Rite Aid Adjustable Briefs Adult Diaper Review

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Summary

Rite Aid Adjustable Briefs are a cloth-like store brand diaper sold by the US pharmacy chain Rite Aid. These diapers have an adjustable design which is similar to others like the Tena Stretch Super or CVS Briefs. These sit at the top of the Rite Aid line of products for absorbency. It’s unclear who the underlying manufacturer is but there are some structural similarities with the CVS Briefs. However, these have a thicker feel, different fastener construction and softer backsheet in comparison. Also, oddly enough, they seem to have a very subtle blue tint to them, which makes them appear different from other similar store brands.

In terms of performance I found these to be about average and what you’d expect for a store brand. They should handle a single wetting without leakage and will generally avoid pressout leakage upon sitting. But you’ll never get more absorbency than that and they seem to have a firm limit of around 500 ml (16.9 oz) before leakage would be a concern. The biggest plus I found in these was the very soft comfortable material structure and highly breathable design. They advertise skin friendly features pretty extensively and I would certainly believe it. The biggest downside was the tendency for them to come loose with extended wear and I wouldn’t expect them to hold much weight when wet or dealing with fecal incontinence. With all that said, I have to point out that this is a limited review and I received only a partial package of 6 units so my experience in this review is somewhat less than in other reviews. These are only available in the US as far as I can tell and I’d like to give a special thanks for the donation of these, which would otherwise be very difficult for me to obtain! As always, all donations and suggestions are highly appreciated!

Key Features:

• Cloth-like backsheet
• Stretchable wings
  
• Standing inner leak guards
• Wetness indicator
• Paraben/Fragrance Free

Pros:

• Very breathable/soft
• Durable padding
• Decent resistance to surface dampness
  

Cons:

• Limited sizing
• Limited availability
• Prone to coming loose

 

Product Details

For the purpose of this post I will be reviewing and referring to the small/medium-sized Rite Aid Adjustable Briefs Adult Diaper. However, other available sizes are listed below:

Packaging

Brand: Rite Aid
Manufacturer: Rite Aid Pharmacy
Origin: USA
Units Per Bag: 20
Cost Per Unit: $$
Dimensions (L x W x H): [TBD - please share if you know these]
Weight: [TBD - please share if you know this]
Available Sizes: S/M,L/XL
Advertised Absorbency: Maximum

[1.1 Packaging Pictures Unavailable - TBD - please share if you have these] 

Diaper

Backsheet: Cloth-like (non-woven)
Wetness Indicator: Yes (orange line down middle, blue when wet)
Standing Inner Leak Guards: Yes
Leg Gathers: Yes
Product Style: Stretch Sides Brief
Refastenable Tabs: Yes
Number of Tapes: 1
Repositionable Tabs: Yes
Outer Color: White (very slight blue tint)
Inner Color: White
Front Waistband: No
Rear Waistband: No
Folded Thickness: 2.33 cm (0.92")
Folded Length: 23 cm (9.1")
Dry Weight: 83 g (2.9 oz)
Fragrance: No
Diaper Dimensions (L x fW x mW x bW): 79 cm (31.1") x 44 cm (17.3") x 25 cm (9.8") x 89 cm (35")
Wing Shape (Front, Rear): Rectangular, Rectangular
Padding Dimensions (L x fW x mW x bW): 60 cm (23.6") x 20 cm (7.9") x 15 cm (5.9") x 21 cm (8.3")
Padding Wing Dimensions (fPW x fPH x bPW x bPH): 2.5 cm (1") x 11 cm (4.3") x 3 cm (1.2") x 10 cm (3.9")
Padding Wing Shape (Front, Rear): Semicircle, Semicircle
Total Padding Area: 1015 cm² (157 in²)
Tape Spacing (t1): 2 cm (0.8")
Tape (W x L): 11.5 cm (4.5") x 2 cm (0.8")

1.2 Rite Aid Adjustable Adult Diaper

Laboratory Absorbency Tests

Total Absorption Volume (after press out): 792 ml (27.9 oz)
Total Absorption Volume (before press out): 942 ml (33.2 oz)
Time to Absorb Wettings (first to last): (43 s, 43 s, 48 s, 49 s)
Wet Folded Thickness: 4 cm (1.6")
Used to Total Padding Ratio: 100%
Total Padding to Absorbency Ratio: 0.78 ml / cm² (0.18 oz / in²)
Press Out Volume: 150 ml (5.3 oz)

Surface Dampness Rating: 7

The Rite Aid diaper demonstrated some resistance to surface dampness. There was a little bit of moisture on the paper towel after the first lab capacity test. There was more on the second test, but it wasn’t quite saturated like some of the weaker performers. Absorption was also relatively fast with limited pooling. In real world testing I found the very breathable nature of these made surface dampness even less apparent than I expected, albeit with limited absorbency.

