People wear diapers mainly for health reasons. Some wear them for other benefits. When an adult are unable to control their urine for various health reasons, they have the option of wearing a diaper to save them from embarrassment in public places. Apart from health issues, diapers can be used for many other reasons as well. These include
- People wear diapers while attending a public function, as bathrooms at such venues could be less hygienic because of the crowd. Diapers help to prevent infections caused due to unhygienic conditions that exist in crowded areas.
- While traveling long distances you may not find toilets for many kilometers. With a diaper, you need not worry while traveling for a very long distance. The driver may not stop when we need them to, but the adult diaper we wear will surely help us whenever the need arises.
Diapers are manufactured using various materials that can help you during a crisis. Selecting a diaper depends on various parameters; the amount of time one has to wear a diaper is an important factor to consider. Anyone can choose the right diaper to use by selecting one that provides protection for the duration of time needed.
Reasons for leakage of diapers
Some of the reasons why an adult diaper would leak are:
- Wrong size of the diaper
An extra-large or a small size diaper does not affect the amount of liquid it can absorb. The size is only there to ensure that people select those that fit a person’s body and not for gauging their absorbing capacity. The fit should be perfect to avoid leakage. The diaper should merge with the body perfectly to avoid any overflow of body liquid.
- Crack at the seal
Adult diapers make use of strong seals. Nevertheless, liquids can always find a route to escape. Liquids can always find a route to escape. Liquid will flow out if there is a small damage in the seals that exist around your legs. This seal exists as an elastic part, known as leg seal in a diaper and is meant to provide a perfect fit..
A leg seal can break when the diaper is worn improperly. Users should take proper care to wear diapers properly and avoid damaging the diaper at critical places. Once damaged the diaper cannot be mended and used again. It must be thrown away at once, similar to disposing of a diaper after use. So, take extra care and wear the diapers properly to have a comfortable time.
- Use of Extra materials in the adult diaper
To increase the absorbing capacity many people, place an extra layer of cloth or other absorbing material. This, instead of increasing absorption, can affect the fitting of the diaper at crucial places. Liquid could ooze out at contact points.
Avoid using additional layers to enhance the absorption capacity of a diaper. It would not only cause improper fitting but can also increase the chances of a leakage. Extra layers can rub against the body and increase rashes and irritation of the body.
How should someone take measurements for a Diaper?
Take measurements while standing as well as while sitting down comfortably.
- Measure across your hip or waist at the widest point while standing
- Measure your hipbones at maximum points, multiply by 2 and add 2” to get the measurement of your waist
- The larger number of the two shall be the measurement you need for a diaper
The size of a diaper varies according to the shape, weight, and size of the thigh of an individual’s body. Start from slightly lower sizes and work your way towards a larger size until you identify the right size.
Measurements alone are not the best indicator of the proper size of a diaper, as proper fitting also depends on the shape of an individual’s body. A person can only determine the correct size of a diaper to use after trying on diapers of different sizes that are closest to those that suit their measurements.
Tips to buy the correct size diaper
- Rather than buying a body-fitted diaper, you should concentrate on buying a diaper that is the correct size.
- A body-hugging diaper will cover your body tightly and press against your internal and external organs tightly as well. They might stop urine from leaking, but while traveling for a long time a body-hugging diaper will make you feel uncomfortable as well as cause rashes.
- Do not opt for a slightly loose diaper as they can allow the seepage of urine at weaker points like those near your inner thighs. So, the diaper you wear should be comfortable at all times.
- If the diaper you wear opens on the sides when you sit or sleep, you should go for the next smaller size.
- The diaper should not sag at the stomach area; as such, a diaper will tend to fold when you sit down. This will pull the diaper down as it loosens after 3-4 hours of use. When you face such an experience you should go for a smaller size diaper during your next purchase.
- Buy only good quality diapers. If the quality is not good, even the correct sized diaper will leak. Quality is as important as the size of the diaper; poor quality can cause the diaper to fail just as a poor size might cut at points and damage the diaper.
Health Issues of wearing an unfit sized diaper
People normally think that a bigger size diaper will absorb more liquid and is safer to use. This assumption is wrong, because absorption does not depend on the size of a diaper. Actually, an unfit irregular sized diaper will lead to leakage.
A bigger sized diaper will lead to scratches and irritation on the sides of the thigh area of the user. It is always better to measure and buy diapers that confirm to the user’s measurement. Skin infection will lead to many other health issues if you are a diabetic.
Many diabetic patients like to wear a diaper while traveling or attending public functions. Diabetic patients can easily contract infections because of low immunity and should be careful to avoid injuries to their body. They should always wear a diaper that fits perfect to avoid complications.
People who wear diapers for health issues should take extra care while using them. A diaper is not only a prevention product, but also a hygienic product as well. To safeguard from one issue, you should not invite another.