by Jessica
Cloth diaperering parents come on in because we are now carrying Thirsties Hemp Inserts. Need a doubler for a heavy wetter? Need extra absorbency for naps or nighttime? These are the inserts for you. They are made with 55% hemp and 45% cotton. They have 6 super thirsty layers of all natural absorbent material, and are made right here in the USA! You get more absorbency and less bulk because of how trim these inserts are. Traditional hemp inserts get stiff and rough over time, but these stay super soft. You can place them in a pocket, or even just put a few in a cover for a super absorbent trim diapering option. No need to worry about these being against your baby’s skin because they are so soft. Thirsties Hemp Inserts are a great doubler for naptimes or overnight. These are a great option to keep your baby sleeping and comfortable without leaks. Just add one to your current diapering system and you are set. Those of you who use prefolds can lay an insert in the cover under your prefold to add some extra protection for nighttime.
These inserts need to be washed and dried three times before use to rid the fibers of their natural oils. You want to wash them separately the first three times as well. After the three washes you can begin using them, but they will reach their maximum absorbency after about eight washes. Normal wash routine for these inserts would be as follows… prewash on cold, wash on hot or warm, rinse twice, then dry in the dryer or hang to dry.
I have been using these inserts for the past two months now. I use them as extra absorbancy in my AIOs and in my hybrid diapers. These are amazing. I could normally could go about an hour and half before diaper changing before leaks. These inserts have increased the time to 3 hours! I have had no leaks with any of my diapers despite some long car trips or naps. They are holding up great and wash beautifully.