2.1 Wet vs Dry Diaper After Capacity Test

2.2 Used vs Unused Padding After Capacity Test

"Real World" Absorbency Tests

Posture Tests

Standing-Sitting

Total Absorbed Volume: 592 ml (20.9 oz)
Total Wettings: (1 standing, 1 sitting)
Leaked After Sitting: No
Used to Total Padding Ratio: 90%
Padding to Absorbency Score: 0.58 ml / cm² (0.13 oz / in²)

Standing-Sitting Rating: 5
The Rite Aid diaper performed decently when it came to standing and sitting. The first wetting while standing was absorbed without any sign of leakage. All moisture sank below the crotch and initially there was a little pooling. Eventually it was distributed and the weight caused a bit of sagging, but otherwise wasn’t too noticeable. On the second wetting moisture quickly pooled up in the front and pushed out through the front leak guards into the wings as well as below the padding. This diaper clearly wasn’t going to handle more than a single wetting, though there still was a certain amount of dry padding at the rear. Overall absorbency was relatively low and, in general, I wouldn’t count on this diaper to absorb more than a single wetting during daily wear, but it should be fairly reliable at that.

Lying Down

Total Absorbed Volume: 592 ml (20.9 oz)
Total Wettings: 2
Used to Total Padding Ratio: 77%
Padding to Absorbency Score: 0.58 ml / cm² (0.13 oz / in²)

Lying Down Rating: 5

The Rite Aid diaper performed reasonably well when tested while lying down. The first wetting was fully absorbed without any signs of leakage. Moisture quickly made its way into the mid and rear padding with brief pooling. At the end of it there was still a lot of dry padding at the front as the loose fit meant there wasn’t much buildup in that area. On second wetting, there was initially no leakage but considerable pooling in the mid and lower-rear padding. Eventually some moisture did make it through the leg gathers below the crotch and resulted in a noticeable leak. Even so, there was still a fair amount of dry padding at the front and rear. Generally, I expect you’ll manage one wetting from this diaper when lying down, but I wouldn’t push it past that.

2.3 Pattern of Used vs Unused Padding Test Stand/Sit (right) Lying Down (left)

Daily Wear and Bedwetting

I was able to get a rough sense of how the Rite Aid adjustable briefs will perform for daily wear or bedwetting, but want to apologize if there are any gaps due to my testing on a limited sample size. I did try these a couple nights and they were able to handle a single wetting without leaking, though I suspect a larger wetting could be a little precarious so maybe I was just lucky. In terms of daily wear they will perform similarly and I generally wouldn’t expect leaks until the second wetting. I didn’t notice much in the way of perspiration through the backsheet when wet, which is often a problem in cloth-like diapers. I also found these to be quite skin friendly and never noticed any sweat or clamminess when testing with this diaper. They seem well designed for warm weather wear. However, the biggest theme was the tendency to loosen, which for me was a big problem because the S/M sizing already felt quite large for my waist. I doubt they’ll ever loosen to the point of sliding off, but I got the sense of sagging during testing even when dry. These are also quite spacious, which may have been a contributing factor as they won’t have a super snug feel to begin with. The looseness gives a more breathable airy feel, so it does have some benefits, but I wouldn’t recommend these for particularly active wear like sports or running; or, if worn in those circumstances, I’d recommend this diaper be combined with some sort of outerwear to keep it in place.

Suitability for Bowel Incontinence: 4

The Rite Aid diaper has standing inner leak guards, which can be helpful for managing bowel incontinence. However, it has a cloth-like backsheet and no waistbands. Also, the fit is not really designed for carrying much in the way of weight. I think it could work for bowel incontinence, but there are better diapers for this purpose. If you’re looking for in-store products then even the Depend Protection with Tabs would be a bit better suited for this purpose.

