Frustrated with leaking diaper?
Diaper leaks are common
phenomenon experienced by almost every
parent, no matter what types of diaper system or brand is used. By knowing the
possible root cause of the particular leak issue most diaper leaks can be well
controlled and make cloth diapering more reliable and comfortable. And hence
increase the confident level of parent to continue using cloth diaper!
Asasnya, ada 3 sebab kenapa diapers bocor- repelling,
incorrect fit/adjustment and over saturated diapers.
Step 1: Repelling Test ( It will normally
happen as soon as baby pees)
Perform a quick test on them. Pour
some clean water onto the diaper at different spot. Watch how the water being
absorbed into the absorbent layers:
1.)
Do the water absorb well and fast into the bottom layer?
2.)
Do the water form beads and roll around on diaper liner or roll off to
the edges?
If the water absorb slowly or form
beads on the diaper inner, your diapers are repelling liquid!
What should you do?
1.)
If the diaper is new and less than 10 times wash, it needs more PREWASH.
2.)
If the diaper is used for quite sometimes, it needs STRIP WASH.
3.)
Repeat the PREWASH/STRIP WASH process until it passes the Repelling
Test.
Step 2: Incorrect fit/adjustment Test
(It will normally happen as soon as baby pees)
If the diaper leaks in a very short
period, which is almost as soon as baby pees, most likely it is because of the
incorrect fitting on baby. Watch the pattern and area of leaking:
1.)
Leaking around the legs? Urine flow out from the thigh area.
2.)
Wicking around the legs? Feeling damp at the thigh area.
3.)
Leaking at back? Urine flow out from the back.
4.)
Leaking in front? Urine flow out from the front.
5.)
Wicking at the waist? Urine wick out onto baby's clothes or bedding.
If any of the above happens as soon as
baby pees, your diapers are most likely in incorrect fitting/adjustment!
What should you do?
1.)
Leaking around the legs: Ensure the elastics/gussets snug at the thigh
without gaping in all different positions and with lots of wriggling. If the
diaper leak only when baby is sitting, you may also check if there is gap at
the thigh when baby is sitting. Sometimes if the waist is not tight enough, it
can slide down a bit when baby is sitting. If yes you can tighten the waist a
little bit more.
2.)
Wicking around the legs: Feeling damp at the thigh area. Wicking is a
common diapering problem often mistaken for leaking. Check for escaped fabric.
Ensure that absorbent materials of the diaper are fully covered inside the
cover.
3.)
Leaking at back: Check the waistband - Is the waist fitting snugly?
Ensure that it is tight enough without gapping. Is the insert sticking out the
back? Ensure the insert/soaker completely tucked into the cover.
4.)
Leaking in front: Occasionally we see more leaks with little boys who
are aimed upwards. So, for baby boys, point downwards and centred and not
upwards!
5.)
Wicking at the waist: Urine wick out onto baby's clothes or bedding?
Ensure the insert/soaker completely tucked into the cover. Make sure that
clothing is not tucked into the diaper by accident.
Step 3: Saturated Diaper Test (It will
normally happen after some period of time)
Most of the leaks are caused by full
diapers, where insert/soaker or diaper is completely saturated (soaked). The
diaper will leak simply because it cannot hold any more liquid. Remove the
insert/soaker and check to see if insert/soaker is saturated. If the
insert/soaker is fully soaked, it is time to upgrade the absorbency!
What should you do?
1.)
Simply add an additional absorbent layer (booster) to your existing
diaper. Or upgrade to a more absorbent insert/soaker.
2.)
Change your baby more frequently.
During the day, baby should be changed at least every 3 hours. For heavy
wetter, you may need to change even more frequently.
3.)
Find a different type/style of diaper for particular occasion (i.e. try
a different style of diaper for night time sleeping).
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