Wet bags

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I used to use the small clear wetpacks that come with most nappy bags but now use a jamtots wetbag which I find to be a good size and quite handy that it stands up when it has nappies in it. I mostly use one so smells are contained and also so wetness doesn't get on everything else in the bag.

I have a large one made by Stacey for daycare, but I have used it a number of time when out for the day. I also have 3 small (1 nappy size ones) that if I am out I put the soilded nappies in and then put it into the big bag. What I like about Stacey's one is that she has added a small microfibre bit with a snap that you can put some oil on it to make it smell nice!!!

I made some 1 nappy ones with some leftover PUL when we made a stash of naps last yr. Take a spare nap and spare inserts when I go out ( most of my naps are covers so I can just change the inserts)

wetbag doesn't get holes in it and some come with a little bit of fabric in them to pop scents on so it doesn't smell yucky in your nappy bag.

first wrote: Okay not wanting to hijack your thread but wouldn't a plastic bag be enough for storing a nappy in till I got home? What is special about a wetbag? Thanks

A) they're not watertight, and don't keep the smell in as well, and

B) they're not easily reusable. I hate making waste, most of the reason I started using cloth... completely doesn't make sense to me to use disposable bags to carry around my reusable nappies in!

Wetbags are a waterproof bag with either a zip or drawstring closure. I used to make bags with drawstrings but customer & research feedback indicated people preferred zips as they think they contain smells more effectively. They are used to store dirty nappies when out and about - they contain smells and wetness and are reusable which is why people like to use them. They range in price...the jamtots ones we sell are $20 and have snaps at the top so you can attach it to a buggy handle - that way you can just take that with you for a short trip. HTH

Edited by Tweedle

kiwivic wrote: Very informative! Well done!! (no sarcasm intended) Vic xx p.s. What's the shipping costs on a Jamtots wetbag?

Thanks I always like to give the best advice/info I can so people can make informed decisions - no point buying something that isn't really suited to you!

Postage is $3.50 couriered.

So presumably you have to wash the bag after each time you've used it?   

I use a little plastic bag that I buy my fruit & veges in & tie a knot in it (they'd be going straight in the rubbish anyway). I've never really noticed any smell but it's not often I'm out for the whole day.

The jamtots ones look cool though

Thanks ladies for the info, will have a think about it.

Tweedle wrote: kiwivic wrote: Very informative! Well done!! (no sarcasm intended) Vic xx p.s. What's the shipping costs on a Jamtots wetbag? Thanks I always like to give the best advice/info I can so people can make informed decisions - no point buying something that isn't really suited to you! Postage is $3.50 couriered.

Yay, I'm so exited - my sister is going to order a cornflower Jamtots wetbag for me and her!

Vic xx