Night time accidents are frustrating for mothers and children alike, and they can be an issue long after day training has been achieved. This is the case with Susanna, our 4-year-old. Over the past year we’ve tried a lot of different solutions:
- Disposable pull-ups: They work but it’s money down the drain. In just 6 months we spent almost $100 and now they are sitting in a trash heap.
- Cloth trainers: They are reusable, but not absorbent enough for night time.
- Pocket diapers: At 4 years old, every diaper we own is too small for her. Even the brands I consider to be very roomy are not big enough and dig into her legs badly, causing pain and discomfort.
We have found a solution for Susanna with Super Undies. Great company name, don’t you think? We received a pair of Nighttime Undies to try out in exchange for an honest review.
Based on Susanna’s age, weight and measurements, we chose Size 2 with cotton as the absorbent material. Super Undies surprised us with the pretty “Rainbow Bright” print:
Super Undies nighttime pants are made with four layers of absorbent fabric inside (choose cotton or microfiber), water-resistant fleece leg and waistbands and a fully waterproof PUL outer layer. Sizes go from 1 (age 3) to 4 (ages 9-10+), but for the best fit you should go by their sizing chart. Prices start at $29.95 each.
Inside of the pants you’ll find a soft mesh pocket which is open at both ends. There’s a partially-attached soaker pad which you tuck inside the pocket. To help guard against leaks, you can see how the absorbent cotton insert (when tucked in the pocket) does not touch the leg openings or waistband.
I prepped the pants 3 times before use since we chose cotton.
PERFORMANCE: Susanna is average and about 3/4 of the time, the pants have done a great job at holding everything in. Over several weeks of testing, she’s only over-saturated them 2 times, and that was on nights where she either drank more than usual or slept in later. With that in mind, I have now started adding a small doubler in the pocket, whether or not she’ll actually need it.
I’m impressed that they have worked so well “as is,” without any additional absorbency. If you have a heavy wetter Super Undies recommends adding a doubler to the pocket (my personal recommendation is hemp). Keep in mind that when you stuff an extra insert into the pocket it will make them fit a little tighter so they won’t pull up and down as easily.
The majority of the time, the insert has not agitated out on it’s own in the wash. I don’t like pulling the soaked insert out of the pocket with my fingers so I’ve just laundered the pants with the insert still in the pocket. I asked Super Undies about this and was assured that it will get sufficiently clean while still tucked in the pocket, since it is only a few layers thick and only partially attached. For a boy, it might be more likely to pop out on its own since you would likely be folding the insert in half and positioning it more up front.
FITt: With cotton inside, the pants shrank a little after prepping so I’m glad we bought size 2. Susanna is 4 years old and around 40 pounds. She’s on the curvy side so I wanted to make sure the trainers were not constricting.
Susanna wears “real” underwear all day. So when we first put these on her response was “They’re too puffy.” I explained that they were thicker than underwear to help keep her bed dry. She accepted this, and then told me that the Super Undies were very soft and the rainbow colors were pretty. After that initial objection, she hasn’t been averse to wearing them at all. In fact, when bedtime rolls around and her Super Undies are still in the wash, she will say “Mama, I need my rainbow pants.” She puts them on herself at night and removes them in the morning. The only thing she will sometimes need help with is smoothing out the insert at the back opening of the pocket.
I like that there are no snaps on the hips. This was a big problem with other trainers and diapers I’ve tried to squeeze onto Susanna. They would dig into her skin really badly. Since she is a veteran learner, we don’t have to worry about #2 messes, so the need for size snaps (usually important to me) is a moot point. Plus, the lack of snaps help make Super Undies look less like a diaper. This can be important psychologically for an older child like Susanna who continues to wet at night.
That the Super Undies pants are bulkier than your typical cloth trainer is something I would expect. After all, they are meant to last all night, a daunting task. And if all you and your child have experienced are ultra-thin disposables, then naturally there will be some adjustment. As long as the pants fit and keep the sheets dry, I’m happy. It’s a plus that Super Undies colors and prints offered aren’t babyish at all and appeal to toddlers and older children.
Personally, I think these pants are very cute and look forward to picking out a few more for her.
