I am new to Green Kids being a first time mum everyone laughed & said that it wouldn't last when I told them which nappies I was going to use. I am glad we didn't listen because we love the Newborn Nappies! You do need to wash them about 6 times before you use them to increase absorbency initially but it does increase with additional washes. It is so great not having to add disposable nappies to the shopping list & I don't notice any extra washing because the nappies wash perfectly well with other clothes - thanks Green Kids for a fantastic product, helping to save the planet one cute, clean little tooshie by one!!