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    Posted: 02 November 2009 at 9:35pm
I'm thinking of using prefolds for my newborn until it fits into the next size of nappy. Any advice or good or nightmare stories with this? I know i can use the prefolds later as inserts so I'm sort of happier trying this method than buying something else that I won't use if I don't like it.
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I used the Real Nappies prefold with Ben from birth. He was 8lb 10oz and I foud that the smallest size didn't really fit very well and prefered the next size up.
Snappi's are brilliant!
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This is my plan too. I'll let you know if it was a good one in a few months
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i have a pic somewhere of my girl in a prefold at a couple of days old. i used them and old fashioned flats on newborns.

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I used prefolds and bummis wraps on DS from when he was a month old. Planned to use from birth but he was born early and was too small, so as soon as he was big enough (8lbs) he was in cloth.
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I'm using prefolds on both of my boys, and have done so since they were newborns.
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I used and will use Ecobots prefolds+ covers , also have a few NB bummis covers.
ecobots covers are awesome they have a leg gusset to keep poo in. DD was a once a week pooer and it only leaked out once or twice.

I had heard the newer Real Nappies covers ( not bummis) leak more that the bummis do
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Snazzipants has a "special delivery pack" for $140.

"Expecting a Special Delivery soon? This pack is a great way to get started in cloth early on, and will fit a newborn baby. You can change the newborn wraps (2.5 - 5kg) for small (3.5 - 7kg) if you prefer. This pack will last you up to 6 months depending on the size of your baby. Let us know if you have a colour preference in the comments section of the order form, or we will choose gender neutral colours. This pack contains:
•18 small bleached 4x6x4 prefolds
•One Bummis Super Brite Wrap - white
•One Bummis Super Brite Wrap - pink, blue, green or yellow
•One Bummis Super Whisper Wrap - white or print
•One Snazzipants Velour Fleece Cover - navy, red or yellow
•One snappi"

This is the pack I'm planning on getting for my new bub.

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Oooh thanks Odette just what I needed!! Will def be upgrading to small though!!

I have bummis and Real Nappies covers and I find they both work fine. Never had leaks with either but didn't use them on Jake as a NB we changed to prefolds when he was about 7-8 months old.
I've found the Real Nappies booster to be fantastic and soaks up a huge amount so overnight I've used 1 prefold with a booster folded into it then another booster on top and woolen longies during winter. I need a snappi though...
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this is eden a couple of days old in a snappied prefold. she wasnt as big as she looks, its just the angle.

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I use prefolds on both kiddies

I got the special delivery pack, but recommend getting extra covers as new babies tend to get poo on the covers all the time.

The fleece cover is really big (better for use with a fitted nappy), so you might like to ask snazzipants if you can swap it for another one. I still use it on DD1 (2yrs old)!

I recommend getting small size rather than newborn (my girls were 4kg and 3.8kg and were in small from around 2 weeks).

Just thinking - I should try a snappi to keep the poo off the covers - doh!

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote E&L+1 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 November 2009 at 6:29pm
I am currently using real nappies pre-folds on Esme (3weeks). She's in the newborn size but will fit infant in the next month I would imagine. I like them but use a microfleece liner so that she stays drier. We have had no leaks yet from them. Although I use sposies at night.

I'm using them with a snappy but her poo sometimes leaks through to the cover through the nappy so just stains it yellow but washes out :) I also have some pockets that she fits just, having to try them out as some are too big for her just yet. She's currently about 4kg was 3.4kg at birth
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