Nighttime diaper

[Jlinch]

What is better breifs with tabs or pull-ups for bedwetting? I tried depends but they always leak and I wake up soaked. Looking for brands and recommendations for an overnight diaper.

[Sophie555]

Jlinch,

The only diapers that are worthy of those with true incontinence must be ordered online. I call Depends"child's play'"

There are lots of products out there.

The tab style always will hold more urine BUT unless you have someone who can put them on you while you lie down so that the legs are tight & fit properly they WILL leak.

The high end brand pull ups are the Northshore brand, Go-Supreme and Abena. I find the Supreme superior as they don't rip. The website is: northshorecare.com/

They will also help you decide what is best for you and you can ask for samples.

They also have booster pads that fit either type of diaper to increase the amount of liquid they can hold.

Furthermore, there are 2 brands of waterproof pants you can buy to wear over your diapers, either type to keep any leakage contained, if there even is any.

Sani-Pant is one brand and DOES come up to 2X altho I do not think Northshore carries it that large but you can Google as to where to get that size if you happen to be large.

Gary Pant they carry. It is more expensive, has tighter legs and if you have to wear in daytime under clothing it is by far worth every penny more because they are a hundred degrees cooler.

Neither one rustle or make any noise. Both must be washed WITHOUT WATER SOFTENER. I don't know if they can go in dryer. I hang to dry, but if they can go in dryer you can't use any dryer sheets.

Anything water proof, underpads, mattress pads cannot tolerate water softeners or dryer sheets. It removes the waterproof ability.

And speaking of underpads they can be bought with different amount of absorbency in both the reusable and the throw away & both come in different sizes.

Northshore has a limited choice of underpad supply and is pricey but their products are good Just depends on your finances. You can Google for underpad, look at Walmart and also AllegroMedical.com is a good site.

Hope this helps. Good luck and I am sure you will be able to wake up with the urine contained. THE ONE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR FOR SLEEPING AND KEEPING DRY IS THAT THE LEGS ARE A GOOD FIT AND ALSO THE WAIST.

I even have awakened to the Sani-Pant holding a puddle of urine in the crotch but the bed was dry. I know the Gary Pant would have done the same had I been using them at that time.

[MCDBEC in reply to Sophie555]

Thank you so much for this information! I am the Executive Director of an Adult/ Baby Diaper Bank where we distribute diapers to families who cannot afford. I do agree about the Northshore product you describe I order from them. As we get different brands donated I will be doing a survey to see how my clients like them and how can I improve. Thanks again!!

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Hi for night time use you can't beat Washable types many in usa do them or big terry squares which you fold to fit so soaker part is in right place(plans on line for them)

There is an all in one by Bambinex can add boosters also works without pants but for night time i'd wear waterproof pants over it for peace of mind!

Fetware.com or Driwear owned by same people fetware get more discount!

Gary pants are great i'd always go with the comfort elastics as internal other are stitched to edge so often fail soon!

They do pvc in various thickness and heights of pants plus polyurethane which last a long time if cared for theres nylon also which is a covering over material which think better for daytime wearing.

you can buy ready to go Wrap round washables fasten with velcro(i'd add a few safety pins once got snug enough so if move won't pull)

[cantorjohn]

A lot depends upon being a man or a woman. A man can use a condom catheter and a night bag. I've tried pull ups at night but there is a leek problem with gravity pulling urine down soaking the bottom of the pad. I have also added an insert either a diaper or a regular men's moderate pad. A night of urine gets heavy and pulls down the pull up. Some pull ups are so bulky and hot I cannot wear them.

[Pluggnalong]

Hi there. I have really good luck with Abena level 4 plastic backed and a tranquility booster. I can put them on myself standing up and probably have a small leak once every couple of months. I have autonomic neuropathy and don’t regulate my body’s water balance well. If I don’t drink a fair bit of fluids right before bed then I wake up dehydrated (sometimes to the point of needing IV fluids at the ER :(. It’s a drag to have to drink water before bed knowing that I will just wet more overnight. As a result I think I qualify as a heavy wetter at night.

Part of the trick is to secure the bottom tapes first. Then pull the diaper up kind of tight and check the gathers between your legs to make sure they are snug. Then secure the top tabs pulling out any slack. They should be tight but not uncomfortable. When I travel and sleep in someone else’s bed I will wear plastic pants on top of my diaper just in case. This has worked great for me.

Cloth is great and feels environmentally responsible but is a pain to haul a bunch of wet diapers around when you aren’t at home. I have the best luck with quality disposables.

Hope this is helpful!

