A disposable stoma plug includes an absorbent body and a grip device. The absorbent body has a bottom end and a top. The bottom end is configured for insertion into a stoma opening. The grip device is connected to the top of the absorbent body. The grip device is configured for handling the absorbent body for inserting and removing the absorbent body into and from the stoma opening. Wherein, the stoma plug is configured to briefly seal off the stoma opening of an urostomy, an ileostomy, or a colostomy to prevent bodily fluids from leaking from the stoma opening, thereby, keeping surrounding skin free and dry while changing dressings, bandages or a collection bag.