Fav Diapers for Bedwetting
I've used lots of diapers over the years since I've trained to be a bedwetter. Some have been great, others not so much. Maybe my experience can help point you in the right direction with what you want if you're a bedwetter or are thinking of training for it. Please note that most of my experience comes from laying on my back while wetting, which is how I'm judging these diapers. If I have more to add about wetting in different positions, I'll mention it. Diapers that I talk about holding messes are diapers I've messed in (you know, for science). These are in order from least to most favorite.
9. CVS/Walgreens/Walmart Diapers
All three of these are very similar in features and construction. They have cloth backs with a plastic sheet between the outer and inner layers and super stretchy sides with velcro-like tabs. Based on my experience with the six-tape Depends waaaaay back (I'm not even gonna include those here), I didn't expect much from these. They all surprised me though as they'll all hold one regular wetting *if* you get the fit right on your body. The stretchy sides actually make this difficult to do, and they tend to need lots of adjustment while you're sleeping as they're constantly moving around as you move your body at night because of the side panels. These are great for being super discreet if maybe you might dribble in public or for actual emergencies when you've run out of your actual diapers. They wouldn't be my first choice diaper for anything.
8. Abena Abriform M4/L4
These are a lot of people's first real diaper because they're a good value compared to many other brands, and they're super easy to get on Amazon. This should really be the diaper every CVS/Walgreens/Walmart carries at their current quality level. I wore these when I first started flirting with the idea of bedwetting. First on the list of pros is they're plastic-backed with multiple tapes per side. They will hold a substantial amount of fluid or catch any messes, but you have to watch out for oversaturation of the same areas of your diaper. Of course, since you're sleeping, this is next to impossible to do, which doesn't make these the best option for overnight use, but they'll work especially when you're starting out. I started having leaks with these as I began wetting heavier and wetting multiple times at night. Since these don't have elastic around the waist, they don't make great diapers for sleeping on your stomach since they're prone to leaking out the top of the front.
Side note: these can work great as a cost-effective daytime diaper in scenarios where you can pack extra diapers with you and are near a changing facility after a couple wettings. I used these during long monitored exams in certain classes in college and never leaked.
7. Crinklz or BetterDry
These diapers are a great mid-tier option, but they score so low for me based mostly on personal preference. I liked the fact they were plastic-backed. The tapes are very hit or miss. You have to be careful when taping these as the tapes are more fragile than on many of the brands further ahead in this list. Second is the overall feel I had in them. They're soft, and they absorb a couple of heavy wettings or a mess pretty well, but they have a very rigid feel in the decently thick padded area that transitions to a very thin, almost flimsy-feeling wing. They most often felt like wearing a cardboard box in comparison to a lot of other options on my list. These are good diapers, just be honest with yourself about what kind of fit you're looking for before choosing a case of these to sleep in.
6. ConfiDry 24/7
These aren't made anymore, but you can occasionally find them still for sale at certain boutique retailers or on the secondary market. These are another diaper that suffered cost-cutting over its lifespan, which led to mixed reviews from Amazon customers. Personally, I never had any issue with the multiple packs I bought. These have a plastic back with decently sized sets of tapes that work pretty well and some elastic at the waistband if I remember correctly. They hold multiple wettings or a mess very well, and I never had any trouble with these leaking. They hold more than the Abenas, but probably not quite as much as the Crinklz will. They're much more comfortable to me, however. The only reason I stopped buying these was they got harder for me to find in stock in my size.
Side note: I was a toddler in the 90's. These felt the most like actual toddler diapers to me of almost anything I've tried. The nostalgia factor was pretty great on these.
5. ABU Cushies/Super Dry Kids
Speaking of nostalgia, these diapers ace that factor. Whether you remember the old Pampers print or came along when diapers were much more colorful, ABU's got something for you with each of these, both designed around the same shell. Both of these are plastic-backed and feature giant single tapes on each side. The wings' plastic is not inferior quality to the backing of the diaper. The tapes are strong and secure well (mostly; there are some experimental models of the SDK over the life of the design where this is less true), but single tapes, for all the nostalgia and cute factor they give, are just not as secure as two tapes per side on adult bodies. Sometimes you can make this less of an issue by sizing up, but then the rest of the diaper fit can change, too, which might not be great for you either. You have to, a), make sure these fit your body well and, b), be mindful about getting a good fit every time before going to bed. In my experience, while both of these diapers will hold 2-3 wettings or mess, they're also super easy to have leak if they're not on *juuuust* right when you're asleep.
Side note: There's way less chance of these leaking if you're not laying down/sleeping in them. They make great daytime/playtime diapers with plenty of crinkle.
