I did flats and covers and I got the walmart flower sac towels $7.44 for a dozen and I got 3 packs they are actually cheaper than normal flats and cheaper than prefolds. I've found they work amazing for me it's like 50/50 for people to like or not like them. My covers are the happy flute ones I paid 5$ for them and I got 6 of them. I spent like around 60$ for my whole stash. Cloth diapers are so so amazing. I love them.
I need to try some flower sac towels! I've heard they're great! And heck yes girl I love the happy flute covers, I want to try their newborn size next time around!
@@marleymommie7567 my mom got me 8 of them for my newborn stash they are so so so tiny and cute. Amazon has a very nice amount of them but they are renamed "sig" something idk how to say it or spell it lol 🤣 but you can find more prints on the happy flute website. I want to get some of the nicki covers and rumparooz covers I love them they both just feel so much better than the happy flute ones they have a silky feel to them.
With my first baby I was super minimal. I somehow made 4 thirsties size 1 duo wrap covers & a couple dozen prefolds work for the first few months. I also had a sprayer & cloth wipes and nothing for cloth diapering came out of our pockets since we had gift money. I ended up hating prefolds so when my son outgrew the small size we had I switched to a pretty big stash of gmd flats, receiving blankets from my baby shower & about 12 one size covers. I also had about 6 pocket diapers (most were freebies) which I used for night stuffed with doubled up flats. I'm pregnant with #2 buying more covers & pockets this time, mainly for fun because I think I'm only having the 2 kids.
Wow girl! You definitely made the minimalism work! I completely understand grabbing a few extras for the last baby. I thought this was my last so we got some splurge "cutesy" diapers that we didn't really "need" but we use and love!
In wish this would have worked for us. My newborn (currently 7 weeks) goes through 15 changes easily in 24 hrs. On occasion we hit 20. I couldn’t keep up with the laundry. I decided to add on 2 dozen flats. I find them a lot easier. Yes it takes time to fold them, but in the long run you don’t need to buy different sizes and can just add boosters if needed. for us they will wash easier and dry faster. Plus when we leave our land life and return to boat life with remote sailing I imagine they will wash and dry more easily and faster by hand. Which is a priority for us.
I got the 3 pack of Biubee cheap wet bags ($11) from Amazon 4 years ago and used them for my cat's incontinence diapers and my cloth pads and family cloth. I would say that I've washed them about once a week for the last 4 years. Just a week ago, my husband was carrying down laundry for me and said that the outside of one of them felt damp. I would say that $3.50 for 4 years of use is a pretty good investment. I also recently got the 3 pack of Damero wet bags from someone off my registry for my first baby and I loved how thick and well made those seemed. $13 for that 3 pack seemed like such a good deal that I went ahead and added another 3 pack to my registry.
This is exactly what i do with my newborn; 35 nb prefolds and some thirsties size 1 covers. I do love aio’s and pockets for after the newborn stage tho
Hi Marley! I'm new to your channel. I cloth diapered our first until we started potty training. I'm glad you mentioned hemp boosters. My son was such a heavy wetter at week one that I eventually went to a prefolds and hemp for all changes. I had no hemp at first though, so that was a huge transition. :-)
Ahw too cute! Ya, after we outgrow the newborn stage, you can switch to one size. I just don't like the one size covers on newborns. For my boys, they swallowed them up 😁 thanks for sharing!! 🥰
@@marleymommie7567 he's a Chucky baby!! I just realized I have size 2 thirsties.. I considered selling my prefolds because I prefer the flower sack towels and I have so many of each and I'm trying to declutter but I went to look on eBay and there are so many people selling prefolds. When I purchase my prefolds 2 years ago there was hardly anything on eBay... I wonder if pandemic had something to do with it. Do you know of a website to buy and sell used cloth diapers?
@@ERICA850 yes prefolds used to go REALLY fast. The good quality ones still will. I would post on Facebook cloth diaper swap sites. That's probably going to be your best bet!!
Thanks for this video!! I'm due in November and want to start at NB stage. Question: how many days will 7 covers last? I could ideally wash every 3 days. I have 4 of the thirsties duo wraps on my registry, 8 AIO, and considering 10 pockets. Should I add more covers to ensure I make it to the 3rd day?
I'm so glad you found my channel!! So 6-8 covers depending on baby will last 2-2.5 days. I would be careful washing every 3 days, sometimes if diapers sit for too long they can start to mold, develop really bad odors, etc. But as long as you're diligent and have a great wash routine, you should be good. If possible, I would consider adding a few more covers as newborns tend to poop a ton and you can't always reuse the covers. But you could always start with what you have and if it is not enough, just wash a day more frequently until you get a few more covers. I hope that all made sense!! Good luck and if you have any more questions I'm happy to help!
