Diaper Genie Select Pail
The Diaper Genie Select Pail holds up to 40 diapers, per the maker, per Diaper Genie. Foot-pedal pail from Diaper Genie that uses the brand's own square refills and comes in several colors and prints.
How the Select Pail stacks up
Against the 26 diaper pails we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Within the typical range for diaper pails (36 diapers to 55 diapers).
What sets the Select Pail apart
Measured against the 26 diaper pails we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Holds: 40 diapersin the middle half of the 18 diaper pails that publish it (36 diapers to 55 diapers)
Next to its closest matches
- Diaper Genie Classic PailNext to it, the Select Pail is 15 fewer diapers.
- Diaper Genie Compact PailNext to it, the Select Pail is 10 fewer diapers.
- Diaper Genie Premier PailNext to it, the Select Pail is 5 fewer diapers.
Refills & capacity
| Holds | up to 40 newborn diapers (pail); included starter refill holds up to 165 |
|---|---|
| Refill | Diaper Genie square refills (starter refill included; Jumbo square refills compatible) |
| Hands-free | Yes, per the maker |
Refills in our list whose maker names this pail:
Listed features
- Foot pedal for one-handed use
- Several color and print options
Worth checking
- Needs Diaper Genie refills; the maker warns generic refills may leak or fit poorly
- Smaller capacity than the other Genie pails
Where to buy the Select Pail
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- Skin, sun and bug spray: see the AAP's health issues pages. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| Diaper Genie Select Pail | |
|---|---|
| Type | Diaper pail |
| Holds | up to 40 newborn diapers (pail); included starter refill holds up to 165 |
| Refills | Diaper Genie square refills (starter refill included; Jumbo square refills compatible) |
| Hands-free | Yes |
More pails
- Diaper GenieClassic Pailholds 55
- Diaper GenieCompact Pailholds 50
- Diaper GeniePremier Pailholds 45
- Diaper GenieSignature Pailholds 47
- Diaper GeniePlatinum Pailholds 47
- Diaper GenieDeluxe Pailholds 42
- Diaper GenieComplete Pailholds 36
- UbbiSteel Diaper Pail
Select Pail: questions answered
From Diaper Genie's published specs, last checked 2026-11-10.
What refills does the Diaper Genie Select Pail use?
Diaper Genie square refills (starter refill included; Jumbo square refills compatible), per the maker. Check which refills the maker lists for a pail before you buy.
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Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-10. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.