I used cloth for all 3 of mine, only had 14 months between the two youngest, but still used cloth nappies, unless we went out. Like the others have said not really that much of a drama.
I always thought it was better for baby as they get more air on their bottoms..
Of course this was years ago and I'm guessing that disposable nappies now are probably better than they were then, with all the extras they have, as in keeping babies skin dry etc...