Booster Pads
Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:09 am
Sandy,
I've seen a lot of adult size cloth diaper boosters on many sites that sell adult cloth diapers. I'm sure they work well, but my contention is that you can buy a dozen baby diapers a boosters for the price of one adult cloth diaper booster. With the smaller size baby diaper, I can add more protection up front, at the back or all over. I just like the price better. ............................ Paul(Martin)
I've seen a lot of adult size cloth diaper boosters on many sites that sell adult cloth diapers. I'm sure they work well, but my contention is that you can buy a dozen baby diapers a boosters for the price of one adult cloth diaper booster. With the smaller size baby diaper, I can add more protection up front, at the back or all over. I just like the price better. ............................ Paul(Martin)
Fri Oct 17, 2008 9:16 am
Has anyone else found that they tend to have more leaks at night when using the Abena Booster I've got like two cases of these they are the 24" long by 6" wide boosters. I find they work great during the day but do cause alot of bulk. But find that I tend to have leaks at night when laying down? I don't seem to have that problem at night when I use the Tranquility Contour Boosters 
.......................Sandy 
.......................Sandy
Fri Oct 17, 2008 10:01 am
Sandy,
I use the same booster pad at night and don't have any issues. However, one thing I have learned over the years is sometimes it's NOT how absorbent the pad is, it's how it fits in the brief. If the pad does not fit in the brief well this can cause leaking issues. Try using a different type of pad, or try a different brief using the ame pad. Additionally, you might want to try using one of these extended wear diapers. So far, I like the Abri X-Plus the best. I'm about to try this new diaper called Dry 24/7. As you know, people have different needs, but I can go 9 - 10 hours in an extended wear diaper before I am so soaked I might strat leaking. I use the booster pad in non-extend wear diapers and I've have very little issues.
I use the same booster pad at night and don't have any issues. However, one thing I have learned over the years is sometimes it's NOT how absorbent the pad is, it's how it fits in the brief. If the pad does not fit in the brief well this can cause leaking issues. Try using a different type of pad, or try a different brief using the ame pad. Additionally, you might want to try using one of these extended wear diapers. So far, I like the Abri X-Plus the best. I'm about to try this new diaper called Dry 24/7. As you know, people have different needs, but I can go 9 - 10 hours in an extended wear diaper before I am so soaked I might strat leaking. I use the booster pad in non-extend wear diapers and I've have very little issues.
Fri Oct 17, 2008 10:32 am
John is dead on here.
The Abri-Let Maxi boosters are huge, and do add a lot of capacity and bulk. However you must remember that they were designed specifically to fit inside the Abri-form X-plus diapers. These are the only kind of boosters I have experimented with and they worked pretty well... but you do have to use a diaper with a wide enough crotch and large enough leg gathers to keep it all contained.
That said I'm not a big fan of booster pads. If I am going to be away from suitable changing facilities for a while I will wear one of the Drys... the Drys usually start to feel full by hour 7... but they will typically last a full 8 hours. It's amazing, you think they have had enough but they just keep on soaking it up. If I can't find a place to change by hour 8 there is something seriously wrong.
While I do wet every night and have since childhood it is usually not more than a Abri X-plus or a Dry 24/7 can handle. We don't drink caffeinated drinks at home... so the only time I wet heavily is when I've been drinking beer all night. For those instances I do have a few cloth diapers and plastic pants available and I put them on quite thickly before bed. I haven't yet found a disposable that can match a cloth diapers absorbancy and leakage protection overnight.
The Abri-Let Maxi boosters are huge, and do add a lot of capacity and bulk. However you must remember that they were designed specifically to fit inside the Abri-form X-plus diapers. These are the only kind of boosters I have experimented with and they worked pretty well... but you do have to use a diaper with a wide enough crotch and large enough leg gathers to keep it all contained.
