How many should I purchase to start? I'm a new mom, first time, and really want to use the BumGenius cloth diapers. I feel even more confident after reading all of the positive reviews. My question is this: I have no idea how many to purchase to get started. Can anyone help with some sound advice on a number? Thanks. How many should I purchase to start? I'm a new mom, first time, and really want to use the BumGenius cloth diapers. I feel even more confident after reading all of the positive reviews. My... » Read More How many should I purchase to start? I'm a new mom, first time, and really want to use the BumGenius cloth diapers. I feel even more confident after reading all of the positive reviews. My question is this: I have no idea how many to purchase to get started. Can anyone help with some sound advice on a number? Thanks. « Show Less
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P.S. Just a warning, in the beginning my daughter was too small for these diapers (6lbs 9oz) so we had to use disposables. That only lasted for about two weeks. After that it's been great.Buttonss
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We were not able to use these diapers until our daughter was a couple of months old, due to her size. However, we have about 16 diapers and do a load of diapers every other day. We have been using them for 14 months. Highly recommend! OH, and we have the one size diapers (seems more economical and makes more sense to me.. 1 purchase of diapers that fit all the way to potty training, or 3 sets of diapers..)
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I ordered 2 - 15 packs of bum g's 3.0 before my daughter was born. It turned out to be the perfect amount. In the beginning we had to do two loads of diapers a day but now it's down to one small load. We still go through them pretty fast but it's still the perfect amount.Buttons
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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 love them! I have flip diapers also, and I love that I can throw away most I the poop, and toss the diaper cover and pad directly into the laundry! I'm not afraid of poop either haha but it gets everywhere and it can be a real pain to clean! My suggestion would be to try a box, see if you find it's worth it! Good luck!
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I think they are worth the cost. I have never used Bummis or Bumpkins but these are much trimmer than Econobum prefolds. As for size, it really depends on how big you little one is. We are still using the small on our 7 month old but the medium works as well. With our daughter, who potty trained at 23 months, we never used bigger than the medium.
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Also, if you are looking for only cover I would check out Assunta. Super affordable and good quality although they are from China. As a previous poster said, do not use softeners on diapers. You do NOT have to use cloth diaper safe detergent, tide works best.
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Well I too have had two kids and this is where I started. They work great for me. I looked and read a lot about the different sizes and weights and was very happy with this size and weight. I would recommend these for you to start with for sure.
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There are many different wash routines which can work for these diapers, and the wash routine will depend on the type of washing and drying machines you have as well as what kind of water you have (hard, normal, soft). Generally, you pull the inserts out of the diaper before washing (they will simply bunch up in the pocket), these diapers are best with a REAL detergent such as Tide, Arm and Hammer, Free and Clear (cloth diaper detergents generally do not get the job done as they have a lot of softeners and not much detergent). A prewash with a small amount of your chosen detergent is best to start, you will get most of the dirty washed away after this wash (think about it, first wash will be potty water) and you can do a full cycle next (next wash will be clean water as you have washed the potty water away). Personally, I did an extra rinse afterwards just to be sure all of the detergent washed away as it would go on baby's bum. I dried these diapers on medium heat but they also had no issues on medium heat or air dried. I would highly suggest looking up a group called Fluff Love and CD Science on facebook; these women are experts in all of the factors in washing cloth diapers such as High Efficiency machines vs old style machines, hard water, and the best detergents for baby's needs. With a little research to find your best method, these are easy to use and easy to clean. I was very pleased as the washing aspect is the most intimidating! Good luck, I say go for it!
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Tiffany, I have just two more to sell. However I saw that there's 60 sellers so you'll have no problem getting what you need. I noticed too that Amazon themselves is carrying them and at a much lower price than mine. I don't normally suggest not buying something from me, but with the number that you need, I feel it's appropriate to give you the best advice. My goal really is to satisfy Amazon customers so in your case I think you'll appreciate the savings. Check it out and you'll see (copy and paste this number - B00IVFCIFG into the Amazon search bar either in All departments or Toys & Games, and you'll see what I mean. Have a blessed day, and best wishes for your party. Sara Tiffany, I have just two more to sell. However I saw that there's 60 sellers so you'll have no problem getting what you need. I noticed too that Amazon themselves is carrying them and at a much lower price than mine. I don't normally suggest not buying something from me, but with the number that you need, I feel it's appropriate to give you the best advice. My goal really is to satisfy Amazon customers so in your case I think you'll appreciate the savings. Check it out and you'll see (copy and paste this number - B00IVFCIFG into the Amazon search bar either in All departments or... » Read More Tiffany, I have just two more to sell. However I saw that there's 60 sellers so you'll have no problem getting what you need. I noticed too that Amazon themselves is carrying them and at a much lower price than mine. I don't normally suggest not buying something from me, but with the number that you need, I feel it's appropriate to give you the best advice. My goal really is to satisfy Amazon customers so in your case I think you'll appreciate the savings. Check it out and you'll see (copy and paste this number - B00IVFCIFG into the Amazon search bar either in All departments or Toys & Games, and you'll see what I mean. Have a blessed day, and best wishes for your party. Sara « Show Less
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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!
