Diapers Keep Slipping – What Can I Do?
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Good diapers should protect clothing and make the day easier for you as a family. It's all the more annoying when the diapers keep slipping and then leak. This can happen both during a lot of movement during the day and at night. The latter is particularly unpleasant, as often not only the baby's clothes but also the bed sheet need to be changed.
Why do diapers slip? Slipping diapers typically have two causes: the wrong size or a poor fit. When choosing the right diaper, you must always ensure that it matches your child’s weight and body shape.
In this article, you'll learn why diapers keep slipping and what you can do about it. Additionally, we introduce a diaper that not only fits perfectly but is also sustainable and super easy to use.
Why do diapers slip? What you should pay attention to:
Perhaps it has happened to you before: You take your child out of the crib and notice the diaper only covers half of their bottom. Maybe you're lucky, and the diaper is still dry, or maybe the whole bed is already wet.
The same thing during the day: Your baby starts crawling or even takes the first steps? As soon as there is more movement in the daily routine, the diapers are more challenged. So it often happens during the day that diapers slip or open. They slide down or have so much leeway between the legs that everything spills out as soon as your child moves.
Essentially, there are two reasons responsible for the slippage of diapers:
- The size of the diaper
- The fit of the diaper
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Finding the right diaper size
You might think: Finding the right diaper size isn't difficult, after all, manufacturers provide specific weight sizes . However, it is the case that two children with the same weight can have completely different body measurements. And a size four diaper can fit entirely differently on a child with chubby thighs compared to a child with slim legs.
The right size is the foundation for an optimal fit. If the diaper is too tight, the fasteners may come loose, excretions may be pushed out of the diaper, or the diaper may dig into the child's skin. On the other hand, if you choose diapers that are too large, they slide down and fit so loosely that they constantly leak.
Therefore, it is always essential to choose the appropriate size. And since your child grows continuously, you must ensure you switch to the next size in time. Manufacturers of disposable diapers often offer up to seven different diaper sizes. While the first sizes often only fit for a few weeks, you will use the later sizes for a longer time.
However, if the diaper has a poor fit, even the most suitable size cannot protect you from slippage, which brings us to the second point:
The right fit to prevent slipping diapers
If the diaper doesn't fit well, it may be due to a poor fit. For an optimal fit, the diaper should perfectly adapt to your child's body shape. Regarding fit, the diaper should meet several criteria:
- Flexible leg cuffs:
Flexible leg cuffs ensure that the diaper fits snugly around the thighs without cutting into your child's skin and leaving nasty marks. This way, you ensure that the diapers remain leak-proof even with a lot of movement. Double leg cuffs are particularly secure and comfortable.
- Adjustable closure:
To prevent the diaper from slipping, it should be infinitely adjustable at the waist. Disposable diapers with limited adhesive areas and cloth diapers with snap closures only offer limited options to adjust the diaper to the child's body shape. An adjustable closure prevents the diapers from slipping repeatedly.
- Flexible waistband:
The waistband of the diaper should be soft and flexible so that it does not restrict the child’s movements. Some diapers feature an extra band at the back, which provides optimal leak protection and the best hold.
Judes impresses here with a fit that suits almost every child immediately. Flexible cuffs on the legs and back ensure optimal hold, while the infinitely adjustable closure can adapt to any body shape. Our Judes users are also convinced:
"The gathered leg cuffs stay tight without cutting in, the Velcro sticks where it's supposed to, and everything stays in place without slipping."
(Dorothee Lindenbaum)
"The cover is worn like a second diaper over the inner diaper. It's essential, as the inner diaper gets completely soaked. The material seems high quality and surprisingly thin. It has always ensured dry clothing. Nothing has leaked from the legs or the back so far."
(Anonymous)
What are the consequences if diapers always slip?
Aside from the obvious consequence, namely the leaking of diapers, slipping diapers can cause additional problems. Diapers that move too much can rub against the child's skin. If moisture is added to the equation, unpleasant skin irritations can quickly develop.
The extra stress should not be overlooked either. With the right diapers, you no longer have to constantly check if the diapers fit correctly. Leaking diapers and discomfort become a thing of the past. Properly fitting diapers provide a more restful sleep, especially at night.
