Help!My Diaper is Leaking.

I know this problem can be particularly frustrating when you have invest out a hundred or more dollars on cloth diapers or maybe you have just started off with one CD to see and experince the outcome.Unfortunately, it comes out to be a disappointment! Leaking is a sign that something is amiss with your diaper or method. Hope some of these tips can help to you find the cause of your leaking diapers:

Poor fit-A diaper that does not fit your child well may lead you to this problem. Ensure the diaper fits snugly around the waist and legs without being too tight.

Too small- If a diaper that previously worked is suddenly leaking, check the fit. It may be getting too small!

Too big-Diapers that are too big will gap around the legs and can easily leak.

Not enough absorbency-Heavy wetter needs a lot of absorbency. Microfiber is definetely not a good choice for heavywetter especialy during naptime and overnight.You'll need extra absorbency for that.Doublers are a great way to add absorbency as they are often a little trimmer than inserts and can be used with prefolds and fitteds. If you find you want to add an insert without adding bulk, hemp inserts can be a great way to go!

Overstuffing- Overstuffing a diaper, particularly a pocket diaper, is not a good thing. Overstuffing can change the fit and shape of the diaper, causing gaps around the legs, which can promote leaks.

Wrong insert-Using an insert that is too narrow for your diaper can also cause diapers to leak. Make sure your insert fills the crotch of the pocket diaper.

Repelling-You have just put a diaper on your child, suddenly see a leak 5 minutes later. After checking the diaper, it's dry. What's wrong with that?(scratching head) Your diapers may be repelling (rather than absorbing). This can happen by using a rash cream not made for use with cloth diapers. You can use rash cream, just make sure it's safe for cloth diapers.

Detergent build up can cause leaks, as well as using the wrong detergent. Getting down a laundry routine for cloth diapers can be tricky, but it's worth a check to make sure you're using the right amount of detergent.

Every child is different though, and some CD might or might not work on them. My advice is not to give up easily especially if you really want to become one of the modern mommy who is on the go with CD..heheh..There are so many type CD, i m sure there is one that is suitable for your little one. If nothing seems to help, it may just be a diaper that doesnt work for your little one. But if u have owned it, you can consider to keep it for another baby. A diaper that does not work for you child now, it doesnt mean it will not work for another one!