Question to mommies

Sometimes I can't think of anything I want to post, and other times, I can think of about 3 or 4! This is the latter. So, I am posting three things (I think just three). (of course, they will be backwardsly listed - I KNOW that's not a word...I make them up)

So, you're probably reading this one after the other two thinking, ah, so I didn't miss a week's worth of post...she just wasted an hour posting three things in one night!

So here goes (or if you're reading this last, to finish things off)...

I am considering switching to cloth diapers...well for the daytime (except long outtings). (I was going to make it a poll, but I really don't want your opinion on whether I should or not. That's my decision and I don't want it swayed except by experience of my own.)  

My question is...does anyone know anything about using cloth diapers? 

I know some relatives that used them, but that was like 20 years ago and there are so many more options available now. It's overwhelming (and costly if you go for the 'greenest' eco-friendly plushest prettiest easiest thing out there)! What's the best in the middle...not the hardest time consuming thing, but not way expensive. How many do I need? Where is the cheapest? Are liners necessary or a luxury?  I want to try it out, but I feel lost? Can anyone help or is this a rare thing?