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With Judes, slipping diapers are a thing of the past
With Judes , we have developed a cloth diaper that perfectly adapts to the child's body. 99% of babies fit our diapers right away. And not only that: We designed Judes to be especially easy to use. Many parents even report that Judes are easier than disposable diapers because the constant size change is eliminated, and diapering is done in a very short time.
Judes consist of two parts: an inner diaper and a cover. Both parts have flexible leg cuffs and offer an optimal fit. Thanks to the leg cuffs and the waterproof cover, Judes are completely leak-proof. Additionally, both parts have a flexible waistband at the back, which ensures maximum security.
Thus, Judes always stay in place while still offering your child full freedom of movement. Due to the innovative weaving of our inner diaper, Judes are particularly slim and create a significantly smaller diaper bottom than other cloth diapers. This weaving also ensures a very high absorbency: Judes stay leak-proof for up to 12 hours, keeping you and your baby safe through the night.
Another reason for the optimal hold of our cloth diapers is the infinitely adjustable Velcro closure. This allows you to fasten the diaper exactly as tightly as necessary for a perfect fit. It neither slips down nor cuts into your child's skin. Full comfort with maximum safety.
With Judes, you don't have to constantly search for the right size. We have designed the diapers so that you can cover the entire diapering period with just two sizes:
- Newborn: From birth to 8 kg
- Onesize: From 7 kg to 15 kg
With our cloth diaper quiz you can find out which size fits your child optimally and how many diapers you need. Incidentally, you will receive a lot of interesting information about diapering with cloth diapers.
How to diaper with Judes, what should you consider?
First of all: Diapering with Judes is just as easy, if not easier, than with conventional disposable diapers.
You place both diapers one after the other around your child and fasten them. From the age of complementary feeding, you should place a sheet of our Poo Papers as the top layer in the diaper. This catches your child's stool and protects the diaper. Up until the complementary feeding age, you can skip this step, as breast milk stool is water-soluble and therefore does not need to be disposed of separately.
When it's time to change the diaper, proceed as follows:
Open the diaper and first remove the Poo Paper. You can either dispose of this along with the stool in the general waste or put the stool in the toilet first. However, the cloth itself should not be disposed of in the toilet.
Place the inner diaper in a wet bag. These are specially designed for the safe and odor-neutral storage of cloth diapers. About every four days, it's time for diaper laundry. For this, simply put our wet bag in the washing machine and open the zipper. During washing, the diapers will tumble out of the bag on their own, so you don't have to remove them individually. How to wash your cloth diapers gently and hygienically is explained in our blog.
You can use the cover multiple times, you should just air it out well between uses. Only after repeated use or heavy soiling should the cover also be put in the washing machine.
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Properly Putting on Cloth Diapers
Our cloth diapers are very self-explanatory and precisely designed. However, here are a few tips on how to properly and leak-proof put on cloth diapers:
- Place your baby on the upper third of the diaper when diapering. Cloth diapers sit more at hip height, like underwear, while disposable diapers often reach halfway up the back or to the navel.
- Cloth diaper closures are usually fastened loosely or with a light tug. The rule is: There should be enough room for two fingers between the waistband and the stomach. Also, make sure to close the fasteners as symmetrically as possible.
- For a perfect fit, the leg cuffs are pushed into the leg fold/groin. For Judes, this only applies to the inner diaper; the outer diaper can sit loosely over it.
- For boys: Make sure the penis in the diaper points down . If it points upwards, leakage is likely.
- If the diaper seems too thick in the crotch, you can gently squish it together. This not only allows for better freedom of movement but also increases leak protection, as the liquid is caught like in a cup.
Does your child have marks from the cloth diaper? After diapering, run your finger along the leg openings and the waistband. This way, you can easily determine if the diaper is too tight or if you might need to switch to the next size. There should always be room for two fingers. Additionally, make sure that clothing, especially the bodysuit, is not too tight over the diaper. Our Judes are specially designed to be slim, so your child can wear their regular clothing size over the diaper.
What are your tips against diapers that always slip? Feel free to share them in the comments!
