thanks for the replies so far ladies,
I have actually used a combination of cloth fitted nappies and disposables with my first child. I found that the fushable liners were only good some of the time for catching the poo, and there was some rashes due to faecal matter on his bum (yes, I did change regularly). I also used HEAPS more wipes and or face washes to clean up the mess!! So this added to washing and water useage.

I do agree that having a great water saving front loader (which we have) and using cold water AND having a water tank AND using enviro power and putting the rinse water onto the lawns is really great.....but we will be renting for the babies first 6 months at least so probably NO water tank and would have to seek advice/permission about grey water systems.

Satya - would of loved to read that article! I think that I am still not convinced either way that one is better than the other - remember I am NOT talking about saving of money,

Ladies who use cloth or fitted or pocket - please enlighten me more about what exactly the process you use to wash them - any soakers, what powder, and I would think that you would need to wash the nappies separately to other clothes? NOt sure if I like the idea of putting smelly, dirty nappies in with everything else? I certainly remember some VERY dirty nappy days....

thanks again and keep it coming -