Absorbency
The amount of liquid that the diaper can effectively absorb. This indicator is usually denoted in conditional “drops”: the
more drops, the more liquid the product can contain. Note that there is no strict correspondence between the number of drops and the maximum amount of absorption. Firstly, the “capacity” of a diaper also depends on its size (the larger the volume, the more liquid is placed, with the same number of drops), and secondly, different manufacturers may have different labeling rules. This means that it is best to specify specific figures using special tables.
Such a designation is found only in products
for adults(see "Intended use"), and it is worth choosing according to absorbency, taking into account the specifics of the application. If the diaper is used more as a safety net, or if urination occurs often and little by little, and the person wearing the diaper can change it himself, you can use models with low absorbency. But for those who are not able to move independently, it is worth choosing more spacious products — especially if the patient has to be left for a long time.
Number of items
The number of nappies in one package. This indicator will allow you to estimate how long a pack will last. At the same time, note that you should not buy a large pack if this brand has not been tested in fact — there is a great risk of throwing money away, because even high-quality nappies may not fit for one reason or another.
Wetness indicator
The presence in the design of the diaper of a special
indicator, signaling the degree of filling. This feature makes it easier to monitor the condition of the diaper and reduces the risk of being late with its replacement — and the latter is fraught not only with pollution of surrounding objects, but also with irritation due to contact of the baby's skin with moisture. The indicator itself usually looks like a clearly visible mark (for example, in the form of a strip) on the outside of the diaper; when moisture fills the absorbent layer and reaches the indicator, under its influence the colour of the mark changes, which is a signal of filling.
Country of origin
The country of origin usually refers to the "homeland" of the company on whose behalf the diapers are marketed. Production can be located in a completely different country, often less attractive from the point of view of an ordinary buyer. However, both the country of origin and the place of production have little effect on the quality of products — much more it depends on the overall reputation of the brand and how strictly quality is controlled.
