Several readers have written in the past month to complain about the Baby Trend Diaper Champ, a diaper pail we recommended in the 7th edition of our book. Apparently, Baby Trend changed/revised the pail earlier this year . . . and the new pail is getting a thumbs down from readers. A sample of recent feedback:

Carlie writes:

I purchased a Diaper Champ because of the ‘use your own bag’ concept and was very happy with the original one that I purchased.  I decided to upgrade to the ‘new & improved” version and have been so disappointed.  The purchase was a complete waste of $30 as you might as well use a regular plastic wastebasket—it does not block the odor at all.

Stacy E. writes:

I just bought a copy, the latest edition, for a friend and I have to admit that I looked up a few thing first.  I was disappointed in your review of the Diaper Champ in the newest book.  The first one that I bought in 2003 was wonderful.  This past January I replaced it with the newer model.  I am so upset with it and with the company.  One stinky diaper and the smell is overwhelming.  I am having to change the bag daily.  When I called the company to complain I was told that yes, it is a design flaw but there is nothing I can do.  There was nothing they would do either. 

Please let other parents know about this.  Yes, I suppose that I am saving something by not buying refills for a canister type diaper pail but I am spending a lot in scented garbage bags, baking soda, and stick-up air fresheners.

If you have the revised/new Diaper Champ, what do you think of this diaper pail?