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  1. Dirty Butter Says:

    LOL I absolutely refuse to call them diapers!! We have been caregivers for three parents, and we never allowed any paid help or hospice people to call them diapers in the presence of our loved ones. It's just an assault on an adult's dignity. We always called them Depends, regardless of the type or brand, rather than say diaper. I actually like incontinence brief as a name for them.

    And of course, now that I have PD, I can be pretty sure the day will come when I am wearing them, and I'm not going to want anyone calling them diapers, either!!! OK, I'll get off my soapbox now.

  2. Gary Hirsch Says:

    Hello Dirty Butter,
    Thanks for your reply! Though I'd prefer you to call them "Secure Briefs" instead of Depends (wink!), I completely understand where you're coming from. The naming issue is something we've discussed a lot on this blog, and it is very interesting to see how clearly opinionated each respondent is!

    I appreciate your comment.

    Your partner in comfort,
    Gary

  3. Pete Says:

    I really like your Secure X Plus brand except for the tape placement.
    The two tapes on each side are close together at the top leaving large flaps under them that have no way to be secured.
    I find it impossible to get a good fit and have resorted to using diaper pins or adhesive tape to secure the bottoms and get a good fit.
    Why did you choose the tape placement as it is?
    Is there an availability to obtain additional tape (possibly on a roll) so I can remedy this myself?

  4. Gary Hirsch Says:

    Hi Pete,
    Thanks for your comment.
    I've been looking for a good tape that we could sell online for people like you who'd rather tape their diapers in a different fashion than how they're made. Frankly, there was a company out there called Tuck Industries (they made Tuck Tape for baby diapers), but I think they've disappeared (I haven't contacted them since 1983!). Stay tuned to http://www.securepersonalcare.com as we hope to launch a roll-brand of adult diaper tape sometime soon.
    Your Partner in Comfort,
    Gary

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