So as a reply yesterday to my blog of the day, an anonymous user wrote:
"I have a completely unrelated question.... As an expecting mom... what about Diaper Genies or other comparable diaper pails. Are they necessary or can you just use any sealable garbage can??"
And I would like to hear from you all out there on this issue. I will try my best to put my two cents in below, but I want to know what other people think.
We have been using the Diaper Genie Elite II, it costs about 35-40 bucks. Ive noticed it on sale a
few times, at both Superstore and Toys R Us, and I think its the coolest thing ever. I am a tall guy, and so is my fiancee, and so is the diaper genie, and it has a foot pedal so no touching with your hands. Its really easy to replace the bags, as well as replacing the bag ring.The advantages over a garbage pail:
1. There is never a smell that goes into the baby room, not even for a second, you open the diaper genie, the area with the old diapers are still sealed off.
2. Price is only a little bit more expensive, so well worth it.
3. Its just as environmentally friendly, and the bags that are used are packed full and thin plastic, so I think it might be better.
4. When you change the bags there is never any punch in the face of smell. Its so easy and quick.
5. Its taller than a normal garbage so in my opinion more ergonomical.
6. With the foot pedal its probably much better for germs. If the garbage can you are thinking of getting is going to be completely sealed, odds are it isnt easy to open, otherwise its not that great of a seal. So at 4 in the morning after getting a total of 45 minutes of sleep so far, and your baby has yet another dirty diaper. The easier, the better.
Well I hope my points made sense, I change my son's diaper most of the time when I am home so Ive done it quite a few times, and I can tell you I think the diaper genie is one of the best and most used purchases we've made.
Lets hear what everyone else thinks...
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