https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:40:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overnight-diaper-smell#post-2526740 Sat, 16 Apr 2016 12:35:34 +0000 LindsayLou 2526740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree, it sounds like you might need to switch up your wash routine. We had a similar strong odor issue and adding more detergent was the solution. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overnight-diaper-smell#post-2526714 Sat, 16 Apr 2016 11:03:23 +0000 Mrs. Turtle 2526714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: Ok cool. Funny thing is I just switched to one of the recommended fluff love detergents from one that wasn't...I would've thought it would get better. Although maybe these inserts weren't in that last wash. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overnight-diaper-smell#post-2526713 Sat, 16 Apr 2016 11:02:00 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2526713@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldnt worry unless you notice the same smell with daytime diapers. You may need to add more detergent or switch to a stronger detergent. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overnight-diaper-smell#post-2526698 Sat, 16 Apr 2016 10:23:18 +0000 Mrs. Turtle 2526698@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@brownepiano: I thought of this but the diapers are pretty new and the smell was so different one night to the next. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overnight-diaper-smell#post-2526697 Sat, 16 Apr 2016 10:21:53 +0000 brownepiano 2526697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I get the ammonia smell it means I need to use more water washing/ strip them. But I use cotton prefolds. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/overnight-diaper-smell#post-2526696 Sat, 16 Apr 2016 10:14:54 +0000 Mrs. Turtle 2526696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I finally found an overnight solution that works consistently: BG 4.0 with a microfiber insert and a charcoal bamboo insert. Yay! </p> <p>Most nights his overnight diaper smells like strong urine. I figure this is normal. That's a lot of urine in there. Well this morning it smelled like strong ammonia. Yuck. </p> <p>Is this also normal? Maybe he ate something that made his urine stronger? It was a new diaper (prepped) but with inserts I've used maybe 3-5 times before. </p>