Changing Inserts

[back40mama]

How often do you change your inserts with your diapers? I use flannels, terry from my towels and wash cloths and all in home items. But if I don't change my little one's inserts every hour or so, I'm in trouble. I can't afford to by zorb,microfleece etc. at this time. Any ideas?

[PoodleMum]

Can you afford prefolds?  I got a bunch from Cottonbabies for $1.75 each and they have free shipping.  I try to remember to change every two hours since she has such a sensitive bum, but we got 3-4 hours at church.  I had zorb/flannel inserts and they leaked so much faster.  The only other material I trust is bamboo!  But that is pricey

[vegamatic]

the zorb leaks? I just bought a bunch thinking it was the best stuff...bummer

Quoting PoodleMum:

Can you afford prefolds?  I got a bunch from Cottonbabies for $1.75 each and they have free shipping.  I try to remember to change every two hours since she has such a sensitive bum, but we got 3-4 hours at church.  I had zorb/flannel inserts and they leaked so much faster.  The only other material I trust is bamboo!  But that is pricey

[xtwistedxlovex]

Since you're using household items, you may want to try stripping them of detergent/fabric softener residue.

http://www.littlefornow.com/how-to-strip-cloth-diapers.html

[.Angelica.]

i usually change every 2 hours.

[back40mama]

I have a ton of prefolds, I do use them as well. But what is also a real bummer is when it's wet around the inner legs  so her outfits get damp too.

[kameka]

I plan on sandwiching it in hemp/bamboo so hopefully it will help that.

Quoting vegamatic:

the zorb leaks? I just bought a bunch thinking it was the best stuff...bummer

Quoting PoodleMum:

Can you afford prefolds?  I got a bunch from Cottonbabies for $1.75 each and they have free shipping.  I try to remember to change every two hours since she has such a sensitive bum, but we got 3-4 hours at church.  I had zorb/flannel inserts and they leaked so much faster.  The only other material I trust is bamboo!  But that is pricey

[Kimsheamc]

 Maybe you need more layers of the absorbant material?

[perfect01]

The zorb & microfiber are very absorbent, but they also have compression leak issues.  So to solve that, you put cotton or OBF (organic bamboo fleece) in the liners too.  Or you can use Warm & Natural cotton batting if you have that on hand.  I make my snap out inserts with top layer stay dry lining, 1 layer of flannel, OBF or 2 layers of left over batting, 1 layer micro terry & the bottom layer flannel or OBF.  Love how absorbent and get at least 3 hours and with a doubler, I have an overnight.

Quoting vegamatic:

the zorb leaks? I just bought a bunch thinking it was the best stuff...bummer

Quoting PoodleMum:

Can you afford prefolds?  I got a bunch from Cottonbabies for $1.75 each and they have free shipping.  I try to remember to change every two hours since she has such a sensitive bum, but we got 3-4 hours at church.  I had zorb/flannel inserts and they leaked so much faster.  The only other material I trust is bamboo!  But that is pricey

[back40mama]

How bulky does the diaper get though with all the layers? For me, the diaper is so bulky and unatractive. My daughter looks like I rolled up a blanket and shoved it down her pants!