Wondering... Is a diaper genie necessary??

[beanlee]

Im just curious if a 'specialty' garbage can is needed? I've read a lot of reviews that they are expensive with the certain bags, they break, they still smell, they don't hold a lot & are changing the bags all the time anyways.
I have one on my registry but Im all about necessity and not having a bunch of 'junk' around.

[shelbyxox]

It's a waste of money. My boyfriend has one for his house, because someone gave it to him, but I'm just using diaper bags that have a scent and putting it in a separate garbage bag. They're really small and don't hold like anything, and I've heard they smell bad after awhile.

[Lanny_Licorice]

I'm not gettin' one. They have those trash bags for baby diapers that smell like baby powder to help eliminate the odor. I'm plannin' on using those and a trash can with a lid on It. If It gets extreme or to the point where I can't stand the smell, then I'll juss toss It outside In the garbage can like regular trash and walla, the stink Is gone.

[New24888]

I have one and love it.

[gatorgrl12]

I also had no luck with them.
Also resorted to recycling plastic grocery bags. Tie them tight toss them in the garbage.
Personally i toss it outside the door and my husband walks them to the can.

[Mamabays]

They are a waste of money. I had one with my first and it was such a waste.

[NikiHans]

I had one and it stunk so bad, and half the time didn't work right. The bags are expensive, especially considering plastic grocery bags are free when you get groceries lol.

[halerz90]

I am not getting one. Plastic grocery bags worked or my mom and I'm sure they'll work for me lol.

[beanlee]

Thank you!!!

[Bri_1985]

Omg the diaper genie was a nightmare for me. A waste of money in my opinion. Half the time it didnt even work right. We just use regular pails and plastic bags from grocery stores. Ive never had a problem even with the nasty ones. Its so not a necessity, just a glamor appeal.

[ShellyLette]

Im of the personal opinion that a Walmart bag and a normal trashcan would do the same trick. If my house becomes too smelly ill just stock up on febreeze and air fresh plug ins lol

[beanlee]

Thank you for your responses! I have a funny feeling ill be taking smelly ones outside right away anyways because i have a very strong sense of smell. As my hubby calls it- my sniffer!

[charletta92]

I have one but wont be able to test it out until next week.when my baby gets here

[meg_ftm_sohappy]

I think you'll find it more useful than what you think. I'm only going to use it for poo diapers so the house doesn't stink up and i can't just walk them to the dumpster every time.

[TiffanyPhelps]

you dont need one. Its a waste of money. A regular trash can works fine, just have one that has a lid if you dont like the smell.