Diaper Swappers

blushingmommy · 02-23-2012, 11:13 AM

But if I do it looser in afraid it will leak. How do you know when the fit is right? And are marks on their legs always bad? I mean, even socks leave marks, right?

AnimalHouse · 02-23-2012, 11:18 AM

Unless it's bothering your LO, I wouldn't worry to much. DS3 has huge thighs, and pretty much diapers (even sposies) leave red marks.

sisu · 02-23-2012, 11:24 AM

I only worry if the marks are bad enough to not disappear in 5-10 minutes. I make big chunky babies, there isn't a diaper made that doesn't leave some kind of mark.

hilaryisinked · 02-23-2012, 11:28 AM

I always compare it to socks too. If they aren't bothered by it then it's ok.

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puppyluv · 02-23-2012, 11:30 AM

Most diapers have left marks on my LOs, even my skinny thighed DD. It never bothered me before, and I always figured people that complained about red marks were just being picky. As you said, socks leave marks too.

Then my chunky DS came along, and the dipes I used to love with DD left ANGRY red marks on his thighs. And I was like "oohhhhhhh..... THOSE are red marks". The kind that don't disappear for several hours. Even after leaving him in fleece for the rest of the day, I could still see red lines.

If it looks like impression marks (like from socks) I wouldn't worry. If it looks sore and angry, either time to adjust the fit or get a different cover. I had 11 thirsties covers, and I've only kept a couple as spares for DD.

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02-23-2012, 11:13 AM	#1
blushingmommy Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 741 Ratings: 56 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Elastic leaving marks But if I do it looser in afraid it will leak. How do you know when the fit is right? And are marks on their legs always bad? I mean, even socks leave marks, right? __________________ Heather mama to Henry (6-3-05) Luke (10-21-07) Noah (3-4-10) Alina (8-14-11) & wife to Alex Greening my family, one sneaky experiment at a time!

02-23-2012, 11:18 AM	#2
AnimalHouse Registered Users Formerly: mama*ms Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,071 Ratings: 75 Feedback: 100% My Mood:**	Re: Elastic leaving marks Unless it's bothering your LO, I wouldn't worry to much. DS3 has huge thighs, and pretty much diapers (even sposies) leave red marks. __________________ Trying-to-stay-sane mama to four boys, ages 5 and under

02-23-2012, 11:24 AM	#3
sisu Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 6,568 Ratings: 44 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	I only worry if the marks are bad enough to not disappear in 5-10 minutes. I make big chunky babies, there isn't a diaper made that doesn't leave some kind of mark. __________________ Kylee, married to my inimitable DH. Mama to my seraphic sweetheart (3.2010), my bodacious babe (11.2011), and impatiently awaiting someone new (8.2013).

02-23-2012, 11:28 AM	#4
hilaryisinked Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Portsmouth, VA Posts: 23,426 Ratings: 68 Feedback: 100%	I always compare it to socks too. If they aren't bothered by it then it's ok. Sent from my LG Ally using DS Forum __________________ Hilary, head over heels wifey of a Coastie Mama of Aubrey [3.3.10] & Delaney [12.8.11] We are a Jesus following, homeschooling, breastfeeding, cloth diapering, extended rear facing, TV watching, Golden Retriever loving, happy little family.

02-23-2012, 11:30 AM	#5
puppyluv Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 337 Ratings: 4 Feedback: 100%	Most diapers have left marks on my LOs, even my skinny thighed DD. It never bothered me before, and I always figured people that complained about red marks were just being picky. As you said, socks leave marks too. Then my chunky DS came along, and the dipes I used to love with DD left ANGRY red marks on his thighs. And I was like "oohhhhhhh..... THOSE are red marks". The kind that don't disappear for several hours. Even after leaving him in fleece for the rest of the day, I could still see red lines. If it looks like impression marks (like from socks) I wouldn't worry. If it looks sore and angry, either time to adjust the fit or get a different cover. I had 11 thirsties covers, and I've only kept a couple as spares for DD. Posting from my iPhone, hope it's legible __________________ Mommy to my sweet little "Peanut" (4/22/10) and little man "Cashew" (9/28/11)