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product_id: 24028344
title: "STEP™ Diaper Pail Powered by Arm & Hammer, #1 in Odor Control, Award-Winning, Includes 1 Snap, Seal & Toss™ Bag, 1 Starter Refill Ring, and 1 PUCK™ Baking Soda Cartridge"
brand: "munchkin"
price: "R8575"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Munchkin"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/24028344-step-diaper-pail-powered-by-arm-and-hammer-1-in
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Arm & Hammer baking soda freshness Hands-free step-on lid Patented self-sealing odor lock STEP™ Diaper Pail Powered by Arm & Hammer, #1 in Odor Control, Award-Winning, Includes 1 Snap, Seal & Toss™ Bag, 1 Starter Refill Ring, and 1 PUCK™ Baking Soda Cartridge

**Brand:** munchkin
**Price:** R8575
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍼 Step up your nursery game with the #1 odor-fighting diaper pail!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** STEP™ Diaper Pail Powered by Arm & Hammer, #1 in Odor Control, Award-Winning, Includes 1 Snap, Seal & Toss™ Bag, 1 Starter Refill Ring, and 1 PUCK™ Baking Soda Cartridge by munchkin
- **How much does it cost?** R8575 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/24028344-step-diaper-pail-powered-by-arm-and-hammer-1-in)

## Best For

- munchkin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted munchkin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Sleek & Spacious:** Modern design fits seamlessly in any nursery with a generous 13-gallon capacity to handle all your diaper needs.
- • **Versatile Refills:** Compatible with multiple refill options including Snap, Seal & Toss bags and Nursery Fresh rings for ultimate convenience.
- • **Effortless Hygiene:** Step-on pedal lets you dispose without touching—perfect for busy parents on the go.
- • **Eco-Conscious Choice:** For every pail sold, a tree is planted—join the movement to nurture your baby’s future and the planet.
- • **Odor Control Champion:** Patented self-sealing system combined with Arm & Hammer baking soda keeps your nursery smelling fresh, no matter what.

## Overview

The Munchkin STEP Diaper Pail powered by Arm & Hammer is an award-winning, hands-free diaper disposal system featuring a patented self-sealing mechanism and baking soda cartridge for superior odor control. With a sleek design, 13-gallon capacity, and eco-friendly tree-planting initiative, it’s the ultimate nursery essential for modern parents seeking convenience and freshness.

## Description

This is the new Gold standard in diaper pails! Step is the only pail that combines best in class odor control with a modern, sleek aesthetic that looks great in any nursery and an easy to use foot pedal. Even better? For every single diaper pail sold, Munchkin will plant a tree. We're on a mission to reduce gassy emissions both inside and outside the nursery. The Step diaper pail works with both refill rings and snap, seal and toss refill bags, the choice is yours! To lock in the stink, the pail relies on the odor busting duo of lavender scented Arm and Hammer baking soda and patented self-sealing technology, sealing in odors as the lid closes. Lastly, each Step comes with a Munchkin lavender scented Puck, which continuously absorbs odors while the pail is not in use and keeps your nursery smelling sweet (like babies should). Additional refills sold separately. This is the perfect pail, to have in your Home, and also works as a great registry item! Take a deep breath, because the Munchkin Step Diaper Pail has arrived.

