6 Best Diaper Pails

The Diaper Dekor Classic is made of ABS plastic, which repels odors better than numerous other types of plastic. That means your diaper pail traps odors without leaving behind a lingering stench after you remove the dirty diapers. A rubber-seal lid and two handy trap doors help lock odors inside of the diaper trash can.

Parents rave about the hands-free design of this diaper pail. A press of the foot pedal reveals a spacious opening where you can quickly toss in smelly diapers.

Versatile diaper pail suitable for cloth diapers, disposable diapers, adult diapers, and pet litter. Protect your little explorer from pail-induced injuries by activating the concealed lockout feature. A removable insert lets you convert this pail into a regular trash can.

Buying the Diaper Dekor won’t set you back too much, as the average price seems to be around $35 to $40. It isn’t the cheapest pail on our list, but it doesn’t cost much more than our most budget-friendly pail.

Stainless steel construction gives this pail a contemporary look, but it also helps it trap nasty odors before they have a chance to circulate through your little one’s room. Numerous parents say the only time they notice a bad smell from the Ubbi diaper pail is when they first open it – if at all. Several reviewers say they’ve used the same pail for years with no odor issues.

A flip of the lid’s slider is all it takes to open this Ubbi diaper pail, although some parents lament that a foot pedal would be an improvement. Adding new bags is a simple task because this versatile diaper pail is compatible with cloth liner bags, regular trash bags, and Ubbi plastic bags.

Resilient rubber seals help this stainless steel diaper pail trap odors. A child-resistant safety lock prevents tiny fingers from getting smashed during an attempted diaper-digging adventure. An internal ring holds your bag firmly in place as it supports the weight of up to 35 soiled diapers.

With a price that averages around $80, the Ubbi is tied for the most expensive diaper pail on our list – at least when it comes to upfront costs. However, you don’t have to buy special dispensers or bags for this diaper disposal system, so you’ll probably save plenty of money over the years.

An innovative Air-Tite clamp and Ultimate Odor Lock system keeps odors from escaping after you dispose of a dirty diaper. Built-in filters made of activated carbon absorb unpleasant odors.

Press the foot pedal and place soiled diapers inside of the Diaper Genie Complete. A handy cutting attachment removes a section from the continuous bag when you’re ready to take out the trash.

This diaper pail contains many of the basic features found on higher-priced models, including a foot pedal, easy-empty bin, and odor control system.

The Playtex Diaper Genie Complete costs around $30, making it the cheapest diaper pail on our list. Don’t worry, though – it still gets the job done.

Neutralize the foul stench of soiled diapers with this odor-fighting diaper pail. It boasts a built-in Arm and Hammer baking soda dispenser with a soothing lavender scent, and some parents claim the pleasant aroma helps their little ones sleep peacefully. A patent-protected, self-sealing design unlike any of the other pails we tested keeps odors from migrating through your home.

A quick tap of the foot is all it takes to open the top of this popular diaper pail when it’s time to get rid of a stinky diaper. Maybe we’re just germaphobes, but we love how we don’t have to open the lid with our hands. At nearly 28 inches high, this pail is taller than the regular Munchkin pail and many of the other pails on our list – which is great news for dads with aching backs or mamas recovering from c-sections.

The Munchkin Step has a unique design that works with both snap-and-seal bags and refill rings. Remove your foot from the pedal to activate the self-sealing liner system and keep your home smelling fresh. Although the company doesn’t advertise this pail as waterproof, some users claim it holds up well in the backyard or garage for doggy doo doo disposal.

With the exception of the Ubbi, the Munchkin Step diaper pail is the most expensive item on our list – but it’s worth every penny! Expect to spend between $70 and $90 on this top-rated diaper pail.

The Diaper Champ Deluxe locks in odors whether you use trash bags or Diaper Champ refills. For the best level of odor protection, use the refills designed specifically for this pail.

Parents say it’s easy to open, close, and refill this affordable diaper pail, even though they wish it wasn’t so close to the ground. You can use this pail for cloth or disposable diapers.

An easy-to-grip grey handle gives you access to the interior of this diaper pail. Cloth-diapering moms and dads like that you can use this pail as a wet or dry bucket for nondisposable diapers.

Expect to dole out around $35, a price that falls on the lower end of our best diaper pails list, for this simple diaper disposal system. The fact that you can use regular trash bags instead of custom-designed refills may help reduce your long-term expenses for this pail.