 In order to provide you with a shopping list of what you'll need, first we have to find out what diapers are the best fit for you and your baby. Read the descriptions below and pick the one best matches you to find the "diapering style" we recommend for you… * Saving my family money is paramount to me, even at the cost of a bit of inconvenience to myself. I am the primary caregiver of my child, and other people will rarely be changing my little one's diapers. I don't mind doing things "the old-fashioned way" and may even secretly find it a bit romantic to do so. I enjoy feeling a kinship to prior generations in rediscovering wisdom from the past. My diapering style is... CLICK HERE * Saving money is important to me, but I also value my time and appreciate the value of convenience as well. After all, my time is worth something, too! I dislike a bulky "bubble butt" fit and want a trim-fitting diaper for my little one. I don't mind using a slightly bulkier diaper at night, though, but for daytime use I want something sleek and easy to use. I may also have more than one child in diapers at the same time, and would prefer a diaper I could use on both at the same time. My diapering style is... CLICK HERE * Saving money is critical, but our family also wants something easy to use. I really would prefer to just be able to use one type of diaper all the time, and not have to switch between daytime and nighttime diapers. I don't mind if the diaper is a bit bulky, especially if it means I am saving a lot of money. I may also have more than one child in diapers at the same time, and would prefer a diaper I could use on both at the same time. My diapering style is... CLICK HERE * Cost and convenience aren't my critical issues, but fit and function are! I want a leakproof solution that is still skin-friendly and not too bulky. I don't mind the extra step of pairing a cover with the diaper, if that means I will benefit from added functionality, but I don't want to have to hassle with elaborate folding techniques or fasteners. My diapering style is... CLICK HERE * Convenience and ease of use are paramount to me. In addition, other people (dad, grandparents, or daycare) may be changing a lot of my baby's diapers, and it's important for them to have the easiest solution possible, even if that means spending more money at the outset. I don't mind if the easiest diapers also mean slightly longer drying time; convenience is key! My diapering style is… CLICK HERE Diapering
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An Old-Fashioned Bargain 3 dozen premium infant prefolds 2 dozen premium baby prefolds 5 x-small diaper covers 5 small diaper covers 5 medium diaper covers 3 Snappis Total approximate cost: $274 ($240 if purchased as a bundle) Cost-Conscious Convenience 11 one-size basic packs from SoftBums (33 changes) 3 one-size pocket diapers for overnight use (FuzziBunz) Total approximate cost: $428 ($385 if purchased as a bundle) Pocket Perfection 24 one-size pocket diapers from FuzziBunz Total approximate cost: $454.80 ($410 if purchased as a bundle) All-in-Ones, All the Time 24 size x-small AIO 24 size small AIO 24 size medium AIO 3 doublers for nighttime Total approximate cost: $1545 ($1435 if purchased in bundles) Leakproof and Skin-Friendly 24 size x-small fitteds 24 size small fitteds 24 size medium fitteds 4 x-small covers 4 small covers 4 medium covers 6 boosters for nighttime Total approximate cost: $1194.50 ($1132 if purchased as a bundle) |