How many of these will I need to get me started. For example, how many will I need to get through 1 day with a newborn? Thank you !
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These are liners, you use regular cloth diapers as the padding to 'do the dirty work,' so these liners are completely reusable without washing them unless they leak. My sister has two, and she says that's plenty. For the absorbent padding, I use the pre-folded 100% cotton cloth diapers, I think they are Osocozy brand. I bought them here. You keep them folded and lay them inside these liners in the area where a disposable has its padding. You'll need a ton of those. One per change until you can get them washed; I picked up two six packs of those to go with these, and my sis says she bought more. But two liners do it for her. These are liners, you use regular cloth diapers as the padding to 'do the dirty work,' so these liners are completely reusable without washing them unless they leak. My sister has two, and she says that's plenty. For the absorbent padding, I use the pre-folded 100% cotton cloth diapers, I think they are Osocozy brand. I bought them here. You keep them folded and lay them inside these liners in the area where a disposable has its padding. You'll need a ton of those. One per change until you can get them washed; I picked up two six packs of those to go with these, and my sis says she bought... » Read More These are liners, you use regular cloth diapers as the padding to 'do the dirty work,' so these liners are completely reusable without washing them unless they leak. My sister has two, and she says that's plenty. For the absorbent padding, I use the pre-folded 100% cotton cloth diapers, I think they are Osocozy brand. I bought them here. You keep them folded and lay them inside these liners in the area where a disposable has its padding. You'll need a ton of those. One per change until you can get them washed; I picked up two six packs of those to go with these, and my sis says she bought more. But two liners do it for her. « Show Less
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It all depends on each child. Mine for example in the first 5 months used to poo only once a day. Now you can do what we did, buy two of these and have as many cloth diapers as you can have, and just change the cloth diaper but no need to change the wrap until it becomes soiled. hope this helps.
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I followed my friend's advice. She had twins and used these. start with 6, you will have more than enough. You don't always need to put them to wash every day, if the poop has not touched the wrap, you can reuse it. However, we did not use it for our newborn, she was too small, 6.3lbs. We started with 6, we are still using them and our daughter is now 6 moths old. They are great.
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we used about three a day because its the out side lining to keep everything from leaking, if you wash it out in the sink you won't need as many
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I know this was posted quite a while ago, but wanted to comment. All scales can be off by a few ounces. My baby was weighed on 3 different scales in 1 day and each was several ounces different. Also babies (and adults) will weigh different amounts throughout the day depending on when they last ate, peed or pooped, or what they are wearing. to gauge the accuracy of your scale I would weigh something you know the weight of, like a dumbell/hand weight.
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Happy flute. I'd suggest I've you are going to get any buy two diaper. Don't buy the whole pack of ten.
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The first cycle you can use up to 20 sticks. The second cycle I used 11 because my body is different. Everyone in all actuality is different. But I think it is more expensive but it does give you a difinitive answer. But again, it depends on how long your cycles are and what not. It's basically getting to know you.
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I would agree with trying different brands as every baby is different. But these and grovia shells with soaker pads are my favourite. My baby is quite slim around the hips and thighs so these are the slimest fits out there. In the first few months you can go through a lot of nappies every day. I reckon if you can get 2 uses out of each shell with changing the inserts, you should look at a least 16 shells and 32 inserts to start. The mistake I made with cloth diapering is that I bought a lot of brands on recommendations but unfortunately some did not suit my baby. Take it easy and build your stash slowly over a few months. I would agree with trying different brands as every baby is different. But these and grovia shells with soaker pads are my favourite. My baby is quite slim around the hips and thighs so these are the slimest fits out there. In the first few months you can go through a lot of nappies every day. I reckon if you can get 2 uses out of each shell with changing the inserts, you should look at a least 16 shells and 32 inserts to start. The mistake I made with cloth diapering is that I bought a lot of brands on recommendations but unfortunately some did not suit my baby. Take it easy and build your... » Read More I would agree with trying different brands as every baby is different. But these and grovia shells with soaker pads are my favourite. My baby is quite slim around the hips and thighs so these are the slimest fits out there. In the first few months you can go through a lot of nappies every day. I reckon if you can get 2 uses out of each shell with changing the inserts, you should look at a least 16 shells and 32 inserts to start. The mistake I made with cloth diapering is that I bought a lot of brands on recommendations but unfortunately some did not suit my baby. Take it easy and build your stash slowly over a few months. « Show Less
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I didn't use them on day one, but I did start using them at the hospital with my second and third children; probably on the second or third day. Be sure not to just use it exclusively though. You will want to nurse as much without it as with it. My baby is two weeks old and I still use it about twice a day just to give my nipples a rest. Good luck!
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I have 8 covers and one backup if needed. We usually use one cover all day (wiping it clean after each diaper change) but will use a different one if there's a blow-out that gets on the cover! If your prefolds are secured tight enough then most of it will be contained :-)
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These are intended for newborn and up. Our son was so small (born under 7 pounds) and we didn't start using them until 6 weeks old. Honesty, all the diapers we had were intended for newborn and up (one size fits all) but with all the folding over, the diapers were all too bulky. He looked ridiculous. I understood later why some people buy the infant ones for the beginning or just use disposable for the a few weeks.
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I'm new to this, but my research indicates that 24 is a good number. Apparently that means you'd be washing diapers about once every other day.
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Bare minimum of 5, but newborn poo is explosive, runny, and frequent, so it is very possible that you could need more. If the elastic or gussets get wet, or if poop gets into the seams, they need to be washed, otherwise they can be wiped and reused.
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You can have more than one reminder per day. I think my mother had four on one day. The message can be fairly long I think.
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Following the examples given in the booklet, you can only build 1 at a time. If you're looking for two children to have hands on, they will either need to build 1 together, or you purchase 2 of these to begin with:) **Do I get some discount brownie points from the manufacturer or retailer for that last statement?;)
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I would recommend trying different kinds of diapers until you find what works best for your baby. But I will admit, this is one of my favorites!! I much prefer the snaps to the Velcro, because they are softer and more flexible. I use these covers with bamboo and charcoal bamboo inserts. I wash every other day. I think at least 20 covers and 40 inserts is a pretty good number to get started, but I'm sure you will have so much fun finding different diapers, styles and prints you will get many more!!
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I was actual able to get two diaper per bag. I don't know cost per day, depends on how often your baby goes. Also I only use it for poops- so keeps cost and smell down. I have found it's the only thing that kept the smell down.
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A roll is going to last you different amounts based on the age of your child. A newborn doesn't smell so you don't really need them till about 2 months in. My 1 year old goes through a roll every 3 weeks
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Thank you, curlygirl. As for leaving a toddler alone with a newborn, obviously not -- just taking every precaution necessary to prevent any mishaps ;) I appreciate your feedback on this sleeper as we decide what things to get for our baby on the way :)
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There are 3 nipple sizes. Size 1 for newborns. Size 2 which is a size for babies under 4 months. Size 3 is a fast flow for babies over 4 months. We used the size 2 from the start. Our baby was over 12 lbs at birth and very hungry. Our baby would not latch on to any other nipples. I had to send my husband out on Thanksgiving day to get more. This is a great product. I highly recommend it!