PurpleMama, when i first looked at MCNs and sized nappies in particular, i thought, OMG, every few months, i will have to buy X more of the same thing. This didn't turn out to be the case.
i used mainly prefolds and covers for the nb/small stage.
once my bub hit 7kg, i moved her into nappies that have the SIze 2 option (weight range is from 7 - 16kg). She is 22 months now, and 11kg, so i think she'll easily be in those same nappies until TT-ing.
So my fear about having to buy ALL the sizes, wasn't as bad as i had thought it would be.
THe thing with OSFA nappies, is they are good for MANY bubs but not ALL bubs. At both ends, the tiny newborn, and the bigger toddler, they are not always the answer.
You have to think about the boosters too. A microfibre insert (that comes free with many pocket nappies) may be great for one child, but not enough for another child who wets more. Six layers of microfibre is different to six layers of bamboo.
So getting bamboo trifolds and boosters, to CUSTOMISE each nappy for the child who is wearing it, will really assist you.
Putting a trifold inside a cover is a good nappy combo too (lay in a microfleece liner to keep baby dry).
THe reality is - kids within the same family CAN have different body shapes. I would suggest side snapper products to you as an option, as side snapping nappies are very adjustable. They adjust waist and legs INDEPENDENTLY. The same MCN Side snappers have suited my bub BOTH when she was a chicken legs, and when she changed into a chubby legged baby. So that flexibility is excellent.
Nothing is guaranteed. You COULD find ONE nappy that suits all your kids. But that is a possibility, not an absolute.
WHy not get ONE of each of the type you are interested in, and road test them on your kids? You will learn SO MUCH about whether those products suit your kids or not, just by using them for a few days.
THen whichever product meets your needs the best, get more of those.
The products you mention, all have PUL outers. PUL is not the most breathable fabric for overnight. Once the absorbent material is 100% saturated, the baby wees again, and the wee has nowhere left to absorb, so the PUL can wick (wet thru).
Malden mills AIO's like Kester Kovers AIO or bits for bots AIO, is what i would suggest to you there.
If you want any covers, the size 1 (birht to 7kg) adn size 2 (7 - 16kg) tots bots covers are on special at nurture nappies right now, great price.
Sure, the birth to 7kg stage - bubs grow so fast, it's not the most economical time to buy sized stuff (although it fits so much better), but the 7+kg stage - that is the economical time to buy sized stuff in my opinion. That weight range - 7 to 16kg is very generous.
Getting to understand what various MCN fabrics do, and what fabrics are in the products you are considering buying, will help you to make wise buying choices.
Do you sew or knit?
fairy fabrics have a great fleece soaker pattern (for your night nappy solutions)
on nappycino, on the DIY KNITTING forum, you'll find great links to free online knitting patterns to make shorties, longies (esp for night nappying). THe great thing with these handknitted wool items, is that even when they are a bit too big, they still work as waterproofing nappy options. You have to handwash and lanolise them, wich is easier than it sounds, and they only need washing every month, not every day like other covers.
buying a few metres of bamboo fleece or terry and sewing up simple rectangles e.g 30 x 40cm of bamboo will provide you with lots of trifolds. Just fold them in three. or make long skinny boosters, 60 x 10cm.
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