lyannea Posted May 22, 2022 #26 Share Posted May 22, 2022 There are women who use a PureWick at night- it's an external catheter. I wouldn't suggest getting one for a cruise if you're not used to or accustomed to it. I do know a few women who prefer it, instead of getting up multiple times during the night. Something to consider. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare GeezerCouple Posted May 23, 2022 #27 Share Posted May 23, 2022 In another thread someone was concerned about bedpads shifting and thus perhaps letting some moisture get through because the padding wasn't where it was needed. There are some terrific washable waterproof pads of many different sizes (up to complete mattress size) that don't shift. One of them is "Gorilla Grip". They really do stay in place, and that's big help. https://gorillagrip.com/products/incontinence-pad (They are also handy for an overnight colonoscopy prep, just in case.) GC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelbound4 Posted May 24, 2022 Author #28 Share Posted May 24, 2022 On 5/21/2022 at 6:56 PM, Kiran said: I bring a washable bed pad as a protection for the mattress whether hotel or cruise so their mattress / some with protective casing My washable bed pad sheet disposable bed pads Thanks, @Kiran! I’ll be bringing my normal night diapers but then also disposable bed mats as well. Figure at least one for each night plus one extra. I don’t anticipate needing them as usually I’m fine but I’d rather be safe than sorry. Better to overprepare than get caught under prepared! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyGoldberg Posted October 4, 2022 #29 Share Posted October 4, 2022 The washable reuseable pads are great and you can use them in combination with disposable pads. If you have a light leak, the disposable one can be tossed, and the reusable one put away for the next evening if unaffected. We don't put it under the sheet - if you wash them several times they're quite soft, and they don't move. Just get a larger size so you aren't worried about what will happen if you roll over. The purpose would really be just to save the mattress/bed in case of a real flood. Pad inside disposable diaper then lying on disposable pad on top of reusable sturdy pad is great protection, and you can easily dismantle when you get up in the morning so that the room attendant simply makes the bed as usual. Give it a try at home and see how secure it is. We buy the scented bathroom trash bags and just tie them up tight and put them in the trash (urine only). They've always been removed with the trash with no comment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted October 4, 2022 #30 Share Posted October 4, 2022 56 minutes ago, DaisyGoldberg said: We buy the scented bathroom trash bags and just tie them up tight and put them in the trash (urine only). They've always been removed with the trash with no comment. Make sure you identify to the room steward that you will be disposing of diapers in these bags. This waste needs to be put in "red bags" (biohazard) and incinerated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longstockingpippi1 Posted November 14, 2022 #31 Share Posted November 14, 2022 On 10/4/2022 at 5:50 PM, chengkp75 said: Make sure you identify to the room steward that you will be disposing of diapers in these bags. This waste needs to be put in "red bags" (biohazard) and incinerated. Yes! My adult daughter wears diapers and as soon as I meet our cabin steward (on any cruise line) I mention that we need trash bags for diapers and the red bags are brought to me, usually several days worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capitain pugwash Posted November 30, 2022 #32 Share Posted November 30, 2022 On 5/1/2022 at 7:31 PM, travelbound4 said: Hey everyone, I was wondering if any one here has experience cruising with incontinence? Even more specifically bedwetting? i was wondering if the mattress usually has waterproof protection? Or is there someone that I should speak with at the cruise line about that? also, how are the trash cans in the room size wise? Does it get emptied every day? thanks! Hi we were recently onP&O and took an extra case with (we were not flying) which we fill with incontinente pants and also inco sheets, if you have not come across these yet the are a sheet about 600x300 which go on top of the sheet you lay on with an absorbent layer which you lay on and a water proof layer on the other side. We just bagged them up in the morning and leave them in the bathroom and they were taken away. Are you in a accessible cabin because this does help as the except this kind of thing. We didn’t have a protective cover but did ask for a done was provided. Hope you enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benthayer Gonbak Posted February 8, 2023 #33 Share Posted February 8, 2023 On 5/17/2022 at 10:54 AM, travelbound4 said: Thanks - I wasn’t sure if checking bags on cruises was different process or scanners than flying is. my worry is more if I’m traveling with others so I’d prefer to not have security go through the bag in front of them You are probably the perfect candidate for precheck! Especially if your friends aren’t😂😂 of course they