A Diaper Pail is a receptacle for soiled cloth diapers or disposable diapers. In addition to storage for used diapers until they are ready to be thrown away or washed, diaper pails can also include features to help prevent diaper odor from invading the nursery or surrounding areas.

Diaper pails come in a variety of styles, sizes, and can include a variety of features. One common feature is the addition of a motion detector or foot pedal activated lid, which can add to ease of diaper disposal. The lids are designed to seal to prevent odors from escaping, as well as for child safety reasons. They come in both dry pail and wet pail varieties.http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/baby-toddler/diaper-pails/diaper-pail-buying-advice/diaper-pail-getting-started/diaper-pail-getting-started.htm This page will help describe the difference so that you can pick out the perfect diaper pail for your baby nursery.

• Before depositing used diapers in the diaper pail, dump solid waste in the toilet or a garbage bag that will be removed from the house quickly. This cuts down on odors.http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/baby-toddler/diaper-pails/diaper-pail-buying-advice/diaper-pail-getting-started/diaper-pail-getting-started.htm

• The type of diaper pail liner you choose can help cut down on odors. Regular garbage bags, although inexpesive, may not contain odors as well as specially designed diaper pail liners.

• Other ideas for cutting down on odors include placing dryer sheets in the diaper pail, cleaning the diaper pail with bleach regularly, and spraying air fresheners.

The type of diaper pail you select will depend on what type of diaper you wish you use. Additionally, if you choose to use cloth diapers, you will need to decide whether to soak the diapers in a wet pail before washing or storing them in a dry pail. These decisions will affect which sort of diaper pail you elect to use.http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/baby-toddler/diaper-pails/diaper-pail-buying-advice/diaper-pail-types/diaper-pail-types.htm

Once you have decided which kind of diapers to use you can purchase a diaper pail based on that decision. If you elect to use cloth diapers and wish to soak them before washing, you will need a wet pail. Wet pails feature a comfortable handle, and a spout for pouring out soaking solution. They can hold a great amount of liquid but are easy to carry.http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/baby-toddler/diaper-pails/diaper-pail-buying-advice/diaper-pail-types/diaper-pail-types.htm

If you decide to use either disposable diapers or cloth diapers with a dry pail, there are many simple models to choose from. Most of these models are designed to hold plastic liners for the diapers. In some cases these liners can be simple inexpensive garbage bags, but some models require you purchase their specific diaper pail liner.http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/baby-toddler/diaper-pails/diaper-pail-buying-advice/diaper-pail-types/diaper-pail-types.htm

Besides type of pail, there are many other features to consider when purchasing a diaper pail. These include capacity, height, lid security, and lid features such as hands-free lid access.http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/baby-toddler/diaper-pails/diaper-pail-buying-advice/diaper-pail-features/diaper-pail-features.htm

To compare features of diaper pail brands, you can check out sites such as Consumersearch.com for comparative reviews, as well as purchasing information.http://www.consumersearch.com/diaper-pails

Consumerreports.com lists these well established diaper pail brands:

• Baby Trend Diaper Champ
• Diaper Genie II and Diaper Genie II Elite
• Graco Touch Free Diaper Pail
• Safety 1st
• Sassy Hands Free Diaper Pail
• The First Years Clean Air Odor-free Diaper Disposalhttp://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/baby-toddler/diaper-pails/diaper-pail-buying-advice/diaper-pail-brands/diaper-pail-brands.htm