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Lyss 03:21 PM 05-08-2013
Do you require families to provide a wet bag/plastic bag to send dirty diapers home in?
My 1st cloth diapering family just started and at first they brought a wet bag but haven't the last few days and I'm nearly out of plastic bags. I keep 2 plastic bags in each DCKs cubbie in case of accidents but other than that DH and I try to avoid plastic. I'm not really interested in going shopping just to get some for this reason or delpleting my cubbie (accident) stash. Is it normal to ask them to bring the wet bag/ plastic bag or am I being nit picky?
My 1st cloth diapering family just started and at first they brought a wet bag but haven't the last few days and I'm nearly out of plastic bags. I keep 2 plastic bags in each DCKs cubbie in case of accidents but other than that DH and I try to avoid plastic. I'm not really interested in going shopping just to get some for this reason or delpleting my cubbie (accident) stash. Is it normal to ask them to bring the wet bag/ plastic bag or am I being nit picky?
Blackcat31 03:23 PM 05-08-2013
My licensing actually requires it.
I've never been cited for it and my licensor has never said anything but I came across the sentence in the licensing regs the other day.
I would absolutely require them to bring a wet bag.
If they don't, I would be half tempted to hand them back the wet diapers as is (with NO bag)
...bet they get the hint REAL fast that way.
I've never been cited for it and my licensor has never said anything but I came across the sentence in the licensing regs the other day.
I would absolutely require them to bring a wet bag.
If they don't, I would be half tempted to hand them back the wet diapers as is (with NO bag)
...bet they get the hint REAL fast that way.
youretooloud 03:41 PM 05-08-2013
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
I would absolutely require them to bring a wet bag.
If they don't, I would be half tempted to hand them back the wet diapers as is (with NO bag)
...bet they get the hint REAL fast that way.
I did this once. I had a Dad who would never bring the diapers in a wetbag, or bring a bag....after asking repeatedly, I put them back in the diaper bag. I put a few paper towels between them and the fabric of the bag, but the next day, I had bags to put the wet diapers in.I would absolutely require them to bring a wet bag.
If they don't, I would be half tempted to hand them back the wet diapers as is (with NO bag)
...bet they get the hint REAL fast that way.
Country Kids 03:41 PM 05-08-2013
This may seem really odd but is there still plastic bags available in your area?
There is a city in our state that has banned plastic bags-none are available in the city!!! I think I heard more are getting on board with this also.
They are promoting reusuable bags and if you have to have a bag they charge you a nickel per paperbag. If you don't want a paper bag or have a reusable one you are allowed to carry your merchandise out in your arms/cart/whatever.
I didn't have a reusable bag on us, so we just bought one because I did not feel comfortable carrying my merchandise out in my arms/cart.
There is a city in our state that has banned plastic bags-none are available in the city!!! I think I heard more are getting on board with this also.
They are promoting reusuable bags and if you have to have a bag they charge you a nickel per paperbag. If you don't want a paper bag or have a reusable one you are allowed to carry your merchandise out in your arms/cart/whatever.
I didn't have a reusable bag on us, so we just bought one because I did not feel comfortable carrying my merchandise out in my arms/cart.
Lyss 03:46 PM 05-08-2013
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
My licensing actually requires it.
I've never been cited for it and my licensor has never said anything but I came across the sentence in the licensing regs the other day.
I would absolutely require them to bring a wet bag.
If they don't, I would be half tempted to hand them back the wet diapers as is (with NO bag)
...bet they get the hint REAL fast that way.
My licensing actually requires it.
I've never been cited for it and my licensor has never said anything but I came across the sentence in the licensing regs the other day.
I would absolutely require them to bring a wet bag.
If they don't, I would be half tempted to hand them back the wet diapers as is (with NO bag)
...bet they get the hint REAL fast that way.
that was actually my first thought today when no wet bag was with the stuff They send a canvas bag with her stuff and I could see it all wet and nasty going home I'll chat with them tonight, its much easier and cleaner using the wetbag than the plastic bags anyway.
Lyss 03:52 PM 05-08-2013
Originally Posted by Country Kids:
This may seem really odd but is there still plastic bags available in your area?
