What's so special about wetbags?

gr8fulaa

I plan to use a regular old pillow case in a garbage pail in the basement (by the washer), but wanted wetbags for the living room, bedroom and diaper bag. Now that I see they are $20-30 a bag I am reconsidering. Is the only important feature that it is waterproof? I don't need the bag to be large, so maybe I could just buy a few make-up bags or lunch bags or something to avoid buying 3 wetbags? I would be using these bags for short-term storage of dirty dipes so I don't have to run into the basement with every dirty diaper. What do you ladies think? Thanks!

emsrdh03

You can use anything. Even a plastic grocery bag. Doesn't have to be fancy. 

lwsnake

I've been using a regular nylon laundry bag hung on the doorknob by the changing table and it works fine. If your only sticking 2 or 3 diapers in you could use one of those reusable shopping bags that you can wash, or a canvas tote even. They wouldn't be waterproof but it's not like the diapers are dripping wet where its going to actually leak, just wick to the outside. I use plastic grocery bags when I go out. 

GibsonGirl620

They're waterproof, keep the stink in, washable (just dump the CDs in the washer and throw in the bag too), usually have a handle for hanging, and come in cute patterns/colors.  

You don't have to buy expensive ones!  Keep an eye out for sales on popular brands, check babysteals.com for cheap but cute bags, or buy from a local WAHM. My local cd shop sells bags from a WAHM.  They're inexpensive and adorable.

Do whatever works for you.  

cassoppea

It is nice to have something waterproof when you start spraying or dunking dipes. They get pretty wet and would soak through a pillow case. Are you crafty? You can buy some PUL and make your own. I know it seem like a lot up front but you can buy a pail liner for under $20 and that's really all you need for your whole time CDing.

Wally3

I used pillow cases in a garbage bag at home no problem.  I used a small wet bag when out and about and I had a large one when traveling - but they are not needed especailly around the house.

namara5532

I use a gallon ziploc bag.  All the benefits of a wetbag (minus cute designs), none of the expense.  Plus if it starts smelling after a few uses, I can just either rinse it or get another one.

At home, I use a laundry bag from wal-mart.  The bag gets wet since it's not waterproof, but it can go in the wash with the diapers since it's just cotton.  We use a trash can with a lid that I rinse out once a month, so it contains the stink.

Lennongirl

Check out alvababy.com - they've got wetbags for $5 - they're big enough to hold about 4 - 5 CDs and come in a whole range of solid colours plus a few prints. Shipping is free too, though does take a bit long since they come from China.