Building stash.. different brands?

VitaLuna

I have done a lot of research and we're planning on using BG 4.0s (probably after using disposables the first month or so). We were planning on just getting those, but someone on my BMB said not to get all one kind (and I've also seen that a lot of people have multiple kinds in their stash).

What is your recommendation? I understanding having variety to see what works, but I don't want to buy 5 each of three different brands, and then only use the 5 of the brand I like (if that makes sense). They're a little expensive to just try out willy nilly. WWYD?

adoxyinherear

I bought a variety and sold whatever didn't work for us, and that really wasn't a hassle (and I was just as excited to buy diapers after my daughter was born as I was before!) You can try a diaper trial to get a sense for what you might like, though! I kn

Gratefulmamaof3

I'm building our stash too. I've been doing a lot of research and I think each diaper fits different for each baby on size and gender? I have read that hands down fitteds and covers work really well for EBF babies : I hope that helps
They also sel

VitaLuna

If BG 4.0s are the style I want, what other similar styles/brands would you recommend trying?

YellowLily2013

BG 4.0s have pretty universal fit from what I read. So you'll likely have better luck with those versus other brands.

The recommendation to have a variety stems that it would be better to sale 10 you didn't like, than have 15 to 20 of one ki

ally2011

I only have one BG 4.0 right now and just ordered another one new.  I am keeping an eye out for used ones in good condition too.  

We have been using Thirsties covers and prefolds at home and have been pleased with those.

I am try

VitaLuna

AFwifelife:

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chance_encounters

I used a diaper service for a few weeks before I bought my stash. This way I got to actually got to try out the diapers first : I ended up buyin BG 4.0, fuzzibunz and kawiis kawaiis are my night time diaper. I am glad I got to try before I bought AND som

ElleBeeDub

I definitely agree with PP that it's nice to have some of a few different brands to try. I've bought and sold some, and I actually sold everything for what I paid (I bought them all used in the first place). I have one BG 4.0, and while I like it, it's st

freezorburn

Just keep in mind that most OS diapers may not work at the newborn stage. I did the Newborn Diaper Trial with Jillian's Drawers and they included a 4.0 in it. It was HUGE on DS, but I decided to keep it to see if I might like it further down the road.

Gratefulmamaof3

RusalkaSings:

I bought a variety and sold whatever didn't work for us, and that really wasn't a hassle (and I was just as exci

Angela814

I bought a variety, but half of my stash is less expensive diapers. I have 6 BG 4.0s, 6 BG Freetimes, 6 Kawaiis, and probably 12 Alvas.

Then for my newborn stash I have 20 Kawaii PN and 12 Alva newborns

nanabanana06

Everyone says to have a mix of brands. I don't. I have a little bit of a mix. However most of my stash is BG 4.0's. I do have some Freetimes and Flips. Not much though. hat's just my every day stash though. I do have fitteds, prefolds, wool, and flats for

VitaLuna

Thank you everyone for the info. Last night I really wasn't on board with having a variety to try, especially since I find all the choices a little overwhelming and the decisions stressful! I also wanted to be able to put some of whatever type we wante

3Dewdrops

I bought a bunch of different kinds at first....and then sold all but the BGs. ha. Maybe you should just wait to see if they work for your baby?  My DH would only use the BGs so that was another bonus. 

hispenguin

One of the things that I've learned over the last 2 years CDing my DD is that diversity in your stash is a good thing. What works amazing for you the first six months might not work so well all of the time once your LO is a year, or 18 months, or 2 yea