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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Troubleshooting diaper leaks. taken from EarthyCrunchyMama.com

Troubleshooting Diaper Leaks

Cloth diapers shouldn’t leak any more than disposables do.  However, there are many reasons people experience leaks.  Luckily they tend to be easily remedied.
  1. New Diapers: New diapers need to be prepped prior to using them to make them absorbent.  This involves pre-washing them.  For some diapers it can take between 8 and 10 washes and dries for the diapers to reach their maximum absorbency.  Please see Caring for Cloth Diapers for more information on prepping your diapers.
  2. Fit: It is crucial that cloth diapers fit well.  It is important to note that not all cloth diapers will fit all babies equally.  It is important when choosing a diaper that it fits your baby well.  It may take trying a couple of diapers before you find one with the best fit.  Too Large: It is important that the waist and legs should fit snugly.  This is a common problem with skinny legged newborns.  It may take 3-5 times through the washer and drier (many covers should not be dried – please read manufacturers care instructions) to determine whether or not the diaper fits well, since there may be some shrinkage.  It is important not to skip sizes to try to save money.  Doing this will result in an inferior fit and therefore leaking.
    Too Small: Another common problem is diapers being too small.  Although a diaper should fit snugly, there should also be room for air circulation.  If a diaper or cover is too tight it will squeeze any moisture out of the diaper, much like a hand squeezing out a sponge.  If your diaper is too small it is time to move up a size.
  3. Residue Build Up: Another common problem is residue build up due to laundry detergents, fabric softeners and rash creams.  If this is the case you should strip your diapers.  Don’t worry it is simple.  Check out our How to Strip Cloth Diapers section.
Tried everything and still having leaks? Contact us!  We would be glad to help you solve your diapering problems.

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