Hiya, I used soley the btp bambino mios on my eldest till she was about 18months. I then invested in some new wraps ( used sposies at night ). I found that the wraps wicked if left any longer than 2 hours, so definitely change frequently. I found the wraps contained the poo better than disposables especially the explosive newborn ones . It just dirties the wrap so if you don t mind changing them everytime.
With my youngest I ve been mainly using the prefolds but with new wraps. I have to do the 'boy' fold even with my two girls as they wee at the front.
I did nippa them when she was little but I soon found her tummy and legs were too chunky to reach around her tee hee
I know you said funds are tight but If you get given money when baby is born or people might ask what you would like, the thirsties duo wrap are really good. That's all I use with my prefolds. The size 1 does get grown out of quicker than the weight range they say so if you wait a little while and then decide , perhaps the size 2 would be a better option.
Good luck xxxx
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