Nappies - how many do I need for newborn?

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Quick question - how many size 1 and size 2 nappies would you buy to start you off? My baby is due soon and I need to order some asap (if I can find any that is!)

Can't remember exactly- think it was about 10 a day whilst newborn? Get size 1

Dd went into size 2 at 14 weeks

Thanks. I'm just hoping I can actually find some to buy - it's madness out there!

We went straight into size 2...I have always bought ours from amazon, they do monthly boxes of Pampers premium which I've always thought we're better than the supermarket brands...

It sounds like I should probably get size 1 and 2 if I can, just to prepare for both eventualities.

I've found 72 size 1s on Amazon for £14 - does that sound like the usual price? (I know some places are putting up prices as they're selling out so quickly, and am clueless as to what is normal!)

That's expensive 😬 (unless they're pampers? I have no idea what they cost other than a lot more than own brands). Wouldn't buy more than that many size 1s until you know what size baby you've got.

I bought some size 1s from ASDA to start with think they were less than a pound

But please try not to stock pile them right now, because of panic buying people are struggling to get baby supplies for their baby who is already here or due tomorrow. So let things calm down a bit if you can.

We got ours from Aldi, £1.79 I think for 72!

Unless they're pampers? I have no idea what they cost other than a lot more than own brands.

Yes they're Pampers - god, why are they so much more expensive than other brands?! I don't think I'll be buying them again!

But please try not to stock pile them right now

I've bought enough for two weeks (assuming 10 a day as a previous poster said) as I just can't risk getting close to the birth date with no nappies in the house. Plus the baby could come early!

Would you consider cloth nappies? They are adjustable so 'grow' with the baby. Might be better than scrambling round looking for disposables in this testing time, besides being good for the planet etc. Just a thought...

My newborn went through around 12-14 per day. We started off with size 0 (my baby was tiny) and then went to size 1. Absolute nightmare for the fornightly bin collection and so we switched to reusables as soon as we could!

We used Pampas and, although they are more expensive, we never had a problem with leaks or nappy rash. Different babies suit different brands. One Mum I know loves Aldi but another Mum found they didn't fit her baby properly.

Also make sure you have a couple of pots of nappy rash cream.

xx

If this is your first baby I'd recommend starting with disposables and then moving to reusables when you have more energy and brain power. I would not have been able to cope with the washing in the first few weeks and most reusable systems start at 9lb, with the exception of the muslin/terry system.

I switched when my baby was 6 weeks old.

If this is your first baby I'd recommend starting with disposables and then moving to reusables when you have more energy and brain power. I would not have been able to cope with the washing in the first few weeks and most reusable systems start at 9lb, with the exception of the muslin/terry system.

I switched when my baby was 6 weeks old.

That's exactly what I'm planning too!

We started with disposables - KitandKin and Beaming baby, size 1 for about 10-12 a day, he was a big baby and moved to size 2 in about 4 weeks. We moved to a mix of disposable and reusable when he was 12 weeks. Be warned that even the reusables are selling out fast now too

Be warned that even the reusables are selling out fast now too

Thanks for the warning. I have a while until I move onto those so will wait a bit. Really hope I can still get some when the time comes...

Why not buy cloth nappies just in case?

Why not buy cloth nappies just in case?

I was thinking that I shouldn’t buy them before I need to, as mums who’ve already had their babies might need them sooner.

We moved to reusables at 4 or 5 days, once the meconium poos were all done - our DD was small and we knew she would be, so i bought 12 newborn nappies and maybe 20 inserts, and then 18 btps and LOADS of inserts, which she moved into at about 7 or 8 weeks.

(I always planned to use disposables to begin with anyway)

ASDA nappies are cheap, and good quality. I quite like Aldi nappies as well. I bought 4 packs of 36 size 1 and 2 bigger packs of size 2 before dd arrived and it was about the right amount for her. Morrison's nappies don't feel as soft, but quite absorbent. Amazons own brand nappies look pretty, but not absorbent enough for over night. Found Superdrug nappies caused nappy rash, Sainsbury's are pretty good (can you tell I have a few kids and tried everything 😂)

Why are Pampers so flipping expensive?

I always get them on offer, my ds is 4 months and has always been wet from other brands it's literally only pampers who keep him dry. I find I use less too...unless he's done a poo he doesnt need changing in the night I do him just before we go to bed and as soon as we get up so usually 10pm-6am and his nappy is definitely full but he is always dry
I pay £27(ish) for a months supply on amazon but if there are offers on in supermarkets I usually work out which is offering the cheapest...there is pennies per nappy in it though

About 16,000,000 if I remember correctly

I was thinking that I shouldn’t buy them before I need to, as mums who’ve already had their babies might need them sooner.

That's really thoughtful OP . If you have the capacity it is worth researching now. Maybe fill out The Nappy Lady survey? I found her recommendations really helpful for us and it will help with budgeting for later on.