[incon1982 Administrator]

My husband (who has Multiple System Atrophy ... MSA-C) has had great luck at night with the NorthShore Go-supreme product. Rarely do we have a leak, and then we always have a pad underneath just in case. We are also experimenting with a condom catheter and night-time drainage bag, too. That may really do the trick once we get all the right equipment and get into the routine to do it. We are also hoping it will help cut down on UTIs, which are frequent with MSA and very dangerous.

[cantorjohn in reply to incon1982]

I recommend a condom catheter which Medicare will pay for. The problem is sizing. Trial and error is the only way to find the correct size. The best is a Conveen "Optima" but they come in 5 mm increments i.e 30mm, 35mm etc. They have a non-kink neck. I need a 32mm so I get Bard "Wideband". Some also come in long and short. I find the short ones come off. An other issue is the bag. The tubing is designed for a high Hospital bed. With a lower regular bed the tubing is much too long. The bag needs to be off the floor with a straight line to the cloths pen clip you hook on the mattress. Leave some slack for movement at the condom. I cut part of the tubing off and rejoin with a junction bought on line. Another problem I found was that some bags have a sampling port next to the condom plug-in device. I found that the "port" scratched my leg causing discomfort. I don't need a port so I use bags that come without them

[incon1982 Administrator in reply to cantorjohn]

We didn't have luck with the Optima, and are going to try the Hollister Extended Wear. Yes, sizing is tricky! Trial and error is right

[scottytahoe]

You want to go to NorthShore Care for the better night time diapers. Depends are junk. I use the NorthShore Supreme diapers and very rarely do I have a leak.

[Tonypampers]

Use rubber's over nappy to keep dry

[bedwetter669]

I use cloth diapers and plastic pants bought from fetware.com. more costly up front, but much cheaper in the long run.

[Slice]

I haven't been here in a while. Depends just don't wok well period for nighttime ('m assuming you mean the ones you can get in drugstores or the big box stores like Walmart. The question is whether you are maxing them out or whether they are just leaking. Depends are good for daytime, say when you have an elderly family member visiting you from a nursing home. They would typically much heavier stuff at night or have lots of washable or disposable bed pads. The best ones out there are the Tranquility ATNs or the Molicare briefs/diapers. One of the thing people forget is that you need much more protection at night because you normally void your bladder several times a night. Unless you have you have physical restrictions such as a non, or poorly functioning hand or arm (maybe arthritis), . You can learn how to put full blown nighttime diapers by yourself. It's not too hard, but can be made easier if you sit in a chair with a back to get the upper two done and then stand up to do the lower ones. Make sure that the gathers go into the crease between your thighs and either side of the vulva. If you don't. they'll likely leak The other way is to do it standing up and hold the diaper where it needs to be positioned and lean on the wall so that your butt holds the diaper in place. as was already mentioned, if the diaper is maxing out, then you can get booster pads. If you are a female who has not yet hit menopause and is still menstruating, do not use a menstrual pad inside the diaper as it will likely cause the diaper to leak as there is plastic on the outside of the pad. If you are wearing a diaper, you don't need the pad anyway.

[MMHB1]

Assuming the urine flow is not that strong, you may wish to look at penile incontinence wrap. One example is quickchange.com .

[LoomisR]

For nighttime wetting, I prefer North Shore briefs, tab style. Best of luck!

[mrjw48]

Depends diaper are worst, I would go with North shore diaper that's who I use. And they work great for me.

[bedwetter669]

I have used cloth diapers and plastic pants for years. Few if any leaks. Cloth diapers are nearly impossible to get now. My supplier stated his supplier can't get the materials to make the diapers. Has no idea when they will be in stock again. Fetware.com is my source.

[Matt-reynolds]

I use id maxi nappies. They work really well. You can put them on yourself but it is better if you have someone to do for you whilst lying down. The only pull ups that i think work are are tena maxi pants but they cost more than id nappies. You dont get as many in a pack and they dont work as well as id nappies. Hope this helps. If you do go for nappies another brand worth looking at is lille suprem fit.

Hope this helps.

[ClassicalMusic68]

Hi Jlinch,

There are a few plastic backed tape tab style briefs that are highly rated for managing bedwetting: Beyond XP 5000 which is available from XP Medical, the Better Dry Overnight which is available from L.L. Medico, XP Medical, NorthShore Care, Amazon and other places, NorthShore Care Megamax brief available from North Shore Care, InControl BeDry Night available from InControl Diapers, and the TrestElite Briefs available from Amazon. Many people prefer the plastic backed briefs because they're better for keeping in odor. You can also buy booster pads to put in the diaper to increase absorbency. Another option is to use prefold style pin-on cloth diapers and plastic pants. Hope this helps.

[ClassicalMusic68]

Hi Jlinch,

Forgot to add - many companies have diaper sample packs. That way you can try the diapers out and see if they work for you. If you need further information about prefold style pin-on cloth diapers just post a comment and I'll be more than happy to provide that info to you.