Selecting incontinence pants and supplies can be very confusing. The sheer number of products available can seem overwhelming, and factors like sizing and product names can differ a great deal among the various brands available. Here are some tips for getting exactly the right products for you:
For convenience, selection and value, buy online. Don’t assume that your only options are the products available in grocery, drug, and discount stores. Though some retail outlets feature stay-dry supplies at several price points, none can offer the truly comprehensive variety of products that specialty online businesses can.
Disposables are a good place to start. If you’re new to purchasing incontinence products, or have only used the products available through retail outlets, start by going to a specialty site and checking out the disposables. You’ll find everything you’ve seen before, plus a whole lot more – if you’ve never checked out the incontinence supplies available through specialty online sites, you’ll discover a lot of products that you probably weren’t even aware of. Disposables are also relatively inexpensive, so trying new things doesn’t require a big investment.
Don’t rush into a purchase. Take time to visit several of the many incontinence supply sites on the net, and read the information they provide – just going through the online catalogs can be a real education in what products are available.
Comparison shop. Most of the top online incontinence specialty sites carry all of the major brands, but prices can vary; in addition to sales and specials, many sites also offer discounts for volume purchases, and some even feature free shipping.
Know your size. Don’t assume that all manufacturers use the exact same sizing, or that all products will fit the same way. When you find a product that interests you, check the sizing chart for that specific style. Most waterproof pants are made to be roomy, so unless what you plan to wear under them is exceptionally bulky it’s probably best to stick with your correct size.
Don’t be afraid to experiment. Almost all products can be purchased one at a time or in small quantities, and the only way you’ll ever know if a product is right for you is by trying it.
When you find something that works, stock up. Having a stockpile of your favorite product is not only reassuring, it’s smart consumerism. Incontinence supplies aren’t cheap, but buying in bulk can result in some significant discounts. This is particularly true of items like disposables, that are are generally sold in packages that contain several units, but it’s also true of individual items like pants or briefs. In most cases, price per item goes down as the number purchased goes up.
