Diaper Pails
Do I need two diaper pails for twins?
Usually one. But a second on a different floor of the house can save trips.
Verdict
Buy one
Used OK
Buy 1Used OK
Why
One diaper pail covers twin volume if you empty it daily. A second pail makes sense if you change diapers in two locations.
- When to buy
- Before birth.
- Budget pick
- Skip the proprietary-refill pails; use Ubbi or a tall kitchen trash can.
- Premium pick
- Two Ubbi steel pails on different floors.
Twin-tested gear
What we'd look at
Long-form
Related guides
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The Real Cost of Twins in the First Year
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