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Adult tape briefs
High-absorbency briefs for bed-bound or night use.
Good forBed-bound people
- Price and delivery confirmed first
- A nurse can advise before you buy
- Set-up help when it is needed
What it is, and who it helps
Adult tape briefs open fully and fasten at the sides with adhesive tabs, so that a carer can change them while the person lies in bed. They hold more than pull-ups and suit people who are bed-bound or have heavy incontinence, particularly at night.
A good brief has a wetness indicator, strong leak barriers and a soft, breathable outer layer.
How to choose
- Choose the size from waist and hip measurements, and the absorbency for overnight or heavy use.
- Look for refastenable tabs and a wetness indicator.
- Pick breathable material to reduce skin damage.
- Check the packs are easy to order regularly.
Using it safely
- Change promptly, clean the skin and let it dry before putting on a new brief.
- Check for redness or sores at each change.
- Use only one brief at a time, and do not double up; use pads or a higher absorbency instead.
Before you buy
Can briefs cause skin damage?
Yes, if left wet. Change regularly, keep skin clean and dry, and use a barrier cream.
How do I choose between a brief and a pull-up?
Choose pull-ups for people who walk and can manage them. Choose briefs for bed-bound people or for those who need to be changed lying down.
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a doctor, nurse or physiotherapist what is right for your parent.
Not sure this is the right one?
A nurse can suggest the right choice, arrange delivery and show how to use it.