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 also just wanted to chime in to say that this is a feature I was unaware of. I always thought a diaper genie was supposed to segment off each diaper, but then I just figured I had made that up. I have been through 2 kids and did not know about this feature. I am even more excited now about the birth of my third so I can try this out.
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It's been a few months since I made it - but I used size 1 Luvs and I think I used about 80 diapers. Be sure to fold/roll them very tightly. It comes with instructions that are pretty good. I don't know if all of the kits are the same or not, but mine had blue/white ribbon around the layers, we were having a girl, but it still looked very cute.
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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.
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we have about 20 diapers that we have been using for 2 years. we plan on using them for baby #2. will last you through potty training if you take care of them.
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We use each one once, but they are usually pretty dry still afterwards if it's just a wet diaper. I suppose you could use them twice if you really wanted to.
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Just use real newborn diapers or make a cloth diaper, way cheaper. I have a leftover pack of NB diapers that I saved for my daughter to use on her dolls. I turn the monkey off without taking the diaper off, I just push it down a bit.
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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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Yes, I'd say the same as others, unless you've a huge baby small is a great first size for 0-3 or even 4 depending on the size. But if you're buying them now at 3 months maybe consider only a few small and go a size up for most so they last a bit longer. Though if you're planning on another baby anyway you will need them again anyway.
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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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You can go to the duo website for more info... But you need a cover and then one of these. Depending on how much your little one pees you may need to double up with a trifold-I did. By about 17 lbs we had outgrown this size and ended up switching to 7th generation disposable diapers.
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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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Congratulations! From my experience the small will be too big for your newborn. There will be leakage. I usually have just four of the newborn wraps for my newborns so they fit correctly for the first month. Then I move to the small size and I usually have six of those wraps. And I love the newborn size (I think it is 6-10 pounds) with the umbilical cutout, it really helps protect their umbilical cords while they are healing after birth. Good luck!
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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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Oh dear, it has been awhile since I ordered but I believe it was six. I use the organic diapers to make really cute burp clothes. I add ribbon, personalize it, minkie or other cute fabrics. But basically the diaper catches the "goo", haha. And these do a good job and are super soft.
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Some cloth diapers are extremely bulky and some can be very trim, perhaps too small at times. It really all depends on the brand of the cloth diaper in the age of your baby. I found that the BumGenius Freetimes were comically bulky on my baby up until she was 5months old. That is due to the fact that you cannot reduce the number of soakers you have in your diaper since they are sewn in. I've found these are great for nighttime diapers since they are extremely absorbent.
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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.