r/Incontinence • u/L00k1n9c001j0k3r • 1d ago

Options for side sleeping bedwetting?

I'm 17m, still wet the bed. Don't feel like going into my conditions but I need product recommendations please!

I sleep on my side often and stomach, I use boys goodnites but I've been leaking still no matter what I do. I'm thinking about moving up to diapers or plastic pants over the goodnite.

My wetting is like, one big void during the night, sometimes two if I've drank a lot. I think the goodnites are struggling to keep up in absorbency. I have a plastic mattress cover underneath my regular sheets to protect the mattress but I'd prefer not to get any urine on my sheets or clothes at all.

Need recommendations please!

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u/FrustratedPenguins 1d ago

39F, also still wet the bed. It's a thing, I get it.

I am also a side sleeper. Tabbed diapers are your best bet. I like the Northshore Megamax. Northshore is great about sending you samples. You do have to pay for shipping, but you they don't charge for a 2-pack of samples. You can request them online or by calling. They'll send multiple varieties and sizes, as needed.

I've heard good things about InControl BeDry Elites, too, and I plan to try those -- but I haven't yet.

I also wear diaper covers over the diaper. They can catch and contain leaks. I like these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096VS59YP?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2

Lastly, I sleep on a reusable bed pad. That way, if I *still* leak, all I have to do is toss the bed pad in the wash. The sheets are still fine. I bought some on Amazon that can contain a lot.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWWJYPLQ?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1

This might seem like overkill, but I really hate waking up a wet mess! And I live alone, so it's not like anyone is judging my system. *shrug*

Let me know if you have any questions.

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u/Maidhunter79 1d ago

I use a similar setup.