I'm looking for panties for my mother who is beginning to experience urinary incontinence. Thus far, we have been using Depends Night Defense with Overnight Absorbency in the large size, but they don't seen large enough. She finds that they chafe around the leg opening, and it is causing a sore in her groin area. I'm very concerned, and would like to find something as quickly as possible. Does anyone know of a good soft panty with a built-in absorbent pad like Depends, but in a large size which does not have a chafing elastic band around the leg opening? I'd appreciate your help!
I found that we were most apt to have problems with the more highly absorbent overnight pull ups because the strong elastic around the legs is especially designed to prevent overflow, returning to a daytime product with a booster/liner was less irritating. I also went through a phase where I just cut the elastics off, but that was a p.i.t.a. The tab style briefs for overnight were also less irritating and are usually the most absorbent option.
I have never bought the overnight underwear before. So didn’t realize about the tighter legs. Maybe that’s why my mom or aunt didn’t have the too tight leg problem. So thanks for that very important point. Always something more to learn.
As for preventing sores. Have you tried desitin, yes the baby diaper rash stuff. It's just not for babies. Nursing homes buy it in bulk. You can also try petroleum jelly which is basically what desitin is. Petroleum jelly is an excellent skin protectant.
She has also worn the Sams brand and she likes those as well.
I paid $,37 each today. They were on sale. Box of 84. $42.99 with $9 off. The current sale is over on 10/28. They are available online and in the Warehouse. Costco does have a generous return policy.
Did you try the XL for your mom? They might work for her.
My mom was hard to fit. She did not like Depends.
You can sometimes find sample packs in drug stores or grocery stores to try different size and fit without having to buy a large pack.
Worth the membership for those.
I hope someone can help you.