There is a city in our state that has banned plastic bags-none are available in the city!!! I think I heard more are getting on board with this also.
They are promoting reusuable bags and if you have to have a bag they charge you a nickel per paperbag. If you don't want a paper bag or have a reusable one you are allowed to carry your merchandise out in your arms/cart/whatever.
I didn't have a reusable bag on us, so we just bought one because I did not feel comfortable carrying my merchandise out in my arms/cart.
We still have them, there were groups trying to get them banned or add a fee but it didn't pass here. I don't like them but I don't want them banned, what would I put accident clothes in? This may seem really odd but is there still plastic bags available in your area?
There is a city in our state that has banned plastic bags-none are available in the city!!! I think I heard more are getting on board with this also.
They are promoting reusuable bags and if you have to have a bag they charge you a nickel per paperbag. If you don't want a paper bag or have a reusable one you are allowed to carry your merchandise out in your arms/cart/whatever.
I didn't have a reusable bag on us, so we just bought one because I did not feel comfortable carrying my merchandise out in my arms/cart.
Country Kids 03:57 PM 05-08-2013
Originally Posted by Lyss:
We still have them, there were groups trying to get them banned or add a fee but it didn't pass here. I don't like them but I don't want them banned, what would I put accident clothes in?
Fruit/veggie/meat bags are still available so I'm maybe healthy eating will take on a whole new light. Those plastic bags will become like gold to some-We still have them, there were groups trying to get them banned or add a fee but it didn't pass here. I don't like them but I don't want them banned, what would I put accident clothes in?
I have a headache already trying to figure out our summer/school clothes shopping and Christmas shopping. I don't/won't have enough reusable bags and refuse to carry all those clothes and Christmas stuff through the mall!
I know that the people who passed this probably more then likely aren't shoppers!
MamaBearCanada 04:41 PM 05-08-2013
Originally Posted by Country Kids:
Fruit/veggie/meat bags are still available so I'm maybe healthy eating will take on a whole new light. Those plastic bags will become like gold to some-
I have a headache already trying to figure out our summer/school clothes shopping and Christmas shopping. I don't/won't have enough reusable bags and refuse to carry all those clothes and Christmas stuff through the mall!
I know that the people who passed this probably more then likely aren't shoppers!
Suitcase on wheels? Fruit/veggie/meat bags are still available so I'm maybe healthy eating will take on a whole new light. Those plastic bags will become like gold to some-
I have a headache already trying to figure out our summer/school clothes shopping and Christmas shopping. I don't/won't have enough reusable bags and refuse to carry all those clothes and Christmas stuff through the mall!
I know that the people who passed this probably more then likely aren't shoppers!
LoraJenkins 05:06 PM 05-08-2013
I cloth diaper both of my daycare babies and parents have to bring a wet bag every day if they aren't using my supplied diapers. I have never had an issue with them forgetting "yet".
EntropyControlSpecialist 05:22 PM 05-08-2013
I'm a cloth diaper fanatic and find it incredibly rude of them to not send you a wetbag. That's as essential as a diaper itself for the baby if they're being sent to daycare. 
Hope they bring you one tomorrow! If they don't, I'd just place them in the diaper bag they bring.
Hope they bring you one tomorrow! If they don't, I'd just place them in the diaper bag they bring.
luv2teach 05:58 PM 05-08-2013
I have nothing to add about the cloth diapering, as I don't do it. However, I try to use re-usable bags myself but my parents are always bringing me their plastic bags to use for accidents. I have built up quite the stash that way. In case you ever run out, that is.
cheerfuldom 08:26 PM 05-08-2013
they have a wetbag, there is no excuse not to pack it besides just plain laziness to correctly supply their child for the day. Let them know that it MUST come to daycare. Check the diaper bag before they leave in the morning and if they forget, send them and their child home. They can return with the child when all supplies are also brought. Its disgusting to not correctly provide for a cloth diapered child. Its unsanitary. and this is coming from someone that has cloth diapered four of my own kids and several daycare kids. If daycare parents walked in and saw that you were not correctly disposing of paper diapers or not correctly storing soiled cloth diapers, you bet they would have something to say about that! plus the smell issues.
racemom 09:08 PM 05-08-2013
I have one infant using cloth diapers and the parents bring the clean diapers in the wet bag. i just remove the clean diapers stack them on the shelf and then use the wet bag for the used diapers. then they take it all home launder it and return it all clean the next day. no other Diaper bag needed and nothing is forgotten!
