How many prefolds?

BbyCarter13

I plan on using prefolds/covers. I have about 14 covers (some OS, some size 1 thirsties and some XS thirsties) but I need to order prefolds. I think I'm going to get the Imagine SmartFit from nickisdiapers.com. My question is how many should I have? I plan to start using them within a week of coming home from the hospital. I will also have about 30 OS pockets to use when LO grows into them (which won't be long because they are estimating her to be at least 8.5-9lbs if I make it to full term!)

I was thinking 24 or 36 prefolds. What is your opinion?

kjsmith9

We had 24 newborn prefolds and used them exclusively until 9 weeks.  She moved to infant size prefolds at that time (which we also have 24 of).  She was 7lbs 14oz at birth, and didn't fit into ANY of her OS pockets until she was over 12lbs.  Most didn't fit until after 13lbs.

We never ran out of diapers (I think the closest we got while doing laundry was having 6 or 7 diapers left).  We have washed every other day since the beginning. 

Danni7535

24 is a good number for washing every other day. You'll just have to remember to do a load of diapers the morning if day 2, or you'll run out. 36 is a very cushy number. You definitely won't run out of diapers on day 2 with 36 prefolds. It will also allow you to be a little lax with the laundry. I had less than 24 NB diapers, so I was doing laundry every day and a little stressed. I don't recommend that.

namara5532

I liked having 36 during the newborn stage.  DS would sometimes pee every hour when he was going through a growth spurt.  24 is the bare minimum in my book, but I like to stretch my laundry to 2 1/2 days if I can.

mngildersleeve

I have 36 prefolds and 15 pockets. We didn't start CD until LO was 8lbs and fit in her OS pockets. I wash every other day and 36 is way more than enough. I would be fine with 24. Nice thing is infant size prefolds make great pocket stuffers.

starlightstef

I have 36 prefolds, which has been perfect for washing every other day.  I never have to worry about running out while the laundry is in being done.  DS didn't fit into his OS pockets until he was 7 weeks/10.5 lbs.

BbyCarter13

Thanks ladies! I'll probably order 36 but I may just end up get 30 to start since I have to order in half dozens (I just checked the site and they are out of they ones I want in the full dozens )

hst

I used 36, and still had to wash every other day.

RJM050705

I have 24 infant sized osocozy's and really wish I'd gotten 30 or 36 (or gotten my flats sooner).  I also started out with about 4 KL0s and 5 kawaii P&Ns.  That got me to 33 changes.  I definitely did laundry every 48 hours or sooner.