DURABILITY: Here’s the Super Undies warranty: “We are committed to making a product that will stand the test of time. Our standard warranty covers all parts of the garment for 60 days, but beyond that Super Undies services their products. Pertinent pieces of the Super Undies pants can be repaired free of charge for the life of the product.” The only change I’ve noticed after washing and using our Super Undies are loose threads/fringe around the edges of the cotton soaker. But it hasn’t affected performance, and nothing is coming loose.
VALUE: With the $100 we spent on disposable pull-ups, I could have bought 3 pairs of Super Undies and saved myself (and Susanna) a lot of time and hassle. Changing and washing sheets every day gets really old! Lesson learned. I will be adding a few more to our stash (just found two of them on a cloth diaper swap site today), because I have two more children (Erik and Ingrid) to go. The investment will be well worth it. If the price still seems daunting, then you might try starting with just one pair and then add one or two more over time, or do like I did and buy used. Compared with other nighttime pants on the market, Super Undies are priced very fairly.
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Giveaway CLOSED Super Undies is giving away one pair of nighttime pants in a gender neutral color. Winner chooses size. Enter to win below and good luck!
These look really useful – so much better than throwaways!
Super Undies sound like they would have been great to have when my older kids were still wetting the bed! I have a toddler who is getting close to potty training and will definitely get some Super Undies for him. I like the blue ones the best and I think my son would, too.
Rainbow Bright themed super undies?!? That’s so awesome.
My daughter has already picked out the Alien Invasion Print. She’s too funny, but she says it will be good to help her get ready to go to the moon. Love these products you find.
Awww, that’s adorable! ~Anne
These are such a great idea! Forrest is one and I’m just starting to think about potty training. I have been wondering what the options are like this so I had to chuckle when I saw your email come into my inbox. Perfect timing! Thanks!
Glad to help, Angela! ~Anne
I like the alien invasion. My son is almost 3 and these are what I need to get next. My sister in law uses super undies and they work great for her.
I love the superheros unite print!
I don’t know if Super Undies has gotten rid of their snapping trainers, but I was disappointed in the fit of the ones that I bought. I am hoping that the nighttime trainers are better. We are still looking for a perfect solution for nights.
I recently bought some Applecheek’s size 3 & do like the fit of those, but it is a diaper & not a trainer.
Delia, I think the back snap design has been phased out. How would you describe the fit of the day trainers? ~Anne
I have a question – have you ever tried MotherEase bedwetters? My daughter currently uses them (she’s 5) and they are amazingly absorbent but super puffy and boring looking. I was wondering if you had an opinion on Super Undies verses ME Bedwetters? My daughter will need to move up a size soon and I’m on the fence as to whether to change brands or stick with MotherEase. A review comparing the two would be awesome.
Jen, that’s a great question. I came really close to trying the MotherEase bedwetter pants because a fellow blogger said they worked well for her son (Carolyn at Padded Tush Stats). Her feedback was very similar to yours – really puffy, not much to look at, but kept the sheets dry.
After we chatted, Susanna seemed to be doing better at night and I held off on buying a pair. But then she regressed again. I really should pick up a pair so I can post a comparison review, because I totally agree with you that it would be very helpful to families making purchasing decisions.
Thanks for your comment! ~Anne
I love the alien print super undies.
I like the alien invasion ones
We have used the older microfiber super undies for 3 years or so. I like how they’ve changed the insert pocket arrangement and have included cotton option. I like the fit of our older ones, just had issues with the insert falling out of pocket, which is in front. Bad for a heavy wetting boy to not have absorbency up front! Would love to try the new style! I love that they have large sizes to fit my 7 yo.
Michelle, interesting to hear about how the older version worked and fit for your child. Thanks for sharing! ~Anne
Love the rainbow print!
I think the boys would love the alien invasion print, but green is probably the print we would get.
These look so comfy! I love the heroes unite print! 😉
I like the heroes unite print. I think my little guy is getting close to ready for potty training. 🙂 Thanks!
The the super hero’s prints
I think my LO is getting close to ready. We gave it a go, but she just got stressed so we backed away for another month or two. These look like a great option once we get to the night training stage of things!