Yes pockets are also a great choice! 💕☺️ Just not quite as minimal or affordable. If the the wetness bothers baby, use some fleece liners, they will create the same stay dry effect of a pocket and keep baby's bum comfortable 😁
Depending on if you have a light/moderate/heavy wetter- mine lasted until around 12 lbs and then I wanted size small (not just for absorbancy but for the bigger size as well!) We still use size small at 20 months!
Hey Marley! Thanks for sharing! How long do newborns stay in the newborn prefolds? We're expecting our first baby in a couple months and I'm definitely wanting to do cloth diapering with her!
Hey there!! I'm so glad you found my channel! They will fit up to about 10 lbs depending on the shape of baby. So roughly 6 weeks depending on baby's weight and shape. We actually used them longer than this just not snappied on. I used a padfold/trifold and layed them in covers and also use them as boosters later on in cloth diapering for nighttime. So overall, a really versatile buy! And you can also use as spit cloths when baby outgrows them!
@@marleymommie7567 Someone gave me newborn prefolds and someone else is willing to give me regular prefolds. Can I use the regular-sized ones on newborns as well since I only have 11 newborn prefolds?
Yes you can. They will be bulky but for overnight no one else would see but you!! You can also use things like flour sack towels, t-shirts, receiving blankets, etc. There are great videos on how to use old t-shirts as cloth diapers! And you can cut to customize size!
My babies were changed every 2-3 hours at the newborn stage at night. Honestly, could have made it longer but they would get up to eat so we would change too. If you're exclusively breastfeeding, you won't need liners because you don't need to spray off the 💩. I've tried disposable liners with newborn just to make it more clean, it wasn't very affective because their poop is so runny that it ends up all over the liner and in the sides. BUT stay dry liners are great for newborns so they feel nice and dry so I'd recommend getting some fleece ones and skip on the disposable liners! Hope this helps!!
@@alkajoseph yes! Just make sure to have at least 6 covers. It was plenty. After a few weeks they start sleeping for longer (3-4 hour stretches at night) periods of time too so you'll only use a lot for the first week or two
How do you think I could do with Osocozy as opposed to cloth-eez? It's easier for me to bundle-import from Amazon and unfortunately I can only find osocozy and also thirsties cotton-hemp blend (which are more expensive)
I've used osocozy as well! They are pretty good quality, I just found the sizing to run larger than normal. But if that is what is convenient for you to get, they should still work great (may just be a bit bulkier)
Ya I own the osocozy ones too and they are absorbent and last a long time, only drawback is they run large but thats also a personal preference and you may find that you enjoy the extra material for your folds! Good luck 💜 if you have any more questions, let me know 😘
Absolutely! Now that doesn't seem to bother my newborn but if it's a problem, I suggest stay dry liners. You can buy premade ones but I just get a cheap fleece blanket from Walmart or the dollar store and cut them myself. The fleece material will wick the moisture from baby's skin and leave them feeling dry. Once you cut them to size, just place on top of your prefold after you start your fold and ta-da!! ☺️ Thank you for asking that! I should have mentioned it. If you have any other questions, always feel free to email (email in description) and I will respond as in depth as I can!
Hook and loop: simple to use for dad's/grandma's/etc; more customization; but can wear out quickly (not bad on newborn diapers since not long wear time). Snap: last longer; still relatively easy to use, just different than disposables; last longer; but may be a bit confusing for anyone else. Personally, I liked a mix! (My newborn stash was about 60% snaps/ 40% H&L). Hope this helps!
I did flats and covers and I got the walmart flower sac towels $7.44 for a dozen and I got 3 packs they are actually cheaper than normal flats and cheaper than prefolds. I've found they work amazing for me it's like 50/50 for people to like or not like them. My covers are the happy flute ones I paid 5$ for them and I got 6 of them. I spent like around 60$ for my whole stash. Cloth diapers are so so amazing. I love them.
I need to try some flower sac towels! I've heard they're great! And heck yes girl I love the happy flute covers, I want to try their newborn size next time around!
@@marleymommie7567 my mom got me 8 of them for my newborn stash they are so so so tiny and cute.
Amazon has a very nice amount of them but they are renamed "sig" something idk how to say it or spell it lol 🤣 but you can find more prints on the happy flute website.
I want to get some of the nicki covers and rumparooz covers I love them they both just feel so much better than the happy flute ones they have a silky feel to them.
What brand of flour sack towels?
I think you can use any, they have them at Walmart (mainstays brand I believe) and target
Best video ever! 😊
We're so glad Thirsties Duo Wraps are a part of your newborn stash!
