They are new - I emailed Cheeky Butts and they just suggested I try a booster. This does help but they are no way near as absorbent as my Bambooty or IttiBitti nappies. I've emailed back mentioning the leaking around the stitching so we'll see what she says. They were on sale so not a massive loss as I only bought three but still... They fit nicely and are bright pink so I want to use them.