[Fifi-G]

Hi guys,

Just really want your opinions or advice.

I am keen to do the whole MCN thing and have bought a selection of Ittis and BBHs to try (when baby comes). I was planning to do prefolds and covers until baby grew a bit to fit into the OSFM or other MCNs, but prefolds just don't really seem that cheap.

If for example I look at Real Nappies cotton prefolds which are highly recommended, a six pack is $22. Now it seems you need about 30 for a two day washing cycle, which makes five x six packs at $110, PLUS the covers you have to buy - and would I have to buy multiple covers in two different sizes. And then would I need more than one size in prefold, hence even more cost?

Am I better just going down the disposable route to start with for the first 6 or so wks (just guessing)? It somehow feels like i'm cheating, but will it be more cost effective and easier as a first time mum? I guess the only saving is if I use the prefolds when we have a second child or if I use them in pocket nappies (if i decide i like pocket nappies)

TIA

This post has been edited by Fifi-G: 15/04/2012, 11:40 AM

[new~mum~reenie]

Do you have a sewing machine? Or your mum/mil could whip some up with you/for you

There is heaps of YouTube instructions and websites on making your own nappies and prefolds - one I watched made prefolds out of $1 tea towels from Ikea, but you could get cheap of cuts of fabric at stores or in op shops
Here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4_MYoRNtQY...be_gdata_player

There is also instructions on making them out of old t-shirts etc.
You don't HAVE to spend lots of $.