stacinator so simple is not so simple...advice?

dicksonley · 11-07-2009, 01:46 PM

So I was really excited when my 3 mo moved up a size in covers because that meant I could buy new ones! I decided to try some stacinator so simple covers because DS has chunky thighs and these promised no red marks. I have be using them for about a month and I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. 5 out of 6 times using them (regardless of time of day or night) the fleece wicks out onto his clothing. I have a diaper service and use prefolds with a snappi. I try to make sure that the diaper isn't touching the fleece when I put them on but it doesn't seem to make a difference. Help me like these covers! I was so excited and now I have three covers that I barely use because it will mean a clothes change everytime.

mamapixie · 11-07-2009, 07:16 PM

Fleece does wick if it's left on for too long.

dicksonley · 11-08-2009, 09:40 AM

That's the thing that is so frustrating to me. I can change him ever hour or so with only one or two pees in the diaper and it still is a problem. I would understand if I let him go for hours with a soaking wet diaper but I don't. I'm going to keep trying though.

alfabetsoup · 11-08-2009, 10:24 AM

I have a so simple cover and it's awful. Just doesn't work, I don't think you're doing anything wrong. The idea is good but the execution...no. Sell them off and get some Imse Vimse or Nikkis--no red marks with either of those and Nikkis are great over prefolds. IV soft cover comes with snaps now too, good for chubbos!

Ola_ · 11-08-2009, 11:02 AM

That sounds so frustrating! If it's fleece you can try washing it with some fabric softener. It's generally a big no-no for cloth diapers, but in this case you want it to repel water and the softener can help with that.

**MadiMamacita** · 11-08-2009, 01:47 PM

We have one stacinator cover, and i often lay an extra piece of fleece in there before diapering.
have you tried polar babies? I have one that I got used at a garage sale, and its one of our best covers. it has velcro and snaps.

dicksonley · 11-09-2009, 01:50 PM

thanks everyone! I'm glad to know it's not just me. My husband seems to think they are ok and just thinks its something I'm doing wrong. I might keep them just so that he needs to do the changes since I put them on "wrong"

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**Galatea** · 11-09-2009, 07:15 PM

If you want a nice, breathable cover, try the Dancing Bears or the Polar Bummi. No wicking there! I liked the SSS but if it isn't working for you, try something else.