Buying Diapers (Not CD)

LegalLadyBug

First, DH and I have decided not to do CD because we don't think it will work for us. I think it's great that people do it and I wish we could.

I have heard it suggested that you start buying diapers before LO arrives, that way you can spread out the cost since you're going to need a lot. I was just wondering if any of you had started doing this or if not, if you plan to and when you're going to start. I just thought of this the other day but don't want to be the crazy lady hoarding diapers at 13w lol.

I'm thinking I should wait until atleast 20w. I'm just a sucker for deals and every time I see them on sale or a coupon I think to myself "Oh, should I go get some?!"

babyhunbun7

I would buy them if they are on sale AND you have a coupon.  Put some on your registry too.  My mom just told me that she has already bought diapers.  She is getting one baby related thing each time she goes food shopping.  That is a good idea, then it just get added to your weekly spending and not all at once.  One week get soap, one week diaper cream and no on.

robbie3982

I would not stock up on diapers.  You never know what brand will end up fitting your LO best.

LegalLadyBug

robbie3982:

I would not stock up on diapers.  You never know what brand will end up fitting your LO best.

Oh good point, I never thought of that. Thanks! 

Kimmer123

robbie3982:

I would not stock up on diapers.  You never know what brand will end up fitting your LO best.

Ditto. We were going to use Huggies, but they gave DS a horrid diaper rash. We've had nothing but good luck with Pampers though. Each baby is different and you never know what might work/might not work. 

Mrs.Saxy

we started buying them then my sister said she was going to gift us the first year of diapers, so that's a good break.  but anyway, it's a good idea and it's not.

some kids leak out of huggies and can only wear luvs.  some parents hate luvs and will only use pampers. if you buy one brand and hate them, you're stuck with it. it's really up to you.

we've recently started using target brand.  way more inexpensive.  i do find the filling bunches more but we haven't had any leaks.

edit: you could just put $20 a week so you'll have that diaper money saved when you need it. 

jjones59

If your nervous about the cost hitting you, my DH and I started a jar the "baby jar" and we glued it shut and taped it shut and put the equivalent of what we'd spend weekly on stuff inside the jar, we also put any extra change and cash into the jar, that way once the little one is here we can spend that way.

mybobofo

We haven't bought any diapers yet, but we did buy a super pack of wipes because we had a good coupon at Costco.  We will probably get a pack of diapers here and there if we see a good sale or a coupon.

janice74

yeah, I wouldn't worry about that.  There are ALWAYS diaper coupons.  You never know what size the baby will need, for how long, and what brand will work for you.  We do a combo of cloth and disposable and we buy a HUGE box of Huggies at Costco every couple months.

mlatiolais

robbie3982:

I would not stock up on diapers.  You never know what brand will end up fitting your LO best.

This.

Another alternative would be to get a gift card from Walmart, Target, or wherever you shop the most. Each pay check (or each time you go to that store) put the cost of the average price of diapers, or 20 bucks on there. THEN once LO is here you have a 'diaper fund'. That is what my cousin and her husband are doing. When she told me I was like "wow...what a good idea!" 

meghanchrisaz

robbie3982:

I would not stock up on diapers.  You never know what brand will end up fitting your LO best.

Ditto this.  My girls were soooo different when it came to diapers.  DD#1 ended up being allergic to pampers, and DD#2 couldn't wear huggies.  IF you want to do something to put money aside, you can get yourself gift cards to Target, Walmart or where ever.

FWIW, the best diapers for the money that we have found have been the Target brand diapers.  Also, If you have a BRU rewards card, and you buy 9 of the large boxes (of the same brand), you get the 10th free.  

katie110505

I just bought my first pack of diapers for the new little one today. I plan on slowly stocking up when there are great deals and coupons available. That is the same thing I still do with DD. Right now DD has a full case plus two huggies packs. Enough to last a while. I am hoping she will potty train sometime in the next three months so we can start just buying baby diapers.

I know people say stuff about brands, fit, etc. Thankfully with DD we never had any issues. She work either huggies or pampers depending on what was on hand/on sale. I wouldn't go crazy buying newborn size since some babies outgrow them really quickly.

kristas

We tried stocking up but ended up hating the brand. 

For dd we use Target Brand when we dont use cloth. I like them for the fact that they dont smell like baby powder, are way cheaper, and dont have characters on them. I can't resist a pokie doted butt!

I like pp who said to just save the money and then have it ready to spend when the baby gets here. Have it saved as money instead of diapers is nice if people give you gift cards or actual diapers. 

fluffybuns

Whatever you do, buy mostly size 3! DD has been in size threes since she was maybe 4 months old and that's the size we are still wearing on her! So, almost a year and a half in the same size!!!

She is pretty slender, but I think most babies are in size three for a while.

Also, if you buy too many newborn you can always exchange them for a bigger size if the box isn't open!

Amazon always does 30% if you sign up for automatic delivery for diapers/wipes. I'm not sure of the details because we mostly use cloth, but it's a good deal and you should look into it if you plan to only use disposables.

 

AllyInMaine

absolutely get some... esp larger sizes. I got some size 1s because they were Swaddlers originals (no dry max) and on sale at Big Lots... I will go back to get more just because I loved them with DS and we have the room to store them.

Heather & Nayt

I signed up at Huggies.com for my coupons already, and I plan on starting to buy in January. (Since I am already buying one set right now, I want to spread the cost a bit) Also, you may get some diapers at your baby shower, which helps a lot too. When stacking up, buy 1s in a few different brands. Huggies were the only ones that worked for DS and I LOVED the pure and natural. Babies are not in newborns very long. Also, if you find a kind you really like, you can always return the unopened ones. 

Kristi85

If you know what brand you want to go with, I say go for it! 

knicoletti

jjones59:

If your nervous about the cost hitting you, my DH and I started a jar the "baby jar" and we glued it shut and taped it shut and put the equivalent of what we'd spend weekly on stuff inside the jar, we also put any extra change and cash into the jar, that way once the little one is here we can spend that way.

Very similar.  We live in a very old (small) house and DH thought it would be crazy for us to start buying things we have no use for.  We started a baby 'fund' for just those types of things.  We put a certain amount away each week and hope it helps ease the diaper $ shock when LO comes. 

mrbear83

I have started searching/printing Huggies coupons for diapers and the ones that don't expire for wipes (but they can always be reactivated with water).  We are buying some slowly, but DH's work is planning a Daddy Diaper Shower, so I'm sure that we will get some more at that point!  I would start now and buy a few sizes! If it helps, Walmart.com (not IN the store) has the best diaper prices for the money!!