Useful things to look for when picking a pouching system include:

• odour resistance
• a bag that is easy to put on and take off
• a leakproof seal that lasts for up to 3 days trusted Source
• a bag that is hard or impossible to see under clothes
• a bag that is gentle on the skin around the stoma
• Colostomy Bag

A pouching system consists of:

• A one-piece system where the bag attaches directly to the skin around the stoma.
• A two-piece system where the flange attaches to the skin around the stoma and the bag attaches to the flange.

Pouching systems come in two basic types:

• A one-piece system where the bag attaches directly to the skin around the stoma.
• A two-piece system where the flange attaches to the skin around the stoma and the bag attaches to the flange.

protect the skin or help keep the bag in position. These products include:

• stoma paste to help the bag stick
• stoma powder to help absorb moisture and help the bag stay in place
• wipes to help keep the area clean
• belts to help keep the bag securely attached