Will one type of incontinence product suit all my needs?

28.09.2007 | Posted in: Advice, Incontinence, Products | Author: Helen

We have had a few emails from customers recently asking which absorbency would be best for them. Much as we’d like to be able to recommend as single incontinence product for someone’s needs and condition, unfortunately it’s not that straightforward and often you will find that different products or absorbencies are needed for different occasions or times of day. You might find that you prefer a smaller, thinner incontinence pad during the day but need a larger, more absorbent pad at night if you experience leakage during the evening (this can be a different product or a just a more absorbent version of your normal type of incontinence pad). Also, you might find that you prefer the convenience and ease of changing incontinence pads during a normal day but prefer the added leakage security of incontinence pant type products on long days out or special occasions. For those who want extra security (often for important occasions or at night when longer periods will exist between changes) wearing waterproof pants on top of their normal product can give a second “layer” to protect against leaks. The only way to find the best product for your needs is to consider all the options and then try the products that consider suitable. If you want to try just a small quantity of different types of products then our sample packs are a good starting point.