What size prefolds?

Aeml1985

We are planning on prefolds and covers until our OS pockets fit; I'm thinking of ordering GMD but was wondering if I should get the newborn size or size small? I don't want them to be bulky but I also don't want to have leaks and blowouts. It's my understanding that newborns go through more changes with smaller pees/poops? Also how many covers and in what size?

babywisher

Yes, you really need to get newborn size. I had 24 of both newborn and small. Then I had various newborn AIOs. I has I think 5 covers also in small.

Rrrrrachel

Definitely newborn and maybe also some small.

abby8279

I had NB.  DD outgrew the absorbancy far before the size.  They were less bulky but I found I was having to add things for absorbancy (ie; flannel wipes, small doubler, or another prefold trifolded).  Doing it again I would probably start with small.  They would be a little bit bulky but I wouldn't mind.

mariek312

It was my first time using cloth diapers of any kind and I only had newborn prefolds and wish I had smalls too. Since I already have NB I will probably purchase some smalls next time around but if I could do it all over again I might just get smalls. But that's based on how quickly my LO grew and may not have anything to do with your situation

Aeml1985

Thanks ladies, I'll get 12 newborn and 24 size one (they're sold in multiples of 12). Do you all think 6 covers is enough? I was thinking bummis, rumparooz, or thirties, will the one size really fit from newborn until my one size pockets fit?

abby8279

I would recommend 6-8 covers.  I preferred 8.  I like Imagine NB covers.  They are affordable.  They are soft and snap down really small.  But they fit for a long time too.

redrockmama

I would 2nd the imagine covers, they will a little big at first, but our little one can still wear them at almost 6 months old and 15ish lbs. 

Into+the+Kitty

The imagine NB covers still don't fit R's legs, and she's 8 pounds 10 ounces.

PipSqueak0313

Or add in a couple SoftBums shells since they get really tiny and are OS so even though pricier will last a long time.....and the Omnis can be used as pockets.

courtney8806

I really like the Thirsties Duos covers, but the size one was a little big around the legs when we brought DD home at 7 lbs 8 oz. She grew into them quickly though.

MmmPopcorn

I'm new to the CD board, but I have been using CD with my newborn, and I'm a big fan.

We're using cotton prefolds right now. We had a stash of the GMD newborns as well as a set of Bummis (the smaller size). Bummis sells a starter set. I honestly think that set, a pack of Snappis, and an extra cover makes for a sufficient newborn diaper kit. I liked the GMD newborn sizes for the earliest weeks, but we are no longer using them at 3 weeks.

Do you know if you're having a boy or a girl? I like the slightly larger diapers for DS because I fold over the front for a little extra absorbancy.

Critter015

For covers I had 2 each of Bummis NB, Blueberry, and Rumparooz, and also Thirsties but those were pink and I didn't use them much on my boy. I liked having a variety because different ones fit him best at different stages and I wasn't stuck with all one cover that may not have fit him at one point or another.