Starting to CD again...

[willowbelle]

DD is 4.5 and has been out of CDs since she was about 3. I didn't start Cding her until she was over 1, so I only have experience using and buying diapers for a toddler. I'm due with #2 (July) and want to CD this one early on. However, I don't really know where to start. With DD, I started out using pockets and AIOs, but realized at the end that I preferred fitteds and covers (especially wool). So, what recommendations do you have for cding an infant? What diapers should I buy? How many? I'm open to all options.

TIA!

[brietta]

I've never cloth diapered a newborn, but I can tell you that I'm planning on doing prefolds and Thirsties covers at first with this next baby. I really like pockets the best, but I don't want to spend a lot of money on diapers that will be outgrown quickly-- and from the sounds of things, OS diapers don't work as well for newborns as they're advertized to.

[dogmom327]

I'd start stalking Craig's List, the MDC trading post and www.diaperswappers.com for used (but still in good condition) Kissaluv size 0 diapers. You can also get on the Kissaluv mailing list for their outlet sales. Personally I think they are the best fitteds for newborns. After the newborn stage (15 lbs. or so), I really like Bella Bottoms (www.bellabottoms.com).