Avoiding Leaks

While no diaper is "leak-proof", leaks can be avoided with the right adjustments. Below are solutions to the most common leaks:

Time + Layering

When switching to all natural fibers, it's typical to need a diaper change every 1-2 hours depending on your baby's age. To go longer stretches (night, nap, or long car rides), you'll need to add 1-2 hemp boosters placed between the absorbency and the cover.

Fit

If you're still getting leaks under 2 hours, you'll want to check that the absorbency is well positioned so urine isn't rolling off and going straight to the cover. This can happen when using a larger cover that isn't tight enough to hold the flat diaper in place or using a larger inner with gaps at the legs. With the inners, you can tuck the ruffles inwards, reducing the size of the leg openings. For a flat, trying different folds can help ensure more layers at the wet zone or better tucking at the legs can help. You may also want to consider adding a fastener (Snappi or diaper pins) if needed to keep the absorbency close to baby's body. 

Flooding

At certain stages (i.e. newborns and around 1 year), babies pee more frequently or start to release more urine all at once which can "flood" the wet zone before it has enough time to move liquid to the drier parts of the diaper. At these stages, you may need to change the cotton more often or add absorbency to the wet zone, even during the day. You could try adding a hemp booster between the absorbency and cover or sometimes just 2 cotton wipes (folded in half and placed closest to baby's body) will do the trick. This is temporary and you may be surprised to discover as your baby outgrows these stages you no longer need as much absorbency during the day.

Troubleshooting

While cloth diapering with all natural fibers can involve a learning curve, you are not alone! If you need additional support please contact us at support@lunapaca.com and we're happy to help!