It’s funny how quickly a mother forgets the smell of dirty diapers once her kids are potty trained, yet how quick the memory returns when there is a baby in the house once more. When my boys were younger, a Diaper Genie was a product that I’d often thought about buying, but I never actually followed through. The smell of dirty diapers was something that I just got used to after a while, but I was sure happy when those diaper days were over!
Then my sister came to visit for a week and with not one, but two little ones in diapers, that distinctive scent was once again filling my house. And I was shocked at just how strong it was! My sister actually has a Diaper Genie in her own house, but since Playtex had just released a brand new Diaper Genie Carbon Filter to help eliminate smells even better, I decided the timing was perfect to set up my own Diaper Genie and see how the filters worked in it.
These filters have a great compact design and a reusable Carbon Filter Case that can be refilled with fresh filters again and again. The system includes the case and four filters with each one providing up to 90 days of freshness! The case also features an adhesive back so that it can attach to the bottom of the Diaper Genie lid. I just took the filter out of the wrapping, put it inside the case and attached the unit to the Diaper Genie. Then I was ready to see how it worked!
One of the things that I really love about the new Diaper Genie Carbon Filters is that they are safe and natural. The activated carbon locks odours away to ensure that even when the lid of the Diaper Genie is opened, less smell escapes. I noticed the difference almost immediately once I started using the Diaper Genie in combination with the filters and it was such a relief to get rid of the smell of stinky diapers once again!
But my favourite thing about these filters is that they can be used anywhere that they’re needed, not just in the Diaper Genie! Whether you want to attach one near your child’s potty when he’s potty training or in your older child’s stinky gym bag, you’ll love how versatile these compact little filters are! Personally, I think I’m going to get one to attach to the lid of our kitchen garbage pail as well, just because that one garbage always seems to get especially smelly.
Diapers are a dirty business, but they don’t have to be a smelly one if you have a Diaper Genie and the new Diaper Genie Carbon Filters in the house! And once you see how well they work, you may just want them for other places in your home too! Check out these handy new filters and say goodbye to that dirty diaper smell for good. The difference they make really is amazing!
Andrea B. says
Wish this was around when my kids were babies. Those smells weren’t pretty, especially teething time!
Darlene W says
oh the sweet smell of Not A Dirty Diaper
Mary says
Why didn’t they think of this sooner…like before I got rid of mine because oh the smell! Such a smart idea to get rid of nasty smells
Melissa Flavin says
=)
Jaime Brown says
My kids are 16 and 19 so its a little late for me but I think that is a wonderful idea, it would have been so much better to have had one of these dirty diapers can smell up your whole house, and no one likes that. Thank you for your great review, I will have to get my girls this when they have have my grand babies many many many decades from now lol.
kathy downey says
oh wow this sounds so fresh
Jerrica L says
it seems like a great product, especially since it’s safe and natural for children!
kristen visser says
ok i totally need this!! what an amazing product to have!!
sarah sar says
Why wasn’t this around years ago! I love how versatile it is….I think I might look into this for my garbage can too!
Vesper Meikle says
Wish this was around when my sister had her children, certainly would have helped
jan says
my daughter is a big believer in this product
Florence C says
Never had one of these for my kids. Lots of inventions now to make like easier and fresher smelling.
Chandra Christine O'Connor says
my niece needs this.
Shannon says
I bet my mom wishes this around back when she had my brother and I. Thank you for your review.
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
what a great idea, they should have come up with this sooner! I hated the smell of ammonia that arose from the diaper bucket – in my day there was no such thing as a Diaper Genie either.
Stephanie LaPlante says
My good friend owns this and she totally swears by it. Awesome product.
Debbie W says
I love sweet baby smells. I hear it’s a good product
renee h says
this product sounds great
Christina s says
sounds like a great product wish i had one when my daughter was a baby
Erika B says
Now that’s a great idea!! Diaper Genie’s need something like this to keep that smell down, or else you got one smelly nursery lol. Awesome product!!
Shelley N says
Great idea -wish it was available when my boys were babies
lori b says
yes I wish these were around when my boys were babies as well., I will have it when grandchildren arrive tho
Victoria Ess says
This sounds like a godsend for parents!! I will definitely recommend it.
Dreena says
Sounds like a great product for those with babies!
Cheers.
Cheryl Grandy says
I like that the case is reusable and just the filter needs to be changed – much better for our environment than throwing out the plastic case every time a new deodorizer is needed. Might try one on my kitty litter box!.
nicoleroannef says
What a great idea! I will recommend this to the new parents in my life.
Jeanette Jackson says
My daughter would like one of these. She has about a year’s worth of diapering left.
Christy Martin says
I would love to try these out in a few places! Kitchen garbage bin and the larger green bin we store in the garage until garbage day.
Corry L. says
I would love to try this. My current diaper pail just isn’t cutting the smell and it’s so gross!
Jeannie says
what an awesome thing! WHy didn’t they have this when I was in the baby phase?!?
Jennifer P. says
Oh I am so glad that they came out with this! I have a diaper genie in my baby’s room, and I find that although the smell is mostly contained, it is still faintly there… I will have to get this and hopefully it will help!
Erika E says
I had a diaper genie when my son was a baby and I thought it was great. It’s nice to see they continue to make improvements.
mrdisco says
technology at work
nikki robak says
what a great idea no more having to smell dirty diapers
Nena Sinclair says
This is such a great idea! I know a few families who could use this!
Wanda Tracey says
This is such an awesome product.I will have to look into this because we have a new baby joining us.