How to Leak-Proof a Diaper

Diapers leaking in the middle of the night can be a real hassle. Not only do leaks wake up a soundly sleeping baby, they also cause a lot of needless work in the middle of the night: changing the baby's diaper, pajamas, sheets and whatever else might be soiled. At 3:00 a.m., it is no fun whatsoever. Here is a quick and easy way to leak-proof your baby's diaper before they go to bed at night.

Things You'll Need

  • One diaper in the size your baby wears
  • One diaper one size up from what your baby wears
  • Onesie
  • Pajamas

Instructions

    • 1

      Change your baby's diaper. Make sure his or her genitalia and rear-end are clean, moisturized, powdered and have diaper rash ointment applied. You are changing your baby into his or her regular size diaper.

    • 2

      Form a larger diaper around the diaper that is already on your baby. Affix the side tape, as though you are putting the first diaper on your infant.

    • 3

      Slide your finger in the leg holes, making sure that the ruffled part of the diaper is sticking out.

    • 4

      Dress your baby in the onesie, making sure the snaps are closed in the crotch area. The onesie will hold the diaper in place all night.

    • 5

      Dress your baby in the pajamas over the onesie. You baby is now ready for bed.

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