Starting out with Cloth from newborn!

When we have number 2 I'll definetly be using both fuzzis but also prefolds and covers. I don't find the aborbancy of prefolds as good as pockets but because you tend change nappies so much in those first few weeks they are perfect and also a cheaper option than using solely pockets. Just my thoughts anyway.

i think pockets can sometimes be hard on little babies until their legs grow enough chubba bits to not have the nappy gaping. prefolds and covers sound like a good idea to me. or you could look at hiring a newborn kit, that will have a variety of different types to use. normally hire them for 8 weeks. i found mine fantastic, i didnt want to give it back!

I used prefolds & covers from when Matt was about 6 weeks. They were great for containing everything. It was just that extra layer to keep things in that pocket nappies don't have. If you do go with prefolds & covers, make sure you get a snappi. It holds the prefold snug around the baby & helps prevent leaks.

We have been using prefolds and wraps on Caleb since about day 4 (when he finished tar poo). they have been working really well for us and I am pretty sure that we have only had one leak near the start when DH didnt do the wrap up tight enough and it leaked out the leg hole.

DH has found them really easy to use, even prefers them over the sposies.

I think that is how I might go. Snazzipants has what looks like a great deal on prefolds "special delivery pack" which is all your prefolds, some covers etc for $110. I might also get the odd pocket to experiment with. I think I want swaddlebees so that will give me the chance to see how they really fit.

All I know is I would really really like to try and have a baby who has never seen a sposie......possibly overly unrealistic but it must be possible....our bums where in cloth from day1

I wanted our bubs to be in cloth from day one, but then realised it was unrealistic when in the hospital. It could be done but it is much easier to use the provided sposies for the first few days especially with the lovely meconium (tar poo )

But if you choose to go cloth at the hospital then good on you and the best of luck. I am still waiting on the pockets I ordered for Caleb although he is probably still to small for them yet as they seem to be from 3.5-4 kg. Hopefully by the time they get here he might be closer to fitting them and not have such scrawny chicken legs

Absolutely!

Skyflame, the chicken legs do fill out quickly!

I ordered my fuzzi's the other day (thanks Paws) and can't wait to get them
Not really liking the sposies already! Poor Sam they don't look particularly comfy on her

I have just ordered the "special delivery" pack from snazipants so here come my prefolds and wraps. Then I thought I'd get some pockets to try and by the time bubs is a little bigger and we know more about what its bottom will and wont do we can settle into to some nice pockets!

I'm so excited!!!!! Hopefully I will be this excited with pooey naps too