Diapers or briefs

I noticed products online are either diapers or briefs. What's the difference.? I'm new at this. ?

Diapers or nappies as we call them in the UK usually have tapes to hold them in place where as briefs have elasticated sides and just pull up. There are also comfort pads which are shaped to fit from front to back and held in place with net or mesh fixing pants. I use all three at different times. I sleep in tena maxi slips which are like big disposable nappies with tapes and very absorbent. I use the briefs for convenience when travelling and the pads and net fixing pants during the day at home. I usually wear plastic pants with either as an added protection against leaks. I am incontinent and dependant on protection 24/7

I FEEL THAT briefs work way better seem to hold more especially at nighttime

I think some company's they call them briefs to take away from the stigma some people may find with using the word diaper. They are both the same thing.

There isn't a consistent rule. Some products are sold as diapers in some markets and briefs in others. Aboutt he only way to know what you're getting is to google the product or look for images or further description in the marketing material.

Just a guess, but I think briefs are pull-ups that resemble underwear and diapers you tape or pin.

I called the place where I buy some of my diapers aren't allowed to call them diapers, they called briefs. I guess it's a professional thing. THERE DIAPERS FROM MY STANDARD.

Hi

I use nappy knickers made from terry towelling with elasticated leg and waist openings. They are wide in the crotch and high waisted. They are usually available as single or double layer through I have seen triple layer. Some makers refer to them as nappy or terry briefs. Plastic pants are a must to make the water proof seal. Diapers usually refer to a plastic backed water adsorbent layer that is pull up or tape up disposable pants.

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