Is it normal for fleece dipe to be damp on outside?

[OHIOFIFI]

I am a new fleece user and used my new fleece A12 for the first time today during DS nap. I stuffed it with one MF insert. When I changed him about 1-2 hrs after putting it on him, I noticed it was a bit damp on the outside and had wicked slightly onto his onesie. Is this normal? Do I need to just stuff it with something more absorbant? I like the idea of fleece but need a little education

[heyitsmeanne]

If it got compressed at all (from sitting, laying down, etc.) it's perfectly normal. Compression leaks are common with fleece. You have to make sure whatever is inside is absorbent enough.

[OHIOFIFI]

He was sleeping in my lap, on a boppy so it is entirely possible it was compressed. Thanks.

[angelina_lover]

For naptime I would use more than just a MF insert try a hemp doubler with it and put it closest to the fleece, should be A-OK then

[OHIOFIFI]

Originally Posted by angelina_lover For naptime I would use more than just a MF insert try a hemp doubler with it and put it closest to the fleece, should be A-OK then

Thanks, I will try that !! If this works out, I will be ordering more from you after your babymoon b/c I really like the dipe

[LittleTadpoleDesigns]

Might depend on the weight of the fleece a bit too. My fleece covers are good for a couple hours, but my windpro fleece pockets rock overnight. I'd try more or different absorbancy. I use bamboo in my fleece and love it.

[angelina_lover]

So good to hear.
With all pockets you just need the right amount of absorbancy and alot of my customers like trimness so they use an insert with a hemp doubler. I always used an infant or preemie prefold trifolded, bulky but did the job

[Alikhlas]

You could also use cotton instead of mf bc it won't cause compression leaks as easily

[OHIOFIFI]

Originally Posted by Alikhlas You could also use cotton instead of mf bc it won't cause compression leaks as easily

I just got some organic cotton PFs, maybe I will try those with a hemp doubler. Thanks

[ursaminor]

Originally Posted by littlest_one Might depend on the weight of the fleece a bit too. My fleece covers are good for a couple hours, but my windpro fleece pockets rock overnight. I'd try more or different absorbancy. I use bamboo in my fleece and love it.

Can i ask what weight windpro? I have some 200 and 300. I am thinking the 300 is the way to go.