Why does the UK suck for diapers?

mzkkbprmt · 11-05-2008

Or nappies, before anybody makes the "because they're not called diapers" joke.

I have a brilliant opportunity tomorrow to go and get some and get them home without people noticing, but the only thing I'm pretty certain of getting that will fit is drynites. You only get adult sized things in big supermarkets or boots stores and what you can get, by all accounts, tends to be on the awful side.

As for ordering something, I live with parents who don't go out often. It is an impossibility.

I'd be interested to know any brits who regularly manage to get proper adult diapers and how. Or any help in general for getting them in the UK.

chevre · 11-05-2008

I've heard it's because of the way the health care system works there. Since the government covers most medical costs, people who are incontinent just get their supplies through them (I'm guessing via mail). Because of that, there's not alot of demand to carry them in stores.

Error404 · 11-05-2008

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Originally Posted by mzkkbprmt

Or nappies, before anybody makes the "because they're not called diapers" joke.

I have a brilliant opportunity tomorrow to go and get some and get them home without people noticing, but the only thing I'm pretty certain of getting that will fit is drynites. You only get adult sized things in big supermarkets or boots stores and what you can get, by all accounts, tends to be on the awful side.

As for ordering something, I live with parents who don't go out often. It is an impossibility.

I'd be interested to know any brits who regularly manage to get proper adult diapers and how. Or any help in general for getting them in the UK.

I can reccomend about 85% of the Tena range. The adverts always aim them at women and the like, but seriously, they are comfy, hold alot, and are reliable - The price however, varies, but can be expensive as they ARE good quality, I'm fortunate enough that I get mine mailed to me by my Aunty.

**Charlie F** · 11-05-2008

^ What he said.

The only adult nappies I've ever bought were the Boots ones. But then I've also been given some proper adult nappies from generous people too.

My new method of getting nappies is to just play the waiting game... Order them from the internet when I've moved out.

Error404 · 11-05-2008

If you have the nerve and guts, your best bet would be to check out Boots range, as you mentioned, if the Tena are too expensive, well, at least you'll have an idea of the variety available to you. Then come back and throw some names at us and we'll throw our opinions back so every penny goes to something you won't regret.

mzkkbprmt · 11-05-2008

Well I'm going to a boots tomorrow, but I can't be certain as to how much of the stock it has. I've just got to hope. Where do you get tena, money fortunately isn't too much of an issue. And which parts of range can you usually get.

Error404 · 11-05-2008

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Originally Posted by mzkkbprmt

Well I'm going to a boots tomorrow, but I can't be certain as to how much of the stock it has. I've just got to hope. Where do you get tena, money fortunately isn't too much of an issue. And which parts of range can you usually get.

Boots or a pharmacy, usually. Hell, even Asda once in a while has them in.

Mickal · 11-05-2008

I order mine over the web. If my mother asks. I just say it a computer part.

Try specialist shops.

mzkkbprmt · 11-05-2008

Unfortunately I am unable to order things, having never done it previously. It looks suspicious.

ballucanb · 11-05-2008

Start out buying something small, and get your mom used to things comming in the mail, after 1 or 2 packages she won't care.

Get something like a shirt, or just something you need or like and tell her it was a better price on the net, and mention how much you saved(even though you probably didn't) and she will think you are thrifty, and out to get the most for your money, parents like that kind of stuff.

As far as the package delivery people they don't care it's just another package to them.

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mzkkbprmt Consonants FTW Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom Age: 18 Posts: 1,134 Threads: 34 Gallery Uploads: 28 Blog Entries: 18	Why does the UK suck for diapers? Or nappies, before anybody makes the "because they're not called diapers" joke. I have a brilliant opportunity tomorrow to go and get some and get them home without people noticing, but the only thing I'm pretty certain of getting that will fit is drynites. You only get adult sized things in big supermarkets or boots stores and what you can get, by all accounts, tends to be on the awful side. As for ordering something, I live with parents who don't go out often. It is an impossibility. I'd be interested to know any brits who regularly manage to get proper adult diapers and how. Or any help in general for getting them in the UK.

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chevre Not your typical kid Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: US Age: 24 Posts: 942 Threads: 25 Wiki Edits: 37	I've heard it's because of the way the health care system works there. Since the government covers most medical costs, people who are incontinent just get their supplies through them (I'm guessing via mail). Because of that, there's not alot of demand to carry them in stores.

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Charlie F Indecisive Historical Donor Senior Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: England, UK Age: 18 Posts: 1,860 Threads: 29 Gallery Uploads: 11 Wiki Edits: 45 Blog Entries: 58	^ What he said. The only adult nappies I've ever bought were the Boots ones. But then I've also been given some proper adult nappies from generous people too. My new method of getting nappies is to just play the waiting game... Order them from the internet when I've moved out.

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Error404 Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: England. Age: 19 Posts: 815 Threads: 39 Wiki Edits: 8	If you have the nerve and guts, your best bet would be to check out Boots range, as you mentioned, if the Tena are too expensive, well, at least you'll have an idea of the variety available to you. Then come back and throw some names at us and we'll throw our opinions back so every penny goes to something you won't regret.

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mzkkbprmt Consonants FTW Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom Age: 18 Posts: 1,134 Threads: 34 Gallery Uploads: 28 Blog Entries: 18	Well I'm going to a boots tomorrow, but I can't be certain as to how much of the stock it has. I've just got to hope. Where do you get tena, money fortunately isn't too much of an issue. And which parts of range can you usually get.

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Mickal Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: London, England, UK, Earth Age: 20 Posts: 941 Threads: 17 Gallery Uploads: 34 Blog Entries: 16	I order mine over the web. If my mother asks. I just say it a computer part. Try specialist shops.

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mzkkbprmt Consonants FTW Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom Age: 18 Posts: 1,134 Threads: 34 Gallery Uploads: 28 Blog Entries: 18	Unfortunately I am unable to order things, having never done it previously. It looks suspicious.

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ballucanb Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: none Posts: 1,304 Threads: 3	Start out buying something small, and get your mom used to things comming in the mail, after 1 or 2 packages she won't care. Get something like a shirt, or just something you need or like and tell her it was a better price on the net, and mention how much you saved(even though you probably didn't) and she will think you are thrifty, and out to get the most for your money, parents like that kind of stuff. As far as the package delivery people they don't care it's just another package to them.