Waking up every two hours during the night to change your baby’s diapers or dealing with their diaper rash: which one would you say is the worst? It’s a tough choice between the two, isn’t it? Believe it or not, leaky nighttime diapers are one of the most common causes of stress among new moms. Let’s be honest, using diaper doublers to prevent diaper leaks is a big no-no. Not only is it a regressive practice, it is also grossly expensive and wasteful. 
If you’re struggling with handling baby diapers, we have a one-stop solution for you. But before we get to the big reveal, here are 10 tips to handle leaky overnight diapers that we hope will help all you new moms survive the newborn phase:
- Not all diapers were created equal. Low quality diapers do not absorb bodily fluids well. Your baby will end up catching a cold or not getting restful sleep due to sleeping in wet diapers throughout the night. It all comes down to the material of the diaper. Natural fibres like cotton and hemp have higher absorbency limit. Higher the absorbency limit, lower the leakage. Make sure to invest in high quality diapers like Huggies, Pampers, Luvs or Honest Company.
- This tip has been a game changer for many parents. The goal behind your baby wearing diapers in the night is simple: to help him get restful sleep. You may not have realised this but you are interrupting your baby’s sleep every time you wake up in the night to change his diaper. A smarter alternative is to buy larger diapers. It should be big enough to prevent diaper leaks and at the same time it should fit snugly around your baby’s waist.
- Cut back on the amount of liquids your baby is consuming during dinner time. If you put your baby to sleep with a sippy cup in his mouth, he will naturally pee a lot in the night. Make sure that your baby’s last drink of the night is two hours before bedtime.
- Put your baby to bed at a fixed time every night. Setting up a fixed nighttime diaper change routine and training your child to sleep through the night without any hiccups will work wonders for yours and your baby’s health.
- Change your baby’s diaper right before you put him to bed. This one seems obvious, but many parents forget to do it.
- Let your baby’s skin dry out completely before you put on another diaper. Also, make sure that the diaper is not too tight and fits him snugly around the waist. If your baby’s diaper has loose elasticity and does not wrap around the legs and bottom well, it will leak in the night.
- If you use synthetic or chemical-based detergents to wash your baby’s diaper, then you can expect diaper leaks. Avoid diaper rash creams and use plant-based detergents for washing your newborn’s nappy since they are water soluble.
- The reason why your baby’s diaper is leaking may be that you’re putting on the nappy incorrectly. If you’re not confident about your diaper skills, ask for help. Nobody is born a parent. You only learn through your mistakes.
- Check the edges of your child’s diaper cuffs to make sure that the diaper is wrapped neatly and not tucked inside.
- Booster pads are a great solution for overnight diapers and heavy wetters. Made in the USA with an ultra-plush microfibre top layer, Diaper Pads wick away moisture from your baby’s skin and creates a stay-dry barrier to reduce diaper rash and irritation. It is designed to work with all brands, sizes, and types of diapers including the ones mentioned above and even cloth diapers. To use it, you simply need to insert Sposie into the diaper and adjust as necessary for optimal protection. For a girl, just leave the insert in the middle of the diaper. For a boy, pull it to the front. It is perfect for overnight protection, naps, and travel.
Sposie Diaper Booster Pads “doubles” the capacity of your child’s diaper adding up to 8 fl. oz. of absorbency. This magic product is available at Walmart, Target, and Amazon. Snag yours today and help your family sleep better!
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