https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 11 May 2026 04:12:26 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/too-much-pee-for-bg#post-2520974 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 22:10:58 +0000 peachykeen 2520974@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The fact that the insert isn't saturated suggests you may need to strip your diapers, HOWEVER, we did have an absorbancy issue with my daughter right around 11-13 months (I'm assuming because she was just drinking so much liquid at that time the diapers couldn't keep up). Her inserts were soaked very quickly and we added a hemp liner underneath the BG microfiber to great results. We still use this method when we're going to be out and about for long periods with less options for changing her. The heavy wetting issue got a lot better once she balanced her solid/liquid intake a little better as she got older. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/too-much-pee-for-bg#post-2520757 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 12:47:23 +0000 DesertDreams88 2520757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@peaches1038: true, I've heard that as well.</p> <p>Copied from some other advice I saved.... someone should make a flow chart out of this!</p> <p>Are the leaks out the top or the legs?<br /> If top: Rise may need to be adjusted up if possible<br /> If legs: Are you changing frequently enough?<br /> If yes: Are the inserts saturated when changing?<br /> If yes: Then you need to up absorbency switch out the MF for bamboo or hemp<br /> If No it could be a compression leak or bulk leak. Check fit if fit is fine try switching out the MF for bamboo or hemp ( MF is prone to compression leaks)<br /> also check the PUL of the diaper </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/too-much-pee-for-bg#post-2520744 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 12:09:27 +0000 littlebear16 2520744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You might just need to stuff them with something other than microfiber. Mine occasionally don't hold up for 2 hours on my daughter. Could you stuff the prefold in the pocket or lay them on top of the 4.0? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/too-much-pee-for-bg#post-2520741 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 11:56:46 +0000 autumnlove 2520741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What kind of inserts do you use? We use both of the BG inserts (nb and regular) during the day and we add a hemp insert at night. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/too-much-pee-for-bg#post-2520732 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 11:31:22 +0000 peaches1038 2520732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe your microfiber is shot? I've heard it's lifespan is about a year. Try a different insert like hemp or bamboo and see if it's better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/too-much-pee-for-bg#post-2520731 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 11:29:32 +0000 DesertDreams88 2520731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Possible ideas:<br /> - Hard water build-up in the inserts, check out Fluff Love University for stripping &amp; bleaching instructions.<br /> - Wrap the MF insert in a flour sack towel (cheap &amp;available at Walmart, Target, etc)<br /> - Adjust your snap settings (could be too loose OR too tight causing compression leaks)<br /> - Use the newborn insert as a doubler (double stuffing, like in your original post)<br /> - Trying out some different inserts made of cotton, bamboo, or hemp. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/too-much-pee-for-bg#post-2520726 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 11:10:27 +0000 Pollywog 2520726@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can you try stuffing with prefolds? We have much better luck with them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/too-much-pee-for-bg#post-2520704 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 09:49:38 +0000 maddyz 2520704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ms maths: liner is wet, but only right where he peed. The cover is also wet, it's not leaking out the sides. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/too-much-pee-for-bg#post-2520703 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 09:46:25 +0000 Ms maths 2520703@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can you check if the liner is actually soaked? If it is, then double-stuffing seems like the best option. (If it isn't, then there is some other issue with fit or absorption speed.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/too-much-pee-for-bg#post-2520698 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 09:27:55 +0000 maddyz 2520698@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 13 month old is now regularly soaking through his bum genius 4.0s during the day. One pee will soak his pants. They are in good shape, not covered in cream, I line dry the covers. Do I need to double stuff? Go back to pre folds (so much harder to put on a moving guy)? Anyone else had this problem? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-am-i-doing-wrong-cd-leaking#post-780650 Tue, 14 May 2013 12:20:27 +0000 ktgee04 780650@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@skibobrown: We do have semi hard water and I currently use Rockin' Green but I'm pretty sure it says on the bag that it's good for both soft and hard so I figured I was covered!</p> <p>He's 9 months old and 18+ lbs. How old is your daughter now that she's fitting into them well? I have a feeling I may have the diapers set too big for him now and that could be a contributing factor </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-am-i-doing-wrong-cd-leaking#post-780342 Tue, 14 May 2013 10:47:12 +0000 skibobrown 780342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you have hard water? We started washing with Rockin' Green's hard water (CD-safe) detergent, and that has fixed all of our problems. I haven't had to strip in ages! </p> <p>Also, how old is your son. Is he still too small to fit the diapers correctly? DD has had fewer fit issues (and therefore leaking issues) as she has gotten older and filled out her diapers a little better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-am-i-doing-wrong-cd-leaking#post-780254 Tue, 14 May 2013 10:21:54 +0000 ktgee04 780254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlebug: Ahh I see what you are saying about the liner fitting within the cover. I'll make sure to watch that </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-am-i-doing-wrong-cd-leaking#post-780248 Tue, 14 May 2013 10:18:40 +0000 littlebug 780248@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ktgee04: Yeah, so before you put the diaper on, kind of flatten the cover so that the inserts are laying within the boundaries of the diaper, so to speak. Then make sure there's no liners poking out as you fasten it.