Diaper Swappers

Dutchlish · 12-04-2011, 07:07 PM

My favorite prints are the minky prints for some reason but they wick so much!

Even if the inserts aren't saturated the outside feels wet.

Is there a fix to this or is this something I just have to live with?

Dutchlish · 12-04-2011, 08:31 PM

Anyone? I know there's lots of Alva lovers here!

omgcupcake · 12-04-2011, 08:50 PM

I had the same problem with mine. Are you using the microfiber inserts?

katedanzer · 12-04-2011, 09:49 PM

No wicking here, I lay-in the bamboo inserts. Even after a 3-hour nap, 2 inserts are drenched but her pants are dry

nappymaven812 · 12-04-2011, 11:35 PM

I Think it has to do with how absorbant the insert is and it also needs good holding power. I have some Minky pockets (not alva) and they don't wick if I fold the MF insert in half at the top or add a hemp doubler under it. If better absorbantcy doesn't fix it for you then you night have a slight repelling issue. In that case I would do the first rinse with vinegar about once a week or as much as is needed.

MarchMama2x · 12-05-2011, 08:32 AM

I only have 1 (cow print) but no wicking problems. I stuff with a pad folded flat.

12-04-2011, 07:07 PM	#1
Dutchlish Registered Users Formerly: MWally29 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Portage MI Posts: 1,315 Ratings: 42 Feedback: 100%	My minky Alvas wick... anyone know of a solution? My favorite prints are the minky prints for some reason but they wick so much! Even if the inserts aren't saturated the outside feels wet. Is there a fix to this or is this something I just have to live with? __________________ M. - married to my best friend J. since 2006 ~ liberal, semi-crunchy, vegetarian, babywearing, CDing, Extended RFing, RN-BSN student/SAH mama to my three greatest loves B. (9/2008), C. (5/2010) and V. (9/2012) Always missing the ones we didn't get to hold.

12-04-2011, 08:31 PM	#2
Dutchlish Registered Users Formerly: MWally29 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Portage MI Posts: 1,315 Ratings: 42 Feedback: 100%	Re: My minky Alvas wick... anyone know of a solution? Anyone? I know there's lots of Alva lovers here! __________________ M. - married to my best friend J. since 2006 ~ liberal, semi-crunchy, vegetarian, babywearing, CDing, Extended RFing, RN-BSN student/SAH mama to my three greatest loves B. (9/2008), C. (5/2010) and V. (9/2012) Always missing the ones we didn't get to hold.

12-04-2011, 08:50 PM	#3
omgcupcake Registered Users Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 920 Ratings: 13 Feedback: 100%	Re: My minky Alvas wick... anyone know of a solution? I had the same problem with mine. Are you using the microfiber inserts? __________________ Happy, non-crunchy, cloth diapering mommy to my intact little Gremlin Maine-ly Cloth Blog

12-04-2011, 09:49 PM	#4
katedanzer Administrator Good things come in small packages Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 10,848 Ratings: 2189 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: My minky Alvas wick... anyone know of a solution? No wicking here, I lay-in the bamboo inserts. Even after a 3-hour nap, 2 inserts are drenched but her pants are dry __________________ Eli's Wipe-E's <---Customs & Instock

12-04-2011, 11:35 PM	#5
nappymaven812 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 686	Re: My minky Alvas wick... anyone know of a solution? I Think it has to do with how absorbant the insert is and it also needs good holding power. I have some Minky pockets (not alva) and they don't wick if I fold the MF insert in half at the top or add a hemp doubler under it. If better absorbantcy doesn't fix it for you then you night have a slight repelling issue. In that case I would do the first rinse with vinegar about once a week or as much as is needed. Last edited by nappymaven812; 12-04-2011 at 11:36 PM.