Dog Training: 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.
Spiteful Dog
Asked by A.F. from New York
on April 5, 2010
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Just wondering if anyone else has this problem. This past week it seems like my dog is being spiteful by peeing in the house and going through the garbage for my daugh...
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- I suggest that the most likely cause of the peeing in the house is her not being taken out regularly to pee. She formed a routine when you were able to let her out in...
- I don't think your dog is being spiteful so much as he is bored. I don't know if you ever watch The Dog Whisperer but you'll see that Cesar will use a treadmill to gi...
- Your dog is probably just working on adjusting still. If he normally has a yard, but now you have to go out with him to potty he may not be going out as often. Also if...
It Smells Pooey in Here!
Asked by M.O. from Denver
on October 10, 2008
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When I found out I was pregnant my DH and I registered for a Diaper Genie. My friend said she hated hers, so she didn't get me one. Consequently we got a plain old d...
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- My nursery workers hated the diaper genie and so did I, but for stinky diapers we use a ziploc bag and put a dryer sheet in the bag to help with the smell - it works g...
- I use the diaper champ and really like it. Smell is usually mitigated and you can recycle plastic grocery bags to use in it.
- we bought a regular diaper pail for our daughter and my friend said her diaper genie was a pain in the butt. I think I might try it for our second child though, anyway...
Cat Question from a Non-cat Person
Asked by P. from Dallas
on June 9, 2007
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Hi everyone
My daughter is begging for a pet. She's 3 1/2. She wants a cat. Personally I am a dog person and know nothing about cats. We do not currently have a dog t...
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- Big Tip: I am not sure if anyone else mentioned this but one thing to do when choosing a cat is to let the cat choose you (or your daughter in this situation). If the ...
- Hi P., you have gotten so many responses, but I wanted to add that we have little box with a cover with a filter in the top of it. We keep it in the laundry room. Also...
- i grew up with cats my whole life... my whole family are cat people... hahaha a cat is a big responsibility for a 3 1/2 year old, so youd be the one taking care of the...
What to Do with Dirty Diapers?
Asked by M.S. from Green Bay
on May 14, 2008
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My little girl is almost 4 months old. She is our first. We have a garbage pail with a lid right now in the baby room that we are tossing the dirty diapers in. We a...
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- I kept the diaper pail in the bathroom and just walked to the bathroom to toss it in when I was done changing. I empty it daily when I am leaving. It also helps chil...
- A drop of tea tree oil or sprinkle some baking soda right in the bag or bottom of the can. I use one or the other, depending on which one I have one hand.
- M.- First of all, have you researched cloth diapers? As I tell everyone, they're not our mother's cloth diapers at all. I used disposable for my first 3 and wish I w...
Dogs???
Asked by K. from Chicago
on February 6, 2008
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O.k. Ladies here is one for you!
Why do dogs eating dirty poopy diapers?
I have 2 dogs, they are well taken care of, they eat and are fed well. So why, why does my ...
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- My mother in-law's dog eats its own poop. My advice is don't try to figure out why your dog is eating the diapers, just make them unreachable. Get a Diaper Champ. It i...
- I don't know, but my mom had a dog that would eat the poo out of the litter box and used sanitary napkins. And my sister's dog LOVES the used sanitary napkins. And ...
- Maybe its a lab thing, mine did that too. I finally put a specific garbage can in the garage that all dirty diapers go in so that I don't run into that anymore
If You Had to Do It All over Again, What Would You NOT Buy?
Asked by M.O. from Sacramento
on May 24, 2009
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Hi mamas!
I have two munchkins that broke the bank - I bought everything "they" said I needed and then some. With the economy the way that it is, is there anything t...
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- Best advice: Wait and see, borrow, and shop craigslist. You never know what your particular baby will take to, so if you are lucky enough to borrow from friends, you...
- I didn't read through all the responses, but for me, the biggest "must" is a really fantastic stroller. NOT one of those bulky travel systems (had a Graco travel syste...
- my daughter is 5 1/2 months and i must say that i wouldnt of made it this far without the "Gripe water" for her belly and the hylands teething tablets. I think that th...
Has Anyone Tried "G Diapers"
Asked by K.T. from Las Vegas
on March 2, 2008
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I am interested in trying the eco friendly "G Diapers" but was wondering if anyone has tried them and what you think. I love the idea of either flushing them or that ...
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- I tried them and they worked fine but were hard to find locally - I ordered online. I have been using chlorine free diapers for over a year now and love them (Seventh ...
- My children are now 5 and 7, when they were in diapers I use cloth diapers. They are not as bad as everyone thinks, there is a company called Fuzzi Bunz if you are int...
- Boy, I know this is really old fashioned but I used cloth diapers. I thought they were softer and used dissposable only when we went out shopping for the whole day. It...
Urine Smells///////////and Cats Straying from Liter Boxes
Asked by R.M. from Nashville
on September 2, 2008
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how to get urine smell out of fabric type sofa not leather or vinel..............and any ideas how to keep your cats from straying away from the litter boxes i have tw...
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- We had an old dog who prefered the indoor plumbing to going outside. We purchased Urine Gone at Walgreens. I did not have the black light that was recommended to use...
- One winter a bag of fresh shrimp leaked in the back of my station wagon, and I didn't realize for several days until the weather warmed up a little--but then the stenc...
- We use to have a product called sink the stink that we used for our wet suits when we were suba diving. I had a cat that was shut up in our van accidently- ugh over n...
First Time Mom-to-be Overwhelmed with All the Products!
Asked by D.N. from Raleigh
on July 15, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I am a first time mom-to-be (14 weeks) and have been researching the many products out there for babies. I am basically seeking advice about any and all p...
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- There were lots of products years ago but nowadays it is unreal the number of products and gadgets out there. I think if you stick to the simple basics you can't go ...
- I loved the Boppy pillow. My son and I got the point that we used it for all feedings. I used Playtex dropins bottles for daycare which also fit the lansinoh storage...
- Get all your safety stuff (outlet covers, etc.) that are appropriate for your environments - yes, environments, including grandma's house, etc. Don't skimp on baby gat...
