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Xilia1355 Asked May 2023

Are there any bed wetting monitors to monitor wetness in a diaper?

My mother 97 years old needs to have a diaper monitor to alert us when she wets her diaper. Can you recommend any brands?

Betty123 May 11, 2023
Most medical diapers have the wetness indicator stripe that changes color when wet. They hold also large volumes so there is no need to change in middle of night or immediately.

My mom uses large shaped Tena pads for overnight and I have used them myself some times so can ensure they stay dry from inside. Urine turns into gel, it does not stay wet like dowel or something.

Llamalover47 May 9, 2023
Xilia1355: https://www.idiaper.com/adult-disposable-diapers-wetness-indicators

Disclaimer: The above is not my authoring and advertising is not permitted on the forum.

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JoAnn29 May 9, 2023
I so wished they had the strip that some baby diapers had. It turned blue when diaper was wet.

LoveLea May 9, 2023
I've seen ads for PureWick Urine Collection but haven’t used it. It was used on my mom when she was in the hospital. Seemed to do the job.

Sample May 9, 2023
Sounds like a great idea but in reality it’s simpler to just check the diaper every few hours. I can usually tell by the smell. I change first thing in the morning and before bed. Then every few hours during the day.

Beatty May 2023
I presume you wish to prevent moisture problems. I also presume you have a routine to check pad & change as required? Every few hours, after meals, before/after sleep etc.

Some people like to add a thin barrier cream, others prefer no lotions at all. just water.

Obviously changing immediately would be best, but incontinence pads are quite good at working moisture away from skin & can hold large volumes at night too.

Geaton777 May 2023
Here's some info that may be useful:

https://www.comfortplusonline.com/blog/diapers-with-wetness-indicators-what-are-they-and-how-do-they-work/#:~:text=Most%20disposable%20absorbent%20briefs%20or,change%20from%20yellow%20to%20blue.

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