We love them! 💕 Next on my cloth diaper wish list is a natural all in one. Thanks for watching! ☺️
@@marleymommie7567 Wonderful to hear! We also have a Stay Dry NAIO if you prefer having an extra wetness barrier.
With my first baby I was super minimal. I somehow made 4 thirsties size 1 duo wrap covers & a couple dozen prefolds work for the first few months. I also had a sprayer & cloth wipes and nothing for cloth diapering came out of our pockets since we had gift money. I ended up hating prefolds so when my son outgrew the small size we had I switched to a pretty big stash of gmd flats, receiving blankets from my baby shower & about 12 one size covers. I also had about 6 pocket diapers (most were freebies) which I used for night stuffed with doubled up flats. I'm pregnant with #2 buying more covers & pockets this time, mainly for fun because I think I'm only having the 2 kids.
Wow girl! You definitely made the minimalism work! I completely understand grabbing a few extras for the last baby. I thought this was my last so we got some splurge "cutesy" diapers that we didn't really "need" but we use and love!
In wish this would have worked for us. My newborn (currently 7 weeks) goes through 15 changes easily in 24 hrs. On occasion we hit 20. I couldn’t keep up with the laundry.
I decided to add on 2 dozen flats. I find them a lot easier. Yes it takes time to fold them, but in the long run you don’t need to buy different sizes and can just add boosters if needed. for us they will wash easier and dry faster. Plus when we leave our land life and return to boat life with remote sailing I imagine they will wash and dry more easily and faster by hand. Which is a priority for us.
I got the 3 pack of Biubee cheap wet bags ($11) from Amazon 4 years ago and used them for my cat's incontinence diapers and my cloth pads and family cloth. I would say that I've washed them about once a week for the last 4 years. Just a week ago, my husband was carrying down laundry for me and said that the outside of one of them felt damp. I would say that $3.50 for 4 years of use is a pretty good investment. I also recently got the 3 pack of Damero wet bags from someone off my registry for my first baby and I loved how thick and well made those seemed. $13 for that 3 pack seemed like such a good deal that I went ahead and added another 3 pack to my registry.
That is awesome!! Absolutely can't go bad with $3.50 for 4 years! Love them deals ❤️❤️
This is exactly what i do with my newborn; 35 nb prefolds and some thirsties size 1 covers. I do love aio’s and pockets for after the newborn stage tho
Same! Sometimes it really depends on the day so I like having a good mixture of everything
Hi Marley! I'm new to your channel. I cloth diapered our first until we started potty training. I'm glad you mentioned hemp boosters. My son was such a heavy wetter at week one that I eventually went to a prefolds and hemp for all changes. I had no hemp at first though, so that was a huge transition. :-)
I'm so glad you found my channel!! Yes!! The all in ones are adorable and convenient but there is NOTHING like prefolds and hemp...just bulletproof!!
My baby boy grew out of the thirsty size 1 cover at about 15 lb and he's 2 months old.
Ahw too cute! Ya, after we outgrow the newborn stage, you can switch to one size. I just don't like the one size covers on newborns. For my boys, they swallowed them up 😁 thanks for sharing!! 🥰
@@marleymommie7567 he's a Chucky baby!! I just realized I have size 2 thirsties..
I considered selling my prefolds because I prefer the flower sack towels and I have so many of each and I'm trying to declutter but I went to look on eBay and there are so many people selling prefolds. When I purchase my prefolds 2 years ago there was hardly anything on eBay... I wonder if pandemic had something to do with it.
Do you know of a website to buy and sell used cloth diapers?
@@ERICA850 yes prefolds used to go REALLY fast. The good quality ones still will. I would post on Facebook cloth diaper swap sites. That's probably going to be your best bet!!
This was so helpful! Thank you!
I'm so glad it was helpful for you! ☺️ Thanks for watching!! 💕💕
Great video!
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed :) any requests, let me know!
Thanks for this video!! I'm due in November and want to start at NB stage. Question: how many days will 7 covers last? I could ideally wash every 3 days. I have 4 of the thirsties duo wraps on my registry, 8 AIO, and considering 10 pockets. Should I add more covers to ensure I make it to the 3rd day?
I'm so glad you found my channel!!
So 6-8 covers depending on baby will last 2-2.5 days. I would be careful washing every 3 days, sometimes if diapers sit for too long they can start to mold, develop really bad odors, etc. But as long as you're diligent and have a great wash routine, you should be good. If possible, I would consider adding a few more covers as newborns tend to poop a ton and you can't always reuse the covers. But you could always start with what you have and if it is not enough, just wash a day more frequently until you get a few more covers. I hope that all made sense!! Good luck and if you have any more questions I'm happy to help!
