Valerie Hunter Gordon, the British inventor of the PADDI disposable nappy system and the Nikini sanitary towel system, died in Beauly, Scotland, at the age of 94. This date marks the end of the life of a prolific inventor.

Valerie Hunter Gordon signed a contract with Robinson & Sons of Chesterfield to commercially produce and distribute her PADDI disposable nappy system. This agreement marked a significant step in bringing her invention to a wider market and transforming childcare practices.