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Q&A: Will I need a diaper pail?

Do diaper pails really work? Should we bother getting one?

Re: Do diaper pails really work? Should we bother getting one?

The Bump Expert

Ellie Miller and Melissa Gould: Yes. And no. We are happy to report that there are many fabulous diaper pails on the market, and they seem to be getting better. By fabulous, we mean they really do eliminate odors and are easy to maintain. Some require brand specific bag refills, which can get pricey. If you're on a budget, you can find some good pails that use regular kitchen-sized garbage bags. If any smell is too much for you, keep in mind that a walk to the outside garbage can do the trick just as well.

Ellie and Melissa | May 27 , 2009 1:42 PM

Q&A: Will I need a diaper pail?

No! They stink no matter what and the refills are expensive. I got rid of it after the first few months and since then just wrap poopy diapers in a plastic grocery bag and walk them to the trash outside. It's stink-free and a great way to reuse those bags.

titania9 | January 05 , 2010 12:26 PM

Q&A: Will I need a diaper pail?

Poop scares my husband- diaper pail's are his friend. And mine too. Just make sure clean them, and they help.

OwlChild | January 12 , 2011 12:20 AM

Q&A: Will I need a diaper pail?

I have a dog and cat, so we need a trash can that they CAN'T get into, even if they knock it over. We got a Diaper Champ since it uses regular trash bags and they can't get into it unless they break the top off. You can get a trash can with a lid that for as little as half the price of the Diaper Champ, but the lid can still open if the can is knocked over. Even the most expensive diaper pail with special odor-blocking bags won't be smell-proof, so I don't see the point of spending a ton on one!

ces25c | August 07 , 2011 1:01 AM

Q&A: Will I need a diaper pail?

You can also use wet wipes for cleaning, they are medicated any your child wont get rash. Online social services degree | Online Technology degree | vocational degree | Online vocational degree

PeterMark | September 29 , 2011 3:40 AM