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Explore adult diaper types, absorbency, fit and everyday use. This library brings together the English articles available from Adult Diaper Information Center Japan. New English articles appear here as they are published.

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Read illustrated explanations and practical points to check when choosing and using adult diapers and incontinence insert pads.

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Moving and Repositioning in Bed for Diaper Changes: Slide Sheet Use and Selection [2026 Guide]

Moving and Repositioning in Bed for Diaper Changes: Slide Sheet Use and Selection [2026 Guide]

Learn how to insert, use, and remove a slide sheet, choose its size and direction of movement, and ask about rental options.

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Adult Diaper Odor Control: Deodorizing Features and Used-Diaper Disposal [2026 Guide]

Adult Diaper Odor Control: Deodorizing Features and Used-Diaper Disposal [2026 Guide]

Learn about manufacturers’ deodorizing features and practical disposal, laundry, and room-cleaning measures for controlling adult diaper odors.

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Caregiving Waterproof Sheets: Types and How to Choose a Size

Caregiving Waterproof Sheets: Types and How to Choose a Size

Learn how partial, full-surface, and fitted waterproof sheets differ, how to measure a mattress, and what to check for washing and changes.

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Openable Pad-Holding Pants: Types and How to Choose [2026 Guide]

Openable Pad-Holding Pants: Types and How to Choose [2026 Guide]

Explore openable cloth pad-holding pants and disposable cover-type diapers, including compatible pads, sizing, and changing in bed.

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What Are Flow-Through Booster Sheets? Uses, Precautions, and Product Examples [2026 Guide]

What Are Flow-Through Booster Sheets? Uses, Precautions, and Product Examples [2026 Guide]

Learn when flow-through absorbent sheets may help, how they differ from ordinary pads, and what to check before adding them.

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Bedside Commode Deodorizers from Seven Companies: Types, Use, and Selection [2026 Guide]

Bedside Commode Deodorizers from Seven Companies: Types, Use, and Selection [2026 Guide]

Compare liquid, foam, sheet, powder, and tablet deodorizers from seven companies, including dosing methods and manufacturer usage guidance.

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Soft-Stool Pads: Types, Selection, and Combinations by Stool Volume [2026 Guide]

Soft-Stool Pads: Types, Selection, and Combinations by Stool Volume [2026 Guide]

Compare soft-stool pad types and learn how stool volume affects selection, fitting, and combinations with diapers or pad-holding pants.

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High-Absorbency Tape-Fastened Adult Diapers: 6 Manufacturers Compared in Japan [2026]

High-Absorbency Tape-Fastened Adult Diapers: 6 Manufacturers Compared in Japan [2026]

Compare selected higher-absorbency tape-fastened adult diapers from six manufacturers in Japan, including hip sizes and how reference counts vary by size.

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High-Absorbency Pull-on Adult Diapers: 6 Manufacturers Compared in Japan [2026]

High-Absorbency Pull-on Adult Diapers: 6 Manufacturers Compared in Japan [2026]

A six-manufacturer comparison of higher-absorbency pull-on adult diapers sold in Japan, with waist sizes, reference counts and practical selection precautions.

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Larger Tape-Fastened Adult Diapers: 6 Manufacturers in Japan [2026]

Larger Tape-Fastened Adult Diapers: 6 Manufacturers in Japan [2026]

Compare larger Japanese retail tape-fastened adult diapers by hip range and reference absorption. Learn why L and LL labels alone do not determine fit.

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SS and S Tape-Fastened Adult Diapers: 4 Manufacturers in Japan [2026]

SS and S Tape-Fastened Adult Diapers: 4 Manufacturers in Japan [2026]

Compare SS and S tape-fastened adult diapers by hip measurement and reference absorption, with illustrated checks for using incontinence insert pads.

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Larger Pull-on Adult Diapers: Sizes L and Above from Six Manufacturers [2026]

Larger Pull-on Adult Diapers: Sizes L and Above from Six Manufacturers [2026]

A comparison of larger pull-on adult diapers from six manufacturers, including waist ranges, absorbency references, product links and tips for checking fit.

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Follow a three-step learning guide

Start with product types and structure, then move on to selection and fit, and finally to use and changing. The guides below are available in English. Links to Japanese articles are clearly marked.

STEP 01

Types and structure

Understand pull-on adult diapers, tape-fastened adult diapers, incontinence insert pads and pad-holding underwear. Learn what each product is designed to do.

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STEP 02

Choosing a product, absorbency and size

Check the product type, body fit, reference absorbency and time until the next change. Compare the features that matter for the person using the product.

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STEP 03

Fitting, use and changing

Explore insert pad placement, standing leak guards, fastening tapes, changing demonstrations, skin cleansing and disposal after use.

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