Yes pockets are also a great choice! 💕☺️ Just not quite as minimal or affordable. If the the wetness bothers baby, use some fleece liners, they will create the same stay dry effect of a pocket and keep baby's bum comfortable 😁
Super helpful. How long do the newborn prefolds last till? At what weight or age should we get the next size up?
Depending on if you have a light/moderate/heavy wetter- mine lasted until around 12 lbs and then I wanted size small (not just for absorbancy but for the bigger size as well!) We still use size small at 20 months!
Hey Marley! Thanks for sharing! How long do newborns stay in the newborn prefolds? We're expecting our first baby in a couple months and I'm definitely wanting to do cloth diapering with her!
Hey there!! I'm so glad you found my channel! They will fit up to about 10 lbs depending on the shape of baby. So roughly 6 weeks depending on baby's weight and shape. We actually used them longer than this just not snappied on. I used a padfold/trifold and layed them in covers and also use them as boosters later on in cloth diapering for nighttime. So overall, a really versatile buy! And you can also use as spit cloths when baby outgrows them!
@@marleymommie7567 Someone gave me newborn prefolds and someone else is willing to give me regular prefolds. Can I use the regular-sized ones on newborns as well since I only have 11 newborn prefolds?
Yes you can. They will be bulky but for overnight no one else would see but you!! You can also use things like flour sack towels, t-shirts, receiving blankets, etc. There are great videos on how to use old t-shirts as cloth diapers! And you can cut to customize size!
@@marleymommie7567 Thanks so much for your help and for sharing your journey with us!
Any time! I'm so glad I was able to help!! If you have any more questions just let me know!
very informative video.... roughly how many times do you change at night with prefolds for a newborn? have you used liners
My babies were changed every 2-3 hours at the newborn stage at night. Honestly, could have made it longer but they would get up to eat so we would change too. If you're exclusively breastfeeding, you won't need liners because you don't need to spray off the 💩. I've tried disposable liners with newborn just to make it more clean, it wasn't very affective because their poop is so runny that it ends up all over the liner and in the sides. BUT stay dry liners are great for newborns so they feel nice and dry so I'd recommend getting some fleece ones and skip on the disposable liners! Hope this helps!!
@@marleymommie7567 Thank you for the detailed reply. Was 24 stash enough to keep up for 2 days with the cover?
@@alkajoseph yes! Just make sure to have at least 6 covers. It was plenty. After a few weeks they start sleeping for longer (3-4 hour stretches at night) periods of time too so you'll only use a lot for the first week or two
@@marleymommie7567 Thank you
How do you think I could do with Osocozy as opposed to cloth-eez? It's easier for me to bundle-import from Amazon and unfortunately I can only find osocozy and also thirsties cotton-hemp blend (which are more expensive)
I've used osocozy as well! They are pretty good quality, I just found the sizing to run larger than normal. But if that is what is convenient for you to get, they should still work great (may just be a bit bulkier)
@@marleymommie7567 Thank you for the quick response
Ya I own the osocozy ones too and they are absorbent and last a long time, only drawback is they run large but thats also a personal preference and you may find that you enjoy the extra material for your folds! Good luck 💜 if you have any more questions, let me know 😘
Have you experienced prefolds “staying wet”? I’ve heard they don’t keep baby dry
Absolutely! Now that doesn't seem to bother my newborn but if it's a problem, I suggest stay dry liners. You can buy premade ones but I just get a cheap fleece blanket from Walmart or the dollar store and cut them myself. The fleece material will wick the moisture from baby's skin and leave them feeling dry. Once you cut them to size, just place on top of your prefold after you start your fold and ta-da!! ☺️ Thank you for asking that! I should have mentioned it. If you have any other questions, always feel free to email (email in description) and I will respond as in depth as I can!
@@marleymommie7567 thanks for sharing this!
You're welcome! And thank you for watching 💜
Hi I am ur new subscriber,I like ur video dear..
Glad to have you here!! New video coming up this weekend :)
So helpful. I bought thank u mom. They suck so now I'm looking for covers.
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Thank you so much for the comment, So glad I could help!! Good luck 💜
Would you recommend hook and loop or snaps covers for newborns?
Hook and loop: simple to use for dad's/grandma's/etc; more customization; but can wear out quickly (not bad on newborn diapers since not long wear time). Snap: last longer; still relatively easy to use, just different than disposables; last longer; but may be a bit confusing for anyone else. Personally, I liked a mix! (My newborn stash was about 60% snaps/ 40% H&L). Hope this helps!
@@marleymommie7567 Thanks for the explanation! I really appreciate it!
Anytime, thanks for being here 😁