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New here, and new to diapers. I would love to see some kind of survey about diapers that are comfortable and absorbent by type (pull up? tabbed?), gender, and with prices included. I'm ordering samples from several companies, but I find the sizing weird, especially in pull-ups. Sounds like the effective tabs might be the way to go as they do offer some customizing. Otherwise, I like the elasticized fabric on the pull-ups that allow my skin to breathe. I do like seeing these kind of posts, though. Thanks.
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Hi @Etowah, welcome to the forum and I think you are taking the right step by ordering samples from several companies. I hope you're ordering both the pull up and the tabbed types so you get a good representation. I myself prefer the pull ups, well, just because!!! But I agree that sometimes the sizing between the various makes is strange. In one instance I would definitely fit into a medium but in another, a small works well. So the whole thing is a matter of trial and error. That goes with the territory!
But if the available sizes that you get in the samples aren't quite what you're looking for, then the tabbed things will be much better in customizing your fit. And if that seems to work out the best, then you're on your way!!!
Please don't be a stranger here if you have questions or even just observations. Everyone one here is very supportive and being non-judgmental is the name of the game here!!! The welcome mat is definitely out for you!
But if the available sizes that you get in the samples aren't quite what you're looking for, then the tabbed things will be much better in customizing your fit. And if that seems to work out the best, then you're on your way!!!
Please don't be a stranger here if you have questions or even just observations. Everyone one here is very supportive and being non-judgmental is the name of the game here!!! The welcome mat is definitely out for you!
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Hi @Etowah. Your degree of incontinence needs to be a consideration. Are you totally urine incon? If so, a pull-up won’t be absorbent enough. I’ve got no bladder control at all. Pull-ups are out of the question. I have no bowel issues and I can’t advise you there.
I’ve been using disposable diapers during the day and old fashioned cloth diapers at home in the evening and night. Currently the Northshore Megamax diaper is my go-to product. It’s a comfortable and reliable product and when I buy a case, the cost is about $2.50 per diaper. It’s advertised as a 12 hour diaper and depending on how much I drink, I get more or less than that. It’s definitely a recommendation. Just google “Northshore Megamax diaper” and you’ll get a link. Good luck to you.
I’ve been using disposable diapers during the day and old fashioned cloth diapers at home in the evening and night. Currently the Northshore Megamax diaper is my go-to product. It’s a comfortable and reliable product and when I buy a case, the cost is about $2.50 per diaper. It’s advertised as a 12 hour diaper and depending on how much I drink, I get more or less than that. It’s definitely a recommendation. Just google “Northshore Megamax diaper” and you’ll get a link. Good luck to you.
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You all are just full of good information and encouragement! I am so glad there is a blog like this! My situation might be a little unusual. I'm not, technically, incontinent. I became bedridden after breaking an ankle while transferring in Oct., but I have progressive paralysis and been in a wheelchair since June 2020.
Now I am paralyzed from the waist down and cannot transfer or get to a bathroom or even use one when I am out (only to the hospital/doctor's these days!) I need diapers or pads for insurance--so I AM incontinent in that respect! Otherwise, I've been using a bedpan for the past three months. (Did I say my husband is wonderful and takes great care of me?)
Now that both hubby and I are fully vaccinated, I will be getting PT at home until I can get into an inpatient rehab facility. Top of my list is getting conditioned to transfer safely and toilet myself.
Being in bed has caused pressure ulcers/bedsores, and bulky material rubbing up against those tender places scares me. So far I have managed to overcome (not avoid) them so far. And the idea of plastic encasing my tender bottom is a concern. (During a four-week camping trip years ago, I always put a cushion on my seat at the concrete picnic tables when we ate or played a game. When we decided to give ourselves Indian-type names, my kids named me Princess Tender Butt. It seems very apt now! (That would have been a good handle for this forum!)
So I am wearing a diaper to help me get through five or six hours without feeling panicky or creating a humiliating mess for someone else to deal with. Interestingly, I've managed to get through these long appointments without peeing or pooping. I've been not eating or drinking beforehand--not a good thing as I become dehydrated and feel faint. No one can accompany me to these medical appointments--Covid again. So maybe I answered my own question--put the diaper on and stop worrying! Thanks for bearing with me--or not! Princess Tender Butt
Now I am paralyzed from the waist down and cannot transfer or get to a bathroom or even use one when I am out (only to the hospital/doctor's these days!) I need diapers or pads for insurance--so I AM incontinent in that respect! Otherwise, I've been using a bedpan for the past three months. (Did I say my husband is wonderful and takes great care of me?)
Now that both hubby and I are fully vaccinated, I will be getting PT at home until I can get into an inpatient rehab facility. Top of my list is getting conditioned to transfer safely and toilet myself.
Being in bed has caused pressure ulcers/bedsores, and bulky material rubbing up against those tender places scares me. So far I have managed to overcome (not avoid) them so far. And the idea of plastic encasing my tender bottom is a concern. (During a four-week camping trip years ago, I always put a cushion on my seat at the concrete picnic tables when we ate or played a game. When we decided to give ourselves Indian-type names, my kids named me Princess Tender Butt. It seems very apt now! (That would have been a good handle for this forum!)
So I am wearing a diaper to help me get through five or six hours without feeling panicky or creating a humiliating mess for someone else to deal with. Interestingly, I've managed to get through these long appointments without peeing or pooping. I've been not eating or drinking beforehand--not a good thing as I become dehydrated and feel faint. No one can accompany me to these medical appointments--Covid again. So maybe I answered my own question--put the diaper on and stop worrying! Thanks for bearing with me--or not! Princess Tender Butt
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