How many newborn covers?

[beebalmmama]

I didn't start with CD's until ds was four weeks. I've decided to buy a small stash of newborn dipes to get this baby going. Ds was small (6 lbs 15 oz) but he gained quickly, so if this babe is similar I don't want to get too many. Ds easily fit the infant prefolds at 4-5 weeks.
I was going to get 24 newborn prefolds, but I'm not sure how many wraps. I've considered getting 2 bummis super brights and 4 thirsties duos (because I need a few more small anyway). Do think this will be enough? I'm thinking of overflowing newborn poop?....... if the covers are going to get dirty with each changing.

[cyncyn]

If you are folding and fastening your prefolds with a snappi or pins, 6 covers should be enough. If you are tri-folding and laying the diaper into the cover, I would get a few more. You can always sell them when they are outgrown. I did only tri-folding (now I know better ) and had about 10 covers.

[roseselene]

I agree with the previous poster....between 6 and 8 should be good.
Amy

[SeekingJoy]

I had 4, but really could have used 5 or 6. I did snappi and use some fitteds. I also used Thirsties, which I could wipe clean instead of Bummis, which would have to be washed.

[Ifluffedthree]

rule of thumb is usually six per size. maybe less for older children.