Anna - my bilby DID wee and poop liek there was no tomorrow in the NEWBORN phase.

  • before a feed
  • after a feed
  • maybe 10 mins after beign changed etc!

so yes, up to 20 changes per day
using prefolds/trifolds + cover made this very do-able
(when i got enough covers, i seriously underestimated how many i woudl need, when i was pregnant, and buying my nb stash).

the thing with using sposies for the nb stage, they don't have leg gussets, you can get shocking leaks with them, so you need to add on, all the washing of
- clothes (baby's and YOURS)
- scrubbing car seats
- scrubbing loungeseats
- washing bedding
you get the picture, cos i'm sure you're aware how FAR explosive, newborn runny poo can go!!!


so for that reason, i actually think the prefolds and covers are LESS work. and more reliable.

I hope that doesn't sound too pushy of me, just wanting you to go into this with your eyes open. Of course, you do what you think is best for your family. I only have one baby, so maybe i'm just being a bit precious. "we all do, what we gotta do, to get thru."

i did wash once a day to keep up. after a hell on wheels c-section (had washing machine raised). i had to go very slow and hold onto the wall, but i managed.

so i needed two day's worth of MCN - cos one day's worth will be in the nappy bucket, then you wash it, i hung it on clothes horse (to avoid pegging) and you need stuff to use while that load is drying. the covers dry very quickly. the prefolds are not too bad, quicker than fitteds. and of course it depends where you live (climate), and what time of year (season).

don't worry, you do and will have loads of questions. we all did and do. most of us have been where you are right now, and prolly asked the same questions! that's the good thing about this group, we can all help each other, having a shared experience base. so don't worry about having too many questions, and no question is a "silly" question.

look on ozclothnappies - this is a website that ends in a ".org" and no "au".
they have an excellent FAQ (frequently asked questions) link, well worth reading, it will help you no end. Join their yahoo group, great resource

look on nappycino - this is a website that ends in the usual ".com.au"
this is a cloth nappies advocacy site, well worth joining
read their Ages and Stages forum - newborn nappying - of interest to you
LOTS of their forums i'm sure you will find relevant

hope this helps!