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When it comes to potty training, what do you do when your toddler shows that they are ready, but that bag of disposable diapers is still found hanging around? It's inevitable, and every parent must go through this. Assuming you have back up forms available for when you try to potty-train the child, try donating them, if you have other forms of "big kid" wear available. The kids will gladly accept the fact that they are becoming a big kid, when they see you giving them away. This article will explain how to donate them.
Steps
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1Dispose all of the disposable diapers that were once used on the child. Even the ones that were placed on the child for even the slightest second, should be thrown out. Diapers that were only used for a second, could be contaminated by sweat, that is not hygienic to a potential other user. Those "used" diapers can never be donated, no matter the reason or length of time usage on the child.[1]
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2Pack up all the remaining unused diapers back into their original packaging. Keep them stacked in an upright position, much like you found them when you opened the package.Advertisement
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3Tape the packaging closed, with such tapes like packaging tape or Duct tape. Use a wrapping technique that will secure the package around the diapers. Make sure that the package can be folded around as much of the remainder of the product, so air cannot seep into it.
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4Call up some of the local daycare centers nearest you. See if they'll accept your donation of unused diapers. Most daycare centers will accept these diapers without much of a hassle. Make sure to explain to them that you have thrown out those diapers your child has used, if any still exist.
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5Pick a preschool, if all of the local daycare centers don't accept them. Preschools are your only backup. Not all schools will take them, due to possible school regulations of used belongings.
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6Bring your car into the parking lot of the accepting center's doors.
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7Walk over to the door with the package in hand.
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8Ask for the person you spoke with on the phone to greet you at the door.
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9Hand the package to them. They'll gladly take and accept them.
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10Thank them verbally for accepting them. They have gladly helped you out by taking them, so what better way to reward them, than by saying "Thank you".[2]
