With our growing number of reviews it’s become more difficult to find specific product reviews and we’ve had suggestions to organize them in a way that’s easier to find. This page categorizes all products reviewed so far by type and sub-category with links to each individual review. As a reminder, we’re always open to review suggestions. So if you have a product you’d like to see reviewed that isn’t in this list or on the review suggestions page then feel free to submit your suggestion via our suggestions form.
Adult Diapers
Adult diapers here refer to any product that is applied using fastenable tabs, as opposed to underwear-like products with connected sides. These tend to be geared toward heavier incontinence and come in two broad forms according to the material used in their backsheet: plastic or non-woven cloth-like material. Diapers with a plastic backsheet tend to be better at repelling moisture and retaining odors, whereas those with a cloth-like backsheet tend to be more breathable. The fastening methods vary greatly between products so you’ll want to try a few different types to get an idea of the ones that work best for you. All products reviewed here are disposable and we have not yet reviewed any traditional cloth-style diapers.
Adult Protective Underwear
Adult protective underwear is a product that resembles regular underwear but contains an absorbent core (typically a rectangular pad down the center). This product has connected sides and tends to be less absorbent compared with regular adult diapers. They’re better suited for light-moderate incontinence but some more absorbent products do exist and could work for heavier incontinence. These tend to have a similar structure, with a high-rising, non-woven backsheet and elastic construction so they’re easy to pull on/off. I’ve categorized protective underwear as disposable and reusable. The disposable variety is single-use, while the reusable type can go through many wash-cycles before the product needs to be replaced. The reusable variety very closely resembles regular underwear, but should ideally be hang-dried rather than machine-dried to avoid damaging the moisture protective lining.
| Disposable | Reusable |
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Incontinence Pads
Incontinence pads refer to an absorbent pad product that is placed in underwear, diapers or meshpants (pad and pant system) but not worn stand-alone. I categorize these in two forms: pads/guards and boosters. Pads/guards are typically designed with an adhesive tape that allow them to be attached inside regular underwear, though some are large enough that they will hold their position by shape alone. They are typically most suitable for light/moderate incontinence. Boosters are pads specifically designed to be worn inside diapers or protective underwear to increase their absorbency. These can be a cost effective tool to help with products that are just below your ideal level of absorbency, or as a temporary boost if an extended period of diaper wear is required.
| Pads/Guards | Boosters |
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Youth Products
Youth products here refers to a category of diapers/protective underwear that is designed for those above the age of toddler to adolescents who suffer from a loss of bladder and/or bowel control. Some of these products may also work for very small adults where regular adult product sizing is insufficient. This is a relatively underserved “gap” in the market between baby/toddler and adult products. Many of these products target bedwetting, which is particularly prevalent in this age group. These products tend to be more discreet with a relatively lower profile than adult equivalents. They typically are an extension of baby/toddler product lines in terms of materials and design. Consequently, absorbency can be limited, as it is designed for smaller bladders/bowel movements. Though some of the larger products here, like Goodnites, may overlap with equivalent adult products in terms of effectiveness. Take the review absorbency scoring for these products with a grain of salt as they’re scored on a system relative to adult products (the absolute values will be more helpful). We try our best to point this out and describe how these products should work for their intended size range.
| Protective Underwear | Diapers |
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Other
To categorize all the products that don’t fit neatly into the above categories I’ve created a section for the rest. These can be thought of as “supporting” products. Swim diapers are a special category of incontinence wear for those with bowel incontinence to prevent any bowel leakage from escaping if accidents occur when in the water. Diaper covers, also often referred to as plastic pants, provide an extra layer of protection over an existing absorbent protection so any leaks from the underlying product will not make it to the outerwear/bedding. While chux, also known as underpads, are an absorbent barrier that can be placed on furniture or bedding to capture leaks that get through all other layers of protections (a last line of defense). In some cases chux may also be used stand-alone as a “just in case” measure, when diapers are causing skin issues, or in hospital settings where they’re easier to monitor.
| Diaper Covers/Chux | Swim Diapers |
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