Cloth Diapers: Diaper Genie
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Diaper Genie or NO Diaper Genie?
Asked by M.3. from St. Louis
on February 13, 2011
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Hello! This is kind of funny that Im on my 3rd child and wondering about a diaper genie. With my 1st baby our house was really small, so it was easy just to throw th...
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- I had one and think they are a waste of money. It smelled really bad. I would just put diapers in a pail, or my kitchen garbage and make sure it got dumped by the en...
- Fact: Poop stinks! No contraption can fix that!! With my first I used the Diaper Champ - which allows you to use regular garbage bags. It was great, until he star...
- Hated it. Emits a low-level poop smell ALL the time.
Need a Good Diaper Genie
Asked by J.R. from Dallas
on June 21, 2007
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Hi I need some recommendations for the BEST Diaper Genie on the market. We bought the original Playtex Diaper Genie when my daughter was born and it worked okay over t...
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- I'm in agreement with the Diaper Champ! Definitely worth the purchase, easy to use, and you can use regular garbage bags. A word of advice when purchasing: buy new a...
- I have had the Diaper Champ (got it at Toys R US) for two years and love it. You use regular bags (I buy the cheap kitchen bags with drawstrings). never had an odor...
- I used both the genie and the champ and neither can compete with those nasty diapers!! LOL. I have been using this one for a year now, it's $15 at Babies r Us and I ...
Diaper Genie II
Asked by S.M. from Milwaukee
on May 3, 2007
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Ok, so I have the original Diaper Genie which is about 7 years old now. (Still in good condition though by all means) I've noticed that the only refills I can find are...
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- contact the company that makes the product: playtex for the answer. here is their website contact information: http://www.playtexproductsinc.com/corppages/Corp_contac...
- I've heard a few times that the older Diaper Genies no longer have a refill to fit them. I've only heard this so I'm not positive. I know ppl are always giving them a...
- No the new liners will not work with the old style. I had a Diaper Genie I for my oldest and it really didn't survive the move that well. I got the new Diaper Genie ...
Diaper Genie II Smells Aweful
Asked by T.L. from St. Louis
on August 30, 2011
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We have been using our diaper genie II for a year now. For some reason the smell is now leaking out and making my living room smell horrible. Right now I have the di...
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- Threw mine out! The plastic absorbs the odors over time and there is no way to get it out. Not even bleach can remove the permeated odors. Keep in mind odor means ba...
- Vinegar and hot water and let it soak. You can also try putting some Fresh Wave at the bottom.
- Unfortunately, no matter what everyone who has a diaper pale in their house will experience this. You need to air it out and clean and disenfect it. Soap and water, ...
What is the comparison between Diaper Genie and Diaper Champ?
Asked by M.L. from Tampa
on July 27, 2007
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I currently have a Diaper Genie, however, I really hate that I have to stick my hand in and push the diaper underneath the "teeth" to be able to close it. Plus, it do...
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- Hi M., I've had both. The smell seems to permeate the plastic after awhile, especially the genie. The good thing about the champ is that you can use regular liners. W...
- I used a Diaper Champ with my daughter. I don't think it's any better at containing the smell than any other diaper can. I started taking the poopie diapers out and ...
- Hi M., I had the diaper champ with my first son and hated it!! It is easy to use but it doesn't do anything to help with the odor. I bought, and am still using with m...
Cloth Diapers
Asked by T.D. from Orlando
on December 26, 2006
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I am just wondering if anyone has used cloth diapers. If you have, please let me know what you thought of them and how you found them. We are wanting to use the clot...
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- Hello! I used cloth diapers almost exclusively with my daughter and for the first year with my son. We used Snug To Fits with Bummis SIWW covers with Emma and FuzziB...
- I used some cloth with my first, alot with my second baby, and hardly any for #3 because life had gotten so busy by then & I didn't/couldn't prioritize cleaning cloth ...
- Hi.. First of all I love the name Blake (well I'm partial because thats my son's name) :) Anyhow.. I went to playgroup w/ a girl who used cloth diapers and she was re...
Cloth Diapers
Asked by H.G. from New York
on October 1, 2008
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We just found out that our 9 month old son is allergic to disposable diapers. We've ordered a pack of cloth diapers, and I've got a friend who can show me how to use ...
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- Hi Hanna, I have cloth diapered my daughter since she was about 1 month old. She also has sensitive skin and I feel better not putting all those chemicals next to her...
- hey momma cloth daipers are not always the easiest or most time efficiant but they do work and will save alot of money in the end. my son was in cloth for a long time ...
- Get an AIO (all in one) diaper. There are sooo easy. I like thirsties AIO v2. Good luck!
Cloth Diapers
Asked by B.H. from Los Angeles
on May 7, 2009
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I am about to start using cloth diapers. I'm really excited but SOOO clueless. I have a really good friend that does it and is super helpful and supportive but I get...
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- I have been using cloth diapers for 9 months now and am very happy with it. I use regular pre-folds with Thirsties diaper covers. Very affordable and simple!
- I was pretty clueless on cloth diapers, but have used them for almost a year. My favorite kind are pocket diapers, i like a brand called pocket change best. I find I...
- Hi B., I use cloth, the Gerber brand, at home, usually in the early part of the day, and when I think my daughter will not be having a bowel movement. only because it...
Cloth Diapers
Asked by K.K. from Appleton
on February 2, 2010
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I'm looking for ALL advice on switching to cloth diapers. My son is 6 months and last week was 13 lbs 4 oz. He's just a peanut so i'm worried that some of the brands...
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- We have a peanut as well and are Cd'ing and love it. Much easier than may people think it is. We love www.cottonbabies.com, great customer service, awesome products as...
- I recommend shopping "Babyworks" out of Portland, OR. I used to live in Portland, now live in Boise, ID, but still bought from them. They are online (Babyworks.com),...
- If you have any way of using a diaper service, go for it. I can't imagine doing cloth without one! With a diaper service and the ability to easily clean the covers a...
Cloth Diapers and Cloth Wipes
Asked by B.F. from Minneapolis
on September 29, 2007
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I am making the switch to cloth and need some advice. I have a larger 2 year old, 35 lbs, who we are in the process of potty training. I would like to put her into clo...
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- Good for you for making the switch to cloth. We use cloth diapers, use Charlies Soap to wash (no buildup, you don't want to use dryer sheets or fabric softener on clot...
- Congrats on switching to cloth! I switched a few months ago and made my own diapers. There are lots of great patterns online and they are REALLY easy to make. I spe...
- Good for you! We love cloth diapering! I have found Motherease airflow covers to be the most waterproof out there. http://www.mother-ease.com/database/scripts/stor...
