Leaking night nappies - deisposables

[cornflakegirl]

DS2 is 4.5 months, and his nighttime nappies keep leaking at night. So far we've tried:

• Sainsbury, Pampers and Tesco nappies
• moving up a size - we're using size 4+ - he's at the bottom of the weight range for them
• using a Motherease wrap over the top

We can't use cloth, because he seems to be allergic to his urine and gets horrendous nappy rash. I've tried changing him when he wakes to feed, but he screams because he's not being fed.

I've seen Boots booster pads recommended on here but haven't found a store that stocks them yet.

I'm running out of ideas. I'm thinking of putting a cloth nappy over a disposable, or using the middle bit of a disposable as a booster, but I'm not sure either is a very good idea. Can anyone help?

Apols for typo in title - typing with baby on lap.

Are they leaking because they are full or is the fit just wrong? Dd used to go through phases of heavy wetting like and I would put one disposable on top of another and a motherease wrap on the outside. I would also change nappy when doing night feeds and just put up with the screaming! I wouldn't cut up a disposable though, you'll probably get gel leaks then. When using washable nappies what liners did you use - I used washable nappies in the daytime for dd and used fleece liners - washed with sensitive powder or eco balls (ds could be alleric to washing powder?). Used disposables at night though as dd was such a heavy night time wetter!

I think leaking because they're full - they certainly are pretty full when they've leaked.

I was thinking that the gel would leak too - hence my hesitation. Although was only planning to trim the edges. Did two disposables work well? Did you use different sizes?

I was using TotsBots with the built in fleece liners, and also Fluffles, both washed in Ecover and white vinegar. The reaction also persisted in disposables - needed hydrocortisone to clear it. We're now keeping it at bay with aqueous cream and zinc and castor oil cream and can use the occasional Fluffle in the day. But I tried one at night and his skin was bright red in the morning, so not going there again!

Poor DS with nappy rash, when dd had nappy rash I did find it cleared up more quickly if she was in disposables for a couple of days. I think I used 2 nappies the same size, but can't remember - it was 2-3 yrs ago - it was a stage she gew out of thankfully. Sometimes the second nappy would be dry, but often wet too and it was there just in case, and the motherease wrap was extra security. A cloth nappy over a disposable would be worth a try too, especially as you have them already and it would save you money - I should've tried that - didn't think of it at the time.

Thanks - will try two nappies - good to know it's not a completely stupid idea!

Hope 2 work for you!

Does he sleep on his front? DD leaked really badly at that age because milk intake is high then (and before solids) and tummy sleeping makes it worse. Wool shorties over a normal nappy might help.

No, he can't roll over yet, so he's still on his back, or occasionally on his side if he's feeding in bed with me.

I think the Fluffle over the top worked last night - it felt a little bit damp this morning, and he hadn't leaked. It does make his bottom so big that we can't do his vest up though!

What's a wool shortie?

I think wool shorties are like little woollen long-johns - I suspect the advantage is that they'll absorb any leaks too. Not used them on DD though, so just a guess

Yep that's what they are. Think they absorb and then it evaporates. You don't need to wash very often because they naturally don't smell. That's what I've been told anyway so I must try my new ones out