Diaper Pails: The Nitty Gritty On Diaper Disposal

May it be cloth or disposable diapers, ways of storing them before cleaning or disposing is always a problem. There will constantly be the dilemma of containing the smell, especially when you have accumulated quite a number of them. Hence, the advent of diaper pails that claims to solve the smelly issue.

TYPES, PRO’S AND CON’S

There are two types of diaper pails: wet and dry. The wet diaper pail utilizes the use of water, essential oils, odor-eliminating chemicals such as baking soda as well as stain eliminators to contain the smell as well as remove the stain. The dry diaper pail on the other hand does not use water. Parents just shake the dirt on the toilet and place the soiled diaper in the diaper pail. Baking soda is sprinkled on the soiled diaper along with a cloth with lavender or tea tree oil to contain the odor.

What’s good about the wet diaper pail is that stains can be eliminated or lessened. However, it needs to have daily water changing so it won’t smell. If it’s inside the child’s room you have to make sure it won’t be reached by your child. The water in the diaper pail will pose both health and safety issues. You need to have a safety lock on the lid to prevent your child from opening the pail, as well as installing a securing device to prevent it from getting toppled over.

A dry diaper pail on the other hand does not help eliminate the stain. You have to remove the diapers the next day if you wish prevent accumulation of unpleasant odor. Each time you put in a soiled diaper, make sure you remove any waste to prevent its rapid accumulation in the diaper pail.

BRANDS

There are many brands of diaper pails that can help you with both storage and disposal of diapers. You may be amazed with the price range of diaper pails. Some come for as low as $40, some for as much as $325.

Made by Baby Trend, Diaper Champ ($76.95-$214.99) is loved by parents for its ease of use. Aside from that, Diaper Champ does not need special refill to contain soiled diapers. Regular trash bags can be used to hold in both cloth and disposable diapers. There are some, though, that are not satisfied with the odor containment system of Diaper Champ.

For those who are more concerned with containing diaper smell, Diaper Genie II Advanced Disposal System ($26.00) is just the one for you. Its patented Push-N-Lock system seals in the odor while you push in a new diaper. It’s now easier to use compared to the old Diaper Genie where you have to twist the container per diaper addition. What parents dislike about this is that it requires a special refill ($6.00) to line the container. It holds up to 30 disposable diapers.

Diaper Dekor Plus ($42.99) is loved by many parents because of its size and ease of use. Its large capacity enables less frequent refill change, making it very convenient for busy parents. The addition of a foot pedal makes has made it very easy to operate. However, it requires the use of a special and expensive refill ($16 for 2 pieces) puts off most parents who are on a budget. This unit can hold up to 40 diapers before changing.

Vipp 15 Kitchen Bin ($319.00) is actually, a kitchen bin. This stainless steel bin is actually used in dental and medical clinics because of its great ability to contain odor. The stainless steel body is actually the key for odor does not stick to it as it would plastic containers. You can use special liners ($4.00) or regular trash bags to collect your soiled diapers. Once your diaper days are over, you can use this as a regular trash bin.

There are other diaper pails that you can see in the market. However, basing on the comments of parents, these four comes on top of the list. Most parents love the Diaper Genie II for it is the best brand that can contain odor.