Diapering · Last checked Sep 30, 2026
Munchkin STEP Diaper Pail
Verdict
The best odor control tested by far. It needs proprietary bags and a baking soda puck that adds fragrance.
Self-twisting sealFoot pedalProprietary bags
What parents and testers say
Recurring praise
- Superior odor control
- Easy to use
Recurring complaints
- Proprietary refills
- Artificial fragrance in puck
Our summary of patterns across the reviews and threads linked below. Not quotes.
Materials & safety check
!FragranceScented baking soda puck
✓RecallsNone found in CPSC diaper pail recalls since 2020
When to buy it
Registry
Add with the nursery furniture
By 36 weeks
Set up the changing area
~6 months+
Strap use matters more as baby starts rolling
Consider instead: Dekor EKO to use regular bags.
Sources
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