Having tried many brands of adult diapers, I can say this is definitely the best option within this price range or cheaper. This brand is the only one that rarely leaks for heavy wetters, and it does a decent job minimizing the odor as well, for awhile at least. That said, there are a couple things users/caregivers should know or be aware of when it comes to these. First, awhile back something about the way these diapers are made changed, and now they come with tiny pokey "balls" of what feels like super hardened cloth material attached to primarily the front abdomen (and occasionally the back) area. It's hard to describe in words, but these "balls" are approximately the size of pin heads and very scratchy/uncomfortable, especially for individuals with softer/sensitive skin. Thankfully these can be scratched/picked off before putting the diaper on - just run your hand slowly over the surface to feel for them and scratch at them with your fingernail to loosen each one for removal. I make mention of this here because 1) it is annoying and extra work, and 2) caregivers may not be aware of this issue and if the person they're caring for is unable to communicate well, that person may be left in an uncomfortable situation (like having scratchy/pokey grains of sand stuck to your underwear). Also, around the same time said pokey additions started appearing on the diapers, we started having issues with the tape coming loose. Not on the sticky end, but on the end permanently fastened to the outer edge of the diaper, which means you're stuck with the tape still clinging to the abdomen area of the diaper while the side hangs halfway open (usually only the top piece of tape comes off - the bottom one generally stays on). The only way I've found to fix this when it happens is to find another type of tape and tape it closed again - or just change the diaper completely. This happens to me several times a week, and it's definitely frustrating (also, I am bedbound, so can only imagine it's a more frequent issue for people who are up and around). I will add, though, for those concerned about the sticky part not sticking if you move it more than once, you can separate and remove the blue part of the tape and get a whole new sticky area, which is a nice little feature many people aren't aware exists. This gives you the option to readjust the placement of the tabs at least one or two more times if needed, though of course it does nothing to help if the other, more "permanently" attached end comes loose. All that said, I've still used this brand of adult diaper for several years now. The issues above would be enough to have me switching to another brand - if one existed that held even 3/4 as much as this one does. Since no other options exist that work like this, I'll (somewhat) gladly put up with a bit of extra work scratching off pokey material and occasionally adding different tape to hold closed a diaper that leaks as infrequently as this under such heavy usage. I wish it cost a little less, but what can you do about an entire market that gouges people with medical issues who have no choice but to pay? This is by far the best option for the money.
