CDing a toddler

bumpuser9353653

My toddler (who turned 2 in June) is a heavy wetter. So much so that she pees through her diaper at least once a day. I try to change her every 2 hrs or so, but that doesn't always stop her from soaking her diapers, her clothes, and occasionally the couch. And don't get me started in ON issues. (Though Sbish has not leaked the two times we've used it ON)

She leaked on the couch again today and DH actually suggested putting her in disposals =-O

We use BG 4.0s stuffed with 2 gCloths or a CBI; Grovia hybrids with a Grovia insert or CBI; and Best Bottoms with a hemp insert or CBI.

So what are we going wrong? Should we changing her every hour? Adding doublers? I would rather buckle down and get her potty trained than stick her in sposies. Help!

BicycleBride10

Well first off, I have heard the gdiaper inserts are not very absorbent at all. I'm not sure what a CBI is. Do you have any cotton? I would try stuffing with a prefold.
Perhaps you have some repelling issues with your inserts? When she wets, does the insert feel heavy like it is full of pee?
If you really just have a super wetter, then look in to fitteds for daytime (even something like GMD workhorse) and wool covers. The wool is much better at containment of pee than PUL.

abby8279

GMD has toddler prefolds.  I would think those trifolded would absorb a ton.  You may need to get a bigger cover (Blueberry Coverall or Thirsties Duo wrap size 2).  Or have you tried fitteds during the day?  Maybe a Workhorse w/ a doubler (to keep it more affordable)?

CLLDLL

Pad folded GMD flats, GMD workhorses, and tri-folded medium prefolds are my go to toddler diapering solution for daytime.  Have you checked the fit of your BGs and Grovias lately?  G and I have a love hate relationship with both of those brands.  They will fit well for a while, then he grows and they gap.   

zaraceligon

Grovias where not good for my kid, I end using the stochenkinder trainers with one gdiaper insert and a wool cover for night time and not cover during the day. For going out I put him the kiwie pie with a wool cover, those are trim so was easy to put his pants on,and where not bulky at all. I also try the grovia trainers with a muslin flat for going out.

bumpuser9353653

Thanks ladies.

CBI = charcoal bamboo insert.

The Grovia do gap sometimes, but I try to get a good seal and check those more frequently since they are less waterproof.
When she pees through, the inserts are always fully saturated, unless there was a clearclear leg gap.

I'd love to try workhorses for her, but unfortunately, I don't think hubby would want me to buy more diapers. But I may have to look at flats if I can sell off some of the gDiaper stash.

CLLDLL

I think Nickis makes a fitted similar to a WH that's a little less expensive. I do highly recommend flats though too. Wal-Mart sells flour sack towels 5 for $5 that work pretty well for the price. I have to use two of them on G for nap/longer stretches though. The GMD flats are awesome. I haven't tried the Nickis/Imagine Flats but I remember someone on here saying they liked them.

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CLLDLL said:

I think Nickis makes a fitted similar to a WH that's a little less expensive. I do highly recommend flats though too. Wal-Mart sells flour sack towels 5 for $5 that work pretty well for the price. I have to use two of them on G for nap/longer stretches though. The GMD flats are awesome. I haven't tried the Nickis/Imagine Flats but I remember someone on here saying they liked them.

So I just checked Nickis, and their fitted is the same price as the GMD workhorse. She's on the verge of PT/PL'ing so not sure it makes sense to buy a fitted, but maybe I'll try some flats. What's your favorite? Bleached,unbleached, organic, bamboo?

CLLDLL

I have unbleached and really like them. Bamboo wouldn't be a bad option for you either since she's a heavy wetter.

ComeMai

Adding a hemp doubler to your regular insert may work. We use BG 4.0s & I use the MF insert with a hemp or 2 MF inserts for my 17 mo old who is a heavy wetter. If you sew I got 11 double layer hemp doublers out of 1 yd of cotton/hemp fleece. I used disposables on DD1 & she leaked a lot more than with cloth.

bumpuser9353653

@Chickypoo2468‌ - The charcoal bamboo is pretty thick, so if be afraid I'd creating too much bulk by using two; but maybe I'll try to add one of the kawaii bamboo inserts on top of the charcoal or hemp.

Do you know if you can buy kawaii bamboo inserts separately?

violajack

https://www.theluvyourbaby.com/categories/Diaper-Inserts/

Yes, you can. I got 10 bamboo inserts in a mothers day sale last year and I use them as doublers overnight, in flats during the day, or in a simplex for naps or long outings with questionable diapering  access.

ETA: I did use them to stuff my sunbaby pockets for a while, but they are so flimsy on their own. I prefer flats in the pockets.

bumpuser9353653

Thanks @violajack‌ ! Do you get the regular size or the newborn (which I'm assuming is what comes with the P&Ns) ?

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LolaDair said:

We do workhorses for our triplets (also 2) and they are OK. Honestly, the best thing working for all three right now are just plain kawaii. With one insert (!!) we can get a couple of hours. 

Just the plain square tab ones. Although maybe try GNHW's for day time? 

We do have a couple GNHWs so maybe I'll try that.

I've been checking her frequently today and doing potty breaks, so that's helping. 3 successful trips to the potty!

violajack

rugbymama said:

Thanks @violajack‌ ! Do you get the regular size or the newborn (which I'm assuming is what comes with the P&Ns) ?

We have a set of newborns ones too, and they are tiny and only two layers. They might work as doublers in a P&N, but we haven't really used them. I'm hoping they'll be useful on #2. You should probably go with regular size.

bumpuser9353653

Thanks Viola

lunarrainn

We were having trouble with plain microfiber and CBI inserts squishing out. Natural fibers have helped a lot. Mostly using fitted diapers now, but we have a few hemp inserts that work well and are much trimmer which makes for a better fit through the legs. If you have any cotton burp cloths left from the baby days Those are pretty absorbent and free (unless you are saving them or using themfor another LO).