Disposable Bed Pads

Disposable bed pads are products made of superabsorbent polymers and natural fibers to absorb wetness and provide protection on mattresses and beds.

They come in different sizes and levels of absorbency. Some are cut in rectangular shapes in the size of 30”X 36” while others may be square in shape measuring 30” x 30”. The choice of shape or size may depend on the severity of incontinence or the size and weight of the person using them. These bed pads may be used for light, medium to heavy bedwetting. Their capacity to absorb liquids will depend on the thickness and fluffiness of the layers of polymers used.

 Just like disposable adult diapers, disposable bed pads have an inner layer next to the skin which is made up of non-woven cloth-like material that absorbs and transfers wetness to the second layer of superabsorbent polymers and protects the skin from skin rashes. The outer layer is made of vinyl or plastic material that prevents leakage.

Who Would Use Disposable Bed Pads?

They are usually used on the beds of patients who are suffering from urine or fecal incontinence. Incontinence and bed wetting can be a condition not only experienced by babies but also by adults who have uncontrollable bladder contractions and other medical conditions that have confined them to lying on the bed most hours of the day.

Patients recovering from major accidents and who have been rendered non-ambulant during or even after recovery also use disposable bed pads as they are unable to use the bathroom by themselves, or their bedwetting may be so severe their adult diapers may no longer be absorbent enough. Victims of cardiovascular accidents or stroke who have been paralyzed as a result also lie on beds covered by disposable bed pads. The aged who are under the care of nursing homes also use beds protected by these products. All of these types of people use beds covered with disposable pads to assure them of a comfortable, unencumbered sleep despite their conditions.

Disposable bed pads are used in a variety of situations with the purpose of shielding the mattress from leakages and provide protection to the users from skin rashes, bed sores and allergies that may be a consequence to extended duration of lying hours. Prolonged use of disposable bed pads however, may also result to skin dryness. Adverse reactions to the use of disposable bed pads may be resolved by applying creams and lotions that will restore the skin’s moisture and keep it smooth and healthy.

How To Purchase The Appropriate Disposable Bed Pad

The market is swamped with an assortment of disposable bed pads that it has become hard to tell which one of them is the best. One pointer to remember when buying a disposable bed pad is to evaluate the quality and absorbency levels to make sure you get your money’s worth. Many of the cheaper brands advertize heavily and pitch on their “cheap” prices when in reality, most of them are made of cheaper materials or inferior technology that makes them less reliable and in the long run, more expensive to use.

If you are concerned with the prices, you can always browse the internet and compare quality against costs before making an order. Choosing a pricier disposable bed pad that has a good track record of reliability over the years may prove to be a better investment over buying one that costs less but may not serve the function of protecting the bed mattress or the patient lying on it. It is also a good idea to purchase in bulk rather than buy individual pads to save on cost. After all, the use of these disposable bed pads is usually long term.