• To observe fit, pick up your baby’s legs after putting the diaper on and observe how it fits around the legs and bottom. Is it snug? If you can see “air” between the diaper and their skin, then you need to refine the fit. Trying a smaller snap setting and fasten the tabs snugly. When you child stands up, notice how the insert or soaker is positioned relative to the back elastic. If the insert or soaker is higher than the back elastic, lay your child down, release the tabs, pull the diaper slightly towards the front and refasten the tabs. If you notice that the front of the diaper is positioned low over your baby's thighs or that it is difficult to fasten the diaper around your baby's waist, try using a larger snap setting. This will increase the rise of the diaper and improve overall fit. Remember, babies change shape frequently as they grow up. You may have times when your relatively young baby is using their one-size diapers on the largest setting. The same child may be on the medium setting several months later due to increased mobility.

The number one cause of leakage is a saturated diaper that just needs to be changed. Any diaper will leak once full. If your baby is having problems with leaks, check this first. 99% of the time, additional absorbency solves leakage problems. If that doesn't work, we've included some other trouble-shooting points below.

• Did You Prewash ?

  First of all, make sure that you washed everything at least 3-5 times prior to use. There can be residue left on the fabric from the production process that can cause leakage.

• Did the Insert Flat ?

  Make sure that the insert is FLAT when you put the diaper on your baby. If it is twisted or wadded up, this can cause leakage. If your baby's build causes the insert to bunch up, consider using a Hemp on top of your microfiber insert (For Grobaby shell, adding a Booster). This helps to prevent the wadding that can occur with some builds.

• Is the wetness at the top edge of the diaper?

  Make sure that the insert isn’t pushing the lining fabric up against your baby’s clothing. The insert should be placed approximately one inch below the top edge of the diaper. The top edge of the diaper should be flat against your baby with the soft fabric against your baby’s belly.

• Is the wetness at the legs or the tabs?

  If the diaper is leaking from the tabs or the legs, change the diaper and remove the insert. If it is saturated then your baby definitely needs a more absorbent insert or a more frequent diaper change. If the insert isn’t saturated, then the diaper may not be adjusted to fit your child properly or, if you are using a detergent that contains additives e.g. enzymes, brighteners, whiteners, dyes, perfumes, essential oils or fabric softener, your diapers may also have detergent buildup which can cause leakage.

Depending on how you take care of them cloth diapers should last from birth to potty training and then on to your next children. It also depends on how many diapers you have. For example, the more diapers the less wear and tear. Less diapers more wear and tear.

Diaper rashes should be treated according to your physician's recommendations. If you need to use a rash cream, you should use a stay-dry liner or a piece of fleece between your baby's bottom and the diaper to prevent the cream from transferring onto the diapers. Magic Stick®’s all natural and organic ingredients and petroleum-free formula is safe to use with cloth or disposable diapers.