new to prefolds...with a ?

k80jane

so i started my 6 week old LO in prefolds tonight.  I did the bikini twist and a rumparooz cover. I know that CD's need to be changed more often than disposables, but exactly how often do you recommend?  She usually goes every 3 hours between feedings, but if she sleeps longer, do I have to wake her up to change her?  Thanks!

monona9

I usually follow the rule "never wake a sleeping baby" haha. I would just adjust the diaper's absorbency to your baby's sleeping needs. So if you notice she starts sleeping more longer and is leaking out of diapers within that time try adding more absorbency. Maybe add a doubler? or try a fitted just for overnights if that starts to happen. HTH!

StellarStina26

I never wake a sleeping baby either.  But, I found that for the most part she would wake up when uncomfortable or hungry again.  My daughter was sleeping 5-6 hours at night in a row from around 5-6 weeks also.  I just changed it when she woke up back then.  

During awake time now I make sure to change when wet.  However, she usually lets me know. 

sophabelle

if i smelled a poop then i'd go ahead and change... but otherwise, i let a sleeping baby sleep!