Wondering what is diaper pail?
Basically, it is a diaper disposal system that offers a modern, space-saving, air-lock solution to keep diaper changing area or your baby’s room odor-free and clean.
Diaper pail is a specifically designed container or bucket -like receptacle of messy cloth or disposable diapers. It also has plastic liner to keep diapers from touching the pail inside. This item typically includes carbon filter or some type of air freshening device, usually attached in the lid to help keep down odor. The container is usually made of metal or plastic and designed to stand freely. But some models can be mounted on the wall. They come in different sizes and shapes.
Most models feature squeegee contraption that lets you push the used diapers through, a trap door, inner clamps or a simple hole to let the diaper falls through.
Some models include foot pedal which is convenient to open the pail lid if you have your hands full.
Manufacturers sell diaper pail refill, but cloth liners and kitchen trash bags also work just fine.
How Diaper Pail Differ from Regular Trash Can?
Instead of a diaper pail, you can use a regular trash can in your nursery.
But they differ!
Diaper pails are sealed to effectively prevent the not-so-fresh odor of soiled diapers from escaping into and stinking up your home. It can temporarily block the formidable smell of soiled diapers for several days at a time. Thus it reduces the number of times you need to take out the diaper garbage.
Do You Need a Diaper Pail?
Not necessarily.
So, what to use instead of a diaper pail?
As mentioned above, you can use garbage bag, bucket with lid or regular trash can. But trash can is not effective to conquer the soiled diaper smell issue.
Most importantly, it is not eco-friendly and the most hygienic way to dispose of it.
Who likes to run every soiled diaper to an outside trash can to dump—especially in the middle of the night?
Here, a diaper pail comes in handy.
So, what benefits do diaper pails offer?
- It helps you to keep your nursery clean and tidy.
- It’s great for reducing waste, especially if you have multiple children.
- Childlock diaper pail is great to keep messy diaper away from pet and children’s reach.
- As diaper bin or pail lets you dump a number of used diapers, you won’t need to frequently run to outside trash.
- Purchasing a diaper pail is an investment that lasts years. You can use them as long as your baby is on diaper. Then, you can use them as your regular trash can.
More About Diaper Pail
Don’t miss the following section to learn more about this product.
When Should I Empty My Diaper Pail?
Once you can no longer comfortably place more used diapers into the bag, it’s time to empty your diaper bin or pail.
How Many Diapers does a Diaper Pail Hold?
It depends on the size of the diaper pail and diaper sizes. However, depending on the size, a diaper pail may hold 15 to 50 diapers.
An average size pail can hold 30 to 40 diapers plus a bunch of baby wipes.
How often Should I Clean Diaper Pail?
It’s important to clean your diaper pail regularly. Manufacturers suggest to clean the container about every three months.
But it would be better cleaning the container about once a week because this product is prone to sheltering mold.
How Much Does a Diaper Pail Cost?
It depends of the quality, size and model. A simple model may cost $15 to $20 whereas you have to pay $40 to $60 for a fancier model.
What to Put in Diaper Pail for Smell?
To keep your pail from stinking, dryer sheet is an excellent item. It helps to mask any odor as you fill the bin up. Simply toss a dryer sheet at the bottom of the bin next time you’re putting a new bag.
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Conclusion
Handling of dirty diapers is one of the challenges of parents, especially new mums.
To prevent the spread of stench from dirty diapers and store a huge number of used diapers, diaper pail is a smart investment for new parents. It’s not an essential purchase but it’ll make you’re the disposal of your baby’s diapers hassle-free.
This product is easy to use and it holds the diaper and seals off the odor to keep your space from smelling like a porta potty.
One of the most popular and best-selling diaper pails is the Diaper Genie manufactured by the Playtex Company. Diaper Champ is another popular models that doesn’t require any special refill/ liner. It allows you to use any type of plastic bags available.