Brilliant and versatile system
I have tried so many solutions, both disposable and reusable, for managing incontinence and this system really does tick almost every box. Using the bamboo diaper with the insert snapped in and the pocket diaper over the top gives a high absorbency solution that compares favourably with all the disposables I have used. Cloth will always have a bit of a disadvantage in bulkiness as it can’t compete with SAP when it comes to hold liquid, but it provides absorbency all over the diaper, so is great for side-sleepers etc. who struggle with other products. At home and at night the bulkiness is not a problem and the diaper is comfortable with the fleece lining giving a feel dry surface that doesn’t leave you feeling wet and is as good as any disposable and doesn’t form into clumps and break down over time. I guess it might leak with a real flooding as cloth does take some time to absorb, but I have never had that problem and never had a leak. During the day I tend to use the pocket diaper with the insert snapped in and this provides decent protection without being too bulky and noticeable, I don’t think any more so than a standard thick disposable diaper. Obviously there is a bit of a trade off with absorbency at that point, but I find that acceptable for me and it works for my needs. I’ve been using this as part of my kit for about 18 months now and it is still working well. I can see some small signs of wear, but nothing that is affecting functionality and I hope they keep going strong for a good while yet! My only complaint really is that because I am not US based it is very expensive to get delivered and initially I could only get via a reselling website, as the company couldn’t ship to the UK at that point, making it even worse. The good news is that now shipping to the UK is available straight from the ecoAble website although, still fairly expensive, but I can’t blame the company for this as they are simply passing on the costs of shipping providers. My ideal would be a partnership with a UK site who can afford to make use of wholesale rates for manufacturing and shipping to allow better access, but this is probably a pipe dream! In terms of price in general, reusable products are not cheap and quality products like these even less so, but the outlay is worth it as over time they will turn out less expensive.
