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What's compression wicking?

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fluffycabbage
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What's compression wicking?

Postby fluffycabbage » Fri Aug 28, 2009 9:38 am

What is compression wicking? I keep seeing it mentioned, but haven't a clue what it is!!

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Re: What's compression wicking?

Postby Louise » Fri Aug 28, 2009 10:22 am

If your LOs clothes are too tight over the nappy/wrap it can cause leaking. Also if your LO is wearing wool over a fitted and isn't moving about much e.g. laying still at night/sitting in the pushchair you may get some dampness seeping through the wool onto clothes/bedding.

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Re: What's compression wicking?

Postby fluffycabbage » Fri Aug 28, 2009 1:21 pm

so basically its leaking due to tight fitting clothes or being in one place too long. ok thanks hun :wink:


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