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We have 12 bg 4.0s and 2 aios. I think I have about 16 or 18 of there normal inserts? I feel like it's a good amount especially because I wind up leaving inserts in the dryer but there's always a few extra still in the changing table.

I have 10 Rumparooz pocket diapers, each with 2 MF inserts (small and large so you can customize absorbency, or snap them together). I love them way more than the BG 4.0s, of which I have only one. The RAR have a dual gusset to prevent leaks and are way softer on baby's bum! They are my favourite. I also have 9 BG Freetime AIOs, which again, I like better than the 4.0s. The remainder of my stash are singles with one/two inserts each: Thirsties, Sunflower Baby, Charlie Banana (very good in my opinion; not bulky, but setting the size is a pain), Bumpkins, plus a Bummis Dimple and 2 Kawaii charcoal bamboo diapers with 2 ea CB inserts. The CB inserts are super tiny and only have small leaks in the morning after 12 hrs. But they haven't reached full absorbency yet. I've ordered some Thirsties hemp inserts to try with them and the BG Freetimes. Someone on HB recommended that last combo, as it worked for them (can't remember who due to mommy brain). I wash every 2-3 days. My LO is 5 months.

Unless you are going to go for extra absorbency for nighttime or have a heavy wetter, I wouldn't bother with more than a few extra inserts, unless they are a different material. What came with my pockets are sufficient for regular use. I also use the pockets and AIOs interchangeably during the day. Once stuffed, the pockets are like disposables, and easy to use. With the AIOs you have to make sure that the flaps are tucked in, but are still super easy to use. You don't need inserts with those, because the two flaps should be absorbent enough. But if so, go for something slim, like hemp.

@DesertDreams88: yeah, I forgot to add cotton inserts because I've heard some babies might have allergies to synthetic material... But you already have it on your radar. I have BG AIOs (Freetimes) but maybe I'll add 1-2 BG elemental to my stash. I'll see it I can get it during Black Friday sales.

There is a deal on new 4.0s for $15, I just snagged a color I did not have http://www.cottonbabies.com/index.php?cPath=51_128

I just saw your used diaps did not come with inserts. These are the doublers/ infant inserts. I borrowed little joeys from a friend for the early days. And I used these for about a month when we started using 4.0s so they were not so bulky on her little body (but you don't really need to do this you could just start with regular inserts)- then I switched to the regular insert when she got a little bigger http://www.cottonbabies.com/product_info.php?cPath=98&products_id=765

These are the regular inserts. http://www.cottonbabies.com/product_info.php?cPath=98&products_id=718

@DesertDreams88: we never ended up needing to double-up with our inserts, so having twice the amount seems like a lot to me! I'd go with getting one for every actual diaper that needs one, plus another 6-8. Then, if you find that's not enough once he is here, you can get more.