Covers and prefolds

For a basic kit I would have 3/4 NB sized covers and 5/6 small sized covers. Depending on the size of bubs they might fit straight into smalls. You will need about 18 prefolds, and I would also get some hemp style boosters, so you can use them at night for longer.

You can pick all this up on TM for a bargain, you just have to have patience and keep looking for a while. I used to check it twice a day for all the new listings and picked up heaps of buy now bargains, otherwise ask and they might put them up. Your other option is to hire a kit.

I haven't done it yet as I waiting a few weeks before starting cloth on my son but for this bubs I have 18prefolds and 5 covers. I think that should be enough as the cover dry so quickly. I do have one or two tiny all-in-one nappies that a friend gave me so will use those as a back up if my covers run out on a particularly pooy day. lol.

I have used thirsties on my older son and have brought thirsties for this baby too. THey are great for keeping leaks in and don't leave marks on the baby either.

I second thirsties. I've got both them a bummis and thisties gusset is way better at holding the liquidy stuff in.

LOL MissShell, my thirsties contained a liquid explosion the other night...I now use my covers with flats folded in them they rock for absorbency, thank god the covers have the gusset though lol