By CityDME Caregiver Team · 5 min read · April 12, 2026
Booster Pads: The $0.35 Way to Skip a 3am Change
Booster pads, in plain English
A booster pad is a thin absorbent pad with no waterproof backing. It goes inside a pull-up or tab-style brief. The booster soaks first; once it is full, moisture passes into the host garment.
That's it. That's the whole product.
Equipment prescribed for a NY claim?
Send the referral and the Brooklyn desk reviews it the next business day during business hours. Prescription required.
Send a DME ReferralWhy caregivers use them
A 20 oz booster turns a 60 oz overnight pull-up into an 80 oz one. That extra 20 oz is often the difference between one change a night and two.
At $0.35 per booster (case pricing), it's the cheapest possible upgrade in any caregiver supply budget.
How to position one
Open the pull-up or brief flat. Place the booster lengthwise along the wettest zone: front for many men, center for many women, full length for overnight. Put the host garment on as usual.
Do not double-up two regular pads. They have backsheets that block the host garment, and they can leak sideways.
What not to do
Don't use a booster as a standalone pad. It has no backsheet. It will leak.
Don't size the booster larger than the host garment. It can bunch, rub, and cause leaks.
Want help picking the right product?
Call (973) 850-3121 Mon-Fri 9-5 ET. We'll send a free sample pack — three sizes, plain unmarked box, no autoship enrollment required.
You can also email info@citydme.com or walk into our showroom at 2416 65th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204.
Injured on the job or in a crash?
If a doctor prescribed equipment for a New York workers’ comp or no-fault claim, send the referral — we verify the claim path, coordinate the paperwork, and handle delivery, fitting, and carrier billing. Prescription required.