Scrappy - Cloth nappies are brilliant! I find that some days she doesn't need to be changed as often, say only just before a bottle. Other times, if she's been awake for ages after a bottle I'll change her anyway just before I put her down so she doesn't have an excuse to wake up lol

Washing ... easy ... buy a bucket (20L is good size), fill with water, put in napisan (or similar), just chuck your nappies in there throughout the day. Rinse out in the washing machine the next day and refill bucket.

Poo-wise - Jovi's pretty good and hasn't had a blow out since she was a few weeks old. Liners are a wonderful invention (I recommend Johnsons ... although they're a bit expensive @ $8 a pack of 100, I cut them in half and they're worth it). Jovi will only get a litte on the actual nappy. Bit of a rinse and in the bucket and they have never stained.

Def. cheaper! Napisan can be a bit costly (though usually homebrand is just as good if you have to buy) but it will last weeks which is good.