Verified by Kiera Powell, R.N. and written by Chad Birt on Mon Dec 30 2024.
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There are hundreds of products for adult incontinence, but what are the best adult diapers? You're probably asking this question if you care for someone with urinary incontinence or bowel incontinence.
Before you make a purchase, it’s important to have a basic understanding of these products. The more you know about the different types, who they're for, their respective capabilities, and sizing the easier it is to make an informed decision.
We recently updated our list of the best adult diapers for 2024. Keep reading for a complete breakdown, including what factors to consider and 10 of our best sellers.
The products featured in this list are a mix of our “highest-rated” and “best-selling” adult diapers. Under each entry, we’ve included real customer or user feedback with the header: Hear it from a Caregiver/User.
We carry a variety of products for adult incontinence on the Carewell website. Below, we’ve listed our top recommended adult diapers:
This premium gender-neutral pull-up from Abena is a customer favorite. The product features tear-away seams, a built-in odor guard system, and comfortable cloth backing.
Key Benefits & Features:
Best diaper for overnight incontinence protection
Top-dry acquisition layer keeps the skin dry
Unisex
Urine and bowel incontinence
Customer Review: "This is the ONLY diaper that fits my paraplegic son and does not leave any gaps that create leaks. These are worth every dime for me and my family." -Stormie R.
Price: $12.58 - $52.22
These gender-neutral pull-ups from Prevail look and feel like normal underwear. The only difference is they offer heavy absorbency, allowing for protection against mild or moderate voids. Each pair contains proprietary QUICK WICK with MaxSoft technology that pulls moisture away from the skin, keeping your loved one comfortable and dry.
Key Benefits & Features:
Best adult pull-ups for daily wear
Offer a tight but comfortable fit around the waist and legs
Maximum absorbency
Soft
Easy to size
When searching for the best adult diapers, look no further than the Carewell Overnight Underwear, Leak Resistant for maximum performance and comfort. This premium pull-on style is designed for heavy to severe incontinence, offering an impressive capacity to hold up to four cups of liquid for up to 12 hours of dependable overnight protection. Its body-forming core and quick-absorption channels rapidly draw moisture away, ensuring essential skin dryness and excellent odor control, which is especially beneficial for anyone with sensitive skin. Made with soft, breathable fabrics, this top-tier option delivers a confident, gap-free fit and ultimate comfort, allowing you to enjoy a truly restful and worry-free night.
Key Benefits & Features:
Pull on style absorbs up to 4 cups of liquid (Small absorbs 3 cups)
Innovative larger body-forming core with rapid-absorption channels
Available in sizes Small through XXL
Made in the USA with U.S. and imported materials
Customer Review: “ Great new product! My husband used another brand name overnight pull-up day and night for the past 2 years, which worked well but very expensive. The new Carewell overnight underwear is just as absorbent, but seems easier to put on and gives a more comfortable fit - very soft. You also can't beat the price! Well done Carewell!" - Vern R.
These overnight pull-ups from TENA offer complete protection for both urine and fecal voids. They’re woven with ConfioAir® technology, proven to balance and maintain the skin’s natural moisture. The wide backing and secure barrier system offer complete protection, no matter your favorite sleep position.
Key Benefits & Features:
Best overnight diapers for adults with sensitive skin
Unique backing offers increased absorbency and protection
Free of allergens, including rubber and latex
Consider McKesson ultra briefs if your loved one is bedbound or a wheelchair user with heavy incontinence. These premium diapers feature Dual Core technology that neutralizes the pH in urine and prevents moisture from pooling. Moreover, the adjustable, hook-and-loop fastening system allows for a perfect fit.
Key Benefits & Features:
Best diaper for adults with low mobility
Refastenable tabs for easy adjustments
Each diaper has a color guard that appears when wet
Gender-neutral
Customer Review: “Thank you for your continuous support. These are the best diapers out there. Perfect cut and fit for my 13 yr old daughter [with] Cri Du Chat syndrome.” - Kelly B.
Price: $12.99 - $60.91
These adult diapers are designed for women. They fit discreetly under clothing and contain QUICK WICK Maxsoft technology that immediately absorbs moisture. Because women need extra protection, these diapers hold absorbent beads in specific areas, preventing overflow.
Key Benefits & Features:
Best adult diaper for women with urinary incontinence
Made from cotton-enhanced dri-fit fabric
Convenient, tear-away sides that make changes easy and fast
Bariatric briefs offer incontinence protection for people with larger waists. Prevails are unisex and support urine and fecal voids. The diapers are made from a comfortable, cloth-like material that absorbs moisture and reduces heat. They have reusable tabs, allowing users to secure the perfect fit.
