Ubbi Stainless Steel Diaper Pail, Odor Locking, No Special Bag Required, Award-Winning, Registry Must-Have, Herringbone

I had never purchased a diaper pale but now that I have a toddler and newborn in diapers I needed to find a better way of handling so many diapers without having to leave the house multiple times a day to take them to the garbage containers. I has previously tried regular trash bins with lids and the smell always permeates.This diaper pale is worth every penny, it contains the smell inside and is big enough to hold more than just diapers. My favorite part is that it doesn’t need any special bags so I’m not wasting more money on literal trash. The inside is going to smell, obviously, that is the function of the diaper pale after all, to contain the smells inside. If you want to prevent the smell from becoming worse just make sure you empty out the diaper pale every night and you can also place baking soda inside to help absorb the smell and switch it out every month.

We bought this trash can for our first child, and loved it we bought it again for our second child. Does not require special bags. We use normal size kitchen bags in the trash. Has a lever that holds the bag in place, so no random falling into the bin. We have a 3 month old and are able to change the bag once a week (he is also watched outside of the house during normal work week). Can hold a lot and no lingering smell. If too full, it can be difficult to pull out of the bin, but it is a great workout and we have conquered it. We keep one trash can in each of the kid’s room and will consider getting another for a different level of the house. It does its job.

It is half the size I thought it would be but holds WAY more than I expected. We take it out approximately once a week when it is full. ZERO smell coming from or inside the pail. It is great quality. Does not easily dent and we have been using it every day for months without any issues with the seal or the bag holder. It is easy to use! I love that we can just use regular trash bags of our choice and not have to hunt for or order special bags. I heard a lot of poor reviews for competing brands like the Diaper Genie but I don’t regret this purchase! It is more affordable and goes on sale often! We live in an apartment and do not produce a lot of trash so we don’t have to take out our primary trash can often so it is convenient for our lifestyle to keep it separate.

We’ve been using the Ubbi Steel Diaper Pail since our daughter was a newborn—she’s now 16 months old. Around 14 months, we actually bought a second one and replaced our original. Not because it broke, but because we hoped a fresh start might help with odor control now that she’s eating solids and having more frequent bowel movements.What I’ve come to realize is that it’s not the diaper pail—it’s just the reality of toddler diapers. When she was younger, we could go 2-3 days without emptying it. Now, we really need to empty it daily or every other day to keep odors in check. That’s just part of the phase.Even with that, the Ubbi is excellent. The steel construction does a much better job of locking in odors compared to plastic pails we’ve tried, and the fact that you can use regular kitchen trash bags is a huge plus—no overpriced refill bags required. I’ve also started putting a small baking soda air freshener at the bottom of the pail, and that’s helped a bit too.After about a year of use with the first pail, I did notice a couple of subtle dents and a small rust mark on the exterior, but nothing that affected performance. Clearly, that didn’t stop me from buying another one!If you’re looking for a diaper pail that’s efficient, easy to use, and looks nice in the nursery, this one is still my go-to.

After two weeks of use, I can confidently say the Ubbi stainless steel diaper pail does exactly what it promises. The biggest standout feature—and what truly sets it apart from most others—is that it works with regular kitchen trash bags. No more being locked into overpriced, proprietary refills. That alone makes it a winner in my book. In fact, the ability to use your own bags can help offset the higher upfront price of the pail over time.Another big plus is the design. It's compact, sleek, and comes in tons of color options. Ours looks great in the nursery, and we don’t feel the need to hide it away in a bathroom. Performance-wise, it holds in odors very well when used properly, which is critical with a newborn in the house.That said, there are a few trade-offs. The opening at the top is quite small, so you have to roll or fold diapers up tightly to get them in cleanly. The overall size could also be larger—we find our one-month-old fills it up in about 5–6 days, which isn’t quite enough to make it to the weekly trash pickup.Once full, removing the trash bag can be tricky. It gets snug inside, and there’s definitely a risk of tearing the bag during removal—though to be fair, that’s likely a common issue across diaper pails. Also, they recommend not using water or cleaning products to clean, which seems unrealistic if a mess happens—wiping it down alone may not be enough.Another notable issue is securing the trash bag. The inner ring that holds the bag in place is the same small size as the opening, so the large trash bag opening tends to pop out as diapers accumulate. I solved this by tying a knot in the bag underside the ring, but it’s a bit of a workaround. Finally, I’ve noticed other reviews mentioning the plastic components can break over time, which does make me question long-term durability.Still, for the convenience, looks, odor control, and long-term savings on bags, this is one of the better diaper pails out there.

So happy with this diaper pail! I wish it was a little bit taller, but it seals the smell of dirty diapers SO much better than a diaper genie. I also love that I can use any trash bag instead of overpaying for brand name bags. It's so easy to use, clean and change the bags, and the color is super cute.