There are basically 2 types of adult diaper products for use with incontinence not including incontinent liners with mesh pants.  There are adult diapers with re-fastening tape tabs usually 2 per side and the pull up style disposable diaper undergarments.

There is no doubt that the tape tab diapers are more absorptive and are the product of choice when dealing with any type of bowel or fecal incontinence.  Pull On Adult Diaper types are usually used with more active adults with good mobility and ability to change the product themselves.

The disadvantage of Pull On Adult Diapers in this situation is that even though they have tear away sides for easy removal, you still have to remove your pants in order to put another pull up diaper on.

Tape tab diapers are difficult to put on correctly yourself or on another person for that matter.  The easiest way for you to guide the adult diaper product to ensure a good fit is to use the wetness indicator strip as a guideline.  Place the wetness indicator strip that runs the legnth of the diaper along the gluteal fold or (Butt Crack) and use this as the guide for keeping the diaper centered.  Then you can fasten the tape tabs and be confident that you will end up with the same amount of material on both sides.

My recommendation is to use a combination of products for different times of the day and changing daily activities.   The pull on diapers can be used during the day and the tape tab diapers can be used at night.  You should also try liner inserts without plastic backing as these can be used as booster pads for heavy wetters.

HomeHealthDelivery.com can provide you with a wide range of incontinence products to meet your needs.  If there is any product that we do not have please let us know and we will get it for you.

There is nothing in our breathable adult diapers or disposable chux underpads which would cause the potential for skin irritation. They have a spun lace cloth type backing which allows for airflow, breathability and excellent wetness protection related to urinary or fecal incontinence.

All of our adult diapers and select underpads contain S.A.P. (Super Absorbent Polymer), which is basically a cornstarch derivative which is found in many of the foods that we enjoy.  S.A.P. (Super Absorbent Polymer), will absorb 300 times it’s weight in fluid and is alkaline in pH.  SAP will keep the patient / user dry and work to neutralize the acidity found in urine and excessive moisture or other symptoms related to incontinence.

Over the years there has been much debate over which is better, reusable, washable cloth adult diapers or disposable adult diapers?

Coming from someone who started out as a wound care specialist 18 years ago and a professional with over 16 years of incontinence product experience, the answer is simple.  Disposable incontinence adult diapers are better.

Let’s take a look at some of the pro’s, con’s and major differences of both.

First, some will argue that reusable, washable, cloth diapers are better for the environment because they do not clog the landfills and we use less of them.  Maybe, maybe not.  Have you ever seen the amount of slug water waste as well as the amount of electricity needed to wash these types of products?

Second and most important, disposable diapers contain SAP or “Super Absorbent Polymer”.  These are the tiny crystals that gel when they become wet.  They will absorb 3oo times their weight in fluid and will work to keep the user dry.  The SAP is also extremely alkaline in pH and will work to neutralize the acidity found in urine and fecal material which will prevent urine burns, diaper rash and potential skin damage.

Cloth diapers do not contain SAP and are not a pH neutralizer.  For this reason these are not recommended.  Unless the user is able to change themselves the minute they void, they will run the risk of skin damage and possible breakdown.

Please feel free to post a comment with your thoughts and ideas related to this topic.

Sincerely,

Kevin DuBois
HomeHealthDelivery.com
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Paragon Marketing Group, LLC

Sizing adult diapers and incontinence products can sometimes be confusing. You see, most all adult diaper products come in 4 and sometimes 5 sizes.

There are small diapers for adults, medium size diapers, sometimes regular size adult diapers, large and x-large size adult diapers. Most manufacturers classify these by waist size. Unfortunately, this is not always the best way to determine your correct size. Body mass size and the shape of the body will directly impact the way the diapers fit.

The simplest and most accurate way to determine which size is best for the incontinent person is to measure from the middle of the hip bone across the front to the middle of the adjacent hip bone and then double the measurement. Then match this to the waist size to determine which size is best.

The hip bones and not the waist is the largest area and directly affects the fit of your adult diaper or other incontinent care garment. Utilizing this measurement will assure that you have made the best decision regarding the size of your diaper product.

I hope this helps. Please contact us if you have any additional questions by calling (800) 262-8670.