Cloth Diaper Issues

[BabyBump]

What the heck am I doing wrong???? I've been using a mix of kissaluvs with bummi's covers and bum genius, but am having problems with leaks. I change Eli every 2-3 hours, depending on how long he has slept. Quite often he leaks out the top when he is sleeping. He's a side sleeper so it's usually out the side he's laying on. I got so frustrated the other day I bought some diaper at Target and having been using those. At least they are cholrine free, etc... Am I not getting the diaper snug enough at the top or do I need to double up on something?? Is learning to cloth diaper just trial and error??

[Nikki Christina]

I just dont think kissaluvs are absorbent enough for overnight..never have been for us either

[True Blue]

Do you have a doubler for long stretches? I usually used a bigger diaper for nighttime, not Kissaluv 0's. Especially now that your LO is almost 4 weeks old, they won't be enough. Are you making sure to point his penis down when you close the diaper? I'd try a size small diaper for nighttime with, a doubler if needed. I also find wool covers great for preventing nighttime leaks, since they themselves absorb a little bit of overflow.

[LawrenceDoula]

I prefer to use a different style of cover at night. One that isn't just straight across the front like the bummis are. I also just prefolds at night. I like thirsties covers.

Yes, the first time you use cloth it is trial and error. Every baby is different!

Good luck! Leaks are NOT fun.

[BabyBump]

Originally Posted by True Blue

Do you have a doubler for long stretches? I usually used a bigger diaper for nighttime, not Kissaluv 0's. Especially now that your LO is almost 4 weeks old, they won't be enough. Are you making sure to point his penis down when you close the diaper? I'd try a size small diaper for nighttime with, a doubler if needed. I also find wool covers great for preventing nighttime leaks, since they themselves absorb a little bit of overflow.

I have only been using the kissaluvs during the day. They were the first to leak at night. My husband suggested I point the penis down. I looked at him and asked (quite seriously) is that how it sits in guys underwear?? He laughed and said yes but after awhile gravity takes care of that for you. I told him I didn't know, I don't have one. I'll try that and then see if I still need to add a doubler to the bum genius.

[flapjack]

Gotta ask, what's leaking? Poo or wee? I find that bummis covers wick (not leak) for us too, but they're also not a good fit on my chunky babies and towards the top of the size range we were getting leaks.
I AM loving Thirsties wraps, though. (I just saw Rachel said that too. seriously. we're right.) I aloso like terry towelling on newborns because the loops catch the poo and slow down leaks.

[BabyBump]

Flapjack- it would be wee that is leaking. Hopefully the penis pointing down will help us. I have so much to learn about boys

[True Blue]

OH YES!!!! Pointing that penis down is one the most important steps in boy diapering, whether it be cloth or disposable. That should help you a lot.

[mamaChe]

lol yes, pointing the penis down should help. We're having our own issues with a boy at our house. Also, with my daughter I never had newborn covers and I just changed her clothes every time. NO WONDER I WAS CRAZY!!

oh-- and the first time I was told that you have to push the penis down was in reference to potty training boys and aim. Apparently it's still an issue then!! boys.....