Can a nappy bin really be stylish? Well, yes, actually. The Ubbi Nappy Disposal Bin isn’t a cheap option, but it’s won several design awards and comes in several different colours – including Sage Green, Blush Pink, Chrome, Marble, Woodgrain and Slate – so there’s sure to be something to match your home decor.

We just use a normal lidded bin. Yes it smells when you open the lid to put a nappy in, but that only lasts a few minutes and TBH the room smells when a toddler has just pooed in it, regardless of how the nappy is disposed of." (Recommended by Mumsnet user BertieBotts) Our verdict I use the Bambino Mio wet bags. Pricey but leak-proof and washable.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user FluffySavage) Our verdict How often you empty a nappy bin is a personal choice, of course, and you may opt to empty it on a daily basis. Some nappy bins can fit a large volume of nappies, such as the Ubbi Nappy Disposal Bin which has capacity for up to 50 nappies. If you’re using reusable nappies, you’ll need to consider where you’re going to store them until wash day - a bin or wet bag designed for reusable nappies could be your answer. Many parents on our forums highly recommend nappy bins and we’ve rounded up their favourites to help you decide if you need one too. Easy-to-use Refill: All nappies in the nappy bin are safely contained and you’ll not have to touch or smell them ever againMaterials like steel will eliminate odours better than plastic. Parents recommend adding drops of lavender or tea-tree oil after cleaning to keep smells away. We found that the Ubbi Steel Nappy Disposal Bin was the best nappy bin for minimising nasty odours. How often should nappy bins be emptied? If you’re using disposable nappies, then nappy bins are particularly useful if you live in a flat or an upside-down house, with the living area on the top floor, as it can be more difficult to get to an outside bin during middle-of-the-night nappy changes. What's the difference between a nappy bin and a normal bin? When compiling our lists of recommendations, our team of experienced parenting journalists spend hours analysing every single product category, using a variety of independent sources to evaluate products against each other and assess which ones perform best. We then consolidated these results with the opinions of our huge network of Mumsnet forum users, which is the biggest online network of parents in the UK. Why you should trust us Some users recommend zipped bags that you can put straight into the washing machine, rather than a nappy bin. They particularly like ones with a hook.

Nappy bins can range in size but, rather than focusing on the litre capacity, it's more useful to look at how many nappies each bin holds so you can judge the functionality better and will be able to estimate how often you’ll need to empty it. While the Ubbi Nappy Disposal Bin holds up to 50 nappies, most of the bins in our round-up will hold around 20 to 30 nappies. Nappy bins for disposable nappies are designed to store used nappies until you have enough for a wash. Most state the number of nappies they hold, but this usually refers to size 1 nappies – the newborn size – which means that, as your baby grows, your nappy bin will hold less.

Are nappy bins safe?

It’s truly amazing that such small babies can produce so much mess. Newborns need changing as frequently as 10 or 12 times a day, while older babies need to be changed at least six to eight times a day – although there are always exceptions to every rule. Environmentally Friendly: As not all nappies are wrapped individually, the Angelcare Nappy Disposal System uses up to 4 times less plastic than other systems Environmental impact: Plastic nappy bins and refill bags have an environmental impact so, if this concerns you, you may prefer to use more eco-friendly reusable nappies and a washable wet bag.