Diaper Genie: Take It or Leave It?

on February 17, 2009 at 4:05 PM

Diaper Genie II Elite, $35,

It's Tuesday, which means it's time for Take It or Leave It! Last week, I asked you about the Exersaucer and most moms said they'd take it. This week, it's a way to contain stinky diapers.

There are several of these on the market -- including the Diaper Dekor (that's been my pail of choice) and the Diaper Champ -- but the Diaper Genie is kind of the mother of them all. Are you putting it on your registry?

Item: Diaper Genie

Cost: $35

What it does: It's essentially a lined trash can devoted to the disposal of dirty diapers -- and to containing their poopy smell.

Pros: Playtex, the pail's maker, proclaims it #1 in odor protection. A foot pedal renders it a hands-free way to toss those smelly bundles, and with a growing baby, you have a LOT of them.

Cons: As is the case with some other diaper disposal systems, it requires special liner (bag) refills, which means the price is really $35 plus.

What do you think?

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Comments (35)

teacher-mom

on Feb 17, 2009 at 4:27 PM

I had a diaper genie with my first (5 yrs) and I hated emptying it. Think about it, those diapers are a few days old sometimes. As my dd woudl say Ewwwwww...

I started using ziploc bags instead. I throw them in the regular garbage can and the bag keeps the smell in. I figured out that if I only use them for poopy diapers, they are cheaper than diaper genie refills.

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May-20

on Feb 17, 2009 at 4:35 PM

I had a diaper genie with my oldest (10 yrs ago). It was a stinky pain to empty, so I soon abandoned it. I just tossed the diapers in the regular trash. When we had a particularly stinky one, I'd put it in a plastic trash bag and tie it down and toss it.

I didn't even use it with my next baby. Don't waste your money on this.

RanaAurora

on Feb 17, 2009 at 4:43 PM

I had one, and USING it was more of a hassle than just throwing diapers in the normal trashcan. I wanted to like it, but it seriously was not worth the cost of refills or the effort.

amybuddy45

on Feb 17, 2009 at 4:47 PM

I had one for my 1st and I loved it but then I had to refill it...it added up so I stopped using it. There are alternatives to the stinky diapers that are cheaper.

monroesmum

on Feb 17, 2009 at 4:56 PM

A hassle, waste of time, money, and resources.

ShaunnaMichelle

on Feb 17, 2009 at 5:42 PM

I had this....it was a hassle, total air pollution and a massive waste of money. I get walmart bags for free every time I go to the grocery store. We would just bag the diapers in a walmart bag, twist, and then double the bag back on itself and tie. No smell and free....how much better could it get?

MOM22QTS

on Feb 17, 2009 at 6:00 PM

I think they are a waste of money. the best thing are those little blue bags that smell powder fresh.they are wonderful!

sandraberke

on Feb 17, 2009 at 6:23 PM

i had a diaper thingy with my first baby and i barely used it-and it was sooo annoying! this time around i got an inexspensive trash can and wal-mart bags.but this is just me personally

mamagonzo4

on Feb 17, 2009 at 6:51 PM

You have to buy special bags for the diaper genie, who can afford EXTRAS these days??! I have a diaper champ and it rocks. You can use any garbage bag you like! And it holds the nasty smell inside quite well.

teegrumpee

on Feb 17, 2009 at 7:02 PM

I didn't use it for my son. I just see it as a waste of money! Before you buy it, go to garage sales. I know the ones around here have them alot and they are way cheaper and almost new!