I had 4 with DD and I wish I had more!!!!!

They did her for the first 2.5 months I think (trying to remember!!) - but that was only cos she started fitting into others that I had so I didn't bother using the pad fold. IF you just use the pad fold in a cover - then you'll get a longer time outta them if you do that.

Then yeah, if you get the bamboo ones - use them as inserts in pockets - easy peasy