What worked for us ....

We belong to an amazing parent support group available through hip-babies . There are always, always questions about what works when it comes to diapering.  For three of Jackjack's Spica casts we were able to use a medium "weight" incontinence pad (like Poise) tucked *completely* inside a diaper. Jackjack was over 12 months when his first Spica cast was put on, so the pad would need to be adjusted to suit your child's size and age. We did a lot of experimenting ;) The other problem is, every cast is different ... but here's what worked for us with an exceptionally tricky one that had a tear in the lining.

 

Step 1: Take a smaller diaper & tuck the tabs in, followed by turning it inside-out so it looks like this ...

Step 2: Now, tuck your new "liner" underneath the edges of the cast, where your child is wettest...

Step 3: Tuck a larger diaper in, underneath the edges of the cast, completely covering your "liner". If you are using poise pads, panty liners etc. your diaper will still leak if they are sticking out even a wee bit.

Step 4: I found it much easier to get a smooth tuck in the back by flipping Jackjack over onto his belly...

Step 5: Just one more step to a dry cast! I took one more diaper, with absorbent side facing in. Run it from above the top of the cast in the back, tuck in (over the liner and larger diaper) and out through to the front. This helped absorb any escapees & can be reused if it's still dry!

Now, if your hipbaby would only sleep through the night, you could sleep well, knowing the inside of your child's cast will be leak free in the morning .... no more three hour diaper changes ~ heavenly!!

"GROW, BONE, GROW"

xo, Steph