That said I'm not a big fan of booster pads. If I am going to be away from suitable changing facilities for a while I will wear one of the Drys... the Drys usually start to feel full by hour 7... but they will typically last a full 8 hours. It's amazing, you think they have had enough but they just keep on soaking it up. If I can't find a place to change by hour 8 there is something seriously wrong.
While I do wet every night and have since childhood it is usually not more than a Abri X-plus or a Dry 24/7 can handle. We don't drink caffeinated drinks at home... so the only time I wet heavily is when I've been drinking beer all night. For those instances I do have a few cloth diapers and plastic pants available and I put them on quite thickly before bed. I haven't yet found a disposable that can match a cloth diapers absorbancy and leakage protection overnight.
Fri Oct 17, 2008 12:15 pm
Paddleguy,
I don't much care for the booster pads either, but if I'm not using a extended wear diaper and need the added protection the pads work well for me. I wore cloth diapers at night for a long time, and I agree with what you said about absorbance, but washing cloth diapers and plastic pants is a hassle. When you figure out all the cost associated with using cloth diapers and plastic pants, I don't think your saving any money by using them.
I don't much care for the booster pads either, but if I'm not using a extended wear diaper and need the added protection the pads work well for me. I wore cloth diapers at night for a long time, and I agree with what you said about absorbance, but washing cloth diapers and plastic pants is a hassle. When you figure out all the cost associated with using cloth diapers and plastic pants, I don't think your saving any money by using them.
Fri Oct 17, 2008 12:15 pm
Paddleguy,
I don't much care for the booster pads either, but if I'm not using a extended wear diaper and need the added protection the pads work well for me. I wore cloth diapers at night for a long time, and I agree with what you said about absorbance, but washing cloth diapers and plastic pants is a hassle. When you figure out all the cost associated with using cloth diapers and plastic pants, I don't think your saving any money by using them.
I don't much care for the booster pads either, but if I'm not using a extended wear diaper and need the added protection the pads work well for me. I wore cloth diapers at night for a long time, and I agree with what you said about absorbance, but washing cloth diapers and plastic pants is a hassle. When you figure out all the cost associated with using cloth diapers and plastic pants, I don't think your saving any money by using them.
Fri Oct 17, 2008 12:16 pm
Paddleguy,
I don't much care for the booster pads either, but if I'm not using a extended wear diaper and need the added protection the pads work well for me. I wore cloth diapers at night for a long time, and I agree with what you said about absorbance, but washing cloth diapers and plastic pants is a hassle. When you figure out all the cost associated with using cloth diapers and plastic pants, I don't think your saving any money by using them.
I don't much care for the booster pads either, but if I'm not using a extended wear diaper and need the added protection the pads work well for me. I wore cloth diapers at night for a long time, and I agree with what you said about absorbance, but washing cloth diapers and plastic pants is a hassle. When you figure out all the cost associated with using cloth diapers and plastic pants, I don't think your saving any money by using them.
Booster Pads
Fri Oct 17, 2008 2:33 pm
To the Gang:
Sandy got me convinced to use disposable booster pads in situations where I would really need them, and they have come in handy in those times. I try to change no longer than 4 hours so a rash will not develop. So I don't depend on bosters that much.
Now at night, I wear cloth diapers. I use cloth boosters when I think I need them. Cloth baby diapers are great for a booster.
As far as cost, I firmly believe cloth will cost you less than disposables. With the brand of diaper I use, I would spend about a $1.00 per night for the protection. Water usuage, gas to heat the water, and the electricity to run the washer should cost a lot less than $7.00 per week. Also, I'm helping to keep all those disposables out of a landfill. Sure, they will eventually decompose, but I'm happier washing my diapers, along with knowing I won't leak where disposables always were a problem leaking at night.
Anyways, that's my opion! Thanks for letting me vent!! ....Paul Martin
Sandy got me convinced to use disposable booster pads in situations where I would really need them, and they have come in handy in those times. I try to change no longer than 4 hours so a rash will not develop. So I don't depend on bosters that much.
