What is a diaper genie?
The diaper genie (Wikipedia) is a baby diaper disposal system invented by John Hall in 1992 under Mondial Industries Limited Partnership which later sold the invention to Playtext which started retailing it in the US market in 1999. It is made up of a plastic container with a plastic lid as shown in the picture below.
Simply, a diaper genie is used to dispose of soiled diapers hygienically while reducing the spread of germs and odor.
Wondering whether a diaper genie is worth it or necessary at all? Several parents have found diaper genies to be very useful to hygienically dispose of soiled diapers but a number of parents found them worthless or have difficulty getting them to close or stinking. Below are 5 helpful hacks to remove Diaper Genie smell
We actually included a diaper genie in our list of baby items not to include in your baby registry as most parents end up not using it. It is more gross and filthy to keep soiled diapers in some container or bags and I personally wouldn’t use it. In fact, a number of users have expressed concerns wondering why diaper genie stink despite it being designed to specifically eliminate the odor.
Some people actually use a diaper genie for dog poop. It is totally possible to use a diaper genie to dispose of any waste including dog poop or cat/kitty litter.
You may be wondering and wondering whether diaper genie refills are compatible with the munchkin. Yes. There are diaper genies compatible with munchkin and you can get them on Amazon for less than $15. You can check it on this link here.
Video Introduction to Diaper Genie
History of Diaper Genie
In 1999, Mondial Industries L.P. owned the original diaper genie but sold it to Playtex Products Inc. 1999 as reported by the New York Times in a story that was published on Jan 15, 1999. When the story was reported 20 years ago, diaper genie was the leader in the diaper disposal retail market with 82% market share. Originally created in Britain, the diaper genie became popular in the US in the mid-1990s.
What Is Diaper Genie Used For?
The diaper genie diaper system seals each diaper individually in a scented fold that ensures germs and odor do not spread. A soiled diaper can be inserted at the top of the diaper genie container and the lid is replaced and twisted three times to completely seal the soiled diaper.
Playtex Products, Inc., currently owns diaper genie disposal system.
What Diaper Genie Can Do: Video Explanation
The video below is presented by Playtex Products, the owner of the Diaper Genie. It explains what the latest Diaper Genie which has been on the market since 2016 can do.
Diaper Genies that were available in 2011 were slightly different from the 2016 models and you can notice the difference in the video demo below:
Are diaper genie bags biodegradable
Some diaper genie bags are biodegradable or recyclable while others are not biodegradable. When picking the diaper genie, go for the ones that have a biodegradable sticker.
How To Change Diaper Genie Bag
How To Fix Diaper Genie
How To Empty Diaper Genie
Where To Buy Diaper Genie
The diaper genie is now on sale in most retail stores and online stores such as Amazon.
Diaper Genie Brands
Wondering which diaper genie is the best? We highly recommend Playtex diaper genie brands for anyone wondering which diaper genie to buy. Other brands such as diaper genie elite were discontinued. There are currently five diaper genie brands in the market. Below are the brands:
- Playtex Diaper Genie Complete
- Playtex Diaper Genie Expressions
- Playtex Diaper Genie Quick Caddy
- Playtex Diaper Genie Original Refills
- Playtex Diaper Genie Max Fresh Refills
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Hi there! I am Kate, a mother of two and a child mobility expert here at Motherhoodhq.com. I am very passionate about creating awareness and educating parents about strollers and car seat safety. I write a lot about car seats and pay close attention to the safety ratings of different brands from NHTSA and CR. I also write about the changing car seat safety laws in different states and occasionally work as a consultant to parents looking to get some help when deciding on the best car seat, travel system, and stroller to pick. I also blog on different blogs and have been recognized as a baby mobility expert. If you have any questions, you can reach me using; kate.n@motherhoodhq.com.
