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New to CD-reccomend a resource ?
We did not CD DD#1, but I am considering it for #2. What is a good place to start understanding my options ? It seems that here are sooo many different styles.
Also interested in any opinions/feedback you have on why you chose what you chose.
TIA!
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Re: New to CD-reccomend a resource ?
As for why we CD, we CD because its a huge financial savings, better for the environment, and LO was getting horrible rashes in sposies and hasn't had a single one since the switch. Bonus is wayyyyy less poopsplosions in CD, we've only had 2 versus a few each week in sposies.
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This board was (and continues to be) so valuable for information for me. I started lurking when I was building my stash before DD arrived and it was so helpful.
In my newborn stash I had 12 AIOs, 12 fitteds and 12 prefolds (plus way too many covers for the fitteds & pfs). I wanted a variety since I had no idea what I was going to like. If I had to build a newborn stash over again I would get 12-18 Kawaii Pure & Natural pockets (these are smaller pockets that will fit a newborn but also fit until about 20 lbs - such an underrated diaper IMO), 6 OsoCosy size 1 prefolds, 6 Kissaluvs size 0 fitteds, and 12 each GMD workhorses in newborn and small. As far as covers I would get 2 Proraps Classic newborn, 2 Thirsties Duo size 1 aplix, and 1 Bummis Super Brite small. I would skip the newborn AIOs because DD outgrew the absorbency before she fit into OS diapers and because the P&Ns are a much better value.
Now I use a combination of pockets, prefolds and fitteds. I don't use AIOs because DD is a heavy wetter and having to add extra absorbency to an AIO defeats the purpose of a one-piece diaper. I like prefolds because they are very absorbent and launder so easily. (I did not expect to like prefolds but ended up getting a good deal on some...and now they make up about 1/2 my stash). Pockets are DH's favorite and what we leave out for sitters. Fitteds are a must for naps and overnight.