as well. The period gave us a lot to remember, too, including some forgettable fads and trends. From unsafe children’s toys and weird fashion choices to unhealthy meal options and questionable advice, the ’60s habits we have on this list should remain where they belong: In the past.
Babies wrapped in cellophane
When it comes to child care, the modern world has done an incredible job of trying to minimize risks. We also exercise an extra layer of precaution. You might have heard of babies getting wrapped in cotton wool. But there was another material, in particular, that was famously used by parents in the ’60s. This was cellophane. Yes, wrapping infants in a plastic coating was normal back in the day, even though it’s an obvious suffocation risk. The Du Pont company would heavily advertise its cellophane with babies enveloped in their products.