Leyla was three weeks old yesterday and we've been using Smart Nappies for the last week and a half or so. I LOVE THEM! They're really easy to wash, super quick to dry and very easy to use - even hubby likes using them.
My tip would be to either wait until your baby is born to buy them so you can choose the best size, or go straight to the small size rather than getting newborn. Newborn fits 4-11lbs and small is 6-13lbs so there's not much difference between them, especially if you have a big baby like I did. I think the newborn ones have a lower front for the baby's tummy button but we just waited till it fell off and then started with the Smart Nappies. For the first week and a bit, we used disposables because I didn't want the yukky newborn poos staining the nappies and I didn't want to start extra washing that soon. So far, we've used nearly four packets of disposables, which handily is the number I got free/on various offers like the free Boots changing bag.
So far, the longest Leyla has slept is about five and a half hours but the Smart Nappies held up pretty well. Once you're in the small size, you can use the newborn size inserts as extra boosters to make them last longer. They're bulkier then, but still not as bad as other nappies I've seen.
I also bought lots of different types of nappies to try, but honestly I'm kind of wishing I hadn't bothered now! I've only actually tried a few of them so far because Smart Nappies are so easy... and at 3am, I'm not really fussy about pretty designs, I just want a nappy that's quick and easy and leak-free. I'm sure I'll get round to using them eventually, but they're not needed.
To get by with Smart Nappies full time and wash every other day, I bought two of the starter packs (each with 4 outers and 8 reusable pads). That'd probably be enough if I was a bit more organised and put washing in at the right time, but I've found I actually need just a few more than that.
