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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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Best diaper pail overall, but costly refills
- Excellent odor control
- One-hand operation
- Requires special refills
- Not the easiest to use, some say
The Diaper Genie II Advanced Disposal System is an improvement upon the original Diaper Genie, say reviewers, because there is no need to twist the bag between each diaper, making this version easier to use. Reviewers note that this diaper pail does an exceptional job of controlling odors, although many still say it could be easier to use. The Diaper Genie II offers one-handed operation, but for some the lid is a bit difficult to open, requiring two hands. The Diaper Genie II also requires special liners (*Est. $6). Another model, the Diaper Genie II Elite (*Est. $35), features a foot pedal for hands-free operation.
The best reviews of the Diaper Genie II can be found on ConsumerReports.org, which doesn't rank diaper pails but does offer a detailed discussion of pros and cons, and the book "Baby Bargains," which analyzes six different diaper pails in detail, giving each a letter grade. A review by baby planning experts Melissa Gould and Ellie Miller at Tibesti.com is also useful, listing pros of four best diaper pails and two runners-up, along with a brief discussion of each. Babble.com and About.com also review the Diaper Genie II, and consumer reviews and discussions on Amazon.com and Mamapedia.com provide useful information.
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1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
ConsumerReports.org doesn't rank diaper pails, but editors do discuss the pros and cons of different models, including the Diaper Dekor Plus. Odor control and ease of use are addressed for each model. The original Diaper Genie and the 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 many popular diaper pail models, assigning each a letter grade. The Diaper Genie II is among those rated for ease of use and odor control.
Review: Diaper Pails, Denise and Alan Fields, Eighth edition, 2009
3. Tibesti.com
Melissa Gould and Ellie Miller, owners of consulting firm The Baby Planners, offer a brief outline of the most important aspects of a diaper pail and recommend their top picks, including The Diaper Genie II. They praise its ability to control odor and its one-hand operation, but don't offer any discussion on the negative aspects of their picks.
Review: Best Diaper Pails, Melissa Gould and Ellie Miller
4. Babble.com
This review on Babble.com compares five diaper pails, including the Diaper Genie II, which is a runner-up to the Diaper Dekor Plus. Nicole Feliciano praises the Diaper Genie II as an improvement over the original Diaper Genie and cites its excellent odor control. However, she notes that it uses costly refill liners. Feliciano also critiques the Safety 1st Easy-Saver 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 five diaper pails, discussing the different features of each. Weiss calls the Diaper Genie II the "king of diaper pails" and praises its ease of use. There is no discussion of the negative aspects of each model, however. The other diaper pails listed include the Diaper Genie II, the Odorless 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 Genie II earns mixed reviews by parents on Amazon.com, receiving an average rating of only 3.5 out of five stars based on more than 90 reviews. Most parents say the Diaper Genie II is better than the original Diaper Genie, but there are still a few design flaws that could be improved upon. A few parents complain about the quality of the childproof liner cutter inside the unit, and others say the lid is difficult to operate. The Diaper Genie II requires special liners, which is an added expense.
Review: Diaper Genie II Pail 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 Genie II 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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