I was just wondering what the benefits are of using cloth nappies instead of disposables? I have HEAPS of cloth nappies but I haven't used them because all the things I thought were benefits aparently don't exist. I hear that they're no less expensive because of all the cleaning product you have to use, and that they're no better for the environment for the same reason. Also, I hear that disposables are better for curing nappy-rash, which was an issue with my daughter a little while ago. After hearing all this, its seems easier to just use disposables; if nothing else, they use less water!

So is what I've been told true? What are the benefits of using cloth nappies?

Thanks