For my newborn I have bought prefolds which are about $8-$10 each and I have bought some covers with leg gussets to go over them, so not a huge outlay given that I can also use the same prefolds (bamboo) as boosters and inserts in DD's nappies and in baby to be's MCNs.
For ds 15 months all every two hours we change with bbh hemp or bambo, we use 1 or 2 pull covers daily and at night 1 bbh magical all in one.
when we use bbh magicals during the day we dont need pull covers or nay cover as it is a all in one we use about 5 or 6 daily they can last up to 6 hours we have pushed them to 12 hours over night.
As most of the other posters have said, a good option is to go either disposables or terry flats or prefolds for the first part, then move onto something else when the baby gets a bit bigger and their legs fatten up a bit!
I was planning to do this (with disposables) but found the Bumgenius OSFM I had worked fine from the day after we got out of hospital. The fit wasn't great but I think I was lucky in that she never did anything bad enough that it wasn't 'contained' even though there was a bit of a gap around the legs. I've since bought some Rumparooz (quite similar to Bumgenius) and they are rated from 6lbs to toilet training so in theory a nappy you really can use the whole time.
So I guess if you have some OSFM in the house you could give them a bash then if they aren't doing the job have a plan B ready.
For the first couple months I used flushable liners in the nappies which meant the scary newborn poos were easy to deal with and the nappies don't cop quite so much poop! It might be worth looking into these and seeing whether they will be an option for you.
No. of changes - a general rule is about 10 changes a day. I think we always did a bit less cause we would do a change with each feed and my girl did 4 hourly feeds and only a few stretches shorter than that so our feeds/changes didn't often hit double figures but this obviously changes a lot from baby to baby. Now we can go 8-9 hours overnight without leaks.
Prefolds are the way to go.... you use them when bub is newborn and then reuse them as for extra boosting in pockets ect down the track. Prefolds can be used upto 3 months plus. Using them for this time frame will give you the opportunity to see what shape your baby is, wether they are long and skinny, built like a rugby player ect. All nappies are different and fit a baby differnetly.
I personally am not a fan of OSFM. I just find they outstretch and dont suit every baby type. I also didnt like that most are made of PUL outter which dont allow babies bub to breath fully and caused nappy rash for my kids.
Baby beehind fitted are good to have. start with a 6 pack and see how you go. Wool covers allow for breathing as do fleece and minkee
Id say a good Newborn stash to start with would be 24 prefolds or terry flats and 5 covers to routate. Maybe an AIO or 2 for the nappy bag when your out and to show off
oh and as someone said before hand...flussable liners make a difference
I'd definately say prefolds and covers for the first few months - I think the Booroi system is perfect (and very cost effective!). Of course you would need a Maz-a-licious cover (or two) for "show off".
After that I would suggest to go by sizes - I too found that OSFM don't really fit most.
I have found that the WAHM made products are my favourites (and they are all the best fit).
Are there any brands that you have been looking at which interest you? We could give you a bit more of a run down if we knew what you were looking at
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