Hi All

I am very excited and way over eager, we are still TTC but I found this thread and have fallen in love with MCN. I have been doing some calculations and worked out in theory what I would like for a Newborn. Not including washing costs it works out about $100 cheaper than disposable for the first 6 months. This is based on 40c per nappy with 10 nappy changes a day for first 6 weeks then 8/day for next 6 months. However, it probably isn't the most budget conscious list as a Berry Plush has actually found it's way onto my list with possibly an extra booster. I am also keen to try a few different brands - Baby beehinds (the deluxe trial package), peapods, Berry plush and Bumgenious (2 of in NB and small size). For the main nappy I am thinking the Bummis package, but what would I do with 36 prefolds after? Can they be used to stuff pocket nappies, as well as spew cloth etc? I guess I will always have them for the next child or can sell them.
What do you use when bubs are bigger? 6 months plus? I liek the sound of the ones that have a large weight range or are OSFA.
My OH is happy for me to do whatever I want. I am a bit concerned about the extra work, can you throw baby clothes in the load too? My OH did say the his mum says she thinks cloth is a lot of work. I have tons of time to think about it and may visit some shops and look at them in person and make a decision then. WE also don't have a dryer and I don't really want to get one, but I should be able to manage with an airer/ line and should have enough.

I really like the sound of BBH and was initially thinking of getting the fulltime package but I think I will wait and see. I guess the hard thing is you don't know what will work for you and bub and there are just way too many cute nappies out there. That is why I am thinking it may not be that much cheaper .

What do you use when bubs is bigger? 6 months plus? I guess I would be able to work out what I want to use after trialling a few different ones in the first amount of time.

How long does it take for the umbilical stump to heal and is the NB Bumgenious worth getting for the first few weeks or is it a wait and see how big bub is going to be? I would like a few AIO for going out etc. And the BP is just too cute, although my DH was amused at the thought of our child in leopard print underwear

Thanks for letting me rave - my OH is sick of listening to me