supposedly check less and that doesn’t help internationally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Hill Cruisers Posted March 18, 2023 #34 Share Posted March 18, 2023 On 5/21/2022 at 10:59 PM, lyannea said: There are women who use a PureWick at night- it's an external catheter. I wouldn't suggest getting one for a cruise if you're not used to or accustomed to it. I do know a few women who prefer it, instead of getting up multiple times during the night. Something to consider. DW developed incontinence after a craniotomy to resect a pituitary adenoma. Also, she lost a lot of vision. So getting up at night to go to the potty was just too dangerous and I had to also get up and supervise. So, for the past year or so, we've been using the Purewick home system at nighttime only so we both can get some sleep. But the Purewick home system, ours with an 8-hour battery backup, are quite expensive ($500) and the single use female catheters are about $16 each -- all not covered by Medicare or our secondary BCBS of Texas. During the day, we use adult pull-up diapers and that works very well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carole2313 Posted December 6, 2023 #35 Share Posted December 6, 2023 I tried the Pure Wick in the hospital and found it of no use if you are an active sleeper, the catheter slips out of place, even with wearing an adult diaper. Glad it works for you! Wish it worked for me. I use the Gorilla pads that stay put on the bed when you toss and turn, and hold lots with an adult diaper. Never failed me. Happy Cruising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipgeeks Posted December 6, 2023 #36 Share Posted December 6, 2023 I noticed recently that $ Tree had waterproof mattress covers. Fairly compact, and certainly inexpensive, if they would be of use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Cruiser Posted January 25 #37 Share Posted January 25 On 5/1/2022 at 1:31 PM, travelbound4 said: Hey everyone, I was wondering if any one here has experience cruising with incontinence? Even more specifically bedwetting? i was wondering if the mattress usually has waterproof protection? Or is there someone that I should speak with at the cruise line about that? also, how are the trash cans in the room size wise? Does it get emptied every day? thanks! Hi! I don’t have incontinence but I do have a colostomy bag and I take long mattress protectors and I put them on top of the sheets before I go to bed. It does work. Another thing you could try and I know it’s hard for some people, but I’d wear the disposable underwear at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Writerrae Posted January 26 #38 Share Posted January 26 HI. My son is incontinent along with his other multiple disabilities. We always take chucks. We also take an airloss inflatable mattress topper for him whether we're cruising or not to help prevent bedsores. It goes on top of the mattress, then a sheet goes on that and a disposable chuck on top of that. If he does have a leak, it would be on our own topper, which is easily cleaned. We did run out of briefs on the last day of one cruise and couldn't find any adult diapers at the ports. Eek. So now we take lots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVes Posted January 28 #39 Share Posted January 28 We alerted Princess to the problem, and the room steward put a protective layer on the mattress. I then put my washable (and very large) pad on the bed, over the sheet. While I have leaked onto the pad at times, nothing has ever gone below the pad. So I use disposable diaper, pilchard, washable pad, bottom sheet, mattress protector. I'm very grateful that you've created this thread. I will also look into Gorilla Grip, and Pure Wick or other catheters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelbound4 Posted January 28 Author #40 Share Posted January 28 Update to my original post: I can happily say everything went super smoothly. Been on 5 cruises now since that original post and haven’t had any issues. I just bring my normal night diapers and also disposable bed mats. I use the bed mat as a backup but haven’t had to use it. I found scented dog bags on Amazon that I bring and place the wet diaper in and leave it in the trash. I put the bed mat on the first day and then change it every few days usually. Haven’t had any issues with the room attendants. They leave the bed mat on the bed (it has adhesives to keep it in place) and make the bed up with it still on. I always just tip extra to my room attendant for their help and consideration. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy42cruise Posted January 29 #41 Share Posted January 29 The cabin steward will supply red plastic bags for you to put the disposable diapers & pads into so they can be disposed of properly if you ask. I didn't know this until I read it on a different thread. We use disposable diapers & pads, & washable pads on the bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVes Posted January 29 #42 Share Posted January 29 Thank you. I didn't know that - should have thought of asking the cabin steward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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