What are the best nappies???

Hey ladies, hoping that you experienced mums can help out here. I'm due in July and came across a suggestion to chuck in a packet of nappies with the weekly grocery shop every now and then so I have a stock-pile when bubs arrives. I thought this was a marvellous idea but... what is the best brand of nappies to buy? If I have a 10lb baby(please God No!) will they fit ? Should I get some in the next size up as well? Are there unisex nappies in newborns? Is this a stupid idea? So many questions from a first timer who doesn't really know anything about nappies! Your experience is appreciated.

Welcom adele21!

Like you I knew very little about nappies especially the 'what brand to buy' question. I did a minor stockpile (bought 2 boxes of newborns when they were on special) I have found that newborn naps are non-gender specific, and we managed to get thru both boxes before going up in size. (B was 9lb 2oz at birth) At the moment we are also looking at other brands, and currently have 3 different types (and 2 sizes) of nappies in the house and at them moment just mix them up to try them all out. I figure that if we bought on special, and tried them, then we would get a better idea of what works for us. Yes we have a favourite brand, but am finding some of the cheaper brands to be working just as well, I'm generally using a cheaper brand thru the day and a more well known brand at night.

Some sites offer free samples (1 nappy) which I found both useful and not useful - especially if bubs didn't do what you wanted them to do in it IYKWIM.

I probably haven't answered your question but that's where we are at.

What nappies work best can depend on the shape of your baby too. I found treasures gaped around the legs but other people swear by them. I prefer Huggies and also find that the signiture range are just as good. Dont buy too much of the newborn size huggies as they tend be be on the small side.

I'm not a fan of Treasures or Huggies. Personal choice etc..

We buy our nappies from Nappies for Less, since Cooper was born we haven't brought one packet from the supermarket.

Baby Factory do a good newborn nappy too, called Soft Love, from memory they are $8.99 for 40.

I buy a box of Cosies for $55 and that lasts over a month.

Im very glad I didnt get any newborn huggies as I had 2 sample ones that cut into Isla's thighs something awful. She was 8lb 6, but had to go straight to the next size up in huggies (which I had got before she was born). Never got them again. I still like Treasures Ultra best, but only ever use them if we going away. Isla has been in MCN's since 5 weeks old. Love them! Will save you heaps of $$$ in the long run too!

We started with treasures, but now i use huggies.
Treasures react with my DDs bottom. i love huggies and always buy bulk when on special.

My sil always gets one or 2 of the $5 grocery stamps from pack n save each week with her grocerys, so that she has extra $$ at Christmas time, or whenever she needs it for food.

I buy from babyonline.co.nz - the dryups are awesome and really cheap.

instead of buying nappies with your shopping, whcih as you say may not fit a bigger baby or be right for them (huggies and treasures ultra leaked on Lily and giggles didn't - go figre!) I advise people to chuck in a box of washing powder, extra loo paper, toothpaste, dishwashing powder, deodarant, shampoo and other consumbles that are not reliant on best before dates. That can free up a fair bit of money each week with shopping which you can then buy cheparer, better nappies on line with!

We are still going through a lot of the stuff we stocked up on, so it works!