I’ve partnered with Ubbi for this review.
For my baby shower I received a diaper pail and two refill boxes that we had on our registry. It was my husband’s only request, as he wanted to keep our house from smelling like one big diaper. I certainly didn’t think that was a bad idea. When we picked out a diaper pail, I didn’t think much of it. I thought they were all more or less alike and needed expensive refill bags and that’s just how it worked. How wrong I was!
We used the diaper pail and went through the two refill boxes pretty quickly. My husband and I weren’t thrilled with it, to say the least. The diaper pail was made of plastic and even when the bag was removed, it still smelled like it was in there. The opening was so tight that if you had a #2 diaper, when you squeezed it through the hole, the #2 squeezed out too. Yucky! Needless to say, it was a stinky and messy situation.
So, when given the opportunity to review the Ubbi diaper pail, I definitely was excited! For one thing, it’s just beautiful! I never thought I would say that about a diaper pail, but it is. I feel like it’s a little piece of modern art in our house. It’s sturdy (made of steel), sleek and cute. My husband even said “That’s a really cool looking diaper pail!” Who says a diaper pail has to be boring... not Ubbi! It comes in a variety of colors, so you will be sure to find one that goes perfectly with your baby’s room decor.
This diaper pail isn’t bulky or wide, it has a narrow design which can fit in between furniture, or other tight spaces. No need for a diaper pail to take up a lot of space. And just because it saves space doesn’t mean it doesn’t hold a lot of diapers, because it does! It held all the diapers and wipes we used for the entire week as well as some tissues that got tossed in along the way.
Of course, the big plus is the fact you don’t need to buy any expensive refill bags. With my old diaper pail I had to replace bags every 2-3 days, they never held very much. You can use whatever garbage bags you normally buy and they fit perfectly inside. Ubbi even has this great video to show you how to install a garbage bag on their website. Even though it’s super easy to do, the video is impressive and interesting to watch.
Ubbi does a fantastic job of locking the stink inside the pail. The cover stays down the whole time you are using the diaper pail and you only have to open the sliding door to drop in the folded diaper. When you are done you close the sliding door and lock it. That way little fingers won’t be able to open the lid. It locks the latch and keeps the smell in. Fantastic!
When the diaper pail is full and you are taking the bag out, that’s when you really appreciate just how great Ubbi is at locking in the smell. Wow-e! And unlike my other pail, because Ubbi is made of steel, it doesn’t retain any odors.
The Ubbi diaper pail not only looks great, holds a lot of diapers, locks in the smell, but it also saves a bunch of money! I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t like to save a little green every now and then.
Win it: One lucky person will win an Ubbi Diaper Pail in their choice of color during the Labor Day: Ready to POP Giveaway Hop, from September 7th to 21st. Be sure to come back to enter!
Disclosure: I (Kim) received this item at no cost to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own. Amazon links are affiliate links.
Amber Ludwig says
Love this!! I have the plastic variety I believe you spoke of and it is awful 😛 So stinky and broke almost immediately!!! I am definintely getting one of these!! I love that you can use regular bags and it doesn't tarp odors into the material!
kim says
Thanks, Amber! I am super happy with mine! And on a related note... the diaper I am putting into the diaper pail in the picture was the extremely stuffed OVERNIGHT diaper! And it still fit without being squished! Love it!
patty watson says
whoa it would be nice to win
Elizabeth Montgomery says
I love your review!
first off I want to say is I have 2 kids that's in diapers and goes through them like it's nothing. and secondly I know how it feels for the bathroom to sink like dirty diapers, that's everyday here. no matter how much I clean it, the bathroom still smells like dirty diapers. this ubbi diaper pail will save my life and a head ache.
Victoria Robinson says
With 2 little ones this would be a lifesaver
Jessica Hepper says
Looking forward to using this asap
Ashley Chassereau Parks says
This looks awesome! I have tried to tell friends and family that I didn't think the diaper pails I have seen before work really well.... I have been to many family members/friends' houses where they use them and don't empty them regularly and the smell in the room still takes your breath away. I really love the looks of this one though!!! I love that it is made with steel and that is more oblong shaped. They colors are very pretty too! We cloth diaper and I'm wondering if I could use this with them.... since you can add regular bags, I'm thinking you could just put the wet bag inside it. Definitely something I want to check out!!
Joye Rast says
I like the look of this pail and that isn't plastic.
Melissa K says
The color option are fab! An attractive piece in the room!
