Munchkin STEP vs Dekor Eko Plus: Diaper Pails Compared
Two foot-pedal diaper pails with very different odor-control philosophies: the Munchkin STEP keeps odors locked with baking soda and self-sealing technology; the Dekor Eko Plus leans on a continuous-liner system and recycled ABS construction.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-01. Munchkin figures from munchkin.com's STEP product page and Shopify catalog (retrieved 2026-09-01); Dekor figures from diaperdekor.com (retrieved 2026-08-31). Note: dekor.com is a Turkish paint company - the diaper pail brand's site is diaperdekor.com.
Recall check (2026-09-01): no active CPSC recalls identified for either product, recall databases checked as of 2026-09-01. Safety-context: diaper pails are non-mechanical nursery products under CPSC jurisdiction; ASTM F406-family nursery-product standards apply where relevant.
Product identity: Munchkin STEP SKU 15901 (Shopify catalog, munchkin.com). Dekor Eko Plus (diaperdekor.com lineup: Plus/Classic/Mini). Both model numbers verified from manufacturer sources.
The short answer
The STEP is Munchkin's flagship for odor control: baking-soda puck plus a self-sealing system, with a foot pedal and editorial praise (Wirecutter's Best Diaper Pail; Babylist's Best Foot Pedal Pail of 2024). The Dekor Eko Plus wins on capacity and liner economics: up to 60 newborn diapers and continuous refill liners that never waste bag space, built from 70% post-consumer recycled ABS.
Side by side
| Spec | Munchkin STEP | Dekor Eko Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Odor control | Baking Soda Puck cartridge + self-sealing system locks in odors (page copy: 'Self-sealing system locks in odors') | Continuous-liner system with built-in childproof cutter; ABS is closed-cell so it won't absorb odors (diaperdekor.com) |
| Hands-free | Hands-free foot pedal (page copy: 'Hands-free foot pedal and self-sealing technology make diaper disposal easy and odorless') | 100% hands-free: foot pedal opens lid, drop diaper through trap door ('Step. Drop. Done.') |
| Capacity | UNKNOWN (not stated in fetched copy) | Up to 60 newborn diapers; largest opening of any diaper pail (diaperdekor.com, Plus size) |
| Refill system | Munchkin refill rings (Shopify catalog shows Baking Soda Cartridge 3-pack; ring refills per Munchkin lineup) | Dekor Eko Refills: continuous liners, no preset length (no wasted bag space), end-of-liner markings, childproof cutter built in |
| Materials | UNKNOWN (not stated in fetched copy) | ABS Plastic, 70% GRS Certified Post-Consumer Recycled ABS |
| Care / cleaning | UNKNOWN (not stated in fetched copy) | Closed-cell ABS can be cleaned and sanitized with household cleaners (unlike metal pails) |
| Dimensions | UNKNOWN (not stated in fetched copy) | UNKNOWN |
| Price | $74.99 (munchkin.com) | UNKNOWN (diaperdekor.com price not captured this session) |
| Model number | 15901 | Eko Plus (lineup Plus/Classic/Mini) |
Cells say UNKNOWN where the manufacturer page does not publish a figure this session.
Munchkin STEP: what stands out
The STEP pairs a hands-free foot pedal with self-sealing technology and a baking-soda puck cartridge - the page copy explicitly promises an odorless disposal routine, and the pail carries Wirecutter's Best Diaper Pail pick plus Babylist's Best Foot Pedal Pail of 2024. Price $74.99 on munchkin.com.
Dekor Eko Plus: what stands out
The Eko line uses continuous liners with no preset length, so you only use as much bag as the diapers need - no wasted bag space - with a built-in childproof cutter and end-of-liner markings. The Plus holds up to 60 newborn diapers (the largest opening in the category per Dekor), and the 70% post-consumer recycled ABS is closed-cell: it won't absorb odors, rust, or dent.
Our verdict
Buy the Munchkin STEP if odor control is the single deciding factor: the baking-soda puck + self-sealing system is an explicit odor-locking design, backed by Wirecutter and Babylist picks, at $74.99.
Buy the Dekor Eko Plus if capacity and refill economics matter more: 60 newborn diapers + continuous liners with zero wasted bag space, in recycled ABS that won't absorb odors.
Tie-breaker: both are foot-pedal hands-free. The real split is odor-locking engineering (STEP) versus bag-waste-free capacity (Dekor) - and on materials, Dekor's 70% recycled ABS is a sustainability edge.
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Which pail fits you?
FAQs
Which diaper pail is better for odor?
Munchkin explicitly designs for it: a baking-soda puck plus self-sealing technology, with a page copy promising odorless disposal. Dekor's ABS is closed-cell and won't absorb odors, but it doesn't add a deodorizer system.
Which pail needs fewer refill purchases?
Dekor's continuous liners only consume the bag length you actually use, which avoids wasted space; Munchkin uses its ring refill system plus a separate baking-soda cartridge (3-pack shown in the catalog).
Which holds more?
The Dekor Eko Plus is rated up to 60 newborn diapers - Dekor says it has the largest opening in the category. Munchkin does not publish a diaper-count capacity for the STEP in the fetched copy.
Sources
- Munchkin STEP Diaper Pail product page + Shopify catalog (munchkin.com/step-diaper-pail-powered-by-arm-and-hammer, retrieved 2026-09-01): SKU 15901, $74.99, self-sealing + baking-soda puck + foot pedal copy, Wirecutter/Babylist mentions.
- Dekor diaper pails official site (diaperdekor.com, retrieved 2026-08-31): Eko lineup Plus/Classic/Mini, 60-diaper Plus capacity, continuous refill liners, 70% GRS recycled ABS, foot-pedal hands-free copy. Note: dekor.com is an unrelated Turkish company - the pail brand's domain is diaperdekor.com.
- CPSC recall databases checked 2026-09-01: no active recalls for either pail line.
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