Pros: prevents odors well, easy to use, inexpensive (main unit only)
Cons: requires special refills which are more expensive than regular garbage bags
The Bottom Line: Overall, this unit provides good value. It provides convenience. It contains the diaper odor. It's easy to use and it's reasonably priced.
I recently became a first time father and I get to play with all the neat baby stuff. A diaper disposal unit was definitely on the priority list. We looked at several and then put the Diaper Genie 2 on the registry. I'm quite happy with the unit.
The concept behind the Diaper Genie is simple. There is nothing magical about it. It's basically a garbage pail that uses a continuous trash bag and has an extra spring loaded top compartment that stays shut to contain the odors. To start using it, you press the middle button and open the top half compartment. Then, you load a cartridge into the top part, pull enough of the bag down so you can twist and tie a knot, then close the unit. Each time you change a diaper, you lift the top lid and press the dirty diaper through the spring loaded compartment. After a few dozen or so diapers, it gets tough to push the diaper through. At this point, you start a new bag by doing the following:
- open the top half again
- pull a little extra slack on the bag
- run it through the built-in cutter
- twist and tie the bag closed
- pull a little extra slack on the bag
- tie the end just like you did to begin using the unit
Overall, I've been very satisfied with this unit. It keeps the diaper smell contained, it's very easy to change the bag, it's very convenient and it looks good. There is only 1 small disadvantage to this system and that is the cost of the refills. They cost about $6 and last about 4-6 weeks. I'm sure the company makes most of its money on the refills just like the printer companies make the majority of their money on the ink refills and not the printer itself. In any case, $6 can get you probably 1/2 year or more of regular garbage bags. So, the refills aren't exactly cost effective. However, the extra cost is well worth it for the odor containing properties and convenience this unit offers.
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