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Adult Diaper Absorbency: Is Larger Better?

Posted by Brooke Phillips on April 4, 2014 under Caregiver Corner | Be the First to Comment

Question: Does a large diaper absorb more than a small diaper?

Answer: No, a large diaper does not absorb more liquid than a small diaper.

Many people assume that a larger diaper contains more absorbent fabric than a smaller diaper, simply because of its size. However, each adult diaper and adult pull up is designed to absorb a specific amount, regardless of its size. Both an extra small adult diaper and an extra large adult diaper can handle the same exact amount of fluid. A high quality, maximum-absorbency adult diaper such as the Prevail Extra Adult Pull Up can easily absorb more than 16 ounces while still keeping the wearer’s skin dry and comfortable. If necessary, the Prevail Extra Adult Pull Up can absorb up to a half gallon of liquid.

Wearing a larger diaper size than needed can actually increase the risk of leakage. Click here to see the 3 most common reasons an adult diaper leaks.

How To Find The Right Size Adult Diaper

A diaper that is either too large or too small will be not only increase risk of leakage, but may also increase risk of skin irritation and breakdown. A diaper should have a snug, comfortable fit. To find the right size adult diaper by height and weight, see these Adult Diaper Sizing Guides. To find the right size adult diaper by waist/hip measurement, try this Adult Diaper Sizing Guide Calculator.

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Introducing TotalHomeCareBaby: Diapers, Wipes and More

Posted by Brooke Phillips on April 3, 2014 under Resources | Be the First to Comment

Home-Delivered Baby Diapers, Baby Wipes, Breast Pumps & More

We love babies. That’s why TotalHomeCare is expanding our home care supply service to help meet the needs of parents and babies. Beginning this week, TotalHomeCare now carries a full line of home-delivered baby diapers, baby wipes, breastfeeding products and more. As always, shipping is completely free on all orders over $40!

We know that quality and reliability is important for parents. At TotalHomeCareBaby, you can find high quality baby products that offer exceptional performance and comfort at a reasonable price. All baby products come packaged in discreet, unmarked boxes for customer privacy.

Baby Diapers

Cuties Baby Diapers on sale at TotalHomeCare: fast, free shipping

Surround your baby with exceptional leakage protection, a secure stretch fit and ultra-soft comfort with Cuties Baby Diapers. In third-party tests against leading name brands, Cuties Baby Diapers are overwhelmingly preferred by parents. Made with premium materials, Cuties Diapers feature a soft, stretchable waist and flexible side panels that move with baby to help prevent leaks.Cuties baby diapers are free from dyes and perfumes, and the extra soft, hypoallergenic liner is enriched with Aloe, Chamomile and Vitamin E to protect new baby skin. All Cuties Baby Diapers ship for free, right to your front door!

For parents who prefer to try before they buy, we offer Cuties Baby Diaper Sample Packs in each diaper size. Each Cuties Baby Diaper Sample pack comes with 2 diapers per pack and a $9 coupon off your next order.

Baby Wipes & Pads

Premium Cuties Baby Wipes for Sensitive Skin: unscented, hypoallergenic cleanser with Aloe and Vitamin E

Protect your baby’s soft bottom with Quilted Cuties Baby Wipes for Sensitive Skin. Super strong and super soft, Cuties Baby Wipes are enriched with a touch of aloe and vitamin E to promote skin health. Thick and cushiony, these hypoallergenic textured baby wipes can handle the toughest cleanups while remaining gentle on baby’s skin. Looking for extra wetness protection? Keep your baby’s crib, changing table and other surfaces dry with soft and absorbent Prevail Fluff Underpads. A soft, yet strong cloth-like top sheet wicks moisture away, while the embossed backing helps keep the underpad securely in place.

