# Do I need a nappy bin? | Clever Mum

> No. A lidded kitchen bin, a nappy sack and the outdoor bin are enough for many families. Buy a dedicated nappy bin if you live in a flat without easy outdoor

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#  Do I need a nappy bin? 

    
 
Quick answer — Do I need a nappy bin? 

 
No. A lidded kitchen bin, a nappy sack and the outdoor bin are enough for many families. Buy a dedicated nappy bin if you live in a flat without easy outdoor access or the smell in a small bedroom is making nights worse. The Ubbi takes any bag; Twist & Click seals each nappy but locks you into cassettes.

   
## When a nappy bin earns its keep

Small flats, winter nights, and no wheelie bin by the door. That is the use case. Cassette systems contain smell between empties; a steel can like the Ubbi does the same job with supermarket bags if you empty it.

## When to skip it

If you already walk past an outdoor bin, or you empty a kitchen bin daily, a dedicated nappy tub is optional. Never use a bin as a reason to leave a dirty nappy sitting for days.

The shortlist is in our [nappy bin guide](/best/best-nappy-bins-uk/).

  
 **Go deeper:**  [Best nappy bins UK](/best/best-nappy-bins-uk/) 

    
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