Wear & Tear Tests

Fitting

The Rite Aid diaper has a cloth-like backsheet with stretchy wings and a single large hook & loop fastener per wing. The design is similar to other “stretch” style diapers like the CVS or Tena Stretch Brief. The Small/Medium for these advertises fitting waist sizes of 22-50”. My waist size is more around 31” and I found the tapes almost overlapped and it had a very loose feel. So I would say the sizing tends to be on the large size and would certainly be too large for anyone smaller than myself. Other than that the hook & loop fasteners can be refastened multiple times, though they may start to lose some adhesiveness.

Ease-of-Use Rating: 7

The Rite Aid diaper is about as easy to use as any stretch style brief. The biggest challenge will be the limited sizing with just S/M and L/XL available as sizes. I found the S/M sizing to be too large, so it had quite a loose fit. This was odd because it advertises this size for a waist of 22”-50” and weight of 90-130 lbs. That would put me about 10 lbs over the recommended weight range and well within the waist size range. The specifications are such that it’s almost completely useless as a recommendation. So I would highly recommend trying a sample before determining whether it will fit you. Assuming you’re a little larger and able to get a better fit then it’s pretty easy to attach the hook & loop fasteners. Once attached they maintain a reasonably good grip, but will weaken a bit over time with multiple fastenings. These do have a wetness indicator, so they could be helpful for carers. They also have inner leak guards, which will be helpful for dealing with bowel incontinence if looseness doesn’t cause problems.

3.2 Rite Aid Adjustable Briefs Fit

Comfort

Comfort Rating (dry): 7

The Rite Aid diaper is constructed with a very soft cloth-like material. It’s highly breathable and quite skin friendly. During testing I didn’t ever feel clamminess or discomfort when wearing this diaper while dry. It would be perfect for warm weather if the absorbency works for you. The biggest downside is that it can loosen up with wear. For me personally this is an issue due to the smaller fit, but even accounting for a snugger fit I found the tapes won’t hold super well over a longer duration and it may start to slip down on you. Aside from that, the padding is quite durable so you won’t get much in the way of discomfort due to clumping or tearing.

Comfort Rating (wet): 6

The Rite Aid diaper was reasonably comfortable when wet. I did find surface dampness to be a little noticeable, but the general breathability made it less of an issue. The biggest problem I had was that the sagging became even more obvious when wet. I frequently felt it slipping down on my legs. Now this could partly be down to the sizing (these were pretty large for me), but I think a bit part of it is the general structure, which makes it tough to get a snug fit.

3.3 Rite Aid Adjustable Briefs Topsheet and Backsheet

Durability

Dry Padding Deterioration Proportion: 11.1% (topsheet), 9.1% (backsheet)
Shake Deterioration Test: 1 shakes to deterioration

Durability Rating (dry): 6
The Rite Aid diaper demonstrated a decent degree of durability. The padding didn’t show significant clumping or tearing after extended dry wear, with the only obvious issues being due to inward collapsing of padding. None of the core padding was affected by deterioration. I found the wetness indicator would also hold out well against sweat or small drips and dribbles. The only real durability problem follows a consistent theme, with the sides and tabs being somewhat susceptible to loosening and sagging. For this reason it’s probably not the best choice for active wear.

Durability Rating (wet): 5

The padding on the Rite Aid diaper proved quite durable when wet with little obvious clumping or tearing. Mostly there was just a continuation of the collapsed padding near the legs. But once again, the biggest issue I found was that it had a tendency to sag. Otherwise, I found the tapes were pretty easy to refasten and lost a bit of adhesiveness but were still able to keep a grip after multiple fastenings. There wasn’t much in terms of perspiration through the backsheet. I rank it slightly below the CVS diaper in this regard.

3.4 Rite Aid Adjustable Briefs Dry Test Deterioration

Discretion Tests

Profile

Front Rise Above Waistline (Jeans, Sweatpants): 6 cm (2.4"), 5 cm (2.4")
Back Rise Above Waistline (Jeans, Sweatpants): 6 cm (2.4"), 4 cm (1.6")
Side Rise Above Waistline (Jeans, Sweatpants): 4 cm (1.6"), 3 cm (1.2")

Profile Discretion Rating: 6

If not supported by regular underwear or meshpants these can stand out a bit. But they also easily collapse under outerwear. I did find them a little thicker than many store brand diapers, but not exceptionally so. Perhaps the biggest issue would be that they tend to be on the large size for sizing and the padding can fold outward making them appear larger than the thickness might suggest.