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I have twins. I strongly recommend the Graco Snugride 30 Infant Carrier until they are at least six months. You will not want to wake sleeping babies when you get home! And the infant support on the Combi pushes small babies heads forward, which is not good for NICU babies. I speak from experience...I have twins, one was in NICU, and used to foster newborns. I have never had a baby under ten pounds that fit well in this. Three across would be hard to buckle, unless you can reach through the trunk or over the top from the front seat. The buckle pieces have to be overlapped to snap in together at the crotch. That being said, we love this seat for small spaces! My first born used this seat in our sports car for several years. Very light weight and convenient. Can be a pain to install rear facing, if you don't have a tether point. If you buy these, you will want to go to a car seat installation station (check with your hospital). Also, I'll warn you that your babies will likely outgrow these seats by height before they are old enough to use a booster. I ended up buying Britax Boulevards for mine. They have higher quality fabric that is way easier to wipe to clean (you do not want to have to remove the covers when they poop through their clothes or spit up). They also work fine for tiny babies, if you absolutely don't want to purchase infant carriers. Three across all rear facing, all forward facing, and any combination of rear/forward works fine with Britax in our GMC Terrain. Combis are slightly narrower and take up less front to back space, so if you're driving a tiny car, these are for you! If you have a retailer near you, most baby stores will let you take them to the car to try them out. I got a great deal on my Graco carriers at Kohls w/cashback and 30% off. Amazon does occasionally have great deals in the open box section, too. (My other must purchase items for multiples are an Ergobaby Backpack and Podee Feeding System) Congratulations! It will get easier around six months!
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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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I think there was a good deal of lint in the first 2 wash/dry cycles. I washed and dried them 4 times to prep them. I love them, they're my favorite diaper. I have 18 of these, 12 Econobum, and 18 BumGenius 4.0 pockets.
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Value pack should mean more than one diaper. The pads that go in the diaper are not included. I, personally, used women's maxi pads instead of the pads made for them. It is much cheaper and just as effective. You will want more than one diaper so you can wash in between.
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I never air dry anymore...I always use the dryer just because I don't have enough diapers to have half drying while the other half are being used and waiting to be washed. I haven't noticed too much wear and tear yet, because they have the flaps that open, they dry MUCH quicker than the bumgenius elemental so they do'nt need as much time in the dryer.
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Hi Melissa, not a big fan altogether but I think best thing to do is to stop by a store and try it. Congrats on your baby!
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It's one size fits all starting at 8 pounds. They can technically work for newborns but they don't fit the greatest and are a little bulky. We used disposables for the first 2 months then they started fitting a little better. You can also invest in some newborn diapers from little joeys. They surprisingly hold their resell value pretty darn well or just use disposables until these ones fit well if you don't want to deal with buying and selling newborn diapers that you won't be using for very long. Also, you can buy these for half the price on the alvababy website. 20 diapers and 20 inserts for $84. It's one size fits all starting at 8 pounds. They can technically work for newborns but they don't fit the greatest and are a little bulky. We used disposables for the first 2 months then they started fitting a little better. You can also invest in some newborn diapers from little joeys. They surprisingly hold their resell value pretty darn well or just use disposables until these ones fit well if you don't want to deal with buying and selling newborn diapers that you won't be using for very long. Also, you can buy these for half the price on the alvababy website. 20 diapers and 20 inserts... » Read More It's one size fits all starting at 8 pounds. They can technically work for newborns but they don't fit the greatest and are a little bulky. We used disposables for the first 2 months then they started fitting a little better. You can also invest in some newborn diapers from little joeys. They surprisingly hold their resell value pretty darn well or just use disposables until these ones fit well if you don't want to deal with buying and selling newborn diapers that you won't be using for very long. Also, you can buy these for half the price on the alvababy website. 20 diapers and 20 inserts for $84. « Show Less
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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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There are complaints about every type of diaper out there, disposables included. Most of it is a matter of personal preference. They are more bulky than some disposables but they are way more absorbent and much better for sensitive tushies. The bumGenius freetimes are especially great at containing messes. They are by far my favorite diaper I've tried (and I've tried a LOT). About half of my stash is freetimes.