[Sheree Scott]

Great thread guys, but as a Mum to a heavy wetter then referring to hemp and bamboo as unnecessary is very unhelpful. If I had only access to flats without the option of boosting with hemp then I would be spending on disposable overnight and when out of the house and my poor daughter would have many more nappy changes.
I am blessed with hemp fitteds and with my PUL covers. Which now I have learned about sewing my own will be the backbone with additional home made nappies made cheaply (has to be under $10 pernappy if fleece, flannellette and hemp boosting is used, but only a guess) that will be less absorbent, but fine as the extras, especially as they dry quicker in winter.

In summary: for heavy wetters and solid build babies: to reduce nappy changes and leaks and to not be refusing second hand clothes because they won't fit over the bulky nappy, a small stash of hemp fitteds and a couple of PUL covers is a wise investment. The rest of the stash can be fleece cover, flats with hemp boosting etc whatever you can get easily and cheaply.

cheers,