Stocking up on a budget my ideas......

             

    

I wish I would have cloth diapered sooner. I know one thing that might be holding others back is the start up cost. If you go the cheap way and spread it over time it wont seem like such a hard hit. 

Okay lets say your pregnant. Now you need to keep your caffeine intake as low as you can bear. So instead of spending 3 on a cup of coffee but a 3 pre-fold or flat. Just by one or two a month. So six bucks a month, to give you 18 by your due month. Then every 2-3 months buy a cover cheap brands run about 5 bucks. Thats 5 covers. Your costs will be about 5-15$ a month  seems a little more friendly doesn't it. Also ask for cloth diapers you never know what you might get at your shower.

Total cost after 9 months is .... 45- 135 dollars

With pocket it would be ....60-150 dollars for cheaper brands 

If you got to have more expensive diapers hold to the same idea 1-2 diapers a month. 180- 360 dollars

The other item you will have to purchase are....

A container to put dirty diapers there are a ton of options. 5-50 dollars

Safe laundry detergent varies. I spent 13 dollars on mine and it sould last a few months. 10-30 dollars

Easy one time buys just pick up or stock up whenyou find a good deal. 

That covers the basic needs there are a million add ons but this will get you started. This last month i have purchased 16 diapers, two wet bags, and bio-liners all for about 200 dollars. 

Great places to buy diapers....

Alvababy.com

Theluvyoubaby.com

Kellyscloset.com

Diaperjunction.com

Superstash.net is a personal favorite