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
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