For how much this costs, it’s very poor quality.
A few things that stood out:
When you step on the floor tab to open the lid it swings open and is VERY loud and clunky. Not ideal with a sleeping baby nearby.
Not only that but every time the lid opens it’s so jarring and abrupt that the side door opens where all of the diapers are held.
From there you need to stick your entire hand in the hole to get the diaper in, not very fun.
I honestly cannot stand this thing.
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UV STEP Diaper Pail
$
129.99
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color
White
style
Uv Diaper Pail
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Overview
Description
The Munchkin UV Diaper Pail uses the power of hospital-grade UV light to eliminate odor causing bacteria and germs. The patented self-sealing system keeps the disposal bag shut and free of smells, even when you open the lid. Four gold LED lights automatically sterilize internal surfaces, killing up to 99% of bacteria and viruses.
The UV Diaper Pail comes fully assembled and ready to plug in and use (the heart glows while sterilizing). It includes the UV Diaper Pail, USB cable and adapter, one UV Refill Ring and one UV Snap, Seal & Toss Bag.
Bundle option: You can also get the above and two extra Refill Rings as a bundle (just select that option). The Refill Rings maximize transmission of UV light through the film to control odor and germs. Each Ring provides enough room to hold 272 diapers (544 diapers total).
What we about it
Odor control meets germ control in this sleek nursery must-have.
Details
- Includes 1 UV Diaper Pail, 1 USB cable & adapter, 1 UV Refill Ring and 1 UV Snap, Seal & Toss Bag
- UV sterilization: 4 gold LED UV lights automatically disinfect the internal surface and opening of the diaper pail every time the lid is closed
- Effectively kills Staph, E. Coli, Klebsiella and other odor causing bacteria
- No chemicals, detergents, water or heat used to clean
- No odor: patented self-sealing system keeps bag sealed when lid is open or closed
- Universal refill system: compatible with all Munchkin-branded Refill Rings, Snap, Seal & Toss bags and Nursery Fresh refills
Bundle Option:
- Includes 1 UV Diaper Pail, 1 USB cable & adapter, 1 UV Refill Ring, 1 UV Snap, Seal & Toss Bag and extra 2-pack of Refill Rings
- Holds up to 272 diapers per ring (544 diapers total)
- Clear UV diaper pail refill rings formulated to maximize transmission of UV light through the film to neutralize germs and odor
- Seven layer construction further helps to keep smells contained
- Patented self-sealing system keeps the odor contained
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Does this have a child lock on it? ?
Best Answer: It includes a "child-proof door release to keep little hands out."
How long is the plug in cord?
Best Answer: The cord is 56" long.
How often does the UV light come on?
Best Answer: The 4 gold LED UV lights in this diaper pail automatically disinfect the internal surface and opening of the diaper pail every time the lid is closed.
Can I use a compostable bag in this for my baby's compostable diapers?
Best Answer: Any bag that fits will technically work with this pail, but for the best results and features, it's recommended to use the UV Snap, Seal & Toss bags.
Does this work for cloth diapers?
Customer reviews
36 Ratings
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1-10 of 36 Reviews
Don’t bother
Aug 24, 2026
About 3 week in and
About 3 week in and still no odors present. Really great concept and design. Completely outperformed our Diaper Genie Platinum so much so we bought a second one for the newborn.
Aug 24, 2026
Best diaper pail on the
Best diaper pail on the market! I’ve had a few others and none compare. Truly eliminates smell.
Jul 30, 2026
Awesome
Awesome
Jul 29, 2026
Great product! Could use 1 minor change.
It really works well all thought it fills up a little faster than I’d like but it’s not a huge deal. I would be better with rubber feet as it slides on hardwoods.
Jul 1, 2026
What she wanted
Very happy mama to be
Oct 23, 2025
Great product
Works great. Holds a lot and the smell doesn’t seep through
Aug 10, 2025
No notes 10/10
This was a must have a coworker sent me and I will say, it's been a rockstar. We've used it for 6 weeks now and I have smelled 0 diapers (I will say my daughter doesn't have the smelliest #2s yet) this has made changing a lot simpler and it's so easy to change bags and take them out. I ended up getting the lavender scented bags to go in it just as an added layer of protection. 0 complaints, does what it needs to, I like feeling like the UV light sanitizes. I'd definitely recommend it.
Jul 2, 2025
Our favorite diaper pail
We received this pail 3 years ago at our baby shower and loved it. No smell ever, felt like the UV light really worked and it was so easy to use. Finally after 2. 5 years of non stop use 10-15 times a day (we have two under 3), I noticed that the light wouldn’t turn on and it was a bit stinky. Decided to get a new one with the Mother’s Day sale and I’m so happy! Great product and super fast shipping
May 23, 2025
Cheaply made
Feels just really really cheap for what it costs. Feels like it’s going to break every time you open and close it. Not impressed.
Feb 2, 2025
