When did you start buying MCNs?

[Bloom]

Hello everyone,

As you can see from my ticker I am newly pregnant and I was wondering when you all starting your MCN stash?

Here are a few other questions that someone more experienced than me might be able to answer:
Also I'm still pondering the choice between AIOs, fitted and pockets... do you generally chose one "style" and go with it?

I'm mainly doing MCNs for the cost and environmental savings so which open is the most efficient money wise, given that we are hoping (God willing) to have 3-4 children?

And if my husband is the kind of person who has trouble putting a pillow case on the correct side out (yes!), then should I tailor my nappy choice accordingly?

TIA for all your help!

[Visitor7]

I think the earlier you start buying, the better. That way, you're not going to really notice the $$$ you're spending. I bought mine all in one go, so I really noticed how much I'd spent. IYKWIM.
It's good to buy a couple of different brands, and different styles as each baby will be different. On my 2 year old, I prefer the fitted nappies, and on my 3 month old, I prefer the AIO's.
If you buy mcn's which have a good name, and they don't suit your baby, then you'll be able to sell them at a reasonable price as well.
Once I taught my dh how to use the nappies, he was ok with it. But he was just as keen to use mcn as I was, so that helped. He might find AIO's easier to use than pockets, or fitted.
HTH.

[Kitt3n]

Well I just bought a dozen bum genius' via kimbaz's beyond belly and 2 "couture" minky ones from ali and beatrix - teh bum genius look great - cant wait to get the couture ones!

[Junglemum]

i recommend not buing a bulk pack, unless you knw that is the style you really want.
I started when i was about 8 months preg, but only b/c i was too scared to buy before then!


I bought a couple of fitteds, pockets, and all in ones of a few different brands, worked out what suited me best then went from there when bub was born. Good luck!

[~Raven~]

I didn't start buying MCN till Caleb was 8 weeks old. They were Baby Beehinds and a cover and from that I got a couple every fortnight when the FTB was paid. Before then I used flanny flats and sposies.

This time, however I have been buying a few little newborn ones and have a nice little stash of bubblebubs, BBH magicalls and other assorted ones. I'll be making some prefolds and need a few more newborn covers and then I'm done for the newborn stage. I'll sell them off as she grows out of them and use the funds to contribute to buying the next lot as I have done with Caleb. (I sold his off as there wasn't going to be anymore bubs for us, but seeing as you're planning on more then you probably won't do that).

I have to say that the majority of the nappies I have bought are second hand and are as good as new, but for half the price If you are wanting to try getting some second hand then make sure you research the price of new ones before you bid so you don't get carried away with the cuteness of them. I also am happy to buy second hand as part of my cloth nappy usage is for environmental reasons so I feel I'm doing my bit that way too!

[Macca79]

I bought the flat flanny ones when they were on sale. I think there was 12 in a pack and I started with two but got a third when bub was born. I have been using them since but use a huggies on him at night and when we go out (it makes it a bit easier). My DH had a few problems folding them but before bub came he practiced a few times on a teddy bear. Don't worry too much, once he has had a few nappies come off he will soon become a pro .

[NaNa]

Start soon, but dont go overboard on one type. Maybe try a sample pack eg. the one from Nurture Nappies, which is a great idea, and gives you a few different types of nappies to play with until bubs arrives, and you can try out and see what fits your bub, your budget and your preferences, and your laundry situation!
I started buying early and as I could afford it, but mainly used flanny flats for the first 6 weeks. Now the tax return's come in so there's a dozen Bum Genius just been delivered! They work great for us, but there's so many options. My DP is like yours (he made the bed and our doona cover is inside out right now! seriously!!) but he's got the hang of MCNs really quickly. A few simple instructions and it's foolproof, really. Just know one thing - MCN are addictive! There should be therapists for this kind of thing!