Lyss 11:04 PM 05-08-2013
Thanks for all your responses! I was thinking it was a pretty important component, but i felt like a whiner complaing over a plastic bag
I talked to mom tonight and she apologized for not bringing it, they had bought an extra one just for DC but DCD packs it in the morning and kept forgetting as their mornings have been hectic. This is their first full week, their ODD used to come here and has been throwing a huge fit all morning because she's not coming to my house but baby is
DCM said she'd make sure it was in the bag tonight so there was no was way DCD could forget it tomorrow! 
Fingers crossed, otherwise they're getting a wet diaper bag back
I talked to mom tonight and she apologized for not bringing it, they had bought an extra one just for DC but DCD packs it in the morning and kept forgetting as their mornings have been hectic. This is their first full week, their ODD used to come here and has been throwing a huge fit all morning because she's not coming to my house but baby is
DCM said she'd make sure it was in the bag tonight so there was no was way DCD could forget it tomorrow! Fingers crossed, otherwise they're getting a wet diaper bag back
MotherNature 06:01 AM 05-09-2013
Yes, a wetbag is essential, & is even stated in my handbook that if they CD, they must bring me enough diapers & their choice of wipes, & a wetbag daily. Maybe they've just overlooked, especially if it's a young/first baby. I'd just mention it to them.
MarinaVanessa 06:56 AM 05-09-2013
Wet bag required here too ... I don't allow Tge plastic bags because I like how Tge wet bags really help keep the smell in. I also require a package of disposable diapers for emergencies (in case we run out of cloth diapers) and if they don't bring a wet bag I will not use the cloth diapers at all.
mema 07:13 AM 05-09-2013
Did you get the bag? Would hate to see them going home with a wet, smelly diaper bag. I don't like when people use the excuse of hectic mornings. Everyone has hectic mornings-prepare the night before. I use to pack everything and stick it in the car after the kids went to bed-in the winter, even my lunch. Once I did forget the diaper bag, but darn right I called work, told them I'd be late, drove home and got it......it's essential to care!
. I don't like when people use the excuse of hectic mornings. Everyone has hectic mornings-prepare the night before. I use to pack everything and stick it in the car after the kids went to bed-in the winter, even my lunch. Once I did forget the diaper bag, but darn right I called work, told them I'd be late, drove home and got it......it's essential to care!
Unregistered 07:24 AM 05-09-2013
I had my first family with cloth diapers for almost a year now. I agreed to try it and have continued for them, but am NOT a fan of cloth!
They do bring a wet bag for the diapers and then another for soiled/ wet clothing.
Each time i unzip the bag to put in another, the odor is so strong!
Also, when they have a bm, you have wipes to still deal with, can't roll them up and put in diaper to toss like disposables!
They do bring a wet bag for the diapers and then another for soiled/ wet clothing.
Each time i unzip the bag to put in another, the odor is so strong!
Also, when they have a bm, you have wipes to still deal with, can't roll them up and put in diaper to toss like disposables!
AmyKidsCo 11:17 AM 05-09-2013
They provide wet bag most of the time, but when they forget I have plastic bags. I use them to line our small waste baskets and for cleaning out the cat box so we always have some around.
If you run out of plastic bags, what about bread/bun bags?
If you run out of plastic bags, what about bread/bun bags?
Lyss 11:23 AM 05-09-2013
They didn't forget it today!! 
Originally Posted by AmyKidsCo:
They provide wet bag most of the time, but when they forget I have plastic bags. I use them to line our small waste baskets and for cleaning out the cat box so we always have some around.
If you run out of plastic bags, what about bread/bun bags?
Bread bags are a good idea too, I was gonna use the produce bags if push came to shove.They provide wet bag most of the time, but when they forget I have plastic bags. I use them to line our small waste baskets and for cleaning out the cat box so we always have some around.
If you run out of plastic bags, what about bread/bun bags?