Playtex Diaper Genie II Pail Diapers review

The Diaper Genie Elite II is effective in cutting odor when closed. The step pedal is essential and convienient to use. My son is now 14 months old and his diapers still fit nicely throught he portal. I was warned that they would not. I believe the warning was given for the older model where you have to force the diaper through the top. I have not found this to be the case for the Elite II. I have rarely had to force the diaper through, rather, I simply put is in the hole and flick the pedal a few time until it drops. Only on occasion have I had to give the diaper a gentle push to get it to drop. I found it a bit difficult to load the cartridge at first. I don't think the instructions were quite detailed enough for me and I took the entire seal off the cartridge....so at first I hated it. When I finally figured out what I had done wrong I love it. It contains the smell when closed but, whew, look out when you open it. I put an additional air freshner and sprinkle some carpet fresh in the bag each time I empty and replace it. This seems to help a great deal... I would and have recommened this to all of my mother-to-be friends. My only wish is that Platex would come out with a more eco-friendly refill. I find the cartridge is a bit pricey but when used correctly holds a great deal. I believe I made the correct choice!