Amy S says
Love the fact you can use your own bags!
Kathleen Boss says
I really love the fact that it is made of steel. Not only is it so much more sturdy than a plastic pale but it will also not absorb the odors! This would be awesome because it would last longer and therefore be cost saving as well!
Stephanie Sangatanan says
I love that it works with different bags and all the different colors of the pail
Tracy Bland says
Hi. I have been looking at this pail since it was first released. A friend is debating cloth diapering and this looks like it would work for both standard or cloth diapers. Thank you for sharing.
Heather Eavers says
I like the color options. And I also like that there are no refills to buy!
Brandy Burkett says
This would be a great win!
Mindy says
I love that this pail does not need a refill and can fit with any nursery decor
laura bernard says
I love that these don't really look like diaper pails. They look very stylish and have gorgeous colors!
Eileen marie says
I love that you can switch between a washable, reusable cloth liner & a regular trash bag. Sometimes, we take a break from cloth diapering.
Alicia Rhodes says
We didn't even get a diaper pail with either of our girls. I couldn't see paying for all those refills when I had a friend with a plastic one that she hated. We just use a regular trash can. Buy that's not so great at holding in the smell when you have a 5yrs-old playing with the foot lever!
Bunne Wisniewski says
This pail is supported to be great for those of us that cloth diaper!!! Although my reason for wanting one is so I can move my pail back in from the garage!!! My 35 month old likes to take the dirty cloth diapers out the pail and put them back on the shelf with the clean ones ??
Holly H says
I love how sleek the pails are & the colors, and that you don't need special bags!
Haley Cook says
Wow! I would love to try this. The one we have now doesn't work very good. Thanks for the review.
Claire Rheinheimer says
I used a platic one too, and was not impressed! I would love to get a nice one like this for my sister!
Melissa Ferris says
This diaper pail looks amazing! As a nanny I've tried out just about every diaper pail out there and still wasn't sure what I would want for my own nursery. Now I think I found the one I want! Love the look and that you can use regular garage bags. 🙂
Melissa Fortini says
Love that you can use any type of trash bag huge plus
Elizabeth Johnson says
My favorite this is you can use regular trashbags and also fot more diapers in this pail. My babies poop aroumd 6 times a day.
Kasey Tooley says
I love the color options and the fact that you can use your own bags.
Adriana says
We have been through several diaper pails... For almost a year we haven't even used one, which means stinky diapers everywhere pretty much! This Ubbi pail looks great because it can use "regular" trash bags- that would be great! 🙂
Ayla Crosley says
I have heard amazing things about these! I've always wondered if they would be good with cloth diapers though. I love how sleek and colorful they are!
Maryann says
This is great. Wish I had this when my LO was running through diapers like craxy
Mia says
This is such a sleek design and the latching system is so very clever. Nice savings to be able to use regular garbage bags and not have to replace daily. I would give this at a baby shower.
J Wong says
Informative review on the Ubbi diaper pail. Pros: colorful, sleek design but the best aspect - I like that I can use garbage bags that are not specific to the brand of diaper pail. I also appreciate that it is a steel pail.
Robin Abrams says
I really like these ubbi pails . I love the different colors that they offer. It is great that it locks in the smells the one I have does not.
Tiffany Blank says
These are so awesome! When I had my first, there were only the plain white diaper pails. I definitely would like to try one of these because they're so adorable! They also seem more sturdy.
Kasee Johnson says
It's about time that someone made a diaper pail that uses regular trash bags!! Where was this awesome item when my kids were little? I know what baby shower gift I will be offering from now on!
Dawn Old says
I love how pretty these are! Would they work for cloth diapers as well?
Bena Wilbern says
I too, have used a plastic diaper pail in the past and have realized the added costs to buy the replacement bags. I am excited to know that the Ubbi does not have to have its own special bags!
emma rina says
Looks a lot better than the Diaper Genie I received! I might have to exchange it 🙂
Dale Bainbridge says
Nice,can`t wait!!
Lauryn R says
This diaper pail sounds awesome!! I know exactly what you mean about the plastic diaper pails with the expensive bags. I spent a ton on my first two kids. I think my favorite thing about this one is that it's metal! Th cool colors are definitely a bonus too!
Natalie says
We could really use an actual diaper pail to decrease the smell!!
