A washable chair pad adds a removable layer of protection to a seat. If you are comparing incontinence chair pads, start with the area you want to cover, the pad's dimensions and the washing routine you can manage.
This guide compares the Small and Large Conni chair pads currently listed at Sensory Assist. Both are absorbent, waterproof and reusable. The main buying difference is their shape and coverage.
Small or Large: compare the measurements
Conni Chair Pad Small: 48 × 48cm
The Conni Chair Pad Small is a square pad measuring 48 × 48cm. It has a stay-dry top layer, an absorbent core and a waterproof backing, with small rubberised dots underneath.
Measure the seat area you want to cover and compare it with a 48cm square. “Small” describes the pad size; choose by the required coverage rather than the user's age or clothing size.
Conni Chair Pad Large: 51 × 61cm
The Conni Chair Pad Large is rectangular, measuring 51 × 61cm. Like the Small, it is designed as a washable, absorbent seat-protection pad with waterproof backing and rubberised dots.
It gives you 3cm more along one dimension and 13cm more along the other than the Small. Check how that rectangle sits on your chair before deciding that the larger option is the better fit.
What to check on your chair
- Seat coverage: measure the usable sitting area and identify where you need protection.
- Shape: compare the square Small with the rectangular Large. Use the listed dimensions rather than estimating from photographs.
- Existing cushions: consider the complete seat setup, including any prescribed cushion, before adding another layer.
- Care routine: check the product label and whether you can wash and dry a reusable pad between uses.
A chair pad protects the seat surface. It is a different product from a foam wheelchair cushion or a pad designed to sit on the floor. If the chair has a prescribed seating setup, confirm any added layer with the person who manages that setup.
Washable chair pads and your laundry routine
Conni lists these chair pads as machine washable and suitable for tumble drying. Follow the label supplied with your pad for the correct settings.
The manufacturer's care guidance recommends warm or cool washing with a good-quality detergent. Avoid fabric softener and chlorine-based bleach. See Conni's current washing guidance when planning your routine.
If you need the seat protected while a pad is being washed, consider whether a spare would be useful. Decide by how often the pad needs changing and how quickly your laundry dries; there is no fixed number that suits every household.
Buying questions
Does a bigger pad automatically mean it is the right one?
No. Compare the 48 × 48cm and 51 × 61cm measurements with the seat and the area you want to protect. Coverage and placement matter as well as the size name.
Can I choose by absorbency alone?
Also compare fit, surface and care requirements. If you need a specific fluid-capacity rating, confirm the current specification for the exact size before ordering rather than assuming both sizes have the same rating.
Is this the same decision as choosing a bed pad?
No. This comparison is about protection for seated furniture. For overnight bedding, our bed pads versus waterproof fitted sheets guide explains that separate choice.
Compare the current options
View the Small Conni chair pad and Large Conni chair pad for current colours and availability. The existing Continence Care collection also includes bedding and other protective products if you are planning more than one area of the home.
Dimensions and construction checked on 5 November 2026 against the current Sensory Assist listings and Conni's chair-pad range. Care guidance checked against the manufacturer's help page. Always follow the instructions supplied with your product.