Breast Pumps and Breastfeeding Accessories

Ameda Purely Yours Breast Pump and Accessories on sale at TotalHomeCare

Ameda has been a hospital-trusted brand for more than 70 years, and Ameda breast pumps are one of the best breast pumps available today. Easy and effective, the Ameda Purely Yours Double Electric Breast Pump is comfortable, lightweight and portable. The Purely Yours Breast Pump combines innovative technology with comfortable, user-friendly features. We also offer Ameda CustomFit Breast Flanges for the most comfortable and effective fit. NoShow Premium Nursing Pads prevent leaks better than other premium brands with their wick-away design, superior absorbency and unique triangular shape for any bra style. Store’N Pour Breast Milk Storage Bags and Breast Milk Storage Bottles are 100% BPA-free and freezer safe, and they are fully compatible with the Ameda Purely Yours Double Electric Breast Pump. For pumping on the go, the Ameda Breast Pump Car Adapter increases your flexibility to pump while traveling and fits all standard vehicles.

Low, Competitive Prices

We purchase directly from the manufacturers in bulk and pass the savings on to you. All baby diapers are delivered in case quantity, so that we can offer you the lowest price possible. With fast, free shipping and superior customer service, TotalHomeCare makes it easy for parents to save time and money from the convenience of home. Spend more time with little ones and less time and money driving to the store; try our door-to-door diaper delivery service today.

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3 Common Reasons an Adult Diaper Leaks

Posted by Brooke Phillips on March 25, 2014 under Caregiver Corner | 4 Comments to Read

How To Prevent Adult Diaper Leakage

An adult diaper or adult pull up might leak for several reasons, but it may not be why you think. See these three most common reasons for adult diaper leakage and how to prevent them:

1. The size is too large. Many people assume that a larger diaper has more of the absorbent fabric, which leads to greater absorbency. This is not true. Each adult diaper, adult pull up, shield, liner and pad is designed for a specific absorbency regardless of its size. Whether it’s extra small or extra large, a maximum-absorbency adult diaper can easily handle more than 16 ounces of fluid while still keeping the wearer’s skin dry and comfortable. If necessary, a well-designed adult diaper can absorb up to a half gallon of liquid.

A diaper should fit snugly, but not uncomfortably. If the diaper is too large for the wearer, gaps between the skin and the diaper can occur – and liquid can escape through the gaps. Are you wearing the right size? See this Incontinence Product Sizing Guide.

2. The leg seal is broken. Liquid will always find the path of least resistance. Diapers absorb fast – some absorb very fast. But no matter how fast a diaper absorbs, if there is a gap between the diaper and the legs, liquid can escape before being absorbed. The diaper’s leg elastic should be in smooth contact with the skin all the way around both legs – this is called the leg seal.

This can happen even in a diaper that is the right size and fit. Sometimes during a change, leg ruffles can get tucked underneath the elastic seal. One simple way to ensure a smooth seal after each change is to lightly run your finger underneath the elastic around both legs.

3. Inserts are preventing absorbency. No-one wants to risk a leak, which is why some people feel more secure with an additional liner or pad inside the adult diaper. Unfortunately, this can prevent the diaper or pull-up from absorbing properly, leading to discomfort and leakage. Most liners and pads are designed with a waterproof poly (plastic) backing that secures into underwear with a sticky strip. When these liners are inserted into an adult diaper, the plastic backing prevents the diaper from absorbing properly. Instead of having the security of a maximum-absorbency diaper, the wearer now has the absorbency of just the liner. In addition, the saturated liner can create pressure against the skin, increasing the risk of skin breakdown.

There are some exceptions to this rule. A few inserts are specifically designed to be worn as extra protection inside adult diapers or protective underwear. These inserts are designed without a poly back, and do not prevent diaper absorption. However, the risk of skin damage from liner pressure is still increased. In most cases, an additional liner is not recommended, as it increases risk of leakage and skin breakdown.

Click here to see our Recommended Adult Diapers and Pullups

Per-Fit Products on Sale at TotalHomeCareSupplies.com

Posted by Brooke Phillips on March 17, 2014 under BladderMatters | Be the First to Comment

Why PerFit Adult Diapers?

