I am completly new to reusable nappies. I have to confes, I did not read much before purchasing the ALVA starter pack. I did go to some groups and tried to buy 2nd hand ones. However, when I found this site, the ALVA reusable nappies new were only £1.50 morue of what people were selling 2nd hand. It is an investment to decide to use reusable nappies. I have reduced to 2 disposable nappies a day now. I know it is not much but I think I am helping the environmento a bit more. My son is almost 1, the reusable nappies last .2 hours on the dot. The designs are gorgeous!