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Ubbi Steel nappy pail
A steel nappy bin with rubber seals that holds smells in and takes ordinary bin bags, not special refills.
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2 colours
- Taupe
- Matte Oat
We researched nappy bins because smell is the main complaint about the plastic kind, and many need pricey refill cassettes. The Ubbi is powder-coated steel with rubber seals and a sliding lid, which helps hold odours in, and it takes standard kitchen bin bags. It holds roughly 50 newborn nappies and has a child-resistant lock. Baby Bunting owners rate it well, with an average above four and a half stars from more than a hundred reviews. Trade-offs: it costs far more than a lidded bin, smells can still build up if you leave it too long, and a plain pedal bin emptied daily does a similar job.
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Pros
- Steel body with rubber seals holds odours in
- Uses standard bin bags, no special refills
- Sliding lid with a child lock
- Well rated by Australian owners
Cons
- Expensive for a bin
- Still needs emptying every day or two
- A lidded pedal bin does a similar job for less
Who it suits
- Nurseries where smell matters
- Parents who don't want to buy refill cassettes
Who should look elsewhere
- Tight budgets
- Cloth-nappy households
Price
> 55c a nappy
Typically $119–$149 at our last check (11 Nov 2026). Prices change — check the retailer.
Specs
| Type | Nappy bin |
|---|---|
| Material | Powder-coated steel with rubber seals |
| Capacity | About 50 newborn nappies |
| Bags | Standard kitchen bin bags |
| Child lock | Yes |
What to look for
- Empty it daily in hot weather
- Keep it out of reach of crawlers and climbers
- Check the colour you want is in stock
Where to buy in Australia
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Last checked 11 Nov 2026 · Report a problem with this pick