My baby's diaper keeps leaking from the sides (especially with pant style). What am I doing wrong?

Moms say leakage is often due to fit/size issues, especially for boys. Taped diapers can reduce leaks if flaps and leg ruffles are positioned correctly.

Community Answers from Moms(10)

Here's what moms in our community shared based on their own experience.

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   Pant style often leaks more — taped diapers feel more secure for many babies.

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   Leakage with boys can happen due to anatomy if the diaper is even slightly loose.

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   Make sure the leg ruffles are out (not tucked in) and fold/flare out the front flaps in taped diapers.

4. 4

   Diapers don't cause UTIs. A wet langot/nappy left on is more likely to cause a rash than a good diaper that's changed frequently, because langots have no absorbing power. Dermatologists say a wet nappy must be changed instantly.

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   Consider nappy/diaper-free time during wake windows and diapers during night and longer sleep stretches; the baby's sleep matters.

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   In the first ~3 months, diapers reduce the risk of cold (and pneumonia from chilling), especially in cold weather when going diaper-free exposes the baby.

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   Pampers newborn diapers have a wetness-indicator line (yellow to blue). Change every 3-4 hours regardless, and immediately after a poop, even at night. Pampers pants are quieter and stay in place.

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   Some parents use Pampers at night and Medplus Kiddos diaper pants during the day since pants stay in place better, with no rash issues.

9. 9

   Apply B4 Nappi cream generously as a barrier; use Desitin if a rash appears.

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    For cloth options: SuperBottoms UNO claims 4-5 pees (some find it holds fewer before the baby fusses); their dry-feel langots claim one pee but can hold two, though they're warmer/thicker. Plain langots are more economical. Advanso is another good brand used alongside SuperBottoms.