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Diaper Pails
- Best diaper pail overall, but costly refills Diaper Genie II Advanced Disposal System *Est. $35
- Least expensive diaper pail Diaper Champ *Est. $35
- Hands-free diaper pail, but uses special refills Diaper Dekor Plus *Est. $40
- Stainless steel diaper bin Vipp 15 Kitchen Bin *Est. $320
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Hands-free diaper pail, but uses special refills
- Foot pedal for hands-free operation
- Can be converted to a regular trash can
- Large capacity
- Uses expensive refills
- Does not control odor as well as other diaper pails
The Diaper Dekor Plus is praised by reviewers for being easy to use. The foot pedal offers hands-free operation, which many parents like. The Diaper Dekor Plus has a large capacity for less frequent bag changing, although this unit does require the use of special refill liners. Despite its relatively large capacity, reviewers say this diaper pail isn't bulky, and it can function as a regular trash can after diapering days are over. On the downside, the refills are expensive (*Est. $16 for two), and reviewers say they don't do a great job of controlling odors. If odor control is the most important aspect of a diaper pail to you, consider the Diaper Genie II Advanced Disposal system (*Est. $35), which is rated highly for odor control, or the Diaper Genie II Elite (*Est. $35), which is the newest version of Diaper Genie, featuring a foot pedal for easy operation.
We found the best reviews of the Diaper Dekor Plus at ConsumerReports.org and in the book "Baby Bargains." Although ConsumerReports.org doesn't rank diaper pails for performance, it does discuss the most important features to consider and analyzes models for odor control, cost and ease of use. "Baby Bargains" discusses six diaper pails, giving each a letter grade and discussing pros and cons, as well as specific parent feedback. Baby-planning experts Melissa Gould and Ellie Miller review the Diaper Dekor Plus along with five other diaper pails at Tibesti.com, and there is also a helpful review on Babble.com. Other useful feedback can be found on About.com, Amazon.com and Mamapedia.com.
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Our Sources
1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
ConsumerReports.org doesn't rank diaper pails, but editors do discuss and recommend four different models, including the Diaper Dekor Plus. Odor control and ease of use are addressed for each model. The Diaper Genie, Diaper Genie II and Diaper Champ are also discussed in this article, and an accompanying article provides valuable information about features to consider when selecting a diaper pail.
Review: Diaper Pails, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, April 2007
2. Baby BargainsDetails/Subscribe
"Baby Bargains" provides a detailed analysis of the most popular brands of diaper pails. Pails are critiqued on ease of use and odor control, with comments based on parent feedback.
Review: Diaper Pails, Denise and Alan Fields, Eighth edition, 2009
3. Tibesti.com
Melissa Gould and Ellie Miller are the owners of consulting firm The Baby Planners. They offer a brief outline of the most important aspects of a diaper pail and recommend their top picks, including the Diaper Dekor Plus. They praise its sleek design and its ability to control odors. They don't offer any discussion on the negative aspects of their picks, however.
Review: Best Diaper Pails, Melissa Gould and Ellie Miller
4. Babble.com
This review compares five top diaper pails, listing the Diaper Dekor Plus as a Babble Best and the remaining four as runners-up. Reviewer Nicole Feliciano calls the one-hand operation "genius," and praises its odor control. In addition to the Diaper Dekor Plus, this review covers the Safety 1st Easy-Saver Diaper Pail, the Diaper Genie II Diaper Pail, the Diaper Champ by Baby Trend and the now-discontinued Graco Touch Free Diaper Pail.
Review: Babble Best: Diaper Pails, Nicole Feliciano, April 2007
5. About.com
This review by About.com's Guide to Pregnancy and Birth ranks the top five diaper pails, discussing the different features of each. Weiss singles out the Diaper Dekor's capacity and its ability to control odors. There is no discussion of the negative aspects of each model, however. The other diaper pails listed include the Diaper Genie II, the Odor-less Diaper Pail by Safety 1st, the Diaper Champ and the Diaper Pail, which is designed for use with cloth diapers. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
Review: Top 5 Diaper Pails, Robin Elise Weiss
6. Amazon.com
The Diaper Dekor Plus earns an average of four stars out of five from more than 500 consumers on Amazon.com. Parents like that the Diaper Dekor Plus is operated with a foot pedal, which some feel is more sanitary. Reviewers note that the refills are expensive, but they seem to hold a lot of diapers.
Review: Diaper Dekor Plus Diaper Disposal System, Contributors to Amazon.com
More than 80 readers ask questions about the best diaper disposal systems, and other parents and caregivers weigh in with opinions, contributing to a dozen pages of commentary on various diaper pails. Reviews of the Diaper Dekor Plus and most other models are mixed, so it may be worth reading parents' experiences with specific diaper pails before making a decision.
Review: Recommended Diaper Disposals, Contributors to Mamapedia.com
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