Dale Bainbridge says
Hope I can win one for my daughter!!
cassie says
I absolutely love the idea of the Ubbi. It's so much cuter than the typical "genie" line of diaper cans. The color variety is amazing!
mary jo mort says
Looks like a win win way to go!Love this product!
Ashley Suzanne says
I wonder if this pail could possibly work for cloth diapers?
K-Squared says
Nearly all I have read has been great things about this particular item. It will go to a great home; it will be that answer to a much needed item! It does deliver that of a great answer to be reassured that its made of steel - a durable worthy metal thats sure to last for time to come. This will serve a purpose while making that of the diapers disappear! And I would suggest to anyone going to a baby shower to get this for a gift - the parent are sure to love it!
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Maveny says
I love the design! I'm wondering if it can also be used for cloth diapers?
Deborah D says
Sounds like a really good diaper pail.
Nicole W says
i am pregnant with number 2, the diaper pail we used for our son worked fine, but was plastic and retained soooo much stink. Would love to try an ubbi in the new nursery
Lara C. says
I love that these do so well with smell and are cloth diaper friendly!
Cari Lingwood says
Looks like it would do an awesome job keeping in the stink and I love the colors!
LMarie says
Gah i want one soooo bad and then i can get pail liners!! As of now all we have is a hainging wetbag how hugely if LOVE this!!
Terry Madden says
I rally like all the color choices in this pail. Also the fact you can use trash bags what a ey saver.
amy bowens says
A very helpful review! Not sure about getting this now. Was on the fence about it .
Brittany Pinheiro says
I love all the colors! Makes them so much more fun.
Joy says
Absolutely love that you don't need special refill bags. A+++
Ashley Cardoso says
I loved your review on the Ubbi diaper pail. I adore the sleek and modern design compared to most diaper pails today. I also love the large variety of colors it comes in, this is great for those who want to coordinate with a specific nursery theme color. The fact that you don't need to spend extra money on diaper pail bags and can use regular bags is a win-win! 🙂
Theresa Hover says
I love that Ubbi diaper pails are made of steel and come in so many colors; we like to buy products that will last and it seems like Ubbi is designed to do that. I'm wondering if you can use this diaper pail with cloth diapers, and if a diaper pail liner style wet bag will fit in the Ubbi instead of a garbage bag?
Elisabeth says
I put this diaper pail on my registry specifically because it can fit well in small spaces!
Cindy Kong says
Thanks for this review, I had other diaper pails, but this one sounds great. I also like the fact that I don't need to buy refill bags, I think that's always a product trick. I'm looking for one of this for my second baby.
Larissa Novotny says
I love that it is made of steel! I need this for baby #2, the pail we have is plastic and i bleach it 3 X a week to reduce the stench!
Aliya Thunder says
These look like a great diaper pail! I hope I get the chance to try it out!
Amanda says
My current diaper pail is falling apart. I need to get one of these!
Taylor Clark says
We have used the Arm and Hammer/Munchkin but I hope to use Ubbi with this baby. I want sleek designs that will last for years and fit our style...I for see an office trash can post Baby 🙂
heather mcfarland says
It combines style and function very well.
Jennifer Odom says
I love that they offer so many colors and let you use any bag; without having to buy a bag made by them. 🙂
Angela Yoder says
This diaper pail is very cute and I love that you can use your normal trash bags instead of having to purchase the specialized ones that most diaper genie type pails require!!!
Dagmar Moretti says
wow i would love one of these! So useful and cute
emma rina says
These look so much nicer than a regular diaper pail! I really love the colors.
Jessie H says
This seems like really great quality and I love that it comes in so many colors!
Alysha Parent says
I love how you can use regular garbage bags in this one. Definitely need to get one of these for my friend who is having a baby in December.
janet aycock says
awesome
ldepker says
My sister in law has one and I never new how bad those diaper can smell. love to win this
Janette says
nicely detailed review
Amanda Tempel says
I love the cute, sleek design of the Ubbi pail. I definitely want to get one for our little girls room.
Joanne Porter says
This is a great pail for cloth diapering as well. I use it everyday and want to get a second one for my disposable diapers that we use occasionally when we go out... I love this pail and how it looks. All the colors are fun too. It is one of my favorite nursery items!
MiaAbbyMom says
I like this style and all the colors to choose from 🙂 anxiously waiting the 21st
Tran Truong says
Love to get this since my 2 year old is not out of diapers yet and one is on the way
Laura says
Oh my goodness. I love all the colors these come in!
