The  first patent for a flushing water closet was issued to Alexander  Cummings in 1775, sixty years before Thomas Crapper was born.Thomas crapper was just a myth he didn't invent the tioletFrank Henrieta invented the toilet seat during the Italian Renaissance in 1634.he earliest patent I can find for a toilet bowl brush, # 160415, was granted to Moser in October of 1950.   Thomas Crapper did NOT invent the toilet bowl brush, although â¦ he did patent several other things, including the ballcock, which is part of a flush toilet.
Many mothers on Mumsnet mention their own experiences of babysitting, often for money, from the age of 12 and in some cases younger. One highlights how attitudes are different in Germany and Switzerland where children commonly walk to school alone from the age of six.
Basically, if your child is age seven or younger, they should never be left alone. Kids ages 8-10 can be alone briefly, and ages 10-13 for longer periods, provided there is back-up supervision. Babysitters should be at least 12-13 years old, and can babysit for longer periods as they grow older. Get recommendations from friends. 2  Trade childcare with friends who have kids. 3  Do not hire a sitter under age 12. 4  Watch your childâs reaction when you tell them a sitter they know is coming, and listen to what your child says about the sitter afterward.