Now at night, I wear cloth diapers. I use cloth boosters when I think I need them. Cloth baby diapers are great for a booster.
As far as cost, I firmly believe cloth will cost you less than disposables. With the brand of diaper I use, I would spend about a $1.00 per night for the protection. Water usuage, gas to heat the water, and the electricity to run the washer should cost a lot less than $7.00 per week. Also, I'm helping to keep all those disposables out of a landfill. Sure, they will eventually decompose, but I'm happier washing my diapers, along with knowing I won't leak where disposables always were a problem leaking at night.
Anyways, that's my opion! Thanks for letting me vent!! ....Paul Martin
Booster Pads
Fri Oct 17, 2008 2:34 pm
To the Gang:
Sandy got me convinced to use disposable booster pads in situations where I would really need them, and they have come in handy in those times. I try to change no longer than 4 hours so a rash will not develop. So I don't depend on bosters that much.
Now at night, I wear cloth diapers. I use cloth boosters when I think I need them. Cloth baby diapers are great for a booster.
As far as cost, I firmly believe cloth will cost you less than disposables. With the brand of diaper I use, I would spend about a $1.00 per night for the protection. Water usuage, gas to heat the water, and the electricity to run the washer should cost a lot less than $7.00 per week. Also, I'm helping to keep all those disposables out of a landfill. Sure, they will eventually decompose, but I'm happier washing my diapers, along with knowing I won't leak where disposables always were a problem leaking at night.
Anyways, that's my opion! Thanks for letting me vent!! ....Paul Martin
Sandy got me convinced to use disposable booster pads in situations where I would really need them, and they have come in handy in those times. I try to change no longer than 4 hours so a rash will not develop. So I don't depend on bosters that much.
Now at night, I wear cloth diapers. I use cloth boosters when I think I need them. Cloth baby diapers are great for a booster.
As far as cost, I firmly believe cloth will cost you less than disposables. With the brand of diaper I use, I would spend about a $1.00 per night for the protection. Water usuage, gas to heat the water, and the electricity to run the washer should cost a lot less than $7.00 per week. Also, I'm helping to keep all those disposables out of a landfill. Sure, they will eventually decompose, but I'm happier washing my diapers, along with knowing I won't leak where disposables always were a problem leaking at night.
Anyways, that's my opion! Thanks for letting me vent!! ....Paul Martin
Sun Oct 19, 2008 9:50 pm
In reply to Johnstone.
I've been using boosters for many years it's not like I'm a movie I just walked into the middle of
Anyway for whatever reason I've been finding that during the day the Abena Boosters work fine for me. But at night they are a different story. I'm a tummy and back sleeper. I have a problem leaking out the front where the tapes are or along the top edge. I've not really had much problem with the crotch area during the day. I've used these in Attends waistband, Abri form, and Molicare With the attends I find with a combination of a maxi size booster and one or two tranquility contour boosters works good at night But with a abena booster I'll leak almost every time at night 
Ive also had issues with the others as well. My thinking is maybe because of the thickness it tends to not want to hold it in as well and it is easier to squeeze it out when it gets wet and you roll over on it Just a guess ..................Sandy
I've been using boosters for many years it's not like I'm a movie I just walked into the middle of
Anyway for whatever reason I've been finding that during the day the Abena Boosters work fine for me. But at night they are a different story. I'm a tummy and back sleeper. I have a problem leaking out the front where the tapes are or along the top edge. I've not really had much problem with the crotch area during the day. I've used these in Attends waistband, Abri form, and Molicare With the attends I find with a combination of a maxi size booster and one or two tranquility contour boosters works good at night But with a abena booster I'll leak almost every time at night Ive also had issues with the others as well. My thinking is maybe because of the thickness it tends to not want to hold it in as well and it is easier to squeeze it out when it gets wet and you roll over on it Just a guess ..................Sandy