Diaper Genie II Elite Advanced Disposal System review/giveaway

I’m part of the I Love My Mommy Giveaway event.  So, here’s my giveaway (and review) of a great product for moms, the Diaper Genie II Elite Advanced Disposal System.  

When a new baby arrives into your family, it is a wonderful time for everyone. There is the cuddling, the rocking, the feeding and ultimately, the diaper changes. No one wants to think about that dirty job, but it is part of the deal. What goes in, must come out.  

Luckily, there is a product that can make diaper changing easier, the Diaper Genie II Elite Advanced Disposal System.  

What is the Diaper Genie II Elite?  It is considered the ultimate in baby diaper disposal systems.  The Diaper Genie system lets you keep your hands where they are needed most, on your baby. No more reaching for the diaper pail. The push foot pedal and the dirty diaper is sealed  away. 

Another reason to use the Diaper Genie Eltie II is the odor control. No one wants their house to smell like dirty diapers, nor do you want your child to have to tolerate that smell in the nursery. The system seals diapers in a multi-layer film, which protects against germs and odors. 

Here are some facts about the Diaper Genie Elite II

Odor control:

• Proven number one in odor control

• Antimicrobial Protection built into the plastic to inhibit odor-causing bacteria

• Five-layer refill with odor-barrier technology

• No messy baking soda required to control odor

• Prevents odor unlike carbon systems or ordinary trash cans

Easy to use:

• Foot pedal so your hands never touch the pail

• Ergonomic, taller design so you don’t need to bend to insert diapers, making it simple to hold baby and dispose of diaper

• Easy to empty: cut film, tie and throw diapers away

Refill benefits:

• Refills have a unique design so that diapers touch only the refill film and not the pail, for a mess-free disposal

• Refill bags can be cut to any size you want (1-30 newborn diapers at

a time), to eliminate excess waste. Some competitive bags are pre-formed so bags are wasted if you don’t use to maximum capacity (usually 25-30 diapers).

• Refills are made with 5-layer technology to prevent odors unlike any plastic trash bag

The  Diaper Genie II Elite Advanced Disposal System can be purchased at Babies R Us, Target, Walmart and many other retailers.

The generous folks at Playtex have provided me with a Diaper Genie II Elite Advanced Disposal System to give to one of my readers. 

To enter:  Tell me your worst diaper story (if you don’t have one, share a friend’s story)

Additional entries:

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One entry (plus bonus entries) per person, per email address. This giveaway is open to residents of the United States who are 18 years old or older. This giveaway will end on May 10, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. E.S.T.  One winner will be chosen by random.org from all valid entries. The winner will be contacted via email. Please leave a valid email address if your email is not available in your profile. The potential winner will have 48 hours to respond by email or another potential winner will be chosen.

Disclosure: Playtex has sponsored this giveaway. All opinions are 100% mine and are not influenced by any person or entity. For my complete disclosure policy, please see www.more4momsbuck.com/disclosure.

Keeping your nursery germ free

Designing a nursery for your child can be a fun and exciting experience. But one of the most important aspects of the nursery is keeping it clean and healthy. Here are five simple and easy tips from Dr. Benjamin Tanner and Playtex to keep your child’s nursery germ free. 

Learn the differences between disinfectants vs. cleaners:

There is a difference between a cleaner and a disinfectant. A cleaner removes soils but only a disinfectant can kill germs. Always remove your child when disinfecting your nursery and allow ample time for the surfaces to dry so the chemicals won’t touch your baby’s delicate skin. 

Know the nursery hot spots:

Unfortunately, in a nursery, there are several “hot” spots that harbor more bacteria. Areas like diaper pails, changing tables and hampers should be disinfected daily to prevent the spread of germs. 

Eliminate germs and messes during change time:

As many moms know, diaper changes can be a messy event. To prevent the spread of germs, try to establish a quick, mess free diaper change routine. A convenient tool is a Diaper Genie II Elite, which seals odors into the pail and out of your nursery. With the foot pedal, you can keep your hands on your baby and away from the dirty diaper. 

Keep it clean after a change:

Whether it’s traditional soap and water or convenient antibacterial hand wipes/solution, these products are essential to keep close after diaper changes. Also, remember to put heavily soiled baby clothes in a separate area. Studies have shown that laundry can harbor large quantities of bacteria, which could even spread to clean clothes in a washing cycle. 

Be mindful of germs when sickness creeps in:

No one wants to be sick and no mom wants her baby to feel ill. But if your little one catches something, make sure to increase your disinfecting.  By riding the nursery of the germs, you should help prevent the spread of germs to other family members. 

These tips are some suggestions to help moms keep their nurseries healthy for their little ones. 

Do you have a suggestion that worked well in your nursery? Please share them in the comments section.