LS So far I have stacks of terry flats, some flanny flats, some prefolds (now Im thinking nowhere near enough!!) and Bummis & BBH covers for them. The only MCNs I have are Widdlebumz. I keep wanting more but I start windowshopping and get so confused that I give up and figure I will decide what I want later!!! So Im hoping following this thread you guys will influence me in the right direction (hmm that could be dangerous!!! lol) Hubby just saw me fold the prefold and figures he would be grizzly with all that bulk pressing on his "bits" too
Arimeh I just managed to get 2 hours while he slept, before that he only lasted about an hour in the prefold. He normally feeds about every 3 hours, so i think its just thrown me a little...just a matter of getting used to it I guess
Helen - check out Buy4Baby for some ace second hand bargains...buy one of everything you like the look of and try them out, it is the best way to find out what works for Joshua and what doesn't.
Have a look at the Australian Nappy Network too for some nice explanation (they dont sell anything, purely advocacy group) and nappycino forum is great place to learn heaps too
Look for specials and shop around heaps, lots of brands a sold all over the place, and prices will vary.
The MCN stuff can be really sought after. So all in all, the golden rule is to find out what works for you and stick to it Work out what you want so you dont get sucked in to paying an arm and a leg for a nappy that doesnt suit your bubba and you have to sell anyway
I am sure that between the lot of us we can nudge you in the fluffy direction lol
We finally got a space for both girls with the same carer at FDC!!! I spoke to her this arvo after doing the enrollment paperwork for the FDC admin people and she is looking forward to having the fluff!! DH will go and visit her with the girls this week to see if they like her and if he is happy with her setup!! Now DH has to give the centre notice and advise them that we will pay their bill off
Anna - I am going to have to get the address for the BBH store from you to check some stuff out for the days that I am desperate, otherwise I will contact Lea once I have looked and seen what really suits Leah. I am a rather tactile person and spent ages at a IRL retailer in Adelaide when we first started MCNing
Helen - Welcome!!! This thread is the fastest moving thread on the site, so I hope you don't get overwhelmed!! Bamboo is IMO the BEST nappy fabric. If your prefolds are bamboo then they may need more prewashing, or if they have had a lot of washes or had fabric softener used on them they may need a strip wash. Cotton, while it is somewhat absorbent, is nowhere near as absorbent as bamboo. There are a lot of cotton prefolds available. If you are wanting to use the cotton ones I would recommend using 2 for more absorbency. I have some cotton ones that will be used in emergencies only, or if I only need a nappy for say half an hour (the one between bath and bed for example, when I am likely to feed and get a poo).
FIL arrives at 1 on Thursday, so DH has to figure out the best way to collect him from the airport. If I could drive I would do it but driving requires more flexibility than I have, and in my car the park brake is foot operated and requires quite some leg lift!! even though DH is the one driving my car
Work out what you want so you dont get sucked in to paying an arm and a leg for a nappy that doesnt suit your bubba and you have to sell anyway 
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