Expert Tips from The Leakage Experts - over 35 years of Experience
Living with incontinence can be challenging, but choosing the right continence aids can significantly improve your quality of life. With a variety of products available on the market, it's essential to select the ones that best suit your needs.
At NnD, we offer an extensive range of washable and reusable continence products and incontinence solutions. In this guide, we provide essential tips to help you choose the ideal continence aid for your specific needs through key considerations to help you make an informed decision.
Key Factors to Consider
When choosing a continence aid, it's important to consider several key factors:
- Rate of Loss: Determine if your incontinence involves drips, dribbles, or full voids.
- Level of Incontinence: Assess whether you experience light, moderate, or heavy incontinence.
- Type of Incontinence: Identify if your incontinence is urinary, faecal, or both.
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Time of Day Required: Consider whether you need protection during the day, night, or both.
Choose Your Style
At Night n Day, you can find different styles of continence aids designed to meet varying needs. Consider how easy it is to put on and take off the product. This is especially important for individuals with limited mobility or caregivers who assist with changing continence aids.
1. Branded Underwear
Branded Underwear is an ideal option for daytime use, specifically tailored for individuals with light urinary incontinence. The pad is sewn-in and non-removable on the underwear, effectively managing a low rate of bladder loss and ensuring discreet and reliable protection throughout the day.
2. All-in-One Range Pull-Ups
Ideal for daytime use, this continence aid is best suited for individuals experiencing light urinary incontinence. It features a sewn-in, non-removable incontinence pad, making it perfect for managing a low rate of bladder loss.
3. All-in-One Range Open-Style
The All-in-One Range Open-Style is crafted for both daytime and nighttime use, providing excellent support for individuals dealing with moderate to heavy urinary and fecal incontinence. Its versatile design is especially beneficial for those with restricted mobility, guaranteeing comfort and ease of use throughout wear.
Know Your Flow
Choosing the right absorbency level that matches your degree of incontinence ensures a dry and comfortable experience. Here’s a guide to help you:
1. Light Absorbency
- Capacity: 100ml to 400ml (up to 1.5 cups)
- Suitable for: Light urinary incontinence and a low rate of bladder loss.
2. Moderate Absorbency
- Capacity: 300ml to 600ml (up to 2.5 cups)
- Suitable for: Urinary and faecal incontinence.
3. Heavy Absorbency
- Capacity: 600ml to 1000ml+ (more than 3 cups)
- Suitable for: Urinary and faecal incontinence, with options to boost absorbency with additional pads.
Find the Right Size and Fit
Ensuring the right size and fit is crucial for comfort and leak protection. Choosing the wrong size can lead to leaks, skin irritation, and discomfort, not offering the right performance that our products can provide.
All our products come with a comprehensive size chart available online, detailing how to measure for incontinence underwear. If you're still unsure about the best size, you can contact us with your measurements, and we'll recommend the most suitable size from our range.
Other Factors to Consider - Skin Health
Maintaining skin health is crucial for incontinence management. All our products are made with breathable materials that keep moisture away from the skin. However, always stay informed about the materials used in our products to ensure they are suitable for your skin.
Choosing the right continence aid involves understanding your specific needs and matching them with the appropriate product features. The right continence aid can make a significant difference in your daily life, so take the time to choose wisely.
Still unsure which product is best for you? Contact us today for personalised advice about the best-fitting products from our expert team!
