How to get a diaper past thick thighs?

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bananahammock Asked July 2023

How to get a diaper past thick thighs?

My grandmother wears a diaper during the night and we use pull ups to hold it in place. I don't think the diaper is being applied correctly as it's a good 3 inched down her leg and never gets flush with her under area. I think this is causing issues around the surrounding skin because of dampness.

She does not have great mobility. Even when she stands and spreads as much as she can, the diaper still won't go up. I haven't tried much pressure I'm pushing them up.

Anyone ever had this issue?

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This might be where the person changing her has to physically move her legs far enough apart to get the brief in the proper place.
I would imagine this has to be done in order to properly clean and dry the peri area as well as to apply any barrier cream that is being used. (and a barrier cream should be used, a very light application to protect the skin)

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Incontinence briefs with side tabs may work better than pullups style.

Fold groin part in half, move it up past thighs to the body, unbunch into place, connect side tabs.

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I'm confused, are you talking about tab style briefs? You shouldn't need a pull up to hold them in place, that's what the tabs are for. Place the back of the brief below her bum as she lies in bed and then have her bend her knees and spread her legs so you have access to her perineal area, then pull the brief over (drape a towel over for the illusion of modesty if you must). These videos may help
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=cna+adult+diaper

How is she getting clean if you can't accomplish this?

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The diaper could be tied on itself, I suspect my family and the carers have been using the pull pullup to hold it in place because they are unable to get the diaper flush with her under carriage.

She is able to get up and go to the toilet but occasionally she won't make it and soils the diaper. I don't think she will be up to being rolled and a diaper put on but I can try.

I want to make sure the question posed is the focus. If you can't get a diaper flush to her groin because of thick thigh, is there any tips?

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