Hemp insert logistics

SomersIsles · June 2014

1) what kind do you recommend? I've seen a lot in regards to Joey-bunz and Joey-bunz premium? Are the premiums really worth the extra dough? Other brands?

2) how many should I buy? LO is leaking (BG 4.0) at legs (clothes are wicking pee through) and when I pull out the BG inserts (I'm using the full size plus newborn simultaneously) they are totally saturated (2.5-3hrs later). The time of day this occurs is always different. Since I don't know when the leak will occur I feel like I'll have to use hemp all the time... If I have a 24 diaper stash and get an insert for each one... That's a lot of money!

3) any other ideas?

Thanks

freezorburn · June 2014

I like the large GMD hemp doublers. I don't know how they compare to Joey-bunz. I can say that they are a bit beefier than Hemp Babies.

How many diapers do you have in a load of laundry? I would have that number plus however many you need to have ready while that load is being washed/dried. Does that necessarily make 24 for you?

You could stuff your pockets 100% cotton flats that are cheaper than hemp and plenty absorbent, and do away with your MF altogether.

If you're not sure what to do, maybe start out by getting a half dozen of each. Prep them, try them out and see which works better for you.

TJ1979 · June 2014

I'm on mobile, how old is your LO? Maybe they need to be changed more often?

SomersIsles · June 2014

He's 11 weeks old today. I typically change him right after I nurse (every 2-3 hours). I've noticed that even at 2 hours his onesie will be wet at his thighs. He's a peeing machine

TJ1979 · June 2014

11 weeks I would def change every 2 hours. Are they new diapers? Are there any gaps?

Mandmeesh · June 2014

TJ1979 said:
11 weeks I would def change every 2 hours. Are they new diapers? Are there any gaps?

Agree. We changed every 1.5-2hours. But fully saturated inserts (both OS and NB) seems like a heavy wetter. I'd get the hemp inserts. I like thirsties brand

Aurora_Borealis · June 2014

I have both the premium and regular Joey Bunz. They are both fine. The main advantage of the premiums is that they dry faster.

Rrrrrachel · June 2014

I like loopy dos and blueberry combo inserts. They both have microfiber and hemp.

bumpuser5078523 · June 2014

If you are open to bamboo inserts, you can get 20 for $40 from Alva with free shipping last I ordered.

SomersIsles · June 2014

doeie04 said:
If you are open to bamboo inserts, you can get 20 for $40 from Alva with free shipping last I ordered.

I'm open to anything that works! What's the difference between hemp and bamboo?

Rrrrrachel · June 2014

Bamboo absorbs slightly less than hemp but more than microfiber. A lot of people will double up bamboo and microfiber.

Angela814 · June 2014

I would also suggest bamboo or blend inserts from Alva. IME, they absorb about the same amount. The blend is a little thicker and actually easier to stuff. Joey Bunz inserts are awesome too. Right now I'm using half a premium insert plus a NB sized Alva bamboo in my BG 4.0s. I use the full premium hemp plus a regular Alva bamboo overnight.

cedenton · June 2014

I bought used BabyKicks. I only have a few. I only use them for ON or in my crappy Zulily diapers with shitty PUL. My son is not a heavy wetter.

kezias · June 2014

I like the premium because they dry faster. I would start with 3-6 and see how you like them. You don't have buy them all at the same time. I have replaced all my microfiber with hemp inserts but did it over time.

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