I just did an Excel spreadsheet...

MaybeBabyTime

Gulp. I've spent more than I thought. I just started CDing my son when he was 9 months. So, in 4 months, I have spent $371 and just last night, I think I have completed my stash. Before yesterday, I only had 10 pocket dipes and needed to use 2-3 sposies every 2 days when I was washing the CDs. Now, I won't have to do that.

I was so excited to show DH before I ran the numbers. Then, when I did, it was more than I thought. I know it's an upfront cost. I just hope these dipes last through our 2nd child.

StephanieDM

If that's all you spent, you're doing fine! Its an investment. You're saving in the long run and its also better for DS. 

Tara n Mike

I know that I have spent more than that   There were so many extras and I didn't realize that I would want to try different things.  Plus, it has just been so fun!  We spent about $300 of "baby budget" money and then everything from there has been out of my monthly spending money. 

I think its worth it though!  And, I really do hope to use them for future children.

Magical95

I'd say thats pretty good. I don't even have an outside baby and I've spent more than that and I am not sure my "infant" stash is complete.

IntoTheBlue

Magical95:

I'd say thats pretty good. I don't even have an outside baby and I've spent more than that and I am not sure my "infant" stash is complete.

I just started researching and lurking on this board (my 2nd post) and this is one of my concerns.  How many different types of NB CD should I get to make sure there are at least a few that will fit Baby C correctly?

Magical95

IntoTheBlue:

Magical95:

I'd say thats pretty good. I don't even have an outside baby and I've spent more than that and I am not sure my "infant" stash is complete.

I just started researching and lurking on this board (my 2nd post) and this is one of my concerns.  How many different types of NB CD should I get to make sure there are at least a few that will fit Baby C correctly?

It really depends on how often you want to do laundry. You could go through 12-15 nb diapers a day. My goal is laundry every other day with a little wiggle room if it takes too long. I have 30 nb diapers. Once they get older you go through less diapers so I am shooting for around 24. But then it also depends on if you did sized or O/S. I have some that are sized so once he outgrows those I will have to get a couple more bigger ones.

Edit* Reading comprehension fail on my part. I thought you meant quantity not type. Its all about preference. I have seen some people who are very confident that they will only like 1 type of diaper and thats all they buy. I wanted to experiment so I made mine a little more diverse and bought a couple fitteds, prefolds, AIO, and pockets so I have a few in each category.

IntoTheBlue

Yeah, I read that in the FAQ section ... I guess my question is: what type of NB diapers?  How do you know if you bought 24 of the correct NB diaper that will fit correctly?  Does that make sense?

Magical95

IntoTheBlue:

Yeah, I read that in the FAQ section ... I guess my question is: what type of NB diapers?  How do you know if you bought 24 of the correct NB diaper that will fit correctly?  Does that make sense?

It makes sense. I haven't done it yet, but from what I've seen its just trial and error. If you end up not liking the fit of a certain diaper on your baby, save it for your next one who may have a different body type or sell it and buy more of those that work best for your current baby.

SanHawaii08

IntoTheBlue:

Yeah, I read that in the FAQ section ... I guess my question is: what type of NB diapers?  How do you know if you bought 24 of the correct NB diaper that will fit correctly?  Does that make sense?

if you're looking for a cost effective solution for the NB phase, you can't beat prefolds and covers!  and they're guaranteed to fit.  24 infant prefolds, at $1.50 each (GMD is a bit more expensive, but cottonbabies have worked just fine for us too - we have both), plus 4 thirsties duo size 1 covers (~$12 each, and they go on sale quarterly), and you'll be set until LO fits into OS dipes.  I spent about $70 on our NB stash.

that said, some people hate PF's, but I love ours!  we're just starting to move into pockets and AIOs, and I actually find them harder/more confusing to learn to use, hah, since I'm still figuring out how to prevent leaks at night!

hairpasta

i have spent more than i've planned and have more than we need. i buy things on sale sometimes and also have our next child in mine. i will likely have two in diapers one day.

peanutboogie

I have spent a lot more than that! We started cloth around 6mos so in 3 mo. Ive spent a few hundred!  My stash is no where near finished.  I figure I can use them with our next and you can also sell them.  I was spending at least $10-12 a week on pampers so in the long run we will be saving..