Product Review: Diaper Genie Twistaway -vs- Diaper Genie II
We use the Diaper Genie Twistaway in Avery’s nursery and the Diaper Genie II in the guest bedroom [1]. Here’s my review:
Diaper Genie Twistaway
PROS:
*Child-proof lid
*Individually wraps diapers to seal away odors
*Has built-in cutting system
*Holds approximately 25 - 30 diapers
*Doesn’t require batteries
*No assembly needed
*Pretty inexpensive at less than $30
*Made of lightweight plastic
*Available in most stores
CONS:
*Proprietary bag refills are expensive ($5.49 each, on sale!), which need to be changed about 2x/month
*The cutting system doesn’t work well every time
*Sometimes doesn’t twist to seal an individual diaper (usually happens when lining is changed)
*Unit seems to retain odor
*Unit is made of plastic that isn’t recyclable
*Needs both hands to use
*Emptying it is awkward, having to open a trap door at the bottom of the pail and then pulling out the smelly bag inside
Diaper Genie II
PROS:
*Inexpensive at less than $30
*Made of lightweight plastic
*One-hand operation
*Internal, child-proof cutter
*Effectively seals odors
*No assembly required
*No batteries needed
*Holds approximately 25 - 30 diapers
*Aesthetically more appealing than Diaper Genie Twistaway
*Easy to empty bags
CONS:
*Lid is not child-proof
*Proprietary bag refills are expensive ($5.49 a pop) and needs to be changed 2x/month
*Unit is made of plastic that is not recyclable
*Unit seems to retain odor
OVERALL RATING:
Diaper Genie Twistaway - 
Diaper Genie II -
[1] Melvin and I decided that Avery will co-sleep with either his lola (when I have work) or me in the guest bedroom until he turns 6 months, at which time we will begin to start putting him down in his crib in the nursery.