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mx4l
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How many packs of diapers and wipes should I have to start with
mx4l
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Im due june 17th and were almost finished working on the nursery etc. I have a few packs of wipes and diapers, but thats it. Not sure if I should stock up big time or just buy as we go?
How many are you all starting with?
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Re: How many packs of diapers and wipes should I have to start with
We've registered for 1 box of size 1 diaper and that's it. It has three (I think) packs in it. I figured that'll be enough to decide if we like the brand or not. I'd feel bad getting too many more only to realize they don't work. It's not like diapers aren't easily available when you need more.
B born 7/15/13, C born 3/2/15, #3 on the way May '17
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Wipes are ALWAYS needed, so stock on up and store them well, they will last. We went through 2 boxes of size 1s and I think 3 of size 2s. Every baby is different and grows at different rates. I'd try to have at least 1 box of size 1 and size 2 and worry about they rest when the baby arrives.
We have maybe 4 packs of wipes leftover from the other kids, an unopened jumbo pack of NBs, and an unopened giant box of 1s. I'm positive I will use the 1s but I won't open the NB until I'm sure we will use them.
DD was 5lbs and in NBs for months whereas DS never wore them at all (8lbs).
Well if your are looking to save money and plan ahead you have to make a decision to stick with your choices. If you just want to know what people need to get going. IMO wipes only dry out if you open them, I still am using wipes from last black friday. Also, do not buy a lot of NB size b/c if you have a small/big baby it varies. I love pampers wetness indicator size 1. I used 3 bags of NB and 3 boxes of size 1.
DD was always in the 75-90% percentile. She grew fast but I never seemed to have too many of one size. I stockpiled and had almost a years worth when she was born. I shop black Friday at BRU for the sale on diapers and wipes. Some people say though that some brands work better for different genders.
Don't stock up on newborn diapers. My son was 8lb 2oz and was 21inches--went directly into 1's.
I've bought a few boxes of pampers swaddler 1's to get stocked, along with sensitive wipes.
I think stocking up on a sensitive type wipe is OK. Diapers, you never know if your kid will have a reaction to the diaper or leak in certain ones. I would limit yourself to a few boxes, unless of course you get them as gifts than I would keep them.
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OK I'm the crazy one here but this is DD #2 and I've already got 2 packs of newborn (72 diapers) and 2 boxes plus 8 packs of Size 1 (640 diapers). I just started storing Size 2. I only buy them when they're on super sale and you can always exchange them later if you hit the next size up earlier than planned. The only reason I'm stocking up is to get the best price so if that doesn't concern you then don't worry about having too much on hand before the baby is born.
Here's a good guide from someone who has four kids. Scroll down to "Preparing for Baby".
https://www.southernsavers.com/2012/08/stocking-up-on-diapers-how-much-to-buy-at-what-price/
I am so happy you posted this, I thought I was crazy for hating the smell of Pampers! Other people don't seem to notice but something about them makes me cringle. I have a friend who uses them and I can't go anywhere near her baby when he has a wet diaper because the smell just makes me nauseous (which I'm sure the pregnancy has a lot to do with).
The smell sensitivity is the main reason we won't stock up. Well, that, and after a month I think we're just going to switch over to cloth anyway...
B born 7/15/13, C born 3/2/15, #3 on the way May '17
I’m a modern man, a man for the millennium. Digital and smoke free. A diversified multi-cultural, post-modern deconstruction that is anatomically and ecologically incorrect. I’ve been up linked and downloaded, I’ve been inputted and outsourced, I know the upside of downsizing, I know the downside of upgrading. I’m a high-tech low-life. A cutting edge, state-of-the-art bi-coastal multi-tasker and I can give you a gigabyte in a nanosecond! I’m new wave, but I’m old school and my inner child is outward bound. I’m a hot-wired, heat seeking, warm-hearted cool customer, voice activated and bio-degradable. I interface with my database, my database is in cyberspace, so I’m interactive, I’m hyperactive and from time to time I’m radioactive.
For my shower (which was this past Saturday), my sister put on the invitation for each guest to bring a package of diapers as entry in a raffle for a gift card.
I HIGHLY suggest this!!! Our nursery is now stocked to the brim with all different size diapers and lots of wipes as well. We didn't register for either one.