[almama]

Hi-

I just bought a new style FMBG off the TP and it leaked. The inside soaker was wet in front, but totally dry in back. Is this common and is there anything to be done about this? Thanks!

 

[Marco Esquandolas]

Well, let's try to troubleshoot together...was is still so new that the hemp isn't broken in all the way yet? Do you have a good fit? Did it leak out thru the middle of the diaper or wick around bindings or what? How long was baby in it? Obviously, if it is super new, more washings to break in the hemp are a necessary thing. If there wasn't a good fit, then sure, it could have leaked through most anywhere. Some dipes with pul need one time in the dryer to help seal the pul. It could possibly need extra absorbent layering if you have a super heavy wetter. You can always ask Terri (fmbg wahm) what she suggests b/c she is awesome to deal with and I'm sure would love to help you out!

I know for us, I'll often not do enough prewashes before initial wearing, but then I need to remember to not expect the diaper to be maximally absorbent. Remember, hemp needs like literally 8 washes to become max absorbent. You can also boil it to speed up the process, and also dryer dryings help in that respect too. HTH!

 

[almama]

Thanks Julie! I don't know exactly how often it was washed before, because I bought it used (she had said 5x worn I think). I've washed it two times, each with two hot washes. Mea culpa: I usually change diapers each time he pees (the pitfall of ECing a baby), but my oldest son was sick today so he sat in it a bit. The first time he peed there was a small spot on the front of his pants. The second time he peed that spot grew and then his back was soaked. It was about an hour that it was on total. The AIO cover was wet too, so it went through the PUL, not just at the binding. The middle held it in very well though.

Thanks for your help! It is so cute I would hate to stop using it.

Chris

 

[MissSugarKane]

Is the doubler or soaker topped with microfleece? If so maybe there is detergent build up causing the pee to role off instead of absorbing.

 

[almama]

It has an hourglass shaped diaper that snaps inside and then a fleece topped doubler.

 

[LuvMy2Kidz]

Any Idea how many times it was used/washed? Hemp takes a while to get the natural oils out, so it may take a few extra washes to get it ready to wear if it was new or almost new.

 

[my2girlz]

I had this problem with one of mine. I think the problem was that the the contour wasn't wide enough in the middle and she would pee it would leak since there wasn't enough coverage. My other FMBG have wider contours and I've never had a problem with leaking.