lots of questions for you all

what brand of flats do you all find the best?

I saw that Target has some coloured ones called "Big Softies" are these any good?? does the colour run in these??

what's the general consensus about coloured flats? a novelty or a pain?? (only because I have some bright bots coloured but have heard now that the colour can run in the wash)

should i only be looking at the white flats?

has anyone worked out which is cheaper- making my own flannie flats for when the baby is a newborn or buying them??

also how many pilchers/covers will I need for a newborn and what size? 000 or 0000?