4.1 Rite Aid Adjustable Briefs Jeans Profile (left) vs Normal Underwear (right)

4.2 Rite Aid Adjustable Briefs Sweats Profile (left) vs Normal Underwear (right)

 

Noise

Noise Rating: 9

In terms of sound, the Rite Aid diaper is highly discreet. I think the relatively thick/soft padding and backsheet is a contributor. I didn’t notice any obvious diaper crinkling when wearing these and walking, standing or sitting. The material can make a very slight crunching noise, but that’s about it in terms of sound. I doubt anyone would notice any sound from someone wearing these, particularly if they’re well contained by outerwear.

4.3 Rite Aid Adjustable Briefs Noise Profile

Odor Reduction

Odor Reduction Rating: 6

My testing was relatively limited due to sample size, but in the tests that I did run I didn’t find odors to be particularly noticeable in these diapers. I rank these about average in terms of odor performance. The padding does seem to have some properties that will resist odors, but the loose fitting stretch and breathable/airy feel will also give way to odors.

Kiddo Fluffy Fly Adult Diapers Review

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Summary

The Kiddo Fluffy Fly is a very high absorbency cloth-backed diaper produced for the company Diaper Minister, a French ABDL-oriented diaper supplier. The Fluffy Fly appears to be near the top of the absorbency line offered for the Kiddo brand at an impressive advertised absorbency of 6500 ml (220 oz), although they also offer an even more absorbent Kiddo Xtreme version. Even though the brand distributor is European, these appear to be nearly identical to the InControl Active Air in design and materials and are sold from a number of North American distributors. So I can say with a high degree of confidence that they were produced by the same manufacturer in China. Yet, unlike the plain InControl diapers, these diapers feature a playful cartoon pattern with an aviation theme. This also extends to the packaging, which is relatively uncommon for ABDL companies, with most going for a cheaper clear packaging and embedded paper label. However, compared with more medical-oriented products, the actual details on the packaging are pretty sparse, with limited information about the company, sizing/other sizes, or other product lines. I was able to glean a little more information on the company from their website, which is listed on the packaging.

The Kiddo Fluffy Fly is a full featured diaper with both front and rear waistbands and standing inner leak guards. These are very bulky but also well designed for breathability. I found them to be incredibly comfortable and highly absorbent for both daily wear and particularly for bedwetting. They fit about average to perhaps slightly on the smaller side. It should be noted that the sizing is somewhat limited since there is no small and it instead starts from medium and goes to L and XL. That said, I feel that the medium size is similar to a small/medium in many other brands with the lower extent of the medium waist size being 27.5” (70 cm) in this, compared with many that start medium at a 30~32” (76~81 cm) waist. Aside from that, the advertised absorbency is an incredible amount; however, as is typically the case, in real world scenarios I found the actual absorbency before leakage is likely to be around 30% or less of what was advertised. I found that to be less of a concern because for practical reasons you’re unlikely to ever approach the full 6500 ml (220 oz) before you’d want to change for one reason or another, skin health first and foremost. Like the very similar InControl Active Air, I rank this diaper very highly. The primary downside to these is the very high unit price, but I was very fortunate to receive a generous donation for a case of these and can confidently say I’d highly recommend the Kiddo Fluffy Fly for dealing with bedwetting and would certainly go with them again! As always, suggestions and donations are highly appreciated!

Key Features:

• Cloth-like backsheet
• Playful cartoon prints on backsheet
  
• Standing inner leak guards
  
• Dual landing zones
• Repositionable fasteners

Pros:

• Highly durable
• Incredibly absorbent
• Breathable/comfortable

Cons:

• Very high unit cost
• Very bulky/not discreet

 

Product Details

For the purpose of this post I will be reviewing and referring to the medium-sized Kiddo Fluffy Fly Adult Diapers. However, other available sizes are listed below:

Packaging

Brand: Kiddo (diaper-minister)
Manufacturer: Weifang Mimosa Personalcare Technology
Origin: China
Units Per Bag: 10
Cost Per Unit: $$$$
Dimensions (L x W x H): 30 cm (11.8") x 18 cm (7.1") x 24.5 cm (9.7")
Weight: 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs)
Available Sizes: M,L,XL
Advertised Absorbency: 6500 ml (220 oz)