Amanda Schaeffer says
The Ubbi Diaper pail sounds amazing thank you for the review I had been thinking of buying one for awhile because the one I have is just awful the Ubbi diaper pail is now on my wish list.I have two little ones in diapers so a good diaper pail is a must.I just love how stylish it is and I love that I can use my own bags. 🙂
Toni says
I like this, it's a great thing to use, and I like the fact you don't have to buy special bags. That's why people don't like diaper pails the bags can be quite expensive and the oder is awful. I like the way it's made and the many colors offered.
Toni says
Love the fact that it needs no special bags. I like how many colors it comes in and that it's made of steel instead of plastic.
CR Williams says
I would love to get one of these in pink.
Maddy says
Have you ever used a Diaper Genie? I would like to know how they compare if you have! We had one and I'm not sure what we did wrong but it eventually started to stink (obviously we were regularly changing the bags and stuff). Maybe we needed to replace some sort of deodorizer but we had no idea until it was too late. SO GROSS! So now we just make the trek out to the garage trash can with every diaper change. LOL
Jenna Law says
Love the fact that you don't have to spend on ton on refill bags!
Sandra Watts says
I love all the colors of these! The other one was not very good. 🙁
Miriam Matheny says
I switched to a metal diaper pail for my son after his plastic pail leaked odors. It has made a world of difference! Baby girl will definitely have a metal pail in her nursery as well! I love that Ubbi can be used with cloth as well.
stephanie murphy says
LOVE this! So many great color options too so it's not an eye sore in your nursery! Plus anything that traps dirty diaper smells is awesome!
Cheryll Shubert says
I have been checking reviews on diaper pails because my little guy is just way beyond stinky, lol. I have no idea how someone so sweet and tiny can make such an unbelievably strong stinky diaper!! It's just crazy! So, anyway, I am trying to find the best one because I definitely need it. I think this is it. I love the different colors and that it eliminates the odors...I had a plastic one that I threw away because it was terrible...
I just love this one! Thank you so much for all of the wonderful info!! You helped me finally make my decision...my husband thanks you too. I think he is so sick of hearing about the pros and cons of different diaper pails, lol!!
Lauren Jones says
I so need one of these
Cheryl W. says
I like that it is not platic. The design is awsome and the color selection is awesome. I would love to try it out with our cloth diapers!
Ashley Edge says
I heard this is great for cloth diapers
Karissa says
i love that this isn't big and bulky and it has lots of colors to choose from!!
Jutta P. says
I love the design of this diaper pail! It's so modern!
Mare Wagenbach says
This is a vast improvement over the plastic ones and they still have all the awesome colors to choose from! Glad to know you can use regular garbage bags! Thank you!
Terri S. says
After reading your review complete with great photos, I can understand why your husband said that it was a cool looking diaper pail. I love that the Ubbi diaper pail is in steel (I hate how the plastic ones do retain the stinky odor). So many great color choices. Wow, it can hold a lot of soiled diapers! Love that it is narrow so it doesn't take up a lot of space.
denise low says
This would be so very helpful.Thank you for theinformation. Got my fingers crossed
fancygrlnancy (Nancy Partin) says
This looks like a nice diaper pail. I'd like one to use for cloth diapers for bbay on the way.
April P says
This is my dream diaper pail for my son's nursery!! 🙂
lisa w says
I love the design and colors also its not plastic I LOVE THAT
maria c says
I love that you can use your own bags. I also like that it is made with steel and the color options.
Mandy says
You answered every question I would ask in this review! Thanks for all the help, I'll definitely be registering for this one!
Shumaila says
That's an excellent review. I am a to-be mama and ready to be popped next month. Thanks for sharing this product. I am definitely getting it for my upcoming baby. This would be very helpful.
Rosie klein says
This is also awesome as a cloth diaper pail as well! And best of all, it's dog proof!
Beverly Guajardo says
I love that you can use regular bags. That is great!
Lisa Coomer Queen says
This looks like an awesome diaper pail! Thanks for the great review on it!
Bianca Munoz says
This looks great! I haven't found a diaper pail that works for us yet. But I have heard good things about the Ubbi. Great review 🙂 Thank you!
Katy Baird says
I love how these look! I almost got one of the plastic diaper-sausage pails that you tried, but I'm glad someone talked me out of it! 🙂 I'd love to try one of these.
Christina Strapp Lambert says
Would love to try this. We had a didn't brand and didn't really like it. I have heard great things about this brand.