Toddler Leaks

CharityH30

My DD is now 21 months old and within the past 2 or 3 weeks I've started having a lot of leaks. I am still using the same one-size pockets and inserts that I've been using since she was 4/5 months old. The leaks are always around the legs. I use a variety of inserts in combinations: microfiber, tri-folded cotton prefolds, cotton flats, bamboo prefolds, bamboo doublers. I will usually put microfiber over bamboo, for example. I've stripped them and that got rid of funky odors but did not help the leaking problem. I notice that no matter what insert I use, it's always scrunched up between her legs when I take the diaper off, so I think that compression might be a part of the problem. Or maybe she is peeing a larger volume of liquid now. Or maybe my diapers are just old and the PUL is worn out around the legs.

Any advice for how to remedy this?

CharityH30

No. They'll be soaked between the legs but not up the back.

bumpuser9353653

Sounds like a combo of toddler peeing more and not a great seal in the legs. Maybe try a different style to see if you have better luck. And MF is notorious for compression leaks.

CharityH30

Thanks, it's possible the elastics are part of the problem. I'll look into getting them replaced.

tjkdlhb

My guess would be the elastics.  They tend to wear out after about two years of use.  I replaced the elastic in a few of my diapers and it made a world of difference.  I need to get the rest done.  Can you see a gap between the leg and the diaper when you lift her legs up?

JNU76

I had the same problem for a while. What worked for me was to put a joeybunz hemp insert under the microfiber insert, and that made it pretty much bulletproof. I usually do this now if we're going out and he's going to be in the stroller or a shopping cart or anything else that will put pressure on the diaper. Our leaking might not be caused by the same thing as yours, though- it sounds like you tried something very similar already. Good luck!