https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 19 May 2026 12:32:25 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-cloth-diapers-experience-with-prefolds-and-covers#post-1696785 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 19:48:07 +0000 HappyBaker 1696785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So this is probably a dumb question - but can I just use my BG 4.0 inserts inside a newborn size cover? I didn't even think of that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-cloth-diapers-experience-with-prefolds-and-covers#post-1695476 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 12:14:00 +0000 HappyBaker 1695476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Freckles: That is so smart, and makes them just like a pocket diaper. Thanks :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-cloth-diapers-experience-with-prefolds-and-covers#post-1695472 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 12:13:27 +0000 Freckles 1695472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsTiger: I prefold the prefolds into the covers, and also already have them folded if i don't have enough covers. I just do the trifold, and none of the fancy stuff - i never got used to the snappis. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-cloth-diapers-experience-with-prefolds-and-covers#post-1695460 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 12:07:19 +0000 HappyBaker 1695460@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ShootingStar: Thanks so much! I'll go check them out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-cloth-diapers-experience-with-prefolds-and-covers#post-1695456 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 12:06:33 +0000 ShootingStar 1695456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsTiger: I was motivated by this thread to post in the classifieds. I put things in groups and priced them accordingly, but if there's a bunch of stuff you'd like that i didn't group together I'm happy to change things around. I just didn't want to piecemeal sell one item at a time.</p> <p>ETA: link - <a href="http://classifieds.hellobee.com/topic/large-amount-of-cloth-diapers#post-7724" rel="nofollow">http://classifieds.hellobee.com/topic/large-amount-of-cloth-diapers#post-7724</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-cloth-diapers-experience-with-prefolds-and-covers#post-1695452 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 12:04:22 +0000 HappyBaker 1695452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for the feedback all! </p> <p>@Freckles: What do mean by "set up"? Just pre-folding the prefolds? </p> <p> @ShootingStar: I haven't even got that far and have no idea! If you want you can wall me what you have? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-cloth-diapers-experience-with-prefolds-and-covers#post-1695393 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 11:35:00 +0000 ShootingStar 1695393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How much do you want to spend? I've got a ton of fitteds, covers and inserts that will fit newborns that I need to sell. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-cloth-diapers-experience-with-prefolds-and-covers#post-1695002 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 09:22:53 +0000 Boheme 1695002@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't really like prefolds and covers. We did a really inexpensive rental from Twin City Diaper Co. We got 30 brand new BumGenius newborn AIOs for 8 weeks for like $40. Totally worth it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-cloth-diapers-experience-with-prefolds-and-covers#post-1695000 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 09:22:38 +0000 Freckles 1695000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't mind the prefolds. We used bummis nb prefolds with thirsties covers. If you already have them set up, then i find them no different from the AIOs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-cloth-diapers-experience-with-prefolds-and-covers#post-1694989 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 09:21:08 +0000 Ash 1694989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hated prefolds. I'd do aios next time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-cloth-diapers-experience-with-prefolds-and-covers#post-1694880 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 08:44:17 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1694880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are going to try Applecheeks as a newborn diaper (we assume this LO will also be large at birth). They are pockets but they can also be used as a cover to help save on the number you need. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-cloth-diapers-experience-with-prefolds-and-covers#post-1694869 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 08:41:18 +0000 Silva 1694869@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>prefolds and covers have worked really, really well for us. we've used them since birth.<br /> She is 14 months now, and squirmy, so diaper changes can be a little challenging, but for the most part I think the set up has been ideal. We've had one blow out in her whole life, and the only leaking issues were user-error.<br /> We had 6 thirties due wrap covers in size one (plus 2 of their newborn velcro covers, which I liked a lot when she was tiny but didn't fit for long) and 6 in size 2.<br /> 2 dozen newborn size diapers which was enough, and then 3 dozen in the next sizes up which has been more than enough.</p> <p>They are really, really easy. Simple to wash. Check out green mountain diapers website- she is a big fan of prefolds (and they are the ones we use) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-cloth-diapers-experience-with-prefolds-and-covers#post-1694859 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 08:38:19 +0000 avivoca 1694859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had 36 prefolds, six XS Thirsties covers, and six Size 1 Thirsties covers. My LO didn't really like cotton diapers (she screamed every time she peed). I saved 12 of them to use as burp cloths and gifted the rest to a friend who wanted to try cloth diapering. Have you thought about a NB diaper rental? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-cloth-diapers-experience-with-prefolds-and-covers#post-1694846 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 08:33:09 +0000 JessKas 1694846@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had 5 newborn rumparooz covers (I would suggest aplix with a newborn, way easier!), 2 snappis, and 20 prefolds. I started using them when LO was about 2 weeks old, and they fit until about 3 months, and I thought they were easy to use. We did use disposables at night for the first month and a half.</p> <p>ETA: while prefolds are cheaper to start, I feel like they don't have very good resale value, so you might be able to recoup more of your costs with AIOs or other type. Something to consider! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-cloth-diapers-experience-with-prefolds-and-covers#post-1694819 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 08:17:46 +0000 autumnlove 1694819@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had 2 Snappi fasteners, 24 prefolds and 6 Thirsties covers. I had other diapers that I wanted to use but LO 2 had really sensitive skin the first few months and microfiber wasn't an option. The prefolds were fine but I didn't like using them outside of the house so we also used disposables. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-cloth-diapers-experience-with-prefolds-and-covers#post-1694813 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 08:13:09 +0000 HappyBaker 1694813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have used cloth diapers for DD #1 starting at around 2 months. We use Bumgenius 4.0's and have really them. </p> <p>I'm now pregnant with baby #2, and considering cloth diapering this baby from the start. This will probably be our last LO, so I was thinking of doing prefolds and covers since that seems to be the cheapest option.</p> <p>Those of you that have used prefolds / covers on a newborn - do you feel like it was worth it? How much harder is it than pocket diapers? And how many did you need? </p> <p>Thanks! </p>