1.1 Kiddo Fluffy Fly Packaging

Diaper

Backsheet: Cloth-like (non-woven)
Wetness Indicator: No
Standing Inner Leak Guards: Yes
Leg Gathers: Yes
Product Style: Tab-Style Brief
Refastenable Tabs: Yes
Number of Tapes: 2
Repositionable Tabs: Yes
Outer Color: White (clouds & cartoon bunny characters)
Inner Color: White (blue rectangle in the middle)
Front Waistband: Yes
Rear Waistband: Yes
Folded Thickness: 3 cm (1.18")
Folded Length: 25 cm (9.8")
Dry Weight: 197 g (7 oz)
Fragrance: No
Diaper Dimensions (L x fW x mW x bW): 83 cm (32.7") x 65 cm (25.6") x 32 cm (12.6") x 64 cm (25.2")
Wing Shape (Front, Rear): Rectangular, Rectangular
Padding Dimensions (L x fW x mW x bW): 66 cm (26") x 28 cm (11") x 19 cm (7.5") x 39 cm (15.4")
Padding Wing Dimensions (fPW x fPH x bPW x bPH): 4.5 cm (1.8") x 13 cm (5.1") x 10 cm (3.9") x 21 cm (8.3")
Padding Wing Shape (Front, Rear): Semicircle, Semicircle
Total Padding Area: 1791 cm² (278 in²)
Tape Spacing (t1 x t2): 3.5 cm (1.4") x 10.5 cm (4.1")
Tape (W x L): 5 cm (2") x 4 cm (1.6")

1.2 Kiddo Fluffy FLy Diaper

Laboratory Absorbency Tests

Total Absorption Volume (after press out): 2578 ml (90.9 oz)
Total Absorption Volume (before press out): 2703 ml (95.4 oz)
Time to Absorb Wettings (first to last): (50 s, 53 s, 69 s, 79 s, 84 s, 88 s, 96 s, 96 s, 108 s, 89 s, 106 s)
Wet Folded Thickness: 7 cm (2.8")
Used to Total Padding Ratio: 86%
Total Padding to Absorbency Ratio: 1.44 ml / cm² (0.33 oz / in²)
Press Out Volume: 125 ml (4.4 oz)

Surface Dampness Rating: 7

The Kiddo Fluffy Fly was a strong performer in terms of resistance to surface dampness. During the lab power towel test there was no obvious moisture after the first wetting, but it was apparent after the second wetting. I rank it the same as the InControl Active Air and InControl BeDry Night in this regard since the performance was nearly identical. However, in real world testing I noticed the surface dampness far less than might be expected. Sometimes there would be brief pooling, but otherwise moisture was very quickly overwhelmed by the incredible level of absorbency.

2.1 Wet vs Dry Diaper After Capacity Test

2.2 Used vs Unused Padding After Capacity Test

"Real World" Absorbency Tests

Posture Tests

Standing-Sitting

Total Absorbed Volume: 978 ml (34.5 oz)
Total Wettings: (1 standing, 2 sitting)
Leaked After Sitting: No
Used to Total Padding Ratio: 53%
Padding to Absorbency Score: 0.55 ml / cm² (0.12 oz / in²)

Standing-Sitting Rating: 9
The Kiddo Fluffy Fly performed strongly when tested while standing and sitting. The first wetting while standing was almost immediately absorbed with the only obvious difference being some swelling below the crotch. Otherwise surface dampness wasn’t apparent and of course there were no leaks. Nor were there any leaks upon sitting shortly afterward. On the second wetting while seated, moisture pushed back up the front more and there was some very brief pooling before it settled through the front padding. Once it subsided it continued to feel dry but the swelling at the front was more notable. The rear and most mid padding was completely dry at this point. The third wetting while seated resulted in an unexpected leak. Previous wettings had caused the mid-section padding to swell and the result was a dam that sent moisture back upward along the front. This pooling was enough that some ended up escaping under the front right leak guard and ended up leaking moderately under the wing. Based on there still being a reasonable amount of dry padding at the start I expected it to hold out at least one more wetting before the dam effect took hold so it may have been due to fit or some weakness in the front leak guards. It still absorbed a lot and would absorb a lot more when standing, but perhaps only 2~3 wettings while seated before leakage would be a concern.