High quality, low cost Per-Fit Incontinence Products provide excellent protection against moderate to maximum incontinence. Made by Prevail, the Per-Fit Product line includes Per-Fit Adult Diapers and Briefs, Per-Fit Protective Underwear and samples. PerFit products offer maximum leakage protection and wearer comfort at great prices. Per Fit adult protective underwear and adult briefs feature a soft, cloth-like outer fabric for extraordinary comfort and quiet discretion. Skin Smart™ hypoallergenic fabric is enriched with Aloe, Chamomile and Vitamin E for skin wellness, while Odor Guard Technology neutralizes odors for extended use.

PerFit incontinence products are designed with ventilated waist panels and breathable zones to reduce heat buildup. Prevails’s trademark QUICK WICK™ layer with MaxiSoft keeps you drier than other incontinence products, wicking moisture away for skin dryness and comfort. Per-Fit Adult Diapers and Adult Protective Underwear are designed with comfort in mind, providing maximum dryness, healthy skin and excellent odor control. PerFit’s reliable performance and quality features have made it one of the most trusted brands in long-term care facilities.

Per-Fit Features:

Skin Smart Hypoallergenic Fabric
Odor Guard Technology
QuickWick with MaxSoft Layer
Soft, Cloth-Like Outer Fabric
Enhanced Breathable Zones

At Total Home Care Supplies, all orders come packaged in discreet, unmarked boxes for customer privacy, and shipping is completely free on all orders over $40. Click here to see all PerFit products on sale at TotalHomeCareSupplies.com. For more Prevail products and other low-cost name brand incontinence supplies, visit the Total Home Care Supplies web store.

Prevail Underpads on Sale at TotalHomeCareSupplies.com

Posted by Brooke Phillips on March 11, 2014 under BladderMatters | Be the First to Comment

First Quality Prevail Underpads are a great choice when extra coverage for wetness protection is needed. These disposable incontinence underpads provide maximum wetness protection on bedding, chairs, sofas and other surfaces that may be exposed to moisture or leakage. Each Prevail Underpad features a soft, yet strong top sheet that pulls moisture away from the skin for dryness and comfort. The skin-friendly, cloth-like top sheet is comfortable for the user, with no plastic edges exposed to the skin. All Prevail Underpads are latex-free.

Prevail Underpads are designed with a poly backing that helps to keep the underpad securely in place on any surface. Position the underpad in either a square or diamond shape for maximum coverage and wetness protection.

Absorbent Prevail Underpads are available in three different sizes: 23×36 inches, 30×30 inches and 30×36 inches:

FQ UP120 23×36 Inches 120/Case $40.96
FQ UP150 23×36 Inches 150/Case $40.99
FQ UP100 30×30 Inches 100/Case $45.99
FQ UP620 30×36 Inches 120/Case $53.99

Try out the First Quality Prevail Underpad without buying a whole case! Our Prevail Underpad Sample Pack includes two 30×30 inch pads and a $9 coupon off your next order:

SMPFQUP100 30×30 Inches 2/Sample Pack $3.00

All orders are packaged in discreet, unmarked boxes for customer privacy, and shipping is completely free for all orders over $40. Read about our Fast, Free, Discreet shipping policy here. For more Prevail incontinence products and low cost incontinence supplies, visit TotalHomeCareSupplies.com.

Shamrock 20214 Powder Free Gloves on Sale at TotalHomeCareSupplies

Posted by Brooke Phillips on March 10, 2014 under BladderMatters | Be the First to Comment

Shamrock Vinyl Powder-Free Exam Gloves are designed for superior comfort and are ambidextrous for ease of use. They are clear, non-sterile, single use and powder-free. Use Shamrock exam gloves for incontinence care, wound care, ostomy care and much more. Shamrock gloves are medical-grade quality and made with 100% synthetic vinyl.

Shamrock Vinyl Exam Gloves are rated 4 out of 5 stars by verified customers at TotalHomeCareSupplies.com. See what customers have to say:

“I use them to keep the patient germ free while he’s being cleaned. Delivery was prompt and product came in good condition. Customer Service was very helpful.”

“I use these gloves when I am bathing someone. I also use them while I’m massaging their feet with lotion. Oh and it didn’t even take a week from when I ordered them to receive them…good, fast service!”

