# soaker pad
## English
### Etymology

From soaker +‎ pad, due to the absorbent pad's purpose of soaking up liquid.

### Pronunciation

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### Noun

soaker pad (plural soaker pads)
* A waterproof mattress topper, especially one intended for urine (i.e. unpotty-trained or incontinence); a bed protector.
    Synonym: bed pad
** 1979, Nursing Mirror, volume 148, numbers 14–26, IPC Specialist and Professional Press, page 25:The study was made in a geriatric male ward where most patients were incontinent and involved 2,256 patient checks over 4,368 patient hours. The Kylie sheet comprises two washable and reusable components. First, there is a "soaker pad" of needled rayon supported by a polypropylene mesh.
** 1997, Deitra Leonard Lowdermilk, Irene M. Bobak, Shannon E. Perry, Maternity & Women's Health Care, Mosby, →ISBN, page 577:A soaker pad can be placed under the infant so that it and not the blanket absorbs the overflow urine.
** 2022, James E. Popham, Anna Johnson and Les Samuelson, quoting C. J. J. Mialkowski, “Crime as a Social Problem: Social Inequality and Justice”, in Jessica Antony, Les Samuelson, Wayne Antony, editor, Power and Resistance: Critical Thinking About Canadian Social Issues, 7 edition, Fernwood Publishing, →ISBN, page 430:Residents who routinely soil their bed despite incontinence products are not permitted to have an extra soaker pad or towel in bed to help protect sheets and blankets from soiling.
* Synonym of meat pad (“an absorbent pad placed underneath raw meat in order to absorb excess moisture and fluids (like blood) so as to prevent the buildup of harmful bacteria”).
** 1991, Judy Ordens, “Plastics for fresh, chilled, & bakes products”, in Plastics Institute of America, editor, Plastics in Food Packaging Conference: Proceedings from the Eight Annual Foodplas Conference (Foodplas), number 8, Technomic Publishing Company, →ISBN, page 27:The soaker pads we use are a combination plastic and pulp. This past year, we did a test in a few stores to see if a soaker pad with recycled fibers would work. The idea was rejected because of performance and appearance, but in this business the idea may be revived tomorrow. We've looked at plastic packaging for fresh meat entrees and found acceptable trays and covers.
** 2004, “Packaging: Overwrapping”, in Carrick Devine, M. Dikeman, Werner K. Jensen, editor, Encyclopedia of Meat Sciences, volume 1, Elsevier Science, →ISBN, Requirements for Overwrapped Packages, page 952:Meat is customarily presented for retail sale on trays of rigid or expanded plastic, frequently with a soaker pad to absorb liquid, with the absorbent area not against the meat, and overwrapped with a clear film that is usually sealed by heat.
** 2020 February 3, Brett Willhite, quotee, “Who Checks To Make Sure Grocery Store Scales Are Accurate?”, in WCCO‎, CBS News:I'm going to check to make sure that only 0.78 pounds of meat is actually in there. Just the meat, not the wrapping, not the tray, not the soaker pad on the inside.
* A diaper insert, especially a booster pad.
** 1955, “Diaper with the Snap Fasteners”, in Infants' & Children's Review‎, volume 59, Haire Publishing Company, Advertising, page 38:BEST FOR BABY because it has a soaker pad of self-material in Red Star; Birdseye diaper material and heavy flannel […]
** 2010, Kathleen Huggins, The Expectant Parents' Companion: Simplifying What to Do, Buy, Or Borrow for an Easy Life with Baby, ReadHowYouWant.com, →ISBN, page 95:Fitted diapers are made from absorbent fabrics, usually cotton or hemp. These diapers are hourglass-shaped to eliminate folding and are gusseted for a snug fit around the legs. Typically, a soaker pad is either sewn into the diaper or is laid or snapped in with each change.
** 2022 June 30, Catherine Crider, “The 11 Best Overnight Diapers, Recommended by Mothers”, in Healthline‎:First, this diaper offers both hook and loop and snap-closure options to get the right fit. Then, it has both a large and small soaker pad to choose from depending on how much absorption is needed. It also comes in a range of colors, so you can coordinate with your little one's wardrobe (or your mood).