Diapers–They Aren’t Just For Baby’s Bottom Anymore!
February 28, 2011Double-duty Diapers
Sasha Brown-Worsham, mom of two and writer at The Stir, has found that grabbing a diaper in a pinch can really do the trick. Just looking at her list, you might just be inspired to keep a spare diaper in the glove box–even if you don’t have kids!
- Mopping spills in the car: They are really absorbent and kind of smell good (when not covered in poo). If your toddler spills a sippy cup of juice, a diaper kills a roll of paper towels in terms of sopping ability.
- Doggie diarrhea: I will admit to using my child’s diaper to stop my dog from having an accident when he was sick. He is a little dog. It worked. Nuff said.
- Rock stasher: When we go to the beach, sometimes my kids like to collect shells and rocks. Wrapped tightly, a diaper provides a nicely cushioned place to keep those shells and rocks dry.
- Puke catcher: A diaper is the best way to catch puke (or bloody noses) on the fly.
- Padded seating: I have lined up two or three diapers when we are at the park and used them to sit on the ground. Bonus: they were still clean enough to use later.
Some other interesting uses I’ve found around the web include:
- Using them to pour grease in to throw away after frying (more absorbent than pouring it in paper, I’m sure!)
- For leaky boobs, according to one breast-feeding Mom (don’t ask!)
The Best Use Yet!
While all of these are great ideas, I think Corner Stork has the best alternative use for diapers yet–diaper cakes! They’re great for centerpieces, and they come through in a pinch when you don’t know what to give as a unique baby shower gift. Best of all, they can be designed to match the theme of the shower or the person.