Covers and prefolds
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Topic: Covers and prefolds
Posted By: jano1
Subject: Covers and prefolds
Date Posted: 13 June 2011 at 1:09pm
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I have lots of nappies S-L from DD but have decided to use covers and prefolds for the next bub due in September until it is big enough to fit my S snazzipants. Last time I had a hire kit for NBs and found prefolds and covers worked really well when DD was tiny.
For those that use them, how many covers do I need? I'm guessing I'll be using them for 6-8 weeks so don't want too many. Also how many prefolds do you think I need? TIA |
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Posted By: Nothing
Date Posted: 13 June 2011 at 2:59pm
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For a basic kit I would have 3/4 NB sized covers and 5/6 small sized covers. Depending on the size of bubs they might fit straight into smalls. You will need about 18 prefolds, and I would also get some hemp style boosters, so you can use them at night for longer.
You can pick all this up on TM for a bargain, you just have to have patience and keep looking for a while. I used to check it twice a day for all the new listings and picked up heaps of buy now bargains, otherwise ask and they might put them up. Your other option is to hire a kit. ------------- 
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Posted By: jano1
Date Posted: 13 June 2011 at 3:06pm
| Thanks I've got boosters, liners etc from DD for the small nappies I already own. I have just brought a couple of nb covers and have 6 prefolds on my watchlist. I guess I figured because it took DD awhile to fit small nappies this bub will probably be the same. The great thing about flats and covers is they fit nbs so well. |
Posted By: Two_Puddle_Ducks
Date Posted: 13 June 2011 at 4:11pm
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I haven't done it yet as I waiting a few weeks before starting cloth on my son but for this bubs I have 18prefolds and 5 covers. I think that should be enough as the cover dry so quickly. I do have one or two tiny all-in-one nappies that a friend gave me so will use those as a back up if my covers run out on a particularly pooy day. lol. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: myfullhouse
Date Posted: 13 June 2011 at 6:35pm
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What covers would you recommend? I need some covers for this baby for my prefolds ------------- Lindsey 
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Posted By: Two_Puddle_Ducks
Date Posted: 14 June 2011 at 8:44am
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I have used thirsties on my older son and have brought thirsties for this baby too. THey are great for keeping leaks in and don't leave marks on the baby either.
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Posted By: Nothing
Date Posted: 14 June 2011 at 10:27am
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Bummis are good, the ones with the extra leg gusset. -------------
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Posted By: BessieBear
Date Posted: 14 June 2011 at 3:01pm
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I second thirsties. I've got both them a bummis and thisties gusset is way better at holding the liquidy stuff in. ------------- Sarah Mum to, Boy 07/2008, Girl 03/2010, Boy 05/2012, Angel  07/08/2014
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Posted By: mothermercury
Date Posted: 14 June 2011 at 10:17pm
I don't think we've ever had a leak from our Bummis. The Super Brites have a double leg gusset thing which I imagine would fit nicely for a newborn (although I mostly have Super Whisper Wraps, but my baby is well past the liquidy poopsplosion stage  ).
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Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 14 June 2011 at 10:55pm
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LOL MissShell, my thirsties contained a liquid explosion the other night...I now use my covers with flats folded in them they rock for absorbency, thank god the covers have the gusset though lol ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: jano1
Date Posted: 16 June 2011 at 1:06pm
| Thanks ladies- I got some bummis and some imme vinse off TM, hopefully these will keep us going |