Lying Down

Total Absorbed Volume: 1828 ml (64.5 oz)
Total Wettings: 5
Used to Total Padding Ratio: 61%
Padding to Absorbency Score: 1.02 ml / cm² (0.23 oz / in²)

Lying Down Rating: 10

The Kiddo Fluffy Fly performed remarkably well when tested while lying down and should prove a strong choice for dealing with bedwetting. The first wetting was quickly absorbed into the lower front padding with little-to-no pooling. No moisture made it even to the start of the rear padding. After the wetting there was perhaps a little more swelling at the crotch, but the diaper continued to feel dry. It was much the same on the second wetting, moisture largely ended up in the crotch area with nothing making it into even the lower rear padding. The wetting was rapidly distributed and absorbed through the padding with the front padding swelling further increasing. Again, after the wetting there was no perceivable surface dampness, the diaper just felt thicker at the front. The damp padding had a bit of a squishy feel to it at this point but was well contained without any sign of clumping. The third wetting again showed no signs of leakage. Once again, moisture was quickly distributed through the padding and this time some made it into the lower rear padding. Still the diaper continued to feel dry and breathable after it was fully absorbed with the only perceivable difference being additional swelling in the mid-section. On the fourth wetting there was a little more pooling and surface dampness was initially apparent, with moisture making further into the rear padding to a little over halfway to the end. Again, there was no sign of leakage and the core padding area continued to feel dry, though I noticed a little more moisture near the leak guards even after it was fully absorbed into the padding. Finally, on the fifth wetting there was a significant leak. As is usual with high capacity diapers the mid-section padding had swelled to the point that it formed a moisture dam. This resulted in moisture building back up the front of the diaper and eventually spilling into the wings. Once in the wings it was easily able to escape from outside the rear leg gathers. That said, by this point the diaper had absorbed a tremendous amount and there was still a bit of dry padding at the rear so theoretically it could have absorbed much more. In spite of the leak, the padding didn’t feel completely saturated either and it still had a mostly dry feel to it. Based on these results the Kiddo Fluffy Fly should be well suited for bedwetting and I’d expect it to manage 3~4 wettings before leakage would be a concern.

2.3 Pattern of Used vs Unused Padding Test Stand/Sit (right) Lying Down (left)

Daily Wear and Bedwetting

Typically in my diaper reviews I’ll only be able to get a sense of performance from what’s in a single package (some of which can be quite limited). However, for the Kiddo Fluffy Fly I was able to test it a bit more thoroughly by going through a case load. This has me feeling a lot more confident in my assessment of this product. I wore these regularly for bedwetting for several weeks and was very impressed with the performance; not once did I wake up and find even a hint of a leak. In fact, many mornings I’d wake up and be completely unaware of whether the diaper was wet or not because these diapers are very thick and have a wide area of padding coverage. I’m a little less confident about the performance when seated. I don’t need this level of absorbency for my typical daily wear, but I gave them a test several times in various circumstances. If wet when standing they can absorb a tremendous amount, likely approaching or exceeding what I found when tested while lying down. When seated there are a couple of factors that will result in an earlier leak than you might expect. The first being that the padding is so thick and prone to swelling that it can easily create a dam that prevents moisture from working its way back toward the rear. Instead moisture will pool up at the front until it passes through the leak guards. This won’t happen on the first wetting, but is more likely on the third wetting and may even happen as early as the second. The other issue I found when seated was that a gap can develop between the front inner leak guards around the crotch and moisture will just run under it. This wasn’t an issue when standing or lying down, but it was more obvious when sitting where the shape of the diaper deformed enough to create a gap and leaks happened much earlier than they’d be expected if the leak guards kept their seal. Aside from that, I almost never noticed any surface dampness during testing and it felt surprisingly breathable for its level of thickness. I didn’t have much in the way of skin irritation either, though I did make the mistake of fastening the lower tab too close to my thigh one night, only to have the hook & loop fastener leave some scratches on my legs. This can easily be avoided by fastening the tapes higher up on the landing zone. The other thing I’d note is that although these do have potential issues with leaks if wet while seated, they are also highly resistant to pressout moisture, even after multiple wettings. I never noticed any pressout leaks when sitting while wet. Nor did I notice even a hint of perspiration through the backsheet, which can often happen on these cloth-like diapers. In terms of durability these were top notch, but the thickness will somewhat resist movement and I don’t think they’d be the best choice for exercise. The bulk is also very obvious and will be very difficult to hide when away from home. All in all, I’d highly recommend these for bedwetting and maybe for casual around the house wear, but you’re likely to want something more discreet or at least something that provides better coverage if wet when seated for general daily wear.