Key Benefits & Features:
Best adult diapers for people with waists between 62-100 inches
Omni-odor guard stops smells in their tracks
Ideal for wheelchair users and others with low mobility
Gender-neutral
Customer Review: “Excellent product and does what it is supposed to do. HIGHLY recommend it to those who need such additional protection against accidental wetness.” - Monte C.
These disposable pull-ons are ideal for anyone experiencing heavy urinary incontinence, especially those who need reliable, overnight protection. If you're looking for a product that combines comfort, security, and exceptional absorbency, this underwear is for you.
Key Benefits & Features:
Extra-wide absorbent core in the front and back
Protects against leaks for side, back, and stomach sleepers
Secure fit with anti-sagging threads
Odor technology helps protect against smells for up to 8 hours
Ultra-soft, comfortable, and hypoallergenic fabric
Sticky tab on back makes disposal easy and compact
Made in Italy
Customer Review: "Finally found a pull-up that actually works. No leaks and comfortable, and huge capacity. Far less odor and less laundering of bed sheets." - Richard M
These adjustable diapers with tabs are designed for people with larger builds. They’re heavy-duty, have a cloth-backing, and can hold urine or stool. The unique high-rise fit allows for extra protection whether your loved one is sitting or lying down.
Key Benefits & Features:
Best adult diaper for people with waists between 70-108 inches
Protects against heavy incontinence
Breathable backing material keeps skin dry and healthy
Refastenable tabs grip and hold without being sticky
Customer Review: “This product is excellent for fit and value. The patient that I care for is on the larger size and the tabs allow for a variety of fits. He finds them very comfortable.” - Mr. M.
Cardinal Sure Care absorbent adult diapers offer four different levels of absorbency—extra, plus, ultra, and super. The cloth-like top sheet offers protection from urine and bowel voids and the super-absorbent core quickly locks away fluids.
Key Benefits & Features:
Best adult diaper for active people with mild to moderate urinary or bowel incontinence
Tear-away side panels for easy removal
Odor protection
Back indicators for easy application
| Brand | Style | Absorption | Leg Style | Sizes | Odor Control | Incontinence Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carewell Incontinence Underwear Overnight & Heavy Full Coverage Fit | Pull-up | Heavy absorbency | Inner leg cuff | 20”-65” | Odor control technology | Urine |
| Seni Super Quatro Adult Diaper with Tab | Tab closure | Heavy absorbency | Elastic gathers | 22-67″ | Odor Guard System | Urine and bowel |
| Prevail® MaximumPrevail® Maximum | Pull-up | Heavy absorbency | Elastic gathers | 34-80″ | MaxSoft Technology | Urine |
| TENA Overnight™ | Pull-up | Overnight absorbency | Inner leg cuffs | 34-66″ | Confio Air® | Urine and bowel |
| Carewell Overnight Incontinence Pull-Up Underwear, Leak Resistant | Pull-up | Overnight absorbency | Inner leg cuffs | 20-80" | Odor control | Urine |
| Prevail® Daily for Women | Pull-up | Heavy absorbency | Elastic gathers | 28-80″ | MaxSoft Technology | Urine |
| Attends Overnight Bariatric | Pull-up | Heavy absorbency | Elastic gathers | 74-92″ | Odor control | Urine and bowel |
| Tranquility® All-Through-the-Night | Tab closure | Heavy absorbency | Inner leg cuffs | 18-64″ | Peach mat core* | Urine and bowelUrine and bowel |
| Tranquility Air-Plus Bariatric Maximum | Tab closure | Heavy absorbency | Inner leg cuffs | 70-106″ | Peach mat core* | Urine and bowel |
*Peach Mat Guarantee® The Peach Mat construction uses a proprietary composite structure of tissues, superabsorbent polymers, cellulose, and liquid-dispersing materials. The peach-colored core assures the product is the Tranquility brand.
Shopping for adult diapers can be overwhelming. There are so many brands, styles, and key features to choose from that making the right decision can seem like an impossible task.
If this is your first time buying diapers, prepare for some trial and error. Until your loved one tries several diapers on, you won’t know what fits best, is most comfortable, or meets their needs.
If you’re still unsure what type of adult diaper will most benefit you or your loved one, reach out to our friendly Care Team. You can contact them via phone at (800) 696-CARE, or you can send an email to support@carewell.com
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Read More >Chad Birt is a freelance medical writer who resides in Astoria, Oregon. When he isn't behind a keyboard, you can find him hiking, camping, or birdwatching with his wife Ella and their two dogs, Diane and Thoreau.
