Another (possibly stupid) TT question...

ETA: sorry just realised thread title is a bit misleading, post refers to terry toweling nappies not toilet training.

I'm planning to use terry flats, but have been told they are often too big for a newborn. I was thinking rather than buying flannelette I could use disposables until s/he fits the TT ones.
In what way are they too big, too puffy or too far down the leg?
How long would I need to buy the disposables for?
Could I cut up some of the TT nappies to make them smaller?
(Would they still wash ok or would they fall apart?)

Sorry if this seems a stupid question, but it can't hurt to ask right?

TIA

um they are pretty bulky but there are places on the net google "the nappy lady" and find NB folds ..

you could cut them up and overlock the edges and fold them in third and use them inside a cover like a pre fold ... i did this with the 2nd hand TT nappies i got and it was easy and they worked ... give it a go maybe ?