diapering little boys?

[durafemina]

dd has never ever soaked through a cloth diaper, but ds in his 2 weeks of life has already done so half a dozen times! What is it about diapering a boy that I need to know?

I have him in hemp thirsties at night with a cotton flannel doubler covered in a wool soaker + wool longies. He sleeps for 8-10 hours (wakes to feed, but not truly *awake* so I'm reluctant to change him as he's quite upset when I do).

TIA experienced mamas

[Katie T]

My only idea is make sure u point his penis down when putting the diaper on if your not already. Is the whole diaper soaked if so more absorbancy is needed otherwise I cant think of anything hopefully someone has better ideas lol good luck

[Gabes Mommy]

Point his penis down so the coverage is where he'll pee. Otherwise you may just need more absorbency. He could be a heavy wetter.

[Michigan Mama]

I agree with both PP. It might not be a boy thing, just the difference between babies. Sometimes I fold the doubler up in the front more to catch more. Definitely make sure he is pointing down.

Does your wool need lanolizing? Worth asking.

[durafemina]

penis down and wool well lanolinized.
Guess he's just a heavy wetter!