Modern cloth tends to be more absorbent than disposables. I am not sure of the composition of disposables but I think it has absorbent materials but with chemicals which I am sure can't be safe for our young babies . Modern cloth fitted nappies can be made from materials such as organic cotton, hemp and bamboo. Hemp and bamboo is very absorbent as well as being anti fungal. Bamboo is very dense and is the most absorbent. I have bamboo fitted nappies and they are trim - not bulky in the least - yet very absorbent. Most people have found modern cloth to be much more absorbent than disposables - less leaks, wet clothing which leads to less washing - Yay!
Prefolds can also be made of the same materials. Even more important than  the nappy is the cover. I have a bamboo flat but I can use any flat or prefold and fold it (nothing complex and no pins - just fold in half or 3s) and place in cover - if the cover is well fitting leaks shouldn't be a problem.
Most convenient is nappies that don't need a cover - just fit for baby. As easy as disposables and no sag! No crystals either! I say this from experience. At first using cloth I did have leaks but now I have learnt how to use cloth it is more absorbent. Now I feel like I have been using cloth forever.
I hope that answers the question for anyone who is curious.  

Thanks! I am sure you will hear more about this. I am new to modern cloth so still learning. I wish I knew about it sooner.

I had a hard time with terry flats. I used them on my daughter almost 7 years ago. The pins and folding and soaking gggrrr! And having to deal with a newborn for the first time. No wonder it didn't last!
That is how different modern cloth is. You can choose not to use pins, snappis, and you don't have to fold or soak. The fitted nappies have snap buttons or velcro so thats easy to put on esp a toddler. My baby is at that stage where he wont lay still for a nappy change so it is much easier.
The dry pail method refers to putting the nappies (putting solids in the toilet where they belong first) in a bucket with a welll fitting lid. No water, no napisan, no bleach. Come washing day, put the nappies in the washing machine and wash with half your usual liquid or power. Put on the line where the sun can naturally sanitise and bleach them. You can also put them in a warm dryer. Couldn't be easier!

Mmm... I have a few questions about that one doesn't there poos set in and stain them and leave them a bit smelly exspecially those sloppy ones?

And is it realy all that hygenic i know you put a lid on it but.... I dont know?

and finaly doesnt the smell get to u make u feel light headed and nautious/

Cause i use nappy san

just asking i realy want to know because i spend a bit on laundry powder Oh yeah one other question is normal laundry powder safe to use doesn't it cause a rash?

I was a little cynical too. But soaking tends to set the stain and makes it smell more.
What you do is empty solids in the toilet where they belong and if it is 'sloppy' just rinse.
If it does start to smell you can use pail pals or citrus circles - sorry haven't used them but I have heard they are helpful for odours. I just sprinkle the bucket with baking soda and it seems to do the trick.
I feel more nauseated at the smell of bleach and chemicals. I don't use napisan. (I think I am a wuss - I feel 'blah' at the smell of washing powder with fragrance. I have been using sensitive powder for a couple years now since my 3 year old started to suffer from severe eczema. You can use any powder but I use Amolin and not much either as it can create a build up on the nappy which make s it less absorbent and as you say may cause a  rash.

cool that doesnt explain the germ factor but cool

I think germs grow in water. Sanitising can be done through a hot wash, hanging in sunlight or using a warm dryer.  (2 out of 3 will do the trick.)
I found this link on washing nappies
www.allaboutnappies.com/washing.php
I will try to outline more on the cloth bums group.

Thanks for the info - where were you about 2 years ago?
If I do sucssed with the ivf next year I will be looking you up for more help lol!!

I wish I knew about modern cloth 2 years ago too! I think now more than ever we have more cloth choices than ever before. The modern cloth world probably burst open in 2004. I only discovered modern cloth about 3 months ago. But please look me up, no problems.

All the best michellei, with the ivf too.

I breastfeed too! I consider myself a 'lazy parent'. I think if I can do things the easy way, all the better. For me and for my family.