If you're going to go with cloth nappies then, like with disposables, it's a good idea to start buying them well before bub arrives. Helps spread the cost out a bit. If you can, get a few odds and ends for bub when you do your regular grocery shop. I agree with Dachlostar, clothes were a big thing for us... too hard to resist all those cute little outfits LOL. You tend to get a lot of clothing as gifts once bub arrives though so best not to go too overboard before bub's born.

Felicity, I was surprised to recently discover that many disposable users aren't aware of the poo disposal requirements. Even I've read the side of the disp. nappy packet and we're full time cloth users (Kynan's only ever worn 4 disposables and they were bounty bag samples!).