I think that this article is really biased towards disposables! If you are interested in using washable nappies, (which are easy to use, wash, dry, comfortable, kind to baby's bottoms and the environment, and even cute!), then contact a local company to have a closer look. There are plenty of local shops or agents who will show you their range and some even offer a hire kit service so that you don't spend unnecessarily. It is possible to get into your stride with the washing, you don't even have to soak them these days. I live in a small victorian terrace house, with no tumble drier and have been surprised at how easy it is. Do contact me if you need any advice!

I tried cloth nappies when my daughter was about 6 weeks and gave up pretty quickly, just overwhelmed by the volume of washing: (a dozen or so nappies a day), and the liquid poo (fully b'fed) which couldn't really be disposed of into the toilet and so ended up in the washing machine (euch!). However, when I tried cloth nappies again once R was on solids I found it no trouble at all once I'd got into the washing cycle.