What should I do if my diaper and wrap seem too big for my child?
Call Us at (520) 747-4611 and let us know. We have smaller diapers and wraps in stock. We will make sure your next delivery contains the correct sizes for your baby.
Why are my baby's clothes getting wet when I use the cloth diapers?
You are folding or wrapping your baby incorrectly. Don't worry- practice makes perfect. Make sure the diapers are tucked in and not sticking out above the wrap in front. If you need folding tips, call us at (520) 747-4611.
Why is my baby waking up wet at night?
You may not be using the proper number of baby wraps/diapers or you may be folding the diaper incorrectly before placing the wrap over it. Try double diapering when you put the baby down at night, or call us and we can include "diaper doublers" for nighttime use in your order (up to seven doublers per week). Also, make sure the diaper is below the front of the wrap and let the excess hang out of the back. This also works for long shopping trips!
Why is my baby's outer wrap getting soiled?
You are diapering your baby incorrectly, causing the external wrap to get dirty when it shouldn't. Make sure you are folding the diaper wide enough to reach the edges of the leg area, without the diaper hanging out.
How often should I change my baby when using cloth diapers?
The simple rule of thumb is to check often and change the diaper as soon as possible after you know your baby has wet or soiled. That's especially important after a soiling, since staph bacteria grow rapidly in feces and can produce a red, irritated bottom quickly. Most experts in the field recommend changing babies every two hours (cloth or disposable).
In the early days when it may take your baby two or three wettings to saturate a diaper, you shouldn't wait until a diaper is soaked before you change it. The breakdown of urine produces ammonia that can be irritating to your baby. For those understandable occasions when time slips by, our breathable cotton diapers will help by providing an escape path for ammonia and keeping your baby's skin cool to reduce the growth of bacteria. We cannot emphasize enough the importance of changing diapers (even disposables) frequently. That is the key to the diapering health and comfort your baby deserves.
How do I prevent a "leaky" baby?
Leaky...Is it the Diapers?
§ Girls need absorbency underneath in the newborn stage, so place the diaper in the cover so the thicker center panel runs across her body. For a boy, run the panel parallel to his body, and fold the diaper down in front for extra absorbency.
§ Try reusable or disposable diaper inserts.
§ Use the next size diaper.
§ Change diapers more often. I know I just took my life into my own hands saying that, but consider this: if you change baby every two hours during a 16 hour day, and put one double diaper on them at night, you’ve used 10 diapers for that 24 hour period. That’s 70 diapers per week.
§ Then consider how tiny- a newborn’s bladder is. Two hours is a long stretch. Most babies will urinate twice or more in that amount of time, potentially soaking the diaper and everything around it. Don’t worry; the bladder grows along with baby, and you won’t have to change that often forever.
Leaky...Is it the Covers?
§ Tuck every bit of diaper into the cover.
§ Try the next larger size of cover.
§ When using these options, consider your baby’s body:
§ Are his legs thin or chubby?
§ Is she big around the waist or slender?
§ If you have gaps around the legs or waist, you are more likely to have leakage.
§ Try a different style of cover.
§ Wash covers in cold water and allow to air dry. Heat will break down a leak proof barrier.
§ If a cover has an ineffective barrier or worn elastic, replace it.
§ If Velcro covers don’t work for you, try a Snappi and pull-on cover. The Snappi is a worry-free option, and Dappi nylon pull-ons are lightweight, leak proof, and highly affordable.
Leaky...Is it the Folding?
§ Lay two diapers together and fold.
§ Fold a diaper into thirds the long way and lay it on top of another diaper.
§ Lay one diaper flat on the cover and bring everything up around baby, purposefully leaving some diaper sticking out of the cover all the way around the leg openings. (This method has worked for us from the beginning.)
§ Each baby is unique in bowel habits, body shape, and feeding schedules. All of these variables figure in when determining the best diapering routine for your baby. Just remember to be patient with yourself and the diaper changing process as you seek the best combination to meet your baby’s diapering needs.
Should I set my hamper out on Pick-Up Day?
No, just set the dirty diapers out in the securely closed liner bag provided.
Should I set out my unused diapers on Pick-Up Day?
No, you might have as many as 10-15 clean diapers left over each week. Remember, whatever extras you have actually represent a two-week surplus, due to the fact that during your first two weeks on the service you received a full count, regardless of how many you returned.
What if I have too many or too few diapers?
If you find that you consistently use fewer diapers than you have ordered, we suggest that you call us to reduce your order. We reduce in increments of 10. This will lower the cost of your service. No matter how many you use, you will always be charged for the exact number of diapers you have reserved for one week’s issue. As baby’s needs change, you can increase or decrease your order by calling our office at least two working days in advance of your delivery day. We are unable to process changes made in the same day of delivery.
