Playtex Diaper Genie - First Refill Included
by Playtex

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Product Summary

• Easy One-Handed Operation
• Individually Wraps Diapers in a Fragrant Barrier Film that Seals Away Odor & Germs
• Easy Latch Safety Lid Keeps Little Fingers Out
• Base Opens for Easy Disposal

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Customer Review: Works Well!
Summary: 4 Stars

I didn't notice any smells while it was closed. Emptying a Genie full of toddler diapers was definitely smellier than when it had newborn diapers in it. I don't think I ever had to clean the inside, although I did spray it with Lysol occasionally.

We emptied the Genie twice a week, which I found acceptable. If the diapers stayed in longer, emptying it would have been smellier anyway. Once my child was two, I put mostly poopy diapers in the Genie, so I didn't use refills as quickly.

Some helpful usage tips:
1.) wrap up the wipes inside of the diaper. You won't get your hands dirty. If you have a bad blowout and can't wrap it because the sides are poopy, fold the diaper over and put an extra wipe or two on top before you push it down. My husband didn't wrap the diapers in the tight ball like I did and he still managed to keep his hands clean and the pail didn't stink.

2.) Definitely tie a knot at the bottom of the bag... just like the directions tell you.

3.) If your bag doesn't stay twisted, give the Genie a few extra twists - especially if you've got a big mess in there! Another reviewer mentioned 5 or 6 turns worked well. This should prevent the first diaper from untwisting. Also,leave the knotted end of the bag right on top, rather than pushing it down before putting in a diaper. Pushing the knot down makes the diaper sausage link too big, which may cause the diaper link to untwist in bottom of the pail. My husband used to push down on the knotted end and I think this is why the bag sometimes became untwisted when he pushed the first diaper down. I didn't have this problem.

4.) When my toddler had solid stools, I flushed the lump and put the soiled wipes and diaper in the genie. I think this did wonders for stink control within the pail. For convenience, I moved the Genie to the bathroom and found its narrow width is an advantage in a small bathroom.

5.) Before I started a diaper change, I opened the lid. I used the flat surface where the plastic bag is as a shelf to hold the diaper. This kept the baby from kicking into the poop before I could finish wiping. The Diaper Champ, which I've heard good things about, is round on top, so I wouldn't be able to do that.

I'm having twins and will probably get a second Genie for downstairs, as the first worked so well. I'm also considering the Diaper Champ. Knowing that my husband didn't wrap the diapers well has me leaning toward the Genie. Then I wouldn't worry about poop contacting the surfaces of the diaper pail.

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