The Crisis that Small and Incontinent People Face

Small people have a harder
time finding the right fit

Small people who suffer from incontinence have an issue on their hands, as it is difficult for them to find decent protection.  If the product doesn't fit well, it will leak. If you are a small person and you find that you are suffering from incontinence throughout the day, it s a good idea to consider purchasing some adult diapers or other supplies that can provide you with relief. Small individuals often find it is hard to find products that fit them because they just cannot get products that are tight enough or products that are able to hold in the urine that they do leak.

Adult diapers that you find in grocery stores rarely provide you with the protection level that you need and they often are not high quality. This is why shopping online for adult diapers is one of the best decisions you can make as you can find a number of great products that offer you maximum protection. Usually the stores only carry medium and large sizes, which will not be small enough to fit the body of a petite or smaller person.

Watch this video.  How to choose the right incontinence product. 

To find the right products it helps to try out several different samples that offer you different types of protection. You can find some products that are able to give you the same look as your regular underwear. There are other products that are also great as they give you pads and liners to add to your underwear so you can still have the snug fit that you need and the protection that helps you out. Here you are able to see a number of products that you can try out based on your size and weight, making them snug and fit exactly to your needs.

One of the biggest problems that smaller people face with incontinence is that there is not a huge market for them. This often means you get trapped into a one-size-fits-all genre and its very difficult to find some adult diapers or underwear that does fit you well. The Attends brand tends to be one of the most popular but smaller people find that it is not a great brand for them because it doesn’t have a tight waistband and it also doesn’t give you strong leg gathers. One of the common complaints is that these diapers only hold about 7 ounces of fluid so this isn’t going to give you a lot of protection throughout the day. You may end up needing to change out your diapers often.

Samples so you can try before you buy.  Get the perfect fit and protection.

The disposable diapers are also very costly over time. If you have to replace them often, your costs are going to add up. Using the washable products may be best for your situation as they are cost effective and you can stock up on a lot of them so you can always have them ready. It is also easier to find washable products in smaller sizes that actually fit your body much better.

To understand the various types of incontinence and understanding just how much protection you may need for your situation visit this link: http://www.caregiverpartnership.com/landing/incontinence/.  Finding underwear that will hold all of the urine loss you have throughout the day is important as is finding a diaper that covers the odor along with diapers that are comfortable. Not managing incontinence properly may end up leaving you to have problems with urinary tract infections along with rashes of the skin and other issues.

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About The CareGiver Partnership. The CareGiver Partnership helps caregivers and their loved ones with answers to their caregiving questions, including information about home health care products and supplies, from our Wisconsin-based team of Product Specialists who are all current or former caregivers. The company’s Web site provides the largest online library of resources on subjects most important to caregivers — from arthritis to assisted living, and Parkinson’s to prostate cancer — as well as access to more than 3,000 home care products for incontinence, skin care, mobility, home safety and daily living aids. The CareGiver Partnership was founded in 2004 by Lynn Wilson of Neenah, Wisc. Visit http://www.caregiverpartnership.com to learn more or call 1-800-985-1353.

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