Without walking into a store, how do you know which incontinence product is right for you or for a loved one?  If you’re struggling to decide what to buy, you’re not alone.  Take our 2-minute whiz quiz, and we’ll help you figure out exactly which product you need:

Question #1:  Is the customer mobile?

YES:  If the customer has some degree of mobility, you’re looking for pull-ups ,  belted shields, pad-and-pant systems, or liners & pads.  All these products are primarily for people who are active during the day, and are designed to absorb urine when a person is sitting, standing, or in any other upright positions.  Keep reading to find out the differences between them!

NO:  If the customer is more or less immobile without full caregiver assistance, you’re looking for adult briefs or adult diapers.  These products are specially designed to absorb urine while a person is both vertical and horizontal, such as lying on their back or side.   Adult diapers come with tabs on the side, which makes it easier to change a person who needs a lot of assistance moving around.

Question #2:  Is the customer often able to make it to the bathroom without assistance, or with limited assistance?

YES:  You’re most likely looking for liners & pads or  pad-and-pant systems.  Both of these categories are designed for light-to-moderate incontinence.  Liners and pads are highly absorbant, disposable inserts that can be worn discreetly inside your preferred underwear. Pad-and-pant systems are similar, except the cotton underwear you wear is specifically designed for inserting liners or pads (like these TotalDry Cotton Pants, for example).

NO:  You’re most likely looking for pull-ups or belted shields.  These categories are designed for moderate to heavy incontinence.  Pull-ups are soft, stretchy and cloth-like protective undergarments that have the look and feel of underwear, but provide maximum protection against urinary incontinence.  Belted shields are a similar, less common option; belted shields are used by those who may want the reliance of a maximum-protection pad, but without the rest of the undergarment.  These “shields” are kept secure with an elastic belt, and may be worn with or without other underwear.

Question #3: Does the customer have full bowel incontinence?

YES:  If the customer needs a product that absorbs both stool and urine,  briefs/adult diapers are the protection you need.  Only briefs/adult diapers have full and adequate protection in all the right places.

NO:   If the customer is only managing urinary incontinence, any of the products listed above should meet your needs.  Pad-and-pant systems and liners & pads offer light to moderate protection and pull-ups, belted shields, and briefs/adult diapers offer moderate to heavy protection.

Need any other questions answered?  Let us know, and we’ll add them to our Whiz Quiz!