when you get a fresh diaper out, the best thing to do is bunch it up some and shake it a little to get the absorbant material to loosen up. Once you do that, the diaper will easily absorb faster and more. I read about this on another forum a while back and it works. I will also have to admit that you get what you pay for most of the time. The only cheap diapers I buy now are the depend real fit for men. They are thin and hold a decent amount. My favorite diaper is Abena X Plus M4.