4. ABU Kiddos
These are very similar to the previous ABU diapers in a pastel green plastic with a cute owl print on the tape panels. These also only have 2 tapes per side, but these fit me way better than the Cushies and SDK's did for some reason? Also, they tended to hold more than the Cushies or SDK's did in my experience, and I even wet in these on my tummy with no leaks. There were more than a few mornings where I'd feel a full diaper between my legs, but I'd pee again anyways because I was wearing a diaper. I was really pleasantly surprised at the performance of this diaper and would have used it day or night even though it does crinkle just as much as the Cushies and SDK's. Unfortunately, these are now in the ABU vault, which might mean discontinued.
3. Rearz Safari
This is a very premium diaper. It's got a plastic back, is super thick, has 4 generous, strong tapes, and has a super cute print that matches a ton of other products from Rearz if you wanna go full on baby at bedtime. If you're a fan of crinkle, this diaper's got it possibly more than any other diaper on this list. Best of all, these diapers can hold 3+ heavy wettings overnight or messes no problem with hardly a worry for leaks. On the con side, these did run on the large side of sizing when I tried them, but I've heard their sizing has changed now, so definitely sample things from Rearz before committing to them. Also, they have some cotton-like layer under their wings which I often found uncomfortable especially under blankets or on hot nights. Overall, however, Safaris from Rearz (or anything else built on this chassis) is a great diaper for overnight or extended daytime/playtime use. I never got one of these to leak either on my back or on my tummy through the night or in the mornings when I'd wake up and need to pee again.
Side note: Rearz is a garbage company in the ABDL community, but their products are mostly outstanding.
2. ABU Peek-ABU or Simple Ultra
If I could only choose between 2 diaper models for the rest of my life, this would be one of them. For those unaware, the Peek-ABU and Simple Ultra are the same diaper, one just has cuter landing zones for the tapes. Both feature all white bodies, which I love, and 4 tapes that are strong and generously sized. They are plastic-backed, and the wings have no awkward transitions in feel or quality. The leak guards are tall, and they're supported by leg gathers on each side of the crotch area. These diapers feel great to wear and have a nice crinkle if you like that aspect. For overnight use, these will hold something like 6,000 ml, which basically means they're probably not going to leak with whatever you can throw at them. You'd need *several* heavy wettings throughout the night to have any problem with these. Personally, I'm used to being able to keep these on til right after breakfast in the morning after 2 heavy wettings overnight. These do have some elastic in the waistband, so they're a better option for tummy sleepers, too. They'll also hold messes easily. These are premium diapers at premium prices. If cost is a factor, go for the Simple Ultras as they're a bit cheaper, but for my money I like having the cute animal splash on the tape landing zone for that super cute mid 90's toddler look.
Side note: these make great daytime diapers, too! Some will balk at the cost, but if you're not someone who needs to change frequently, you can wear these for a good while. With fewer changes necessary from strictly a capacity standpoint, you can really make these stretch if you wear during the day, too.
1. NorthShore MegaMax
Here we are at my favorite diaper, period. These tick all the boxes for me: they're plastic backed with quality wings, they're a one-color design in multiple color options, the sizing gives me options to size up or down, huge, long-term capacity, 4 tapes, etc., the list goes on. These are super comfortable on the inside and are pretty silent to wear. You'll hear a slight rustle when you walk or move in the bed at night, but it's unlikely anyone else will. People will say these start out thin. They're not wrong compared to the capacity they can hold, but these are comparable to most other premium diapers in initial thickness, which I find comfortable. Sizing runs a bit larger than advertised. This allows me to size up or down since I'm between the medium and large sizes. When I want a really discreet diaper, I'll choose mediums with a booster pad (not strictly necessary). When I'm fine with my diaper being noticeable, I grab the larges, which are a little big for me but work fine. Both sizes will hold multiple heavy wettings overnight, and, like the ABU's in the number 2 slot, you can feel confident and comfortable in waking up in these and wearing them til after breakfast; they'll handle whatever you can hand them, including messes. I have seen rare cases where some bedwetters have had these leak during overnight use, but I have *never* been able to get them to leak sleeping in any position. I'm sure they could, but it hasn't happened to me. After I was introduced to these, MegaMax became my go-to diaper for everything. I've been so happy with them that I haven't tried anything else despite there being some other interesting products on the market like Trest, Cuddle Cooperative's Fairyland, Rearz's Critter Caboose and ultra series, all of the Tykables line, the v2 Bambinos, probably some others I'm forgetting. I usually rock the all-white model, but they also come in black, navy blue, pink, and a tie-dye print. These are super cost effective for what they are. They may have a higher cost per diaper than many on this list, you can wear these worry-free for longer. For the limited times I've done 24-7, I can usually get by with 2-3 diapers per day if I time messes just right. MegaMax makes a fantastic all-around diaper, and it's usually my first recommendation to anyone for anything.
Well, there's my diaper experience for ya as someone who trained to become a bedwetter to take back their sleep schedule. I've stuck with it for years now and wouldn't go back to going to the potty at night for anything. Is bedwetting a lifestyle you wanna pursue? What diapers should I try next? Let me know in the comments. Also, if this was helpful or entertaining for you, give me a heart and a reblog!
