Playtex Diaper Genie Essentials Diaper Disposal Pail

by Diaper Genie

Product Features

• Formerly called DIAPER GENIE II - Same great product with new name and new packaging
• Uses the patented AIR-TITE System, a multi-layer odor barrier film technology and the Push-N-Lock clamp, to seal away odor better than the competition
• Easy-to-use, one-hand design unlike the original Diaper Genie System, no twisting is required
• Comes fully assembled and ready to use - no batteries required
• Contains One Pail that holds up to 34 diapers and One Refill Cartridge that holds up to 270 diapers

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 21.7 x 11.9 x 10.4 inches ; 4.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000GE6S6A
• UPC: 078300400028
• Item model number: 40002
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,588 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby)
  • #25 in Baby > Diapering > Diaper Pails & Refills
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (135 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

HELP PREVENT ODORS FROM ESCAPING with the No.1 Selling Diaper Pail Brand in America. Patented AIR-TITE disposal system with a multi-layer film and Push-N-Lock clamp keeps odors and germs in the pail and away from your baby. Provides Maximum Odor Control.

Product Description

The unique AIR-TITE system of the Diaper Genie II Advanced Disposal System has a seven-layer barrier film that has been proven best in odor control. Plus the Diaper Genie II system is incredibly easy to use with its one-hand operation; and since the diaper never touches the pail, there's one less thing to clean. Giftwrap not available for this item.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

108 of 115 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Better than the original but still some design flaws, June 21, 2007

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Corpus Delecti "Jones" (CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Playtex Diaper Genie Essentials Diaper Disposal Pail (Baby Product)

I'm really surprised by all of the rave reviews of this product as I don't feel it lives up to the hype. I supposed if you are scoring it on improvements alone you can give it more stars, but in some ways it falls short of the original. I'll give you a pro and con list so you can make an informed decision.

Pro:
It holds more than the original (I think).

Con:
Odor control: Good until you put in another diaper and get a nose full of the previous diaper. The original Genie twisted between each diaper so you didn't smell the previous diaper. This one spring locks to an open bag so you could potentially have several stewing bad diapers inside.

Cutting Mechanism: Better than the very bad original model but still needs help. You cut it by pushing the bag bundle against a blade slot inside the pail. The blade is only on one side so you have to push just right against the blade to get a good cut. It often requires a couple of passes. A better design would have been two counteropposing blades for a perfect cut no matter how you put the bag in.

New Bags: This was a blatant money making scheme. Since you use less of the bags because you don't twist in between each diaper they gave you less bags. They could have easily designed this with the old bag system which would have allowed you to go even longer prior to changing bags. Clearly that would not have allowed enough bag replacements so they force you to buy the new smaller one. The bags are also not scented like the stage 2's were and are not as readily available in supermarkets like the originals.

Unsanitary: This unit seems less sanitary than the original as you have to physically push the bad diaper through the spring loaded trap. The spring trap is firm to keep the smell in but as a result you have to touch the interior of the bag push it through. If you could just drop it in without having to push it through it would have been better. Ever have those really full diapers? Picture one of those and then push it into spring loaded trap door. If there is any resistance from previous diapers pushing back from the other side (and there usually is) your full diaper tends to squirt!

Thus my quest for the perfect diaper pail continues. This is my fourth pail and all seem to fall short. My daughter will likely be potty trained by the time I find one that really works well. I'm currently testing the First Years Odor Free pail and it seems to be working better.

43 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE IT!, October 18, 2006

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shawentim - See all my reviews

This review is from: Playtex Diaper Genie Essentials Diaper Disposal Pail (Baby Product)

When I heard this product was coming out I was excited. We had a 4 year old diaper genie and we were ready to upgrade. When the new one finally arrived I was VERY impressed. One hand use. No twisting. NO SMELL AT ALL. Attractive. My favorite part is the indicator on the bag when you're to the end. It never failed with the old system; I'd tie off for a new 'load', get one diaper in and run out of bag. NOW they are so smart to put a red line to indicate the end. The refillable bag lasts about 4 weeks for me (stay at home mom so it's used a lot). The refills run about $5. Because it doesn't `sausage' the diapers you can get more in before you have to go to the trash can. You can't use 1 hand to lift the pail. But I find it easier to just take the tied bag of diapers to the trash can instead of the whole system. I LOVE it needless to say. I would HIGHLY recommend this product.

62 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than the original Genie, September 14, 2006

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Eric "pilotdaddy" (Las Vegas, NV) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Playtex Diaper Genie Essentials Diaper Disposal Pail (Baby Product)

I was part of a test group for the Diaper Genie II and almost instantly preferred it to the regular Diaper Genie. We really liked the design compared to the original which we described as a nuclear waste container. This one is much easier to use. Flip open the lid, push diaper through the clamps, close lid. That's it, no twisting. It does a wonderful job keeping odors out. It does use refills and we finished it in about the same amount of time as the regular Genie (2 to 3 weeks). The only thing that I miss with my regular Genie is the handle that allowed me to pick it up with one hand. This was great for vacuuming or just picking it up to take to the garbage can. The Genie II requires you to use both hands to pick it up. I don't know what the price is for the refills yet since I haven't seen them on the market. If they run the same price as the regular Genie, I would recommend going for the new Diaper Genie II because it is easier to use and is a better design. Hope this helps anyone looking into diaper disposal systems.