Also, something to think about is the fact that because disposables are so good at wicking away moisture and making the baby feel dry when really they have a full load, it can take longer for that awareness stage of toilet training to take place.

Something I'm going to try which is different again, is elimination communication which is about letting the baby tell you it's time to poop or wee and you take them to the toilet/bucket/basin so they can relieve themselves there rather than the nappy.

Do a web search on it. It's practiced by 85% of the worlds babies in places where nappies are not used either because of a lack of washing facilities for cloth or an economic issue as in developing countries.

Like I said, I'm going to try it (first baby coming in 6 weeks), so I can't say I know how it really works in reality but I think in terms of the environment and our household economy not to mention the comfort and wellbeing of the child it sounds very positive.

Another search phrase to use is 'natural infant hygeine'.