megsmum oh I intend to use a cover lol! that's why I said it's a shame to cover that lovely velour... Iv'e got such a weak stomach as it is and have said to dh several times that I can't believe I even want to use MCN's and to be handling it all rather than the quicker/throw away spossies! I've got bamboo terry and bamboo fleece prefolds for the newborn so that I can use them as boosters in pocket stuffers when bubs is older... I know it will be ample for the little one though but thought if I'm spending the money it may as well be reusable later kwim.