Aside from prefolds/covers, what is a cheap-ish newborn diaper?

KiwiMommy · #1 May 6th, 2012, 10:27 AM

I have about 5 or 6 diapers that will work for a newborn, then 20 or 30 OS and Medium diapers..
Since we're going to be using cloth from the start, I need to find a good pocket or AIO diaper that doesn't cost much and will work from birth. We're thinking he'll be 6 1/2-7lbs at birth.
I despise prefolds.. I just really don't like them, so they aren't an option.
Anyone have any experience with cheaper diapers that work for 6lbs up until OS diapers would fit?

angelsailor288 · #2 May 6th, 2012, 10:47 AM

Not sure your budget, found these:

bumGenius 3.0 Newborn AIO 6 pack

Flip Insert: Newborn Stay-Dry 6-Pack - Flip Hybrid Diaper System - Cotton Babies Cloth Diaper Store

Kawaii Baby Pure & Natural Pocket (0-15 months) Cloth Diaper, FREE SHIPPING, Sweetbottoms Baby Boutique, Baby Store

Irish_Wristwatch · #3 May 6th, 2012, 11:13 AM

if you dont mind used check out DS people are always selling newborn dipers

Nanabottoms on HC are a really affordable AIO option (i think she makes fitteds too)

rmarie9509 · #4 May 6th, 2012, 11:24 AM

I just got a whole bunch of assorted stuff on diaper swappers I averaged $8 a dipe anything from BG newborn aio's to HH and FB xs and gdiapers. I also have some prefolds and covers that I am planning to try cautiously as I havent had a good time with them in the past, but they came free from a friend.

Gaby&Emmy'sMama · #5 May 6th, 2012, 02:12 PM

If you aren't against using preloved diapers, I would look on DiaperSwappers and on the FSOT board here, there are always newborn diapers floating around

KiwiMommy · #6 May 6th, 2012, 04:43 PM

I did check diaperswappers earlier, but seemed that everyone had already sold 99% of their diapers or everyone and their mom was already interested in buying them. Right now I'm trying to stay under $100. We're going to get a deal at a site my mom found and my mom plans on grabbing a few dipes, so I only need about 4 more.. Hopefully under $30-40 if possible.

~~Que~~ · #7 May 6th, 2012, 05:54 PM

Can you sew? Here is a link to my blog about making newborn diapers: The Reverend's Lady: Makin' Stuff for the Baby: Newborn Diapers

It includes a fuzzibunz pattern. I sewed my entire newborn stash for around $60.

If I didn't make my own, I would have bought alva baby or sunbaby diapers.

shen7 · #8 May 6th, 2012, 06:01 PM

Flats!!!

Lol just messing with ya. Keep checking out DS and FSOT. It's like fishing. You have good days and bad days. I see you are pretty far along though... Hope you can find something soon, good luck!

rmarie9509 · #9 May 6th, 2012, 08:07 PM

I'm due tomorrow and I just ordered some BG aio's on thursday. They are currently at the PO because I forgot to go pick them up yesterday morning so you have time to keep looking. Use the advanced search and search newborn and PM people, they usually don't check their threads that much.

Also Nanasbottoms was mentioned earlier, if you arent picky about fabrics, you can order a grab bag of 2 newborn aio's for 20.00 they will be brand new you just won't know exactly what you are getting. You do get to pick boy/girl/neutral.

LifeToTheMax · #10 May 6th, 2012, 08:10 PM

I got all my Lil Joey's off DiaperSwappers. It took some time, but I ended up with about 14, which worked great (washing daily) for the 1 week I needed them. I don't think I ever spent more than $8 a diaper on newborn diapers.

KiwiMommy · #11 May 6th, 2012, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ~~Que~~

Can you sew? Here is a link to my blog about making newborn diapers: The Reverend's Lady: Makin' Stuff for the Baby: Newborn Diapers

It includes a fuzzibunz pattern. I sewed my entire newborn stash for around $60.

If I didn't make my own, I would have bought alva baby or sunbaby diapers.

I sooo wish I could sew. Unfortunately, my diaper would not be even slightly diaper shaped..never mind functional..

I think I'll keep stalking diaperswappers and hope to find something. Maybe I'll luck out!

LifeToTheMax · #12 May 6th, 2012, 08:28 PM

Are you on Facebook? There are a few KangaCare/Rumparoo/Lil Joey groups that sell them, you might check that out. Or just search for whatever brand of diaper you are interested in, and there will probably be a b/s/t group for it.

Check in the AIo/AI2 group in DiaperSwappers. I just found 2 listings for Newborn diapers on the first page

One lady had for 4 XS GroVia AIOs for $45

caitbeans · #13 May 7th, 2012, 01:17 PM

look into GMD workhorses--they are a reall affordable fitted and also have great resale value!!

Jannell · #14 May 7th, 2012, 04:11 PM

Yeah if you are on FB join some of the swaps..I've seen quite a few NB daipers lately at really great prices.

TripleAmommy · #15 May 8th, 2012, 03:43 PM

I just had my baby and he was 7lb 5 oz. The only thing that fits him now is the Lil Joeys. I have 2 BG XS to try once his cord falls off. I also have a small Kawaii and Thirsties size 1 that still won't fit well for a little bit. My friend Kim (Cloth by Kim on FB) sells NB pockets for $6.50 without the insert or add the insert for $1 more. I've just been cutting my BG infant inserts to fit them, but you do have to finish the two raw edges after you cut them. They won't fit my baby quite yet, but will soon.