Review: Stop complaining! This diaper pail is really great! - I'm not sure why there are so many bad reviews for this. I understand it's probably different than the model before and change is hard, but it's still a great diaper pail. Some of the reviews complain that the sealing mechanism at the top of the bag doesn't seal after there are a few diapers in the container. You don't have the bag adjusted right. With the refill ring, you have to knot the bottom of the bag and make sure that a couple inches of bag ABOVE the knot is touching the bottom of the pail. (SEE PHOTO.) Then the weight of the diapers is sitting on the bottom of the pail and not pulling down on the closing mechanism. It doesn't waste any bag, because you're still only cutting off whatever portion is full of diapers and then pulling the extra down to use next time. Some of the reviews complain about how this does not contain smell. Without fail, little one always poops in the first diaper after I've changed the bag in the pail. I still put the poopy diaper in the pail even though I know it's going to sit there for a while before it gets emptied again. There's never any smell. When I change the bag, I put the used portion into our kitchen trashcan (where it sometimes sits for a bit, too) and then the trash just smells like the Arm & Hammer smell of the bags - not dirty diapers. I love that both the bags and the disc help control the odor. If you buy a different brand refill ring, that might be part of the problem, too. Some of the reviews complain that you have to empty the thing a lot. Despite the fact that I don't have any problems with smell, I can imagine the probability of the used diaper smell escaping increases with every day you don't empty it. I'm glad it forces me to change the bag every couple days so I keep the smell from becoming a problem. Some of the reviews complain that you have to push the diaper through the sealing mechanism. Get over it. You're washing your hands after you change the baby anyway. Some of the reviews complain that you have to push the lid of the container down after you put the diaper in. This is how the pail closes the sealing mechanism. Pushing the lid down allows it to reseal with more force. I would rather have to push the lid down and get a good seal than not close the lid and risk dirty diaper smell. This is my first diaper pail, but I use the one at my friends' house when I babysit their kids. They have one of the old school ones where you put the diaper in this little cup thing and then pull the handle down/up to transfer the diaper to the pail. You still have to push something down (lever vs. lid) and the smell gets through on that one. (Although there's no Arm & Hammer associated with that, so maybe that's the difference too.) Overall, I think this is a really great diaper pail. It's really unobtrusive and it might cost a few dollars more than its competitors, but if I had to go back and buy a diaper pail again, I would still get this one.
Review: Works Really Well - I have had mine for about two months and I love it. I don't have any kids at home anymore, I use it for kitty litter and puppy pee pads. It's very easy to use, holds quite a bit and there is no odor problem. I personally prefer the snap and seal bags, they are so easy to use.

## Features

- Munchkin STEP Diaper Pail Powered by Arm & Hammer, #1 in Odor Control, Award-Winning, Includes 1 Snap, Seal & Toss Bag, 1 Starter Refill Ring, and 1 PUCK Baking Soda Cartridge
- Proven #1 in odor control, STEP Diaper Pail keeps your nursery fresh
- Patented self-sealing system keeps odors contained whether lid is open or closed
- Compatible with Arm & Hammer refill rings, Snap, Seal & Toss, Nursery Fresh rings, and select other refill rings
- Get a pail, give a tree! For every PAIL Diaper Pail sold, Munchkin will plant a tree.
- Measures 27” high x 12” deep and comes fully assembled

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01BDQDIGM |
| Additional Features | Baby Registry Favorite |
| Best Sellers Rank | #894 in Baby ( See Top 100 in Baby ) #4 in Diaper Pails |
| Brand | Munchkin |
| Brand Name | Munchkin |
| Capacity | 13 Gallons |
| Color | White |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 6,831 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Smooth |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00735282159015 |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 27"L x 12"W x 27"H |
| Item Weight | 11.31 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Munchkin |
| Material | Plastic |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Opening Mechanism | Step-On |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Baby Waste |
| Shape | Cylindrical |
| UPC | 735282159015 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Munchkin
- **Capacity:** 13 Gallons
- **Color:** White
- **Finish Type:** Smooth
- **Item Weight:** 11.31 Pounds
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Opening Mechanism:** Step-On
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Baby Waste
- **Shape:** Cylindrical
- **Special Feature:** Baby Registry Favorite

## Images

![STEP™ Diaper Pail Powered by Arm & Hammer, #1 in Odor Control, Award-Winning, Includes 1 Snap, Seal & Toss™ Bag, 1 Starter Refill Ring, and 1 PUCK™ Baking Soda Cartridge - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71CfMQJJoHL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do you still have to "squish" the diapers through the opening like the older Munchkin pail reviewers all note?**
A: It is fairly easy to get diapers in especially if you wrap them. The key to not getting it on your hands is to empty the pail when it gets full. It is easy to overfill it with the arm and hammer extension bags.

**Q: Does the pail come with bags**
A: It comes with a few--maybe 5 or so? But you will need refills very soon.

**Q: what is the pail made of plastic or steel?**
A: It's plastic. The 'metallic' parts are silver plastic. It's super easy to clean.

