Pocket diaper help

[mrshal07]

Hi everyone, new here used to be a serious lurker. My name is Carolyn and I just had my first baby. I am using Alva pockets and love them during the day. But, at night, they leak up the back sometimes. I've tried using 2 microfiber inserts, using 1 microfiber and one hemp/microfiber insert and 2 microfiber and 1 hemp/microfiber insert.  It doesn't bother him in the least, but I hate to pick him up and feel he's all wet. It makes me feel awful! Honestly, he doesn't even wake up from it and he isn't soaked. His sheets aren't wet or anything. What should I try instead? He will be 13 weeks on Thursday. Thanks!

[mrslka]

Fitteds work great overnight. I use sbish fitteds with wool overs for my heavy wetter.

[belle0720]

I'm an expectant FTM so I don't have any experience here yet, but I just ordered a few Alva pockets and did some reading up on them beforehand. I read a lot of comments that the Alva MF inserts suck and that the bamboo inserts are a lot better (but apparently flimsy). I found this link that did an absorption comparison: clothdiapersfornewbs.wordpress.com/2013/02/12/insert-comparison/ Hope that helps!

[mrshal07]

Jan 27, 2015 15:46:06 GMT -5 mrslka said:

Fitteds work great overnight. I use sbish fitteds with wool overs for my heavy wetter.

Can I use pockets with a wool cover? Sorry if that is a dumb question. I'm still trying to learn about the wool covers. Do you use them instead of jammies/PJs? Do they get hot? I live in the deep south (Louisiana) and worry about the heat and humidity. Any other info on them is appreciated. Also, can I make my own?

[awful]

You could put a wool cover over a pocket as extra assurance but it's not how most use them. They are used in place of a PUL cover over prefolds/flats/fitteds. I made shorties and still put PJs over them. They don't get hot, they are super breathable. DS wears them in the Texas summer just fine (we do put on the AC - it's around 68-70 in his room).

[mrslka]

Ok so first off are the inserts completely saturated? if they are you need to add absorbency. If you want to stay with pockets try something like geffen baby hemp flats or inserts. Are you using OS diapers and inserts? (Sorry if you already said that I am stuck in mobile). You could use wool over a pocket as a extra protection but personally if I was to invest in wool, I would also invest in a good overnight fitted.

[mrshal07]

Jan 27, 2015 16:16:34 GMT -5 mrslka said:

Ok so first off are the inserts completely saturated? if they are you need to add absorbency. If you want to stay with pockets try something like geffen baby hemp flats or inserts. Are you using OS diapers and inserts? (Sorry if you already said that I am stuck in mobile). You could use wool over a pocket as a extra protection but personally if I was to invest in wool, I would also invest in a good overnight fitted.

The inserts are soaked. They are a one size pocket diaper. What is a good fitted? Sorry for so many questions!

[bkroxfan003]

We've been using sbish fitteds for about a month now and they work great for ON. I bought the happy little clouds and just put a fleece liner on top.

[mrslka]

Jan 27, 2015 16:23:14 GMT -5 mrshal07 said:

Jan 27, 2015 16:16:34 GMT -5 mrslka said:

Ok so first off are the inserts completely saturated? if they are you need to add absorbency. If you want to stay with pockets try something like geffen baby hemp flats or inserts. Are you using OS diapers and inserts? (Sorry if you already said that I am stuck in mobile). You could use wool over a pocket as a extra protection but personally if I was to invest in wool, I would also invest in a good overnight fitted.

The inserts are soaked. They are a one size pocket diaper. What is a good fitted? Sorry for so many questions!

I use s'bish obf for overnight.
Down a few posts is an overnight post. They are discussing overnight fitteds.

[TJ]

What about stuffing the pockets with prefolds or flats? MF is prone to compression leaks.