Suitability for Bowel Incontinence: 10

The Kiddo Fluffy Fly seems perfectly suited for dealing with bowel incontinence. It has all the features you’d look for, including inner leak guards, dual waistbands and extensive rear padding. Even with its backsheet being cloth-like I wouldn’t expect that to have much impact as it’s reasonably well suited for handling odors and I never saw a hint of perspiration through it. The tapes also proved highly durable with no hints of sagging during testing. This diaper is quite bulky, but expect it to perform exceptionally well for dealing with bowel incontinence.

Wear & Tear Tests

Fitting

The Kiddo Fluffy Fly has a cloth-like backsheet and cartoon patterned landing zone. The landing zone has a rougher granular texture that helps the hook & loop fasteners find their positioning. The fasteners are quite wide as is the coverage of the landing zone, which runs most of the way along the front wings. Though the front wings and landing zone that runs over it is somewhat narrow, so the tapes can come quite close together and it’s better to tape a bit further up. This diaper has both front and rear waistbands, but otherwise it’s almost the same diaper as the InControl Active Air. It feels big due to bulkiness and thickness of the padding, but the actual sizing is about average relative to other brands and I found the medium fit me well. With medium being the smallest size available it may act more like a small/medium in brands that offer that combined sizing.

3.1 Kiddo Fluffy Fly Fastener

Ease-of-Use Rating: 9

I found the Kiddo Fluffy Fly to be quite easy to use after I found a good tape placement. Again, these are nearly the same as the InControl Active Air, but a bit thicker and they have a waistband on the front, whereas the Active Air has none. The landing zone on this diaper is patterned so you have an easy reference to reproduce a fit once you’ve found your best fit. However, unlike the InControl Active Air, these don’t feature a wetness indicator so may not work as well in a care environment. On the plus side, these are very easy to roll up and wrap when they’re ready to be disposed of. The dual waistbands and stretchy leg gathers also help create a good snug fit that should work for most body shapes. Moreover, I found I could readjust the tapes easily without losing adhesiveness. I think the biggest challenge people will find is that the fasteners are pretty wide and the landing zone relatively narrow so you’re likely to have to pull the fasteners in quite close together for a better fitting. Nevertheless, I rank this diaper among the best in terms of ease-of-use.

3.2 Kiddo Fluffy Fly Fit

Comfort

Comfort Rating (dry): 10

I give the Kiddo Fluffy Fly top marks when it comes to dry comfort, aligning it with the very similar InControl Active Air. Although the material isn’t the softest on the market it’s still very soft and the padding is so extensive that relatively little of the wearer’s skin will be in direct contact with the backsheet. It’s the same story with the backsheet material, which is cloth-backed but has a more papery feel than one of fabric. It isn’t the softest but easily soft enough to feel comfortable. The same is true for the leg gathers and leak guards, which I never found to cause much irritation during movement. That said, comfort can be tricky to quantify, and the bulkiness of these could be an issue for some. Moreover, while it’s soft you won’t find it to be as soft as something like the Attento tape diaper, but that one is far less absorbent and almost no other diapers hit that degree of softness. Aside from that, I never had any issues with clumping or tearing of the padding or fastener deterioration and sliding, which could cause discomfort. I did find that I occasionally put the hook & loop fasteners a bit too low and ended up getting some friction with my thighs; this can easily be corrected by taping a bit higher up so I didn’t count that negatively toward comfort. These are also relatively breathable and should be decent in warm weather wear; at least for their extreme level of absorbency.

Comfort Rating (wet): 10

The Kiddo Fluffy Fly was again very similar to the InControl Active Air when it came to wet comfort. It’s one of those diapers where even after one or two wettings you’d struggle to tell whether it was actually wet. Since even the dry state is quite thick, the extra swelling when wet can be hard to discern from the regular thickness until multiple wettings. The extensive hyper absorbent padding also means you’re unlikely to ever see more than 50% of the padding damp before you change. Aside from that, it has a decent degree of protection against surface dampness. If that weren’t enough, the breathable design also reduces any sensation of clamminess. The padding also remains highly durable when wet and I never noticed any obvious clumping or tearing of the padding in this state. The tapes also had no issue holding up the wet diaper even when the weight was considerable during the capacity tests. Yes, this diaper will get thicker when wet, which is physically unavoidable, but it won’t sag in the slightest. Perhaps the only thing you need to watch for is in your applying the fasteners, if you apply the lower tabs too low there’s a risk of it coming loose and coming into contact with the thigh.

