There are SO many decisions to be made when you are preparing for the arrival of a baby. How should you decorate the nursery? What brands should you use? What items are worth splurging on and which items can I afford to spend less on?
After going through this, I have come across some products that I've had to switch out or replace, which means spending more money so, I've decided to start doing this type of post called 'This or That' where I will compare two or more brands of the same type of item and give you a review of both, ultimately giving my opinion of which is better and hopefully saving you some time, hassle, and money.
Our first match- Diaper Disposal
You spend hour upon hours, and most likely quite a bit of money, on setting up your babies nursery. It's beautiful and perfect, just like your sweet new baby, but if you don't have a good way to dispose of diapers, that perfectly designed room that you worked so hard on can become a room that you'll avoid at all costs because it smells like baby poo. Even if you don't dispose of your diapers in the nursery, wherever you do dispose of them, the smell is sure to linger.
DIAPER GENIE ($ 34.99): When preparing for Dakota's arrival, we got a gently used Diaper Genie from a consignment sale (We probably paid about $10.00). It was in perfect condition and had no 'smell' to it. However, after Dakota arrived and it was put to use, it quickly became a problem. It held in the 'smell' when it was closed, but the moment you opened it to throw away a new diaper, the room was filled with stench. I couldn't figure out what the problem was. It was emptied (which was a nightmare because those liners are a huge pain in the but to work with) and cleaned out on a regular basis. I tried using baking soda to help absorb some of the smell but nothing worked. The smell was getting unbearable and I got to the point where I would rather just throw the diaper in a plastic bag, tie it up, and throw it in the regular trash bin just to avoid opening the Diaper Genie.
Finally, enough was enough and my husband and I agreed that it was time to give in and get a different diaper disposal system.
Munchkin Arm and Hammer Diaper Pail ($29.99): This diaper pail is a DREAM. It is so easy to use and when you throw away a diaper, the liner twists so that no smell escapes from the bag. There is also a cartridge of baking soda in the lid that releases a sprinkle every time it shuts so it keeps the pail even fresher and when it's empty, you just pop off the lid and refill it! No expensive cartridges you have to buy.. The liners are SO easy to deal with, too. Instead of all the turning, and cutting that comes with the diaper genie, when you are ready to empty this diaper pail, the top of the bag pops out, snaps together and becomes a handle, and a closure for the bag. GENIUS! I couldn't be happier we made the switch. I just wish we hadn't waited so long!
If you'd like, you can click here to watch a video and see just how the Munchkin Diaper Pail works.
The winner of this match up is clear- Munchkin Arm and Hammer Diaper Pail.
If you'd like to see more posts like this, or have a request on a type of baby item that you'd like to see compared, just comment below!
After going through this, I have come across some products that I've had to switch out or replace, which means spending more money so, I've decided to start doing this type of post called 'This or That' where I will compare two or more brands of the same type of item and give you a review of both, ultimately giving my opinion of which is better and hopefully saving you some time, hassle, and money.
Our first match- Diaper Disposal
You spend hour upon hours, and most likely quite a bit of money, on setting up your babies nursery. It's beautiful and perfect, just like your sweet new baby, but if you don't have a good way to dispose of diapers, that perfectly designed room that you worked so hard on can become a room that you'll avoid at all costs because it smells like baby poo. Even if you don't dispose of your diapers in the nursery, wherever you do dispose of them, the smell is sure to linger.
DIAPER GENIE ($ 34.99): When preparing for Dakota's arrival, we got a gently used Diaper Genie from a consignment sale (We probably paid about $10.00). It was in perfect condition and had no 'smell' to it. However, after Dakota arrived and it was put to use, it quickly became a problem. It held in the 'smell' when it was closed, but the moment you opened it to throw away a new diaper, the room was filled with stench. I couldn't figure out what the problem was. It was emptied (which was a nightmare because those liners are a huge pain in the but to work with) and cleaned out on a regular basis. I tried using baking soda to help absorb some of the smell but nothing worked. The smell was getting unbearable and I got to the point where I would rather just throw the diaper in a plastic bag, tie it up, and throw it in the regular trash bin just to avoid opening the Diaper Genie.
Finally, enough was enough and my husband and I agreed that it was time to give in and get a different diaper disposal system.
Munchkin Arm and Hammer Diaper Pail ($29.99): This diaper pail is a DREAM. It is so easy to use and when you throw away a diaper, the liner twists so that no smell escapes from the bag. There is also a cartridge of baking soda in the lid that releases a sprinkle every time it shuts so it keeps the pail even fresher and when it's empty, you just pop off the lid and refill it! No expensive cartridges you have to buy.. The liners are SO easy to deal with, too. Instead of all the turning, and cutting that comes with the diaper genie, when you are ready to empty this diaper pail, the top of the bag pops out, snaps together and becomes a handle, and a closure for the bag. GENIUS! I couldn't be happier we made the switch. I just wish we hadn't waited so long!
If you'd like, you can click here to watch a video and see just how the Munchkin Diaper Pail works.
The winner of this match up is clear- Munchkin Arm and Hammer Diaper Pail.
If you'd like to see more posts like this, or have a request on a type of baby item that you'd like to see compared, just comment below!
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