Written by Chad Birt on Mon Dec 30 2024.
If you care for someone with urinary or bowel incontinence, you're likely familiar with night time accidents, wet bedding, and periods of poor sleep. While there's no sure-fire way to prevent these issues entirely, high-quality nighttime pull-ups can provide extensive leak protection and keep your care recipient clean and dry.
Whether you're a mom trying to get your little one to make it to the toilet on time, or a family caregiver responsible for keeping your senior loved one comfortable, this blog has the information you need to make bedtime less stressful for everyone.
Pull-up diapers are incontinence products that look like traditional cloth underwear. The main difference is they have several layers of absorbent backing that prevent urine or bowel voids from leaking. That allows the wearer to sleep comfortably through the night, without having to get up and change their clothing.
The other thing that makes pull-ups unique is their design. Instead of having adjustable tabs like traditional diapers, pull-ups slide up your legs like a pair of pants. If your child or senior needs to use the toilet in the middle of the night, they can easily remove the pull-ups without a hassle.
Pull ups for night time are unique in that they're designed to protect sheets, blankets, and other bedding from bedwetting. Even if your care recipient experiences heavy voids during sleep, pull ups prevent the urine or fecal matter from leaking. What's more, pull ups are disposable, so if there's an accident, you can take them off and throw them away.
You can buy overnight diapers at the grocery store, Walmart, or an online retailer, like Amazon. But to save you time and hassle, we've curated a list of our 7 best-selling overnight pull-ups here on Carewell.com:
Carewell Incontinence Underwear Overnight & Heavy Full Coverage Fit
Carewell Overnight Incontinence Pull-Up Underwear, Leak Resistant
Prevail Overnight Adult Incontinence Pull-On Underwear for Men & Women
Carewell Incontinence Underwear: Overnight & Heavy Full Coverage Fit is ideal for anyone experiencing heavy urinary incontinence, especially those who need reliable, overnight protection. If you're looking for a product that combines comfort, security, and exceptional absorbency, this underwear is for you.
Key benefits & features:
Extra-wide core: designed to help trap liquid before it turns into a leak
Anti-sagging threads: these help prevent the underwear from gapping, offering a snug fit
Soft & gentle on skin: ultra soft, premium, and hypoallergenic fabric
Easy disposal: includes a convenient sticky tab so you can roll up used underwear and dispose
Price: $19.35 - $83.00
These pull-ups from Tranquility are our bestselling overnight product. They come in sizes small to 2XL and feature odor control technology that neutralizes the ammonia in urine, keeping your loved one's skin healthy and fresh. The leg cuffs channel liquid to the core, so you're protected from high-volume urine and bowel voids.
Key benefits & features:
Made in the USA
FSA & HSA eligible
Ideal for caregivers with overnight incontinence needs
Absorbent polymers that lock liquid in the core
These overnight pull-ups from Depend offer up to 12 hours of incontinence protection. They're designed to fit a woman's body and fit snugly around the waist and crotch to prevent leaks. The fabric is ultra-soft and comfortable but provides much more protection than a traditional cloth diaper.
Key benefits & features:
Fabric is soft, lightweight, and moves with you
Comfortable leg elastics that prevent leakage
Soft, quick-absorbing material to keep you dry all night
Discreet
Seni Super Quatro Adult Diapers with Tabs are ideal for those with severe incontinence and for those who need overnight protection. The fully breathable outer layer allows humidity to evaporate to promote a skin-friendly microclimate. Seni Super Quatro diapers feature a double absorbent core that provides high absorbency and the feeling of dryness. The super absorbent core locks in moisture to both prevent skin irritation and also reduce bacterial growth to help contain odor.
Key benefits & features:
Provides protection against heavy urinary and bowel incontinence
Fully breathable outer layer
Superabsorbent core
Features tabs and elastic leg cuffs
Unisex
For those seeking maximum peace of mind and comfort through the night, the Carewell Overnight Underwear, Leak Resistant is an ideal solution. Designed for heavy incontinence, its innovative, body-forming core can securely hold an impressive four cups of liquid, providing up to 12 hours of dependable leak and odor protection so you can sleep soundly. This underwear is also an excellent choice for sensitive skin, featuring breathable, gentle fabrics and quick-absorption channels that rapidly draw moisture away, helping to maintain your skin's dryness and health all night long. Enjoy a confident, gap-free fit and ultimate comfort for a truly restful night.
Key Benefits & Features:
Pull on style absorbs up to 4 cups of liquid (Small absorbs 3 cups)
Innovative larger body-forming core with rapid-absorption channels
Available in sizes Small through XXL
Made in the USA with U.S. and imported materials
These overnight pull-ups from Depend are designed for men and have extra-absorbent material in the crotch. They provide protection for up to 12 hours and can withstand both urine and fecal voids.
Key benefits & features
Sizes large or extra large
Fast absorbing material
Lightweight heavy protection
Comfortable leg elastics
Prevail Overnight Absorbency Unisex Underwear is designed for both men and women who need overnight or extended leakage protection. Additional features include: Omni-Odor Guard helps neutralizes odors before they begin, breathable cover allows air to circulate around the entire underwear and help prevent heat and moisture build up, Skin Smart Fabric for skill wellness, Dri-Fit to help keep skin dry and healthy by reducing friction, Gentle elastics that shape to your body for a more natural fit, Back label with size.
Key benefits & features:
Provides up to 10 hours protection for heavier incontinence episodes and extended wear
With MaxSorb Gel Technology that locks up moisture to help keep you feeling cleaner, fresher, drier
With Odor Guard to help prevent odors before they start
Hypoallergenic Skin Smart Fabric helps protect skin with Vitamin E, Aloe, and Chamomile
If you care for someone who uses a wheelchair or can't make it to the toilet during the night, consider these overnight super protective incontinence underwear from TENA. They come in various sizes, from medium to extra large, and are good for urinary and bowel incontinence.
Key benefits & features:
100% fully breathable
Has an ergonomic design that channels liquids away from the skin
Secure barrier system to prevent leakage
Provides all-night protection for even the heaviest voids
The type of pull-up that's best for your care recipient depends on several factors, including their age, the type of incontinence they experience, and their medical history. If you have questions, please reach out to our friendly Care Specialists any time by calling (800) 696-CARE or sending an email to support@carewell.com.
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Medically Reviewed by Kiera Powell, R.N.
Chad Birt is a freelance medical writer who resides in Astoria, Oregon. When he isn't behind a keyboard, you can find him hiking, camping, or birdwatching with his wife Ella and their two dogs, Diane and Thoreau.
