Diaper Leaks Troubleshooting Guide
Frustrating with leaky diaper?
Perform the simple test below to find out why it happens...
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!
To make it simple, we come out with the Step-by-Step Diaper Leaks Troubleshooting Guide to help to figure out the causes of leaking. Basically there are 3 major causes of leaking - repelling, incorrect fit/adjustment and over saturated diapers. You may find the following test helpful to figure out the cause of leaking.
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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. Press gently press on the wet area with your hand. Watch how the water being absorbed into the absorbent layers:
** Make sure the diaper is tested with soaker/insert, it needs something absorbent under it and a little pressure.
If the water absorb slowly or form beads on the diaper inner, your diapers are repelling liquid!
What should you do?
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:
If any of the above happens as soon as baby pees, your diapers are most likely in incorrect fitting/adjustment!
What should you do?
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?