Shamrock gloves come 100 to a box and are offered in four sizes:

1S 20211 SMALL $5.80
1S 20212 MEDIUM $5.80
1S 20213 LARGE $5.80
1S 20214 EXTRA LARGE $5.80

All orders come in discreet, unmarked boxes for customer privacy, and shipping is completely free on all orders over $40. For more low-cost incontinence, ostomy, urological and wound care supplies and accessories, visit the Total Home Care Supplies Web Store.

Prevail PV017 Bariatric Adult Diapers

Posted by Brooke Phillips on March 8, 2014 under BladderMatters | Be the First to Comment

Prevail 2XL Bariatric Briefs protect against heavy incontinence for wearers with waist sizes up to 73 inches. Prevail PV017 Bariatric Adult Briefs are designed for maximum absorbency, with soft, stretchy side panels for a more secure and comfortable fit. These bariatric-sized adult diapers feature a soft, cloth-like outer fabric and Odor Guard technology that fights odors before they start. Prevail’s patented Advanced Zoning System with fecal containment zones increases protection right where it’s most needed.

This 2XL adult brief accommodates hip measurements up to 73 inches. QUICK WICK with MaxSoft Technology pulls moisture away from the skin, while breathable zones reduce heat buildup for dryness and comfort. With Easy-Lock Fastener tabs and Direct Lock Panels, Prevail 2XL Bariatric Briefs can be relied on for a strong, secure closure that stays in place even under stress.

Bariatric Brief Features:

Wide, soft, stretch side panels
Easy-Lock Fastener Tabs and Direct Lock Panels
QUICK WICK™ with MaxSoft
Advanced Zoning System® (AZS®)
Odor Guard™ Technology
Soft, Cloth-like outer fabric

Prevail PV017 Bariatric diapers are sold in case quantity for a discount price:

FQ PV017 Bariatric A (62-73 inch waist) 48/Case $59.00

At Total Home Care Supplies, shipping is completely free on all orders over $40. Orders come packaged in discreet, unmarked boxes for customer privacy. For more Prevail products and other low-cost incontinence supplies, visit the TotalHomeCareSupplies web store.

Incontinence Products Made In the USA

Posted by Brooke Phillips on March 5, 2014 under Resources | 6 Comments to Read

Made In The USA

Total Home Care Supplies is proud to sell products made in the U.S.A. by one of the nation’s leading incontinence product manufacturers: First Quality. First Quality is the manufacturer of all Prevail incontinence supplies, NuFit and PerFit diapers, Cuties baby diapers and more. All Prevail and First Quality products are proudly made 100% in the U.S.A. by over 3,000 First Quality employees.

America the Beautiful

First Quality is also committed to protecting their employees and communities by improving our environment. Their sustainability initiatives continue to lead the industry, and they are continually continuously evaluating ways to produce quality products with fewer resources. Their sustainability mission is to “Do More With Less.”

To accomplish this, First Quality has committed to reducing their energy consumption, water consumption and carbon footprint at least 15% by 2016. They are also committed to achieving 0% landfill waste by 2016. Currently more than 90% of the raw materials used in First Quality products end up in the finished products, and the remaining materials are recycled.

Some of their sustainability accomplishments include tracking the complete carbon footprint of every product they manufacture, and implementing software that tracks First Quality’s carbon emissions (greenhouse gases), their sustainability initiatives in water conservation, and their energy reduction and waste reduction initiatives.

To shop our full line of Prevail and First Quality incontinence supplies, including adult diapers, youth and baby diapers, liners and pads, washcloths and more, visit the TotalHomeCareSupplies web store.

