Incontinence supplies are designed to protect you from bladder leakage, but what do you do if your diaper fails you? Below are some tips on how you can prevent leaky diapers:
- Choose the right size.
The main cause of diaper leaks is using a product that is either too small or too large. Make sure to measure your waist and hips before purchasing, and don’t forget to take into account room for the groin area. - Change frequently.
Ideally, you’d want to change your product as soon as you wet it. But if you don’t have easy access to a bathroom, be sure to use a product that wicks the moisture throughout the product to help evenly disperse the liquid. - Use a more absorbent incontinence product.
For frequent urination and heavier incontinence, a nighttime product provides more bladder protection. Abena and Tranquility overnight products are customer favorites. - Choose a gender-specific product.
Since men and women are shaped differently, using a gender-specific product can give you added moisture protection where you most need it. - Extend the absorbency of your diaper with a booster pad.
Booster pads add more absorbency to the product you’re already wearing. Remember though, you may need to size up on your brief or protective underwear to accommodate the added size of the booster pad. - Look for anti-leak features.
Guards and added cuffs around the legs and sides are great for containment and help prevent urine leakage. - For extra protection, try waterproof underwear.
Waterproof underwear, such as protective vinyl pants, look like regular underwear and can be worn over your disposable incontinence product for extra leakage protection. - Test different brands.
Tena briefs might work for one person, while Depend diapers may be more preferable for another. Sample packs allow you to test which product best fits your needs.
