Having a new baby comes with lots of special moments and milestones, but dealing with mountains of stinky nappies is most definitely one of the downsides that nobody really thinks to warn you about. A nappy bin will help you safely dispose of soiled nappies, without causing a mess or a health hazard. In this article, we rank the best nappy bins in the UK to trap odours and keep your changing area clean.
We've even compared the top 10 available on Argos, Amazon and John Lewis including Tommee Tippee's Sangenic bins and liners, and newborn starter packs with refills. So if you’re wondering whether a nappy bin is worth it, read on to help you decide! Moreover, we have partnered with paediatrician Dr Jonathan Henderson for reviewing and fact-checking the article so that we can deliver you the best information.
Quick List - Top Nappy Bins
Tommee Tippee
A Fantastic Bin From a Tried and Trusted Baby Brand
Korbell
Lightly Scented With a Continuous Refill for Easy Emptying
Tommee Tippee
Sanitary Bin With an Effective Twist and Seal Mechanism
Dr Jonathan Henderson is a consultant paediatrician who practices for the NHS and his award-winning private practice. His medical qualifications (MB, BAO and BCh) were all completed at Queen's University Belfast in 2007. He then obtained his membership with the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health in 2012 and later became a college fellow in 2019. In addtion to his clinical work, he contributes to e-learning programmes and teaches paediatrics internationally to other healthcare professionals. Dr Henderson, who is on the speciality register of the General Medical Council, has a keen interest in promoting quality improvement in paediatrics and has presented work both regionally and nationally.
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Dr Jonathan Henderson is a consultant paediatrician practising for the NHS, as well as privately. His medical qualifications (MB, BAO and BCh) were all completed at Queen's University Belfast in 2007.
He then obtained his membership with the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health in 2012. In addition to his clinical work, he contributes to e-learning programmes and teaches paediatrics internationally to other healthcare professionals. Check out more about him on his website.
The aim of buying a nappy bin is to help save you time, and to make nappy changes less stressful by hygienically storing your little one’s soiled nappy until you’re ready to empty it. Nappy bins come in all different sizes, and the last thing you need when you’re in a hurry is to wind up with one that's too small.
Equally, you don’t want to have a nappy bin that’s overly large, as emptying it less frequently can make it less sanitary and could lead to issues with odour and additional mess. You should therefore check the number of nappies, or the bin's capacity in litres to make sure you’re getting something suitable for your needs.
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Nappy bins can come with a variety of different features to help minimise unpleasant odours that may be associated with storing your baby’s soiled nappies. Any feature that helps minimise this is definitely not something to be sniffed at, as it can make all the difference to how and where you use the bin.
Such features can include odour-reducing filters or seals around the lid, as well as bins that allow you to individually dispose of nappies in their own bags. Some bins are even made using antibacterial materials that minimise germs that produce smells.
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You may assume that nappy bins will allow you to use any type of bin liner. However this isn’t always the case. Some bins, especially the ones that allow you to seal each nappy into its own bag, use cartridges that can only be bought from the manufacturer and are specific to the type of bin.
While this guarantees the perfect fit, this ties you to buying this brand of liner as long as you plan on using the bin. If you’re happy to do this then there’s no issue, but be aware that this will potentially prevent you from using more cost-effective or environmentally-friendly liners.
A locking lid, or a lid with some sort of child proof catch, could prove indispensable if you have any accidental knocks or trips that could send the bin tumbling. This may seem a minor point, but it could save you a lot of hassle in the future as your child grows or for those who have slightly older siblings.
Best of all, a lid that secures won't just prevent them from getting into the bin and wreaking havoc with the contents, it can also help keep any smells trapped inside! Certainly not a feature to turn your nose up at!
Lastly, always remember to wash your hands after every nappy change or when using the nappy bin. This will prevent the common movement of bacteria found in the gut from being moved around areas of the house and passed on to others. Be sure to keep the Nappy bin clean for the same reason if you choose to use one.
