The new system idea

[Juliacat]

For those of who don't know me, I am the most obsessive cloth diaper-er in the history of ever. Hi, everyone.

For this new little one, I want the PERFECT STASH that I never achieved with dd. My idea is to have 3 dozen identical diapers for the core stash, then if I need other diapers for special situations, I can get however many of those I need, as I go along.

I've decided to go with fitteds. I DO love prefolds, but there are times when fitteds work better, such as with diarrhea or when you're trying to put a diaper on a kid who's asleep in a weird position.

I've pretty well decided on organic cotton MEOS after the first month or two. For newborn fitteds I'm undecided--we loved Kissaluvs last time but I'm thinking the Green Mountain infant fitteds look good, and they're cheaper. What do you guys think?

For covers, fleece pants, Rikki Wraps...?

[Ifluffedthree]

For covers I always suggest Nikky's -- my all time fav and best performer. Even if you only get one for at night, they are so worth the money. http://naturalbaby.stores.yahoo.net/afnikdiapcov.html

or


Wool.

Welcome back to cloth! Again.

[AKislandgirl]

We like the GMD infant fitteds. They have lasted longer on my daughter then the kissaluvs. The K's left marks on her legs. They don't come in cute colors though!

[Juliacat]

Dh nixed the GMD fitteds because he doesn't like velcro diapers. I think also because he seriously loved the Kissaluvs last time. I'd never thought I would see a man going so ga-ga over a diaper!

I suppose I should wait until the next time the outlet store opens and then snap them up. But I love the colors (we had all unbleached last time) so I may see if I can snap some of those up, new. I've already promised dh not to buy any diapers until we're past the danger zone.

I already have 4 MEOS, which obviously isn't enough, but I'm not going to worry about buying those until after the birth. One misconception I had last time was that I had to have every single thing I would ever need for the baby purchased by the beginning of the third trimester. But a lot of people gave us things at the last minute or waited until after she was born.

[Galatea]

I know you are obsessive over having a system, but it is good to have variety, and flexibility to change your mind. I totally feel you b/c I, too, have the urge for everything to be the same and in even numbers/base-12. But I discovered that I can branch out and it is okay.

Having said that, do get some of the KLs since your husband likes them and will use them and help you. I also like prefolds for night-time double-diapering.

My current love is Bummis Super Whisper Wrap covers. They are so well-made and don't stain and the leg elastic covering doesn't fray or stain. Just a great cover, and they have cute prints.