The diaper vending machine
Happy New Year!
We went to Port Discovery the other day for the first time in a long while. In the coat room/lunch room, I was intrigued by this:
It's a vending machine for the desperate parent! $2.50 for a diaper, anyone?
(Frankly, I'm surprised it's not $5. 'Cause when you need one, you really need one.)
According to its Web site, the machines by Nanny Caddy -- founded by a mom, of course -- are only in a few states around the country so far. The Port Discovery machine appears to be the only one in Maryland, but there are several at destinations in Pennsylvania.
(Photo by me)
Comments
Would I ? Probably not... :)
I figure, if you are at a location with sufficient kids that a diaper vending machine makes sense, then you are in a place where there are sufficient moms to borrow/beg a diaper from.
Sure, I'm a dad, but I know the mommy code - you are always there to assist another parent when they really need it. Giving someone a diaper when they really need it is mommy etiquette 101 :)
Posted by: Dave T | January 1, 2010 8:34 AM
The Nordstrom's location in Towson has had a diaper vending machine in the ladies room since it opened. Can't speak for whether there is one in the men's room as well.
Good to know! I didn't remember seeing that from my days of nursing babies in that very welcoming lounge.
Posted by: Baltomommie | January 4, 2010 12:51 PM
Thankfully my diaper days are behind me. But I might buy the pricey diaper if the situation was dire. It can be awkward to approach a stranger, and what are the chances they'll have the size diaper you need? At least twice, I found myself without a diaper and my daughter rode home without one on, while I crossed my fingers she didn't pee in her carseat.
Posted by: Kayris | January 7, 2010 2:22 PM