Disposable absorbent article with flushable insert

摘要

A disposable article (20), such as a diaper, for absorbing and containing urine and other body exudates has an absorbent insert pad (21) that may be flushed in a toilet. The article preferably includes a backing sheet (24) and a bodyside liner (25) that are substantially coterminous. In one embodiment of the invention, a secondary absorbent body (26), which is disposed between the backing sheet (24) and the bodyside liner (25), has a pocket (47) formed therein. The absorbent insert pad (21) is positioned against the bodyside liner (25) and located generally within the pocket (47). A cover (23) is releasably attached to the bodyside liner (25) to maintain the insert pad (21) within the pocket (47).