starting cloth diapering

[MommaWojo]

I'm just starting cloth diapering and don't know anyone who does this in real life. I've done a lot of research and reading but I still have questions. Sorry if they are so basic they are frustrating, but i'm pretty clueless on some things.
We did a trial and we are leaning towards Fuzzibunz one size or perfect size.
If we have 9 diapers with plenty of inserts will we be able to get through with me doing laundry ever other day?
We were told we could switch bewteen 2-3 fuzzibunz dipes in one day, if they are just pee we could air dry the cover until the next change.(Replacing the insert) Does that work?
Thanks in advance for any insight. I might be back with more questions so thanks also for your patience

[Adaline'sMama]

I would not just air dry covers and replace the inserts.
Here's what I do: I start with cover and a prefold. When DD pees on the prefold I put it in my wet pail and air dry the cover. I put a totally new cover with a new prefold in it and do the same thing again. I use the inserts after its been airdried once, so that it wasnt totally peed on the first time. I have 10 covers(8 Bum genius one size, 2 Thirsties covers) and 16 prefolds and I do laundry every other day. Right now, Im using 3-ply birdseye prefolds because my DD is so tiny. When shes old Ill use 6 ply prefolds from Green Mountian Diaper ( I got 30 of these at my shower). I originally thought I could just use the diapers with inserts at first too. I quickly realized how much cheaper it is to mix it up between prefolds and inserts. I always use the one size with the insert at night.

[Pinoikoi]

Most babies go through about a dozen diapers a day. 9 will not get you through one day. You can air out COVERS between uses, but pocket diapers are not covers.

[Mom2M]

I have never aired out the fuzzi bunz, it sounds like it might stink. I got prefolds and covers too and alternate with the fuzzibunz.. At night I use a fuzzibunz and an insert plus prefold in the pocket.
I don't think 9 would get you through washing every other day unless you use another type of diaper also.

[MommaWojo]

Thanks everyone!

...i think i figured out that the person who said i could reuse fuzzibunz wasn't the most reliable resource... we're coming up with a new plan!

[ExuberantDaffodil]

You can air out covers and all-in-twos in between changes, but not pockets, unfortunately.

I know cloth diapering can seem daunting at first, and pockets seem easy, but if I could go back to when I first started cloth diapering my son (about 5 years ago), I wish I could tell myself not to be so afraid of prefolds, flats, and covers. They truly are simple, cheap, and easy diapering.

Now, I like my AIO's (never was a pocket fan, though), and I have found having a half a stash of AIOs and a half a stash of prefolds, flats, and fitteds really suits me well. I enjoy using flats and wool when I'm just hanging around the house, and AIO's are nice and simple when I'm out and about, and fitteds and covers work best for night.

I do laundry every other day, and when I'm folding my diapers, I typically have 8 AIOs, 5 fitteds, 4 prefolds, 4 flats, and 4 covers to fold up and put away. This isn't including what she has on or what is left in the diaper bag and on the changing table. My little one is 6 months old and not particularly a heavy-wetter.

I'd say pick up a half a dozen prefolds, a half a dozen flats, and a couple Thirsties covers (they are only $11.25 with free shipping here!). (Or if tri-folding appeals to you, try the Econobum package.) Worst case scenario, you hate prefolds and flats -- but you can use them to stuff pockets, as burp cloths, quick-clean-up rags, diaper changing pads, nursing covers, doll blankets.... and they are cheap. Best case scenario -- you have yourself a nice, workable, affordable stash.