NorthShore adult diapers are a benchmark for heavy and overnight incontinence protection. NorthShore is one of the best-known names in medical-grade adult diapers, and its tab-style briefs are a benchmark many other products are measured against. The range NorthShore’s tab-style lineup is built around MegaMax, its flagship overnight brief. Variations include MegaMax AirLock, a more…
Using an HSA or FSA for adult diapers can mean paying with pre-tax dollars. In the United States, incontinence supplies are often eligible for purchase with a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account. That can mean paying with pre-tax dollars, a meaningful saving on something you buy every month. What retailers say Several sellers…
Discreet shipping matters to many adults who order diapers online, and brands handle it differently. For many adults, privacy is the number-one concern when ordering diapers online. The good news is that most specialty brands take it seriously, and several are specific about what you’ll see. What brands say Bambino ships every order in a…
Diaper booster pads are one of the easiest ways to make a diaper last longer. A booster pad is an absorbent insert you place inside a diaper to add capacity. Unlike a regular incontinence pad, a booster has a permeable back, so once it’s full, extra liquid passes through into the diaper’s own core instead…
Diaper rash in adults is common, but with good skin care it is largely preventable. The biggest health risk of wearing diapers isn’t the diaper itself; it’s prolonged moisture and friction against skin. Incontinence-associated dermatitis is common but largely preventable. Change promptly Even the most absorbent core leaves some moisture near the skin. Change after…
It’s worth knowing when to see a doctor about bladder leaks, because many causes are treatable. Plenty of adults manage mild leaks with products and never think twice. But incontinence can be a sign of something treatable, and occasionally of something serious. Here’s when it’s worth booking an appointment. See a doctor soon if Leaks…
Understanding the types of urinary incontinence is the first step toward the right treatment and the right products. Urinary incontinence is common, especially as people age, and it is a symptom rather than a single disease. Knowing which type you have helps you and your doctor choose the right treatment and the right products. Stress…
Diaper absorbency ratings can range from a few hundred to over 9,000 mL, and the reason is in how they’re measured. Shop around and you’ll see wildly different capacity claims. BetterDry Day lists about 730 mL (25 oz). NorthShore MegaMax is advertised at up to 1,450 mL (49 oz). Crinklz claims around 40 oz. Meanwhile…
Super-absorbent polymer is the reason a modern diaper can lock away so much liquid. Every modern disposable diaper depends on a remarkable material: super-absorbent polymer, usually sodium polyacrylate. It looks like coarse white sugar, but a small amount can soak up many times its own weight in liquid. How it works SAP is a long…
Plastic-backed diapers and cloth-like diapers are both waterproof, but they feel, sound and wear very differently. The outer layer of a disposable diaper, called the backsheet, is one of the biggest choices you’ll make. NorthShore describes the two options simply: a plastic (poly) film, or a soft cloth-like material. Both are waterproof. They just feel,…
