Buddies Underpads

Buddies underpads are heavy-absorbency disposable pads built to protect beds, chairs, and exam surfaces from leaks and incontinence-related moisture. Manufactured by Griffin Care, they combine a fast-wicking top layer with polymer absorbent cores that lock fluid away from the skin, and a leak-proof green backsheet that keeps mattresses and upholstery dry.

Caregivers choosing an underpad usually weigh two things: how much fluid it holds and how much surface it covers. Buddies addresses both. The 30 x 36 inch heavy-absorbency underpad (6010B) offers a large coverage area with a polymer core suited for overnight use or higher-output situations, where a standard pad would need frequent changing. For lighter coverage or chair and wheelchair use, the Griffin Care Buddies Underpad 23 x 36 inch (6020B) gives a more compact footprint that's easier to position and less bulky under the body.

Because these are disposable rather than washable, they're a practical fit for home caregiving, extended-care settings, and any situation where laundering reusable pads isn't realistic. The polymer core turns liquid into gel on contact, which reduces the pooling and skin exposure that can lead to irritation or breakdown during long stretches between changes. The color-coded green backsheet also makes it easy to tell top from bottom quickly during a change.

When comparing sizes, match the pad dimensions to the surface: the larger 30 x 36 pad works well laid across the middle of a standard mattress, while the 23 x 36 size suits recliners, transport chairs, and targeted protection. Buy in case quantities if you're changing pads daily, and step up to heavy absorbency whenever overnight protection matters most.

Explore related options in our Underpads collection, or browse the broader Incontinence category for briefs, liners, and skin-care essentials.