We were in aisle 6 at the grocery store just grabbing a quick can of tomato sauce when I noticed that unmistakable squish on my side and warmth. My baby, smiling and had executed what can only be described as a Level 10 blowout.

Not just any leak we’re talking up the back, down the onesie, and all over my shirt situation.

Cue the meltdown (mine, not the baby’s).

That moment sent me on a mission (after defcon one cleanup): How can I actually prevent diaper leaks especially the ones that explode up the back?

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😖 The Pain Is Real: Diaper Leaks Aren’t Just Inconvenient

If you're reading this, you're probably exhausted from:

• Changing outfits 3–5 times a day.

• Scrubbing poop out of car seats, high chairs, and bedsheets.

• Wondering if you’re doing something wrong.

Spoiler: You’re not. Leaks are common, and they often happen despite doing everything “right.”

As grandmothers, we like to think we bring some wisdom and experience to our daughters as they navigate the early stages of motherhood. Naturally, we're wary when a new parenting trend comes along. After all, our moms raised us with Dr. Spock’s trendy philosophies about "crying it out," and when we were new moms, the Brazelton Way was the talk of the playdates.

So, when we see our girls embrace something new, we like to point out—whether we've been asked or not—how the "old way" of doing things worked just fine. Usually followed by, "You survived, didn’t you?"

But believe it or not, some new trends really are improvements on your officially ancient ways (your daughter’s words, not ours). One of those is the popularity of bamboo material versus good old cotton. Here are some reasons why:

Blowouts happen when your baby’s diaper can’t contain everything and gravity, pressure, or movement helps it escape. At night, the problem gets worse because:

• 💩 Poop pools backward as your baby sleeps on their back

• 🛌 Longer sleep stretches = fuller diapers

• 👶 Kicking and rolling displaces even well-fitted diapers

• 🍼 Formula or milk changes = more unpredictable bowel movements

Even with the “right” diaper size and brand, blowouts can sneak out the back waistband and creep up to the shoulders (we know).

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