Prevail PV011 Youth Briefs on Sale at TotalHomeCareSupplies

Posted by Brooke Phillips on March 4, 2014 under BladderMatters | Be the First to Comment

The Prevail® Youth Brief is a full-fitting youth diaper designed to provide maximum protection against heavy incontinence. These diapers feature Prevails’s Advanced Zoning System with a Targeted Acquisition Zone and Fecal containment zone, providing additional protection right where it’s needed most. Their soft, cloth-like outer fabric is comfortable on sensitive skin, and enhanced breathable zones reduce heat buildup by allowing air to circulate freely. A patented QUICK WICK layer pulls moisture away from the skin for dryness and comfort. Easy-Lock Fastener (ELF) reattaching tabs will securely grip and hold anywhere in the refasten zone, and will reattach over and over again without being sticky. Prevail® Specialty Size Briefs are designed to fit the smallest wearers, while delivering the same great protection as Prevail Adult Briefs. These youth diapers are ideal for children who are too big for diapers, as well as for petite, slender adults.

Prevail Youth Brief Features:

Soft, Cloth-Like Outer Fabric
Easy-Lock Fastener® (ELF®) Reattaching Tabs and Refasten Zone
QUICK WICK™Stay-Dry Layer
Advanced Zoning System® (AZS®) with Target Acquisition Zone and Fecal Containment Zone
Enhanced Breathable Zones
Moderate to Maximum Absorbency

Prevail Youth Diapers come in two adjustable sizes, with free shipping:

FQ PV-011 Small (20 – 31 inch waist) 96/Case $46.02 (shipping is free)
FQ PV-015 Youth (15 – 22 inch waist) 96/Case $46.02 (shipping is free)

Prevail Youth Brief Samples

Do you prefer to try before you buy? Total Home Care Supplies has a special product sample offer of Prevail Youth Briefs. \ For only $3 plus shipping, try any size Prevail Youth Brief and receive a $9 coupon off your next order. This coupon covers the cost of the sample plus shipping, making your sample completely free. Each sample comes with 2 briefs per pack:

SMPFQPV-011 Small 20 – 31 inches 2/Pack $3.00
SMPFQPV-015 Youth 15 – 22 inches 2/Pack $3.00

All orders come packaged in discreet, unmarked boxes for customer privacy, and shipping is completely free on all orders over $40. For more high-quality incontinence supplies at discount prices, visit TotalHomeCareSupplies.com.

Prevail Youth Diaper product review from a verified TotalHomeCareSupplies customer: “This product is perfect for a special needs child who is too big for diapers but still needs the diaper-like bottoms, when ‘Pull-Up’ style doesn’t fit the child’s lifestyle. These are great because it gives GREAT protection! No more waking up soaking wet from leaky diapers. Also, no need to totally undress to change diapers. The diaper-like tabs make changing quick and easy for those who can’t be still long enough to go through a clothes change to change the diaper product! Love the absorbency and how it keeps fecal matter away from the child’s bottom! And I love how there are bigger sizes available to grow with the child! Prompt delivery and product was packaged perfectly. Box fit in closet perfectly!”

Prevail UP100 Disposable Underpads 30×30

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Prevail Disposable Incontinence Underpads provide maximum wetness protection on bedding, chairs, sofas and other surfaces that may be exposed to moisture or leakage. Each extra large Prevail underpad features a soft, yet strong cloth-like top sheet that pulls moisture away from the skin for dryness and comfort. Prevail disposable underpads are constructed with an Integra Mat that reduces top sheet separation and clumping.

Prevail underpads are designed with a flat seal around the pad to prevent plastic edges from touching sensitive skin, providing a comfortable waterproof barrier that keeps linens dry. Their embossed pad design with poly backing helps to keep the underpad securely in place on any surface requiring wetness protection, including mattresses, sofas, chairs, car seats, pet beds and more.

Prevail UP100 Disposable Underpads are 30 inches by 30 inches. Position the underpad in either a square or diamond shape for maximum coverage and wetness protection

Prevail Super Absorbent Underpads are sold by TotalHomeCareSupplies at discount prices in cases of 100:

FQ UP100 30 X 30 100/Case $51.98

All orders come packaged in discreet, unmarked boxes for customer privacy, and shipping is completely free for all orders over $40. Read about our Fast, Free, Discreet shipping policy here. For more Prevail incontinence products and low cost incontinence supplies, visit TotalHomeCareSupplies.com.

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