September 8, 2025 at 7:55 am

Couple Can’t Stand When Sister-In-Law Puts Her Baby’s Diapers In The Kitchen Trash Can, But Nobody Else In The Family Thinks It’s A Problem

by Ashley Ashbee

Baby lying with diapers around him

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Living with your parents as an adult can be a challenge, but living with your parents, brother, sister-in-law and their baby can be even harder!

That’s what the couple in today’s story is dealing with, and one of the biggest problems is the smell from the baby’s stinky diapers.

Keep reading for all the details on the bizarre situation this person and their partner are dealing with.

AITA Diaper Etiquette

I live with my parents as do my brother and his wife. He was two kids one is a baby.

Things are always tense because my partner and I do most of the housework which is okay with me because we live rent free.

(We will only be here two more months because of these issues.)

Here’s one thing that really bothers them.

It’s mostly little things, but recently his wife started throwing away poopy diapers in the kitchen trash. It stinks up the kitchen and my partner takes out the trash.

We brought it up and it does not seem to be a big issue for anyone in the house but us.

I feel crazy!

My parents do not care if they do it as long as they are not leaving it out on the couch or table, which has happened. They also state when other people come over they throw it in the same trash so it’s okay.

AITA?

There are specific trash cans made for disposing diapers for a reason. These Diaper Genies really lock in the stinky smell.

Here is what people are saying on Reddit.

Hard to respect people who are like that.

Screenshot 2025 08 01 at 8.24.19 AM Couple Cant Stand When Sister In Law Puts Her Babys Diapers In The Kitchen Trash Can, But Nobody Else In The Family Thinks Its A Problem

Unfortunately you need to grin and bare it.

Screenshot 2025 08 01 at 8.24.59 AM Couple Cant Stand When Sister In Law Puts Her Babys Diapers In The Kitchen Trash Can, But Nobody Else In The Family Thinks Its A Problem

This is what I was thinking.

Screenshot 2025 08 01 at 8.25.20 AM Couple Cant Stand When Sister In Law Puts Her Babys Diapers In The Kitchen Trash Can, But Nobody Else In The Family Thinks Its A Problem

Diaper Genies make a huge difference!

Screenshot 2025 08 01 at 8.25.57 AM Couple Cant Stand When Sister In Law Puts Her Babys Diapers In The Kitchen Trash Can, But Nobody Else In The Family Thinks Its A Problem

Good rule.

Screenshot 2025 08 01 at 8.26.06 AM Couple Cant Stand When Sister In Law Puts Her Babys Diapers In The Kitchen Trash Can, But Nobody Else In The Family Thinks Its A Problem

They’re being very inconsiderate.

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Ashley Ashbee | Contributing Writer, Workplace & Culture

Ashley Ashbee is a contributing writer for TwistedSifter specializing in workplace dynamics, employee advocacy, and professional culture. Drawing on her real-world experience as a software consultant, she brings a unique, insider perspective to navigating office conflicts, toxic management, and trending professional dilemmas.

Holding a degree in Professional Writing from York University, Ashley combines her formal editorial training with her corporate background to deliver highly engaging, empathetic narratives. She excels at breaking down complex workplace dramas and translating them into stories that truly empower and validate modern workers.

Based in St. Catharines, Ontario, Ashley balances her time between the tech and publishing worlds with her love for the outdoors. When she isn’t consulting or writing, she can usually be found exploring local walking trails or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

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