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Alternatives to Diaper Genie?
Asked by C.C. from Richmond
on March 9, 2008
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I just had twins who are still in the hospital. My sister thought the diaper genie was a waste and that the smell would still get out, plus you need special bags for ...
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- You new age mothers make me laugh.Do the same thing we baby boomers did just put it in the trash and take it out every nite.The more things change the more they stay t...
- Congratulations!! I have a 2-month old son, and we have been using the Diaper Genie. It is working well, and does not "leak" smells at all. You do need the special ba...
- I agree about the Diaper Genie. I got one for my first baby, and when my second one came around, I just used a trashcan with a lid. I bought the scented trashbags for ...
Alternatives to Diaper Genie
Asked by S.R. from Charlotte
on August 18, 2006
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I have a 10 month old son. We have been using the Diaper Genie since he was born and now really cannot stand the smell! It wasn't bad for a long while, but recently ...
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- When I had a diaper genie, I took two coffee filters and put some baking soda in the middle of one and then glued them together and placed it in the bottom. This real...
- We had that problem too! We put one of those odor absorbers that you can get at Home Depot (that's the only place I've been able to find it) in the bottom of the diap...
- We used to have a regular trash can--33 gallon inside that we put our trash, diapers, etc. in, but with two in diapers at the time--it got pretty sticky, so we started...
Diaper Genie Refill Bags
Asked by M.L. from Columbus
on January 25, 2010
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Has anyone found a cheaper alternative to the $5 refill bag?
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- We turned ours into a regular trash can and began using it with regular trash bags. If there was a really messy one, we'd wrap it in a plastic grocery bag first. M.
- I had a Diaper Genie too, but I didn't like it. Could you use bread bags? I never tried it but it may work???
- I used to use a diaper genie for my first kid. After that, I just threw the diapers away in the trash. I buy those little scented diaper sacs and use one of those ever...
Stinky Diaper Pail
Asked by M.B. from Sacramento
on May 4, 2008
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I have been using a Diaper Champ since my son was born 10 1/2 months ago. I have tried spray disinfectant and deodorizers. I have washed it with bleach and let it ai...
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- When I put a rally stinky dirty diaper in my sons' diaper pail, I just open the window for a little bit, until the room smells fresh again. Empty it regularly (every ...
- I make a Bergamot-based aromatic spray in my essential oil product line that might help. I use it in the bathroom, around the litter box and in the kitchen garbage ca...
- Dear M., When I had my kids in diapers, I just left the diaper pail on the patio. That way at least the house stayed smell free. And because a special diaper system w...
Do Diaper Genies Work?
Asked by J.A. from Saginaw
on January 29, 2007
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I am 34 weeks pregnant and am in the process of buying baby supplies. I have heard mixed opinions on Diaper Genies. One friend says they always smell and another says ...
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- J.- Congratulations on the upcoming addition. My daughter was born March 24th, 2005. I received a Diaper Genie as a shower present. I think that it did work great ...
- yes they do wrk. if your having Baby shower put it on your list, but if your not then go to an once opon a child or a second hand store. compair prices! i got mine fro...
- IMO yes....if you CLEAN THEM regularaly....I have a 5 yr old and a 3 yr old and at one time BOTH were in diapers at hte same time.....personally I LOVED mine and you c...
Want Info on Eco-friendly Diapers- the Good, the Bad, and the Poopy
Asked by W.S. from Grand Rapids
on March 19, 2008
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Hi Moms,
My 'green guilt' is getting the best of me. I'm looking for an alternative to plastic disposable diapers, but don't want to go the cloth diaper service rout...
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- Hey, They have diapers called gDiapers. You can get them at harvest Health food store(in Hudsonville). They also have another brand seventh generation....those are l...
- G diapers have flushable inserts, but are water proof cloth on the outside. I have actually heard really good things about them. They are a little more work then your ...
- I have done cloth and have three children. (14 weeks, 2 years and 4 years.) It's just as fast and easy...honestly! A once a day poop, right? So once a day you have t...
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...
When Are Pillows Ok?
Asked by N.D. from Boca Raton
on April 24, 2007
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My son is 8 months old and I've noticed that he has recently started putting his teddy bear under his head when he sleeps (he also has a little nasal congestion right ...
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- I am also an ex-teacher turned stay-at-home mom. I know what you mean... the only silly question is the question unasked. My daughter didn't have a pillow until she wa...
- Hi N., all three of my kids loved pillows - so what I did, I put it under the sheet, so they couldn't get under it. Once my kids were a year old however, they wanted ...
- I was wondering the same thing, my son is 2 and I would like to get him one also.. are there particular pillows for small children?
Stinky!
Asked by A.D. from Dallas
on September 12, 2007
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Hi! I am wondering if anyone has suggestions for a stinky nursery. I am very good about regular cleaning, and the rest of my house smells nice, but it seems like no ma...
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- We had to put ours in the garage because it smelled so bad. We have the Diaper Champ and it definitely does not hide the odor. My neighbor has the Diaper Genie and h...
- I have a ceiling fan in my daughter's room which keeps the air circulating. I also have a battery operated candle in there, which I bought at Brookstone. They aren'...
- While I was pregnant with my first a few experienced moms said the best thing to do would be to take the diapers to the garbage. I have a weak stomach and strong nose ...
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...
