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I think we are all aware that chocolate bars are becoming smaller, but today I discovered my incontinence pads are too!

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Nurseundercover Sat 20-Jan-24 11:12:17

I have been purchasing and advocated with friends for the use of always discreet long plus pads. Sadly that may change now, having just received my pack this morning with my supermarket delivery. Upon opening the pack to store them in my bathroom drawer next to the few I have left from a previous purchase, I have discovered that the new pad now measures a total of 2cm smaller in length, despite the price going up. This manufacturer claim they wish to "empower women" this does not fit the brief confused Has anyone else discovered this with their brand?

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shysal Sat 20-Jan-24 13:04:09

I found the same with the washable liners that I buy. It annoys me as the difference in length is noticeable every time I hang the washing to dry in the bathroom. I wouldn't change the brand though, as I have been very pleased with them (Mama Designs).

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welbeck Sat 20-Jan-24 13:12:42

OP, have your tried supermarkets' own brands, also superdrug own brand.
may be better value.

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Farmor15 Sat 20-Jan-24 13:25:52

I find Aldi's ones excellent - Lidl not so good. Much cheaper than Always or Tena.

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Nurseundercover Sun 21-Jan-24 23:05:56

Thank you for your suggestions I shall be trialling the cheaper brands for length and efficiency. Just very disappointing that everything even essentials are being shrunk in such an underhanded way angry

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