3.3 Kiddo Fluffy Fly Topsheet and Backsheet

Durability

Dry Padding Deterioration Proportion: 8.3% (topsheet), 9.5% (backsheet)
Shake Deterioration Test: 2 shakes to deterioration

Durability Rating (dry): 9
I rank the Kiddo Fluffy Fly about the same as the InControl Active Air when it comes to dry durability. During the dry durability test there was little in the way of significant deterioration and where the padding did deteriorate it was mostly due to collapsing under its own width between the legs and wasn’t the type of deterioration that would have any noticeable impact on performance. The hook & loop fasteners also held out remarkably well and I was able to apply and adjust them multiple times without weakening them. They consistently retained their grip on the landing zone with little in the way of shifting (I did notice some slight shifts over time). I didn’t have any issue with the diaper coming loose during wear. However, because of its sheer bulk there are limitations to how actively you could wear these diapers. All in all, this diaper ranks near the top when it comes to dry durability.

Durability Rating (wet): 9

The Kiddo Fluffy Fly is bulky but highly durable when wet. The padding condition is hardly changed from its dry state with no obvious additional clumping or tearing. The tapes are highly resilient and I didn’t notice any sagging when wearing this diaper. Like its dry state, the tapes may slide slightly, but not enough to cause significant impairment to its function. Moreover, even though this diaper has a cloth-like backsheet and sometimes those are susceptible to perspiration, I didn’t notice any hint of perspiration through this backsheet. The backsheet remained moisture impermeable after multiple wettings and wasn’t affected by sitting where deterioration or pressout can sometimes cause issues. Of course, the thickness of this diaper will make it a struggle for active wear; this is particularly true when wet, but the trade-off is its exceptional capacity.

3.4 Kiddo Fluffy Fly Dry Test Deterioration

Discretion Tests

Profile

Front Rise Above Waistline (Jeans, Sweatpants): 4 cm (1.6"), 4 cm (1.6")
Back Rise Above Waistline (Jeans, Sweatpants): 8 cm (3.2"), 7 cm (2.8")
Side Rise Above Waistline (Jeans, Sweatpants): 6 cm (2.4"), 6 cm (2.4")

Profile Discretion Rating: 3

The Kiddo Fluffy Fly clearly wasn’t designed with discretion in mind. This is a very thick diaper, nearly as thick as the InControl BeDry Night, and it will have a very obvious diaper bulge at the front and rear. It would be difficult to hide under most outfits. Moreover, it has cartoon prints, which while more subtle than most ABDL-themed diapers, will stand out wherever the diaper becomes visible.

4.1 Kiddo Fluffy Fly Jeans Profile (left) vs Normal Underwear (right)

4.2 Kiddo Fluffy Fly Sweats Profile (left) vs Normal Underwear (right)

 

Noise

Noise Rating: 7

For a very large bulky diaper, the Kiddo Fluffy Fly is relatively discreet when it comes to noise. The cloth-like backsheet generally doesn’t encounter the sort of resistance and shifting that would cause much in the way of noise. The exception to this is the landing zone at the front. The material on the landing zone is coarser, thicker and much more susceptible to noise. I noticed it when standing, sitting or walking, but it wasn’t much more than the occasional crinkle. I’d imagine if you’re wearing enough layers to disguise this diaper you won’t find noise to be a concern.

4.3 Kiddo Fluffy Fly Noise Profile

Odor Reduction

Odor Reduction Rating: 7

Assessing the ability of the Kiddo Fluffy Fly to resist odors was a bit tricky. Initially I expected it to perform about the same as the InControl Active Air and I did notice a lesser degree of the issues I had on that one where the interaction with urine and some component in the diaper appeared to release more obvious odors. It wasn’t nearly as noticeable in this diaper though. This diaper has dual waistbands so that could also be a contributing factor to it being less susceptible to odor release or maybe the extra padding made a difference.