(cross-posted in BIJuly 2006 as well)

Hi everyone, I need some help! Arrow has been leaking through his clothes A LOT lately. I just called the diaper service and had them go up a size in the diapers that they are sending, but I think maybe that the diaper covers are part of the problem. We use LiteWraps, and they are usually great, but most of these have been around since Z was a baby, and it seems like all of the sudden, poof - their waterproofness is gone (even though we've been using these same covers for Arrow for months).

I don't want to have to buy a whole new set of diaper covers... does anyone know if there is a way to re-waterproof these covers? They are polyester outside and polyurethane inside. I know that with wool you can use lanolin... any ideas with these?

Thanks in advance!

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I've heard you can buy waterproofing spray in stores that have camping gear.

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Thanks Kristal. I've seen that too, but wasn't sure it would be safe next to a baby's bottom!

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People on another CD'ing board I frequent swear by it. I'm sure it doesn't work as good as a new cover and has to be reapplied every few weeks

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I have heard of people using this as well to re-waterproof the pul on covers, pocket diapers, and aios. I've never used it myself though, so I don't have any first hand experience to share.

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I've JUST heard that you shouldn't wash the covers with every wash cycle, just hand-wash because maybe it's wearing them out before their time. Also, you can pop 'em in the dryer every 6 weeks or so on medium heat to help seal-up the PUL, which is what I assume your diaper covers are made of. HTH!! GL girlie! ;o)

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Me, 28 & DH 30
DD, 3 & DD, 18 mo

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