How many of these prefolds do I need to get started with a newborn
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I would suggest about 25. Then you can half in the washing rotation and half in the clean (getting dirty) rotation. These are awesome! I just washed mine to get ready for baby #2. Make sure you have a diaper cover (maybe 6) that are sized for a newborn
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Assuming this will be you're only method of cloth diapering, it depends on how much you plan to cloth diaper, whether full time or part time or night only. If full time, you'll need in the neighborhood of 25-30. But if you're planning on part time, then you could do around 18. If you plan to use these with some other cloth diapers, you could adjust the number of these and add them to the number of other brands/methods as long as the total equaled the same as the numbers I mentioned above. Hoping that all makes sense! And good luck! (I clothed diapered my kiddos full time for three years and loved it!) Assuming this will be you're only method of cloth diapering, it depends on how much you plan to cloth diaper, whether full time or part time or night only. If full time, you'll need in the neighborhood of 25-30. But if you're planning on part time, then you could do around 18. If you plan to use these with some other cloth diapers, you could adjust the number of these and add them to the number of other brands/methods as long as the total equaled the same as the numbers I mentioned above. Hoping that all makes sense! And good luck! (I clothed diapered my kiddos full time for three years and... » Read More Assuming this will be you're only method of cloth diapering, it depends on how much you plan to cloth diaper, whether full time or part time or night only. If full time, you'll need in the neighborhood of 25-30. But if you're planning on part time, then you could do around 18. If you plan to use these with some other cloth diapers, you could adjust the number of these and add them to the number of other brands/methods as long as the total equaled the same as the numbers I mentioned above. Hoping that all makes sense! And good luck! (I clothed diapered my kiddos full time for three years and loved it!) « Show Less
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I'm not sure - depends on the size. I use size 2 for my disabled sister who's incontinent. I bought 8 to have extra from day-to-day.
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I would say it dependsvwhat else you are planning on using. I used flats fold and put in flip covers. So I had 3 dz flats and thirsties I would trifold and use at night. I had four only
1353029
For a newborn, 36 is ideal. However, these have a lot more absorbency than a newborn needs, and more than the average older baby needs besides during naps/nighttime. Flats are great for newborns all the way until toddlerhood, and these hemp prefolds are ideal for nighttime/naptime.
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yes. they are certainly big enough; it's all in how you fold it! you might want to use 2 if the child is larger just for more absorbency, like a double thickness for night, etc.
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The infant would be pretty good or medium I would do 4x6x4 for less bulk using as a burp cloth. This will also help if adding embellishments.
860745
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
1806911
You probably can depends on what fold you going to use, I use jelly roll fold and will go with bigger flats after mybaby will turn 12 months and he is average baby (18 lbs) at 6 months
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I have 24 and a newborn. He goes through them really quickly. We tried to wash every other day, but we were diaperless, waiting for the clean ones to be done in the dryer. That's too close for comfort for me. I plan to pick up at least another half dozen for a total of 30. Even if he starts going less frequently as he gets older, it'll be worth it to know we won't run out on laundry day.
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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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It depends on whether you use pins or snappis, as well as whether you'll trifold them after you can't wrap them around the baby. With pins, you can make them last until 20+ pounds with a standard fold and pulling out the wings in front. These are almost as wide and just as long as the 14-30lb 'better fit' prefolds, which are designed for trifolding, so there's no reason you can't make these work from birth until potty training!
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You can fold them to fit, you will need to double or stuff with another flat diaper or a prefold to get more absorbency.
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It depends on how often you plan to do laundry on how many shells you need. We typically get 2-3 uses out of a shell before it needs washed because our little one poops. We started using the microfiber inserts but we ended up switching to organic because they absorb so much better and you don't have to strip the organic ones. It is worth the price difference for us. If these are the only diapers you are using I would purchase 5-7 shells and around 18 inserts.
