The Top 10 Best Adult Diapers of 2024
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.
How We Chose the Best Adult Diapers
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.
What are the Best Adult Diapers?
We carry a variety of products for adult incontinence on the Carewell website. Below, we’ve listed our top recommended adult diapers:
1) Abena Pants Pull-Up Underwear, Level 3s
Price: $25.40 - $145.95
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
Hear it from a caregiver
“This nighttime underwear has been a real blessing for me. I am able to have a dry absorbent pad on the bed, most mornings, because of it. I have tried so many brands. I wear the booster pad with it. Although I am in Stage 4 Kidney Failure, this overnight underwear is soaked to the maximum in the morning. However, I remain comfortable till I get to the bathroom. Thank you!” -Donna R.
2) Prevail® Pull-Up Underwear, Maximum
Price: $16.55 - $53.25
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
3) McKesson Ultra Pull-Up Underwear, Heavy
Price: $14.38 - $49.98
McKesson ultra pull-ups are incredibly comfortable and easy to put on and remove. The material is stretchy, allowing for a full range of motion. McKesson pull-ups fit discreetly under clothing and don’t make noise. The dual-layer core draws moisture away from the skin and locks it away, keeping your loved one clean and dry.
Key Benefits & Features:
Best adult diaper for heavy incontinence protection
Comfort stretch waist for a perfect fit
Capable of holding large bowel and urine voids
No risk of overflow
Gender-neutral
Hear it from a caregiver
“The McKesson pull-ups fit my husband better than any disposable pull-up that we have tried, and there have been many. These were first supplied to us by Hospice while my husband was under their care 3 times. We find it to be a truer fit than other brands and better quality.”
4) TENA ProSkin Overnight Super Protective Incontinence Underwear
Price: $22.62 - $85.35
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
5) McKesson Ultra Briefs Heavy Absorbency
Price: $11.46 - $47.99
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
Hear it from a caregiver
“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.
6) Prevail® Daily Pull-Up Underwear for Women
Price: $15.94 - $56.85
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
7) Prevail® Bariatric Briefs with Tabs, Ultimate
Price: $15.99 - $91.24
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
Hear it from a caregiver
“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.
8) Tranquility Adult Diapers with Tabs, Disposable All-Through-The-Night, Maximum
Price: $8.95 - $94.99
At Carewell, we’re big fans of Tranquility and highly recommend their products. These All-Through-The-Night (ATN) briefs offer a full eight hours of protection, so your loved one can get a restful, rejuvenating sleep.
Key Benefits & Features:
Best adult diaper for people who want to sleep through the night
Refastenable tabs for easy adjustments
Peach mat core that pulls moisture away from the skin
Leg guards to prevent overflow
9) Tranquility Air-Plus Bariatric Disposable Briefs with Tabs, Maximum
Price: $27.58 - $89.99
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
Hear it from a caregiver
“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.
10) Cardinal Sure Care Protective Pull-Up Underwear, Plus
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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
Best Adult Diapers Comparison Table
| Brand | Style | Absorption | Leg Style | Sizes | Odor Control | Incontinence Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abena Pants Pull-Up Underwear | Pull-up | Heavy absorbency | Elastic gathers | 39-67″ | Odor Guard System | Urine and bowel |
| Prevail® Maximum | Pull-up | Heavy absorbency | Elastic gathers | 34-80″ | MaxSoft Technology | Urine |
| McKesson Heavy | Pull-up | Heavy absorbency | Elastic gathers | 25-80″ | Dual-layer core | Urine and bowel |
| TENA Overnight™ | Pull-up | Overnight absorbency | Inner leg cuffs | 34-66″ | Confio Air® | Urine and bowel |
| McKesson Ultra Briefs Heavy | Tab closure | Heavy absorbency | Elastic gathers | 22-69″ | Dual Core technology | Urine and bowel |
| Prevail® Daily for Women | Pull-up | Heavy absorbency | Elastic gathers | 28-80″ | MaxSoft Technology | Urine |
| Prevail® Bariatric Ultimate | Tab closure | Heavy absorbency | Elastic gathers | 62-100″ | Omni-odor guard | 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 |
| Cardinal Sure Care Plus | Pull-up | Heavy absorbency | Elastic gathers | 34-80″ | Super-absorbent 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.
Takeaways
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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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.
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.