We would love to try these – my little girl is doing well during the day, but we are still having nap/night accidents. I like the Rainbow Bright pattern 🙂
I love the alien invasion print. Right now my 3 year old is still in cloth diapers and I’m trying to get him into trainers, but so far have had no success. Having interesting prints on “big boy” undies would help, I think.
The Rainbow Bright and Purple are my favorite!
Thank you for the giveaway, Anne!
I’ve been very interested in super undies because they seem to be so popular. I love the rainbow print because I love everything rainbow for my rainbow babies
I am really happy I stumbled across this review. My almost 4 year old has been potty trained during the day since he was 25 months old, but he still wears a diaper at night. Cloth diapers just don’t fit and don’t work at night, so I am going to check out these night time super undies and see if they solve our issue. I already have a 1 year old in cloth, so no extra laundry! Thank you!
Hi Beth! Yes, it definitely helps when you have another in cloth, and then you don’t have to run a load of laundry just for trainers. I’d love to know how the Super Undies work out for you. ~Anne
I would love to have some of these =]]
LOVE these cute undies!!! We are getting close to potty training our last little. She’s the only one I’ve had in cloth diapers, but I did try some WAHM pull-ups for my oldest who has dealt with bed wetting… These seem to be really amazing. I love the rainbow brite & the night time black & colored ones.
We love Super Undies. I’ve only used their snap off pocket trainers, but they were great for my bedwetter years ago. It’s so nice that there is a company making quality products for this niche!
Laura, I wonder if the pocket (day) trainers would work well at night if you bought a size big enough to accommodate more stuffing? They are about $10 cheaper than these nighttime pants. And yes, I love that Super Undies has stepped in to fill a need that often arises after you’re past the cloth diaper phase! ~Anne
I love the Heroes Unite Undies!! So adorable!
I love a few of the cute prints, especially dynamite! So cute!
I like the Heroes Unite print.
I like Rainbow Bright best but Alien Invasion is pretty cute!
I love the Rainbow Bright print. Our daughter is showing signs of wanting to learn so we may have to retire her cloth diapers sooner than I thought. At least there are cute Super Undies to replace them.
I like the rainbow and heroes unite colors
I like dynamite.
My favorite print is Dynamite! So cute!!!
I love the Dynamite undies! They are so fun
I would love to try these with my 3 year old daughter. She’s been potty trained for awhile, even at night, but has been regressing some at night lately. I’m sure it’s probably because we have a new baby in the house, but I’m with you: Washing sheets all the time gets real old, real fast! (Plus it makes the vinegar disappear faster. lol) I think we would choose the fun rainbow print too!
I love the heroes unit print! Too cute!
My son would like the Heroes Unite pattern.
So darn creative ~ my little sunshine would definitely love the Alien invasion print ~ great design ♥ great product ♥
Hmm, maybe I should get these. I have been hoping my son, who turned 5 a few weeks ago would grow out of his bedwetting phase, he was dry for two years. I started using Grovia O.N.E. on him last fall. I figured anything I get for him my baby(4 months today) will eventually wear.
These would be amazing for my little boy who is potty training but not yet ready for night training!
I love the one you chose, rainbow bright, thanks!
I like the Alien Invasion undies!
I love Rainbow Bright and Dynamite!
I love all the prints! Personally I like the Dynamite and Aliens, but DD picked the Rainbow. 🙂
I prefer the Dynamite print. I like the blue background.
I love the alien invasion.
i love the alien invasion print!
The alient invasion print looks so cool! My son will love it.
Yay!!! I like the alien invasion print!!
I like alien invasion, looks like it would be the most gender neutral. I didn’t know a product like this existed, looks like it is perfect for our stage of life!
oh id so love these for my son! hes been waking up dry and is day trained but im nervous! hed love the dynamite print!
I love the Rainbow Bright pattern!
I like the Heroes Unite print! It’s really cute and gender neutral 🙂
Great review. Maybe I need some ‘rainbow pants’ for my oldest girl 🙂
Alien invasion is cute. I am glad they added prints to their selection
I love the “Rainbow Bright” print. My girl is only 18 months but I think she’s almost ready for potty training since we practice elimination communication.