[JamesMama]

Okay ladies, critique this new-to-cloth-diapering mom's idea of a good stash...

My ds is 4 mo's old

6 Medium Bummis
3 dozen Premium CPF

all from niki's cloth diapers

Brings my grand total to $123 since Niki offers free shipping.

I'm going to hold off on the AIO because for the Bumkins the size range is 13-18lbs and my DS is just over 16 so we wouldn't just that much wear out of it (I figure he's been gaining about 1 oz a day, or about 2 lbs a month (give or take a few ounces).

Any tips? Good stash for a starter?? THANKS!

 

[elsie]

Are you going to get a snappi/pins too? You may need to use something to secure them if he still has those breastmilk poos. Besides that, looks real good, very similar to what I started out with. I have ordered from Nicki's too, I was very happy with the service. Don;t forget you need to prep your prefolds when you get them. Good luck!

 

[AngelBee]

Looks good!

Personally I needed more than 6 covers, but I don't know if that is the norm.

Also what are you going to use for wipes?

 

[lmonter]

Immediate concerns would be:
Snappi's or pins?
Wipes?
Something to use as a diaper pail?

And once you kinda figure out what you're doing and what may/may not work:
Any wool to use overnight if you have a supersoaker?
A few extra covers?
Or doublers to use overnight?
Wet bag for on the go?

Lanna

 

[Basylica]

I know some moms don't mind bummis AIOs, but from what i've gleened they tend to be whispery/rustly and don't hold up well to wear and tear ('course, not as huge of a issue for the small sizes) and they arn't super absorbant either.

AIOs I like bum-wear and verybaby
but i use pockets as the main part of my stash. just as easy to use as a AIO and you can use your prefolds to stuff them!
I actually prefer pockets to AIO diapers because they almost always have a layin/snapin/foldin soaker, and pockets don't.

I picked out bummis too for my wishlist when I was first pregnant, but i'm glad I went the other route

 

[staceyshoe]

It's a good iea to start simple and build from there! I love what you have. I would just add a couple of snappis & fleece liners. Happy cding!!

 

[clynnr]

That sounds fabulous! In fact, it's my dream daytime stash right now, but DH is very afraid of pfs.

He actually used a snappi the other day! Here are my suggestions:

Immediate additions:
pins or snappis
remnant fleece for cheap, cut into liners (you don't have to hem or serge them)
diaper pail/wet bag (we use a garbage can w/a lid for home & a Bummis tote for away)
a big pack of washcloths from a discount store for wipes (they work fabulously)

My ideal additions:
procion dyes so you can dye & tie dye your pfs (just for fun

)
a couple wool covers or soakers for night time (you can double diaper if you need more absorbancy)

Have fun!!

 

[lisabc311]

Awww, you're taking me back....

When we started cloth diapering our first son (he was 2 mos. old at the time) we started with Bummis and CPF's too!

We used that exclusively for about 6 months and then started branching out and trying new things...now it's not just diapering but a fun hobby...oh yeah, and a home-based business for me too! :LOL

Have fun!

 

[momkat]

CPFs are great we used CPFs exclusively on my first until Ally was about 6 months old we used Prowraps as covers. We then decided that we wanted fitteds and Fuzzi Bunz.

Your choice is a sound one, and your tastes will most likely change over time as well.

 

[JamesMama]

Thank-you!! I added 2 Snappi's and 6 soakers to the list. For wipes I'm going to use up my stash of sposies (he needed Pampers Sensitive, hard to find in my area so I buy in bulk when I do find them...have ~700+ left

) then I have a ton of wash cloths from baby showers soo I'll make my owm with plain ol' water.

Q- How long should the fleece liners be? I have gobs of fleece from when I made ponchos to hide under during my early NIP days.

 

[clynnr]

I made mine too small for my liking--I would go about 4" by 10" or so? I'm not sure--get someone else's opinion before cutting for sure!

And as for the soakers, we only used 2-3 in each size, especially when we stopped changing overnight (after the poo at every feeding stage, LOL). But again, I'm pretty new to this too, so wait for another mama's input.

 

[lmonter]

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesMama Thank-you!! I added 2 Snappi's and 6 soakers to the list. Q- How long should the fleece liners be? I have gobs of fleece from when I made ponchos to hide under during my early NIP days.

Do you mean 6 wool soakers or 6 doubler/soakers? I *think* you mean the doubler (additional in-diaper absorbency), but am not positive. If so, 6 is a good start.

Fleece liners... Make sure it's just microfleece and not windpro or heavyweight fleece. Windpro repels liquid, which is not good for inside a diaper. Check to see what kind it is first. But if you make the liners about the same size as inserts/doubler (like joey bunz) you should be good to go.

Lanna

 

[Electra375]

When using CPF be sure to look up the Jelly Roll to hold those poos in, the binkini twist is nice for walkers, but doesn't hold runnies in (TMI

).
I like wool for night especially, it is absorbant as well as breathable. I use Aristocrats mostly b/c they are very utilitarian, functional and durable.
I use grocery store plastic bags for my diaper pail, especially if I'm being lazy and haven't gotten around to bringing the pail back upstairs. I have one for poos and one for wets.
I started off still using store bought wipes and then started using baby wash clothes I had oodles of. I still use store wipes off and on, I keep the flushable kind for wiping poos and then flush it all away.
Tip -- BF poos look orangy yellow on CPF, the only thing I've ever used to take that out has been line drying in the sun. Thank goodness warm weather is finally here!

 

[JamesMama]

Yeah, the doubler soaker things...Nicki sells them in a 6 pack, better deal so...

I'm really looking foward to getting my first stash bought, then I can add fun stuff on as I go. I was really surprised by DH's reaction when I broached the whole CD plan, he was skeptical at first, but when I showed him the dollars and cents of it, he thinks it's such a good idea, and is even willing to learn how to do it! YEA!!