Topic Explanation:
The forum topic is about a user seeking advice for their mother's issue with the Convatec urostomy pouch not draining properly at night. They are looking for tips and recommendations from other users who have experienced similar problems with nighttime drainage bags.

Advice and Insights:
- Leaving a bit of fluid in the normal bag helps to aid drainage as it creates a sort of vacuum.
- Using a different brand's drainage bag at night, such as Hollister, can be effective.
- Ensure the urostomy bag is drained empty before attaching the drainage bag for the night.
- If the pouch is not draining, lifting the night bag up by the drainage tube and giving it a hefty smack on the floor can help get things moving.
- If the night bag is not wide enough to fit on the hooks of the nightstand, pressing the soft attachment continuously until the urine moves along can remove air pockets and aid drainage.
- Consider using a wider night bag that fits comfortably on the nightstand or hanging the bag only on three of the hooks to avoid air pockets.
- Ensure the drainage tube does not go "uphill" and depends on gravity to keep a flow.
- Use a converter if wanting to use a different brand's drainage bag with the current pouch.
- Hollister has a version of the moldable pouch called Formaflex, which may be a suitable alternative.
- Consider not draining the pouch at night and emptying it first thing in the morning.
- Use a large plastic box on the floor to contain the night bag and prevent leaks.
- Look for waterproof fitted sheets on eBay or locally to protect the bedding from leaks.
- Consider using a different brand's drainage bag, such as Reliamed vented urinary drainage bag, if experiencing issues with the current one.
- Create a custom system using respiratory hose and a large pickle jar for longer auto trips or around the house, especially if the stool has chunks and rarely clogs.