</p> <p>Good luck! I was getting so frustrated, but refused to give up! I love CDing so much! Hope any/all of these suggestions work for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-am-i-doing-wrong-cd-leaking#post-780243 Tue, 14 May 2013 10:16:36 +0000 ktgee04 780243@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlebug: This is exactly the problem! The 'extra' outfit is sent home on him most days and it's so frustrating! What exactly do you mean by 'open' the diaper before closing it? I'm assuming you mean so that no extra white liner is sticking out? I really hope re-evaluating the diaper fit and doing a good strip will do the trick. My DH is ready to throw in the towel and I'm desperate! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-am-i-doing-wrong-cd-leaking#post-780227 Tue, 14 May 2013 10:09:19 +0000 littlebug 780227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just had this problem - D was coming home from daycare in his "extra" outfit almost every day! It seemed like he was leaking out of the sides of the diaper, so I spoke to daycare and asked them to please make sure to "open" the diaper before they close it so that no white is sticking out. I also thought we might have had detergent buildup (we were using All Free and Clear, which I read once was CD safe, but turns out it actually contains brighteners, so it's not, really). So I bought BG diaper detergent, and did a wash with 2 extra rinses (one extra rinse w/vinegar). So far, so good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-am-i-doing-wrong-cd-leaking#post-780215 Tue, 14 May 2013 10:03:51 +0000 ktgee04 780215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Weagle: Bleach it is then! Thanks again :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-am-i-doing-wrong-cd-leaking#post-780178 Tue, 14 May 2013 09:51:12 +0000 ktgee04 780178@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: My new ones haven't had a huge issue with leaking but the used ones I got seem to leak a lot more than I'm used to. I think I will try to strip the whole lot of them this weekend like Mrs. Stroller recommended! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-am-i-doing-wrong-cd-leaking#post-780171 Tue, 14 May 2013 09:49:54 +0000 Weagle 780171@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ktgee04: Stripping definitely couldn't hurt too. BG recommends running a bleach cycle once a month. 1/3 c bleach instead of detergent. Rinse several times. That method is less likely to harm your washer like Dawn can, as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-am-i-doing-wrong-cd-leaking#post-780166 Tue, 14 May 2013 09:48:23 +0000 ktgee04 780166@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Stroller: @Weagle: It sounds like it may be a combination of having them set too large (rise too high) and perhaps stripping them once again. Thank you SO much - this has been invaluable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-am-i-doing-wrong-cd-leaking#post-780159 Tue, 14 May 2013 09:46:55 +0000 runsyellowlites 780159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you always had leaks or is this new? Even with cd safe detergent &amp; diaper cream you can still get build up. I would try stripping them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-am-i-doing-wrong-cd-leaking#post-780157 Tue, 14 May 2013 09:46:09 +0000 Mrs. Stroller 780157@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ktgee04: PUL is the waterproof cover </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-am-i-doing-wrong-cd-leaking#post-780156 Tue, 14 May 2013 09:45:42 +0000 ktgee04 780156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Weagle: The fit is ok although I think they could be better around the legs. I am confused how to do this with BG though. I tried to snap them up to make them smaller but then they don't fit well around the tummy/waist. </p> <p>Ok, what is PUL? Maybe that's my problem </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-am-i-doing-wrong-cd-leaking#post-780150 Tue, 14 May 2013 09:44:42 +0000 Mrs. Stroller 780150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are they tight enough? If they're leaking out the legs, then the rise is probably too high. Try lower in the rise and tightening the waist a bit.</p> <p>Also, if they've never been stripped, I'd try stripping them. Wash them as you normally do so that they're clean. Then put a couple of teaspoons of blue dawn dish detergent in your washer and just keep rinsing and rinsing until there are no bubbles left. It took 5 wash cycles with an extra rinse to get mine bubble free. Then hang on the line in the sun. I'd be really surprised if they leak after that.</p> <p>ETA: you should strip every 6 months, so it's probably time. If you have hard water, you might need to add calgon to your wash too (regular wash, not just the stripping wash) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-am-i-doing-wrong-cd-leaking#post-780148 Tue, 14 May 2013 09:44:10 +0000 Weagle 780148@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ktgee04: Make sure the rise isn't too high. That adjust the fit around the legs the most. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-am-i-doing-wrong-cd-leaking#post-780144 Tue, 14 May 2013 09:43:34 +0000 ktgee04 780144@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsmate: Sorry, I didn't actually answer your question. No, they don't smell at all when dry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-am-i-doing-wrong-cd-leaking#post-780143 Tue, 14 May 2013 09:43:24 +0000 Weagle 780143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How is your fit? Are the legs holes snug? Is the inner lining poking out? Is the PUL worn out? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-am-i-doing-wrong-cd-leaking#post-780140 Tue, 14 May 2013 09:42:51 +0000 ktgee04 780140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son is only 9 months old so they are all relatively new. The used diaps I just got were from a friend who has a 1 year old and she had just stripped them. She had a large supply (30+ diaps for one kid) so all of them are in good condition and not heavy used. I am concerned either the inserts just aren't absorbing or the seams are bad - but on all of them?? It has to be user error! :-)</p> <p>They leak around the legs mostly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-am-i-doing-wrong-cd-leaking#post-780121 Tue, 14 May 2013 09:39:33 +0000 aprk 780121@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Where are they leaking? Ours are leaking up the side if he is lying on his side, but I don't think I can prevent that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-am-i-doing-wrong-cd-leaking#post-780062 Tue, 14 May 2013 09:20:43 +0000 mrsmate 780062@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How long have you had them? Do they smell even when dry? It may be time for stripping. </p>