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Help! My child no longer fits in to kids' nappies, what do I do?
If you've reached the point where your child is outgrowing their nappies, you may feel a bit overwhelmed. But don’t panic – there are options to help ease this transition.
Although it's confusing moving out of supermarket nappies and into the wider world of incontinence products, there are plenty of options for this age bracket to bridge the gap between babies and young children’s nappies and adults.
Let's explore your options and how to find the perfect solution to transition from kids’ and children's nappies to youth incontinence products.
Moving Beyond Kids' Nappies: What Are The Options?
As children outgrow their supermarket nappies, they may need more absorbency or a bigger fit. Products designed for this age group (typically between 8-15 years or 27-57 kg) are commonly referred to as teen nappies or youth incontinence products. These are specifically designed for older children who require more support than standard nappies can provide.
Transitioning from kids’ nappies to larger nappies for children might seem challenging at first, but there are many options to ensure your child remains comfortable and dry. The key is to find products with the right level of absorbency and the proper fit for your child's size.
Key Differences Between Baby and Youth Incontinence Products
One of the main differences when moving from baby nappies to youth incontinence products is how sizing is measured. In kids’ nappies, sizing is typically indicated by weight or age, but in youth and teen nappies, sizing is based on waist measurements. This is important to understand, as getting the correct fit is the key to preventing leaks and ensuring comfort.
Knowing your child’s waist size will allow you to find the right larger nappies for children. Proper fit means better absorbency, fewer leaks, and more comfort for your child.
Identifying Why You’re Moving On From Kids' Nappies
Before switching to youth incontinence products, let's understand why the move is necessary. Different issues may arise as your child grows, and identifying the cause or problem will help you choose the most suitable incontinence product for bigger kids.
Here are a few reasons why you may need to transition from kids’ nappies to teen nappies:
Absorbency Is No Longer Sufficient – Your child’s current nappies still fit, but they no long absorb enough. This is a sign that your child needs a product with higher absorbency, which is often found in youth incontinence products.
Nappies Are Too Tight or Uncomfortable – The nappies may still absorb well, but they’ve become too tight, leading to discomfort or even the nappy tearing. In this case, it’s time to move to a larger size by using a waist measurement for nappies.
Product Is Too Small and Not Absorbing Enough – If the nappies are both too small and not absorbing as much as they should, then it’s time for larger nappies for children that provide both a better fit and increased absorbency.
Measuring Your Child for the Right Fit
The first step when making the transition is to measure your child’s waist. Using waist measurements takes the guesswork out of sizing, ensuring you find the right fit with the least amount of trial and error.
Once you know your child’s waist size, you can start exploring youth incontinence products from various brands. Keep in mind that just like finding the perfect pair of jeans, sizing may vary between brands.
Hint: Requesting free samples is a great way to test out different products and find the best fit for your child’s needs.
If you need help on how to measure the waist, click here to learn How to Measure Your Incontinence Pants.
Some of our favourite products bridging the gap:
1. Huggies DryNites Night Time Pants for Boys & Girls 13+ Years
Designed to provide up to 12 hours of overnight protection for older children. This discreet undie-like fit disappears under pyjamas with tailored absorbency where boys/girls need it most.
Features
- Rapid Absorbency Thinnest bedtime pants with Rapid Absorbency allow for a discreet undie-like fit and superior dry comfort.
- Looks and fits like real undies- discreet and slim design to disappear under pyjamas
- Leak Lock System- Unique protection layer that quickly draws and locks away moisture into the super absorbent core.
- Up to 12hrs protection- For uninterrupted sleep
2. iD Comfy Junior Pants
iD Comfy Junior Pants are designed to look and feel like real underwear and provide optimal absorption. Your child will feel confident that they are wearing a pants designed for their size and age.
- Anti-Leakage Protection - Integrated anti-leak cuffs made of waterproof material help to prevent side leakage, maintaining security and discretion
- Feels Like Real Underwear - Your child will feel confident wearing a product designed for their age and size
- Fast Absorption - Maximum fluid retention in a short time, offering extra dry feeling
- Odour Control - Locks away odour for maximum freshness
- Cotton Feel - A soft back sheet provides maximum comfort and discretion
3. Medline Drytime Disposable Protective Youth Underwear
Pull-up briefs designed to look and feel like regular cloth underwear
- A discreet ultra-absorbent layer and moisture-resistant barrier work together to provide wetness protection
- Soft elastic waistband for a snug yet comfortable fit
4. Abena Pants Premium (Pull-Up)
ABENA Pants is a Premium range of disposable pants that can be worn like normal underwear with absorption levels covering a wide range of needs. Made from breathable and super soft material for optimal comfort.
- Super soft for optimal comfort
- Secure fit due to the high number of lycra threads
- High performance core with Top-Dry Technology
- Support healthy skin balance
- 360º leakage protection
5. Night n Day Pull-Up All-in-One Pant, Maxi
Soft-elastic at the legs and waist to ensure comfortable and secure waterproof and absorbent protection.
This product (style) has winged-legs which allows the comfortable insertion of a washable, reusable or disposable incontinence pad. The insertion of an additional aid will boost the absorbency of the overall incontinence product. As the pant is full-waterproof, we recommend using a non-waterproof incontinence pad.
Waterproof. Absorbent. Ideal heavy incontinence product for day and night use.
Recommended use: Heavy urinary or faecal incontinence
Recommended use: Day Time Use, Night Time Use
6. MoliCare Premium Mobile 6 Drops Pull Up Pant
They look and feel like normal underwear while offering premium comfort and security. Suitable for mid-to-heavy urinary and faecal incontinence, offering high-level leakage protection whilst keeping the skin dry and pH-balanced to lower the risk of incontinence-related skin issues.
Features
- Perfect fitting to all body types and shapes
- Unique 3-layer absorbent core
- Wetness indicator
- Water-repellent inner cuffs for additional leakage protection
- Breathable textile-like waterproof back sheet for added comfort and discretion
- Tearable open sides for simple and easy changing
- Skin-friendly for sensitive skin
- Odour neutralizer for added privacy and confidence
7. MoliCare Slip 6D Open Style X-Small
A 2-tab slip pad for moderate incontinence can be applied while standing or lying down. MoliCare Slip offers maximum leakage protection. The convenient side tabs are reclosable to ensure perfect fit while odour control and the soft textile-like fabric provides a high level of confidence and wearing comfort.
Features
- Advanced absorbent core for better urine distribution and faster absorption, providing a comfortable dryer feeling
- Maintains the skin pH and reduces the risk of incontinence-related skin irritation
- Inner leakage cuffs for maximum leakage protection
- Odour neutralisers for high-level confidence
- Soft textile-like materials for ultimate wearing comfort and discretion
Transitioning from kids’ nappies to youth incontinence products can feel overwhelming, but with the right information, it becomes much easier. By understanding your child’s needs and their measurements, you’ll be able to find a product that provides the right fit and absorbency. Find the full range of ‘Nappies for Big Kids and Teens
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