Diaper pails...are they really worth it?

Question

Had my shower yesterday, didn't get a diaper pail (not a complaint!). I keep hearing mixed reviews on them. Is it worth getting a couple? We have a two story so we'd need 2. We have the money set aside, just trying to see if it's worth it.

If you do like them, which brand?

Answer

Thanks for all the input ladies! I've decided to not get a pail for now and just use the small trash can. If the smell gets too much then we'll get a diaper pail later on.

Answer

I used a $5-$10 mini trash can with swing-lid from Walmart. Inexpensive, compact, held in odors, and did the job. I never wanted a large diaper pail, because the more diapers it holds, the smellier it gets. Ours is a 3gallon, I believe. Can use 3gallon trash bags or even just recycle plastic shopping bags into garbage bags. Changed the bag every 2-3 days, and it worked perfectly for us. Used it for two of our kids in diapers, and will use it for this baby also.

Answer

Love love love my Diaper Genie Elite! Never smell diapers. Its awesome.

Answer

I used mine those diapers stink its worth the money

Answer

We got a diaper genie as a gift and really like it.  I'm not sure you will need 2 though.  For the few times I change baby somewhere other than his room I just take the diaper to the genie to throw out.  Biggest downside is that the diaper genie bags are quite expensive.

Answer

What I loved was a garbage can with a motion sensitive automatic lid, they can cost the same as the diaper pail, and are so nice especially if your fighting a kicking baby with a poop covered butt.

Answer

I got the Ubbi diaper pail. It's metal so it will never absorb smells. But what really sold me on it is that it doesn't need special bags. It takes a standard kitchen sized trash bag. Expensive, but so worth it. We never smell diapers (and my son's are baaaad) and we only have to empty it weekly.

Answer

I have used my diaper genie elite for almost 3 years.

Answer

My sister gave me her munchkin diaper pail that uses the blue arm & hammer refills. My baby is due in October, so I haven't had a chance to use it yet, but she said it was amazing. Wet diapers went into the garbage and the stinky ones went into the Paul; she said she had to change it out about once a month. I live in a ranch and will be keeping mine in the breezeway.

Answer

I loved mine.

Diaper pails...are they really worth it?

Let's Glow!

The Top Baby Tracker App: Embrace New Beginnings with Tender Care

The Top Fertility Tracker App: Your Path to Achieving Pregnancy

The Top Pregnancy App: Nurturing Your Journey to Motherhood

The Top Period Tracker for Empowering Your Menstrual Health Journey