Compression Leaks???

[Helen_au]

Ok so Ive heard the term afew times on here, but not really sure what it is??
Do you guys mean when bub is sleeping so his/her bum is in the same spot for ages?? Or is it where pants are right up against the nappy in the crotch bit???
Thanks guys

[~Raven~]

Yep that's exactly what it is!

Microfibre is worse for it than bamboo I've found. I'll be mindful of what nappy I put on bub if we are going to have a longish car trip or she is going for a sleep. Also a nappy that has a fleece outer that is more breathable will allow some moisture to evaporate off if it's really wet.

[Helen_au]

So as far as clothes go....would I be making the chance of leaks worse by putting DS in the singlets that snap in the crotch or tighter fitting pants???

[Arcadia]

I think there needs to be a fair bit of force to get a compression leak, such as bubs weight when lying down, or the strap in the car-seat or pram.

Having said that, I use the Mother Ease Rikki (sp?) covers and have NEVER had a leak since. They are PUL and seriously nothing gets through! I ditched the wool covers early on because I always got compression leaks.

HTH

[Je$$_84]

We only get compression leaks cos DD is walking and with the falling over etc the force of her bum hitting thr floor is enough to get a leak. Sometimes if she sleeps on her tummy she will be quite wet round the front... Since using the Maz covers over night religiously we've not had aan issue...

[Helen_au]

Ah ok cool I think I understand now
Thanks heaps guys