Nappy Leaks...
Your nappy leak checklist. Far less leaky than disposables.
Have you ‘prepped’ your nappies after purchase?
Have nappies been left on too long?
Are gussets snug against the underwear line of the child?
If using a liner, make sure that disposable linings are tucked into the nappy.
Is your child teething or going through a growth spurt? This can mean big wetting episodes or more frequent rashes.
Are the wings of the nappy lined up and not falling down?
Do you have enough ‘absorption’ or inserts to meet the wetting needs of your baby? Add inserts accordingly.
Are you using barrier creams? Using barrier creams and powders can cause a build up in your nappies effecting their absorption. See the above point for stripping and resetting. The support group has a good list of recommended detergents.
Detergent build up can occur. If your nappies smell strongly of detergent once dry this may be affecting their absorption. They may require ‘stripping’ or resetting. To remove build up put the nappies through one long hot wash with no soap. Avoid washing the shell of the nappy on temperatures higher than 60 degrees as this can damage the nappy. Inserts can be washed on higher temperatures for the purpose of infrequent stripping or resetting.