Bummis Blog Modern cloth diapers demystified...what should I buy?

So, now that we've talked about the main things that you need to know going into cloth diapering, and we've gone over the major types of cloth diapers...where do we go from here?You might be thinking, "Well, this is all great, but how many diapers do I need? What do I buy first? Ahhhhhhh....help!" Have no fear! Bummis is here :). We've put together a bunch of different kits that cater to different needs and budgets. Even better, these kits will save you thousands of dollars over your diapering career, when compared to the cost of years of disposables. So, here we go!What's in it? Wraps, Prefolds, Pocket Diapers, Fitted Diapers and All-in-two Diapers.What's the weight range? This kit will work for your baby up to 20lbs, but some of the one-size products inside will work up to 35+ lbs (or, basically, until your little one potty trains!)This kit is perfect if...you want to go deluxe and try a bit of everything but leave yourself room to change it up when baby gets a little older. You will need to purchase a few more diapers once your little one exceeds the 20lb mark.Cool I want to know more! To learn more about this kit and what's inside, go to boutiquebummis.com. We also encourage you to find these items at your local cloth diaper retailer!What's in it? Wraps, Prefolds, Pocket Diapers, Fitted Diapers and All-in-two Diapers - everything that's in the Infant Starter Kit but more of it!What's the weight range? This kit will work up to 35+ lbs. This is a birth to potty kit!This kit is perfect if...you want to go deluxe and try a bit of everything and want to make sure you are covered until potty training. This is a one-stop shop.Cool I want to know more! To learn more about this kit and what's inside, go to boutiquebummis.com. We also encourage you to find these items at your local cloth diaper retailer!What's in it? 24 Flannel Fitted diapers, 8 one-size Simply Lite wraps and 6 Deluxe Boosters (for when you want to add a bit extra absorbency, like at night or on a long car ride).What's the weight range? This kit will work up to 30+ lbs. This is a birth to potty kit!This kit is perfect if...you love fitted diapers and want a luxurious kit full of them that will give you what you need for your baby's diapering life. Cool I want to know more! To learn more about this kit and what's inside, go to boutiquebummis.com. We also encourage you to find these items at your local cloth diaper retailer!What's in it? One-size Simply Lite wraps, and two sizes of Organic Cotton Prefolds.What's the weight range? This kit will work up to 35+ lbs. This is a birth to potty kit!This kit is perfect if...you are on a super tight budget and want only what you absolutely need to cloth diaper.Cool I want to know more! To learn more about this kit and what's inside, go to boutiquebummis.com. We also encourage you to find these items at your local cloth diaper retailer!But what if I don't want to buy Bummis? That's okay! We're just happy you want to cloth diaper. Make sure you have at least 24 diapers to start (if you are using two-piece diapers you can purchase as few as 6-8 wipe-clean covers and 24 absorbent pieces). This makes sure you will have at least a couple of days worth before you have to do laundry :).These are just some suggestions of what you should start with. We'll have more tips tomorrow and will answer the questions: What accessories do I need? What about when my child starts to potty train?