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Products | Image | Click to purchase | Key features | |
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1 | Tommee Tippee Twist & Click Nappy Disposal System Starter Kit | ![]() | A Fantastic Bin From a Tried and Trusted Baby Brand | |
2 | Ubbi Steel Nappy Disposal Bin | ![]() | Non-Porous Stainless Steel Bin to Reduce Lingering Odour | |
3 | Korbell Classic Nappy Bin & Disposable Liner Bundle | ![]() | Lightly Scented With a Continuous Refill for Easy Emptying | |
4 | Tommee Tippee Sangenic Tec Nappy Disposal Tub | ![]() | Sanitary Bin With an Effective Twist and Seal Mechanism | |
5 | Angelcare Nappy Disposal System Value Pack | ![]() | A Great Value Starter Pack | |
6 | Skip Hop Nappy Bin & Storage | ![]() | Designed With Built-in Storage Space to Keep Nappy Change Essentials | |
7 | Vital Baby Hygiene Odour-Trap Nappy Disposal System | ![]() | Eco-Friendly Bin for Disposable and Reusable Diapers | |
8 | Korbell Mini Hands Nappy Disposal Bin | ![]() | Compact Bin With a Sleek and Modern Design | |
9 | Rotho Babydesign TOP Nappy Bin With Lid | ![]() | A Practical, No Nonsense Way to Dispose of Soiled Nappies | |
10 | Tommee-Tippee Simplee Sangenic Nappy Bin | ![]() | A Compact Option That's Great on a Budget |
We've put this in our penultimate spot owing to the higher cost, but if you've got more than one baby, or you plan on using this for the long haul, then this is a fantastic option. It holds many more nappies than its competitors, whilst remaining fairly small in size.
Korbell's Classic Nappy Bin features a double-seal to lock in odours, with lightly scented biodegradable liners to mask bad smells. The continuous refill system and foot pedal make it easy to dispose of soiled nappies and change the bin liner without any additional mess.
For those who like to combine functionality with style, this bin comes in a range of four different colours. That way you will be able to find the perfect one to match your baby's nursery or your home decor.
While the sanitary credentials of this bin are fantastic, it isn't the easiest to use, which is why its just missed out on our top 3. But once you get the knack of how to use it, this is a very durable bin that will stand the test of time!
This value pack from Angelcare includes 6 cartridges of their odour seal liners, as well as the nappy bin. These individual use liners totally encase the used nappy to keep your baby’s nursery smelling fresh and clean. To use, you simply open the lid and push the nappy through the clamp system to lock the smell inside the multi-layer bag.
If you're looking for a bin with cartridge liners then this is a great value starter pack. It should last you a good couple of months, even with the high nappy output of a newborn!
Skip Hop's nappy bin allows you to easily dispose of your baby's soiled nappies with a dual air-lock system to trap in smells. You can use standard bin bags as your liners, and it even has a child proof lock!
The slim design will fit into the smallest of spaces, but what we like most is the built-in storage compartment to hold all your nappy changing essentials. A very handy feature to have included, you can also buy additional accessories like a wipe dispenser to make it even more convenient.
Here we have another bin with a three step opening and closing mechanism that uses the handle to keep odours locked inside. A more environmentally friendly option, it's suitable for use with reusable nappies and you can use biodegradable bin liner should you wish.
Once again, with this style of closing mechanism you need to ensure that the nappies are totally clear of the lid, otherwise it will not work properly and may even damage the lid if forced closed.
Korbell's hygienic, hands free pedal bin features simple-to-use liner refills that you pull out, trim using the inbuilt cutter, and tie. The lid locks to keep out inquisitive toddlers, while the double seal design traps in unpleasant odours to keep your changing area fresh and clean.
Being a "mini" bin, this is one of the more compact options. So you may find yourself emptying it more frequently. On the plus side, its smaller size makes it ideal if you need something to help you save space!
This is a more traditional nappy pail, which can be operated one handed. It's ideal if you're using reusable nappies and can be used with ordinary bin liners. Once you're done using it as a nappy bin, it can be repurposed as a normal household bucket.
However, the catch on the lid can be tricky to use one handed, and can easily break over time. But if you're looking for a lower cost, no nonsense nappy bin without all the fancy features, this one is hard to beat!
This option from Tommee Tippee is great if you're looking for quality construction on a low budget. It's the cheapest on the list but it's not lacking in great features! It uses the same antibacterial odour protection that their other more expensive products do and its compact design means it can be easily stowed away.
That comes in useful when you consider that the lid is not lockable, so if you want to avoid tips and accidents, it might be best to keep this one in a cupboard! It also only holds 18 nappies, so you will have to empty it much more often than other bins!
No. 1: Tommee Tippee|Twist & Click Nappy Disposal System Starter Kit
No. 2: Ubbi|Steel Nappy Disposal Bin
No. 3: Korbell|Classic Nappy Bin & Disposable Liner Bundle
No. 4: Tommee Tippee|Sangenic Tec Nappy Disposal Tub
No. 5: Angelcare |Nappy Disposal System Value Pack
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