Travelling long distances and staying overnight away from the comfort of your own home can be rather daunting if you are afflicted with incontinence. It doesn’t mean that you can’t go away overnight and still enjoy yourself. A little bit of preplanning and preparation can make the experience an enjoyable one.
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Contact the place where you will be staying and obtain a single room, if possible.
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Find out whether there is a washing machine and tumble dryer available and ensure that you have sufficient washing powder or liquid. If not, take hand washing powder and perhaps a portable drying rack.
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Check whether bedding protection is provided. If not, find out the size of the beds in advance so that you can take your own. Brolly Sheets fold up small and are easy to put onto any bed.
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If you wear pads or use disposable draw-sheets, take a bin liner for discreet disposal.
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Check the bathing and showering facilities. If these are limited, take moist wipes, soap and a flannel. You might also like to use a room freshener.
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Don’t assume that other countries will have the same products that you use at home - if you wear pads at night make sure you take sufficient quantities with you.
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On long flights, remember to take enough pads and a change of underwear/clothing in your personal hand luggage. Try to book and sit in an aisle seat nearest to the toilet.
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In hot countries, drink plenty of bottled water to avoid dehydration.
