I found the total opposie than Shannon...
Maddy was n cloth nappies the entire time night & Day, only when we were out & I had no cloth nappies left (stayed longer than planned) I'd borrow a disposable off a friend...

They are so cheap & easier to use.. I never put any in the dryer coz we did not have one & still don't.. Over a clothes horse.
I had all bright coloyred ones & plain ones, I used snibs & pilchers until she got bigger & then I used those plastics, I bought the Home Brand nappy liners & if it's only urine you wash & re use, they were not at all time consuming & I definately will be using them again, I have bought 2 dozen already , I will just need a bucket with a lid (about $10) The nappy liners are only a few $, plus a thing of nappy san...
I used to shake pooh into toilet with liner as they were safe for flushing, then put nappy in bucket & at end of the day I'd tip the bucket full of nappies (8 or so a day) into w/machine & in then hang them out, takes 5 mins, when dry I'd fold them as i brought them in & set them ready to go on her change table!
I definately think they are a chepaer option... So much easier to use too once you got your routine going!!!