I got prefolds on ebay:
From ebay user alpinesilverleaf
I also got some PUL OS covers from
Ebay user fantastic_fiesta
You can also get seconds at
http://shop.clothdiaper.com/shared/StoreFront/default.asp?CS=clothdiape&StoreType=BtoC&Count1=864986598&Count2=782127022
and
http://www.diaperswappers.com/
It is recommended to have 24 prefolds (infants) for a newborn baby
4-6 cover
if you decide on getting fitteds diapers then you will need covers too..
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
How to save money when cloth diapering!
Some people think that you actually spend more money buying cloth than using disposables. I will prove to you that the idea of cloth diapering can be wrong!
Newborn stash:
I purchased 24 infant Chinese prefolds (8lbs-14lbs) for $30... This will give me 24 changes of diapers that is about 2 days worth.
I also got some PUL covers 10 for $45 One size covers from 8lbs to 35lbs... They are not name brand they are from WAHM.
I made 20 NB fitteds diapers using T-shirts, Jeans and blankets for a total of $10 in elastics and thread.
I also made 20 fleece covers.. I bought the fleece from a local store when it was only on sale for 50% off. I spent about $30 for 20 fleece covers!!
I also got 4 dappi pull on covers for $3.99 (you can wipe and reuse if its not soiled)
14 receiving blankets (flannel) for flats for $4.00 at a garage sale
So I spent a total of $122.00!!!!!!
I can use the prefolds and flats until 6 months depending on the size of the baby! the covers until he is about 2 yrs old!! when I am done with my fitteds for the newborn stage I will just use flats, prefolds and covers!
I would have spent about $3,000 in disposables diapers for 2 years of my baby's life!!
I also CD my 2 yr old (only for night time) and I have 7 fleece covers with prefold inserts! I spent $30 in these 7 diapers... I have been using them for 5 months saving $300 in pull ups! my electricity bill is still the same as before because I can wash them with regular clothes! I can also hang them out on the sun for drying!!!!
My diaper pain did not cost me a dime!!! I got a bucket from my local chillis restaurant!! (my DH works there).
Dont get into the cute diapers with duckies and hearts on them because they can cost anywhere from $12-$20 each and you need more than 24 for each stage!!!
Newborn stash:
I purchased 24 infant Chinese prefolds (8lbs-14lbs) for $30... This will give me 24 changes of diapers that is about 2 days worth.
I also got some PUL covers 10 for $45 One size covers from 8lbs to 35lbs... They are not name brand they are from WAHM.
I made 20 NB fitteds diapers using T-shirts, Jeans and blankets for a total of $10 in elastics and thread.
I also made 20 fleece covers.. I bought the fleece from a local store when it was only on sale for 50% off. I spent about $30 for 20 fleece covers!!
I also got 4 dappi pull on covers for $3.99 (you can wipe and reuse if its not soiled)
14 receiving blankets (flannel) for flats for $4.00 at a garage sale
So I spent a total of $122.00!!!!!!
I can use the prefolds and flats until 6 months depending on the size of the baby! the covers until he is about 2 yrs old!! when I am done with my fitteds for the newborn stage I will just use flats, prefolds and covers!
I would have spent about $3,000 in disposables diapers for 2 years of my baby's life!!
I also CD my 2 yr old (only for night time) and I have 7 fleece covers with prefold inserts! I spent $30 in these 7 diapers... I have been using them for 5 months saving $300 in pull ups! my electricity bill is still the same as before because I can wash them with regular clothes! I can also hang them out on the sun for drying!!!!
My diaper pain did not cost me a dime!!! I got a bucket from my local chillis restaurant!! (my DH works there).
Dont get into the cute diapers with duckies and hearts on them because they can cost anywhere from $12-$20 each and you need more than 24 for each stage!!!
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