**Q: Reviews of a different model mentions the "squish effect" when depositing the diaper in the narrow opening of the diaper pail. Is this an issue?**
A: Old question but answering for anyone curious: yes, you have to push soiled diapers through the narrow opening. However, this hasn't caused us to get anything gross on our fingers or caused a struggle. My kid is very big for her age and wears size 7 Pampers. I take off dirty diapers and tightly wrap the sides around the diaper to make it very compact. The only time we have an issue is with her AM diaper that she wore to bed because it's fully saturated with pee, so it can be weird getting through the hole. Sometimes I'll let toss that one into the kitchen trash because I empty the kitchen trash daily so one pee diaper isn't going to cause a stench.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stop complaining! This diaper pail is really great!
*by K***. on June 7, 2017*

I'm not sure why there are so many bad reviews for this. I understand it's probably different than the model before and change is hard, but it's still a great diaper pail. Some of the reviews complain that the sealing mechanism at the top of the bag doesn't seal after there are a few diapers in the container. You don't have the bag adjusted right. With the refill ring, you have to knot the bottom of the bag and make sure that a couple inches of bag ABOVE the knot is touching the bottom of the pail. (SEE PHOTO.) Then the weight of the diapers is sitting on the bottom of the pail and not pulling down on the closing mechanism. It doesn't waste any bag, because you're still only cutting off whatever portion is full of diapers and then pulling the extra down to use next time. Some of the reviews complain about how this does not contain smell. Without fail, little one always poops in the first diaper after I've changed the bag in the pail. I still put the poopy diaper in the pail even though I know it's going to sit there for a while before it gets emptied again. There's never any smell. When I change the bag, I put the used portion into our kitchen trashcan (where it sometimes sits for a bit, too) and then the trash just smells like the Arm & Hammer smell of the bags - not dirty diapers. I love that both the bags and the disc help control the odor. If you buy a different brand refill ring, that might be part of the problem, too. Some of the reviews complain that you have to empty the thing a lot. Despite the fact that I don't have any problems with smell, I can imagine the probability of the used diaper smell escaping increases with every day you don't empty it. I'm glad it forces me to change the bag every couple days so I keep the smell from becoming a problem. Some of the reviews complain that you have to push the diaper through the sealing mechanism. Get over it. You're washing your hands after you change the baby anyway. Some of the reviews complain that you have to push the lid of the container down after you put the diaper in. This is how the pail closes the sealing mechanism. Pushing the lid down allows it to reseal with more force. I would rather have to push the lid down and get a good seal than not close the lid and risk dirty diaper smell. This is my first diaper pail, but I use the one at my friends' house when I babysit their kids. They have one of the old school ones where you put the diaper in this little cup thing and then pull the handle down/up to transfer the diaper to the pail. You still have to push something down (lever vs. lid) and the smell gets through on that one. (Although there's no Arm & Hammer associated with that, so maybe that's the difference too.) Overall, I think this is a really great diaper pail. It's really unobtrusive and it might cost a few dollars more than its competitors, but if I had to go back and buy a diaper pail again, I would still get this one.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works Really Well
*by M***M on April 18, 2026*

I have had mine for about two months and I love it. I don't have any kids at home anymore, I use it for kitty litter and puppy pee pads. It's very easy to use, holds quite a bit and there is no odor problem. I personally prefer the snap and seal bags, they are so easy to use.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect
*by E***S on April 10, 2026*

The best purchases for the baby area. What stands out most is its odor control, since it uses baking soda to neutralize the bad smell every time you deposit a diaper. This really makes a big difference, especially when the baby has several bowel movements a day. The design is compact and modern, perfect to place next to the changing table without taking up much space. In addition, it is easy to use: you just open the lid, place the diaper and the system automatically seals it, preventing the smell from escaping.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Munchkin® STEP™ Diaper Pail Powered by Arm & Hammer, #1 in Odor Control, Award-Winning, Includes 1 Snap, Seal & Toss™ Bag, 1 Starter Refill Ring, and 1 PUCK™ Baking Soda Cartridge
- Munchkin® Arm & Hammer Diaper Pail Refill Rings, Holds up to 544 Newborn Diapers, 2 Pack
- Munchkin® Arm & Hammer Diaper Pail Snap, Seal & Toss™ Refill Bags, Holds up to 600 Newborn Diapers, 20 Pack

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-04-23*