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The inserts are sewn into them already. No additional inserts are needed, that's the Freetime. There are enough layers you won't need more. I've been using them for about 8 months and have only seen leakage if the inserts are sticking out (around the legs, like a wick). Just be sure to it tuck them in. The diapers are a little big for a newborn, so disposibles are best for a month or two. Love these diapers otherwise. They do take about 24 hours to dry, so if you have about 20 you'll be set.
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Microfiber inserts are the only thing I'm aware of that you absolutely should not put next to your baby's skin. These are velour and so super soft, you'll actually want to put them next to baby's skin! If you're looking for a stay-dry option for night time, you can also cut and finish a strip of flannel slightly bigger than the insert to put between the baby's bum and the insert for a stay-dry feel (also recommended for use with prefolds). Doubled up with a prefold, these work well for night time!
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You don't have to fasten them if you trifold them and use them as an all-in-2 type of diaper with a waterproof wrap (just like Best Bottoms, but WAY better). You get the longest use out of them this way, since with this fold the width doesn't matter and they'll fit lengthwise a long time (the infant size will get you from birth to over a year easily--get the 4x8x4 for better absorbency). If you want to fold them the old-fashioned way, you'll need to secure them either with pins or a snappi/pair of boingos...but you'll also need to buy more sizes as the baby outgrows the width.
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I would buy at least 2 (one is usually being washed), although I bought 3 for my newborn grandson.I got 1 warm, 1 medium, and 1 with feet holes. My daughter used them every time the baby goes to sleep.He really likes them and knows it means sleepy time.
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I'd get at least a bulk package of 24 to begin with, especially if you don't want to wash diapers every day. I can sometimes do the wash every 3rd day, if baby doesn't have diarrhea or anything like that. For myself, I only got 18 b/c I was given other used cloth diapers brands as gifts (but Bumgenius is the best), but they round up to 30 or so. I found that it was nice to have a few extra to keep in the diaper bag for trips, in addition to the bulk I keep in the nursery. I got the one-size (up to 35 pounds) - a little more expensive than the S-M-L individual sizes, but cheaper in the long run. I'd get at least a bulk package of 24 to begin with, especially if you don't want to wash diapers every day. I can sometimes do the wash every 3rd day, if baby doesn't have diarrhea or anything like that. For myself, I only got 18 b/c I was given other used cloth diapers brands as gifts (but Bumgenius is the best), but they round up to 30 or so. I found that it was nice to have a few extra to keep in the diaper bag for trips, in addition to the bulk I keep in the nursery. I got the one-size (up to 35 pounds) - a little more expensive than the S-M-L individual sizes, but cheaper in the long... » Read More I'd get at least a bulk package of 24 to begin with, especially if you don't want to wash diapers every day. I can sometimes do the wash every 3rd day, if baby doesn't have diarrhea or anything like that. For myself, I only got 18 b/c I was given other used cloth diapers brands as gifts (but Bumgenius is the best), but they round up to 30 or so. I found that it was nice to have a few extra to keep in the diaper bag for trips, in addition to the bulk I keep in the nursery. I got the one-size (up to 35 pounds) - a little more expensive than the S-M-L individual sizes, but cheaper in the long run. « Show Less
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I think they would work great! I am new to cloth diapering and really like these inserts so far. I lay them in all kinds of diapers to add absorption with little bulk, including covers and All In Ones. I usually put them behind another faster absorbing insert to use with my two year old. I have not tried them by themselves with a cover. They would work great combined with a prefold too. I would put them closest to the diaper cover since they absorb more slowly than prefolds.
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I use a single hemp insert inside Thristies covers. Works wonderfully. With cloth diapers you should change after every wet, and one insert should be plenty absorbent for one wet. My baby is 4 months old and one wet leaves only half the insert wet, so it theoretically could hold two wets from a baby her size/age, but more likely only one wet for older babies and toddlers. LOVE this system because it is sooo TRIM under clothing!