Here is a mini lesson in terminology. A prefold is a diaper service type diaper. A flat is a much larger square of a diaper and thinner than a prefold. A contour is like a prefold, but in an hourglass shape. A fitted is shaped and usually has velcro or snaps to close – no pins needed. A pinnable is exactly like a fitted, but doesn't snap or velcro close - you close it with diaper pins. The cheapest (new) go from flat, prefold/countou, pinnable, fitted. You can expect to pay anywhere from $5 to $10 a new diaper and at auction, the sky is the limit. Seriously, I’ve seen Cuddlebuns go for $30 and Tutti Fruittis go for $60+.

Fabrics. For long term, as cute as they are, I'd stay away from flannel - except when buying for a newborn - a newborn changes sizes so quickly that longevity is not an issue. You'll find the cutest prints in flannel though. You will find fabrics of cotton fleece (sweatshirt fleece), Birdseye, Cotton Interlock, Jersey Knit, Knit and Flannel as choices for your diapers. Some knits in the long term will become holey (like a t-shirt) but they are SO soft it is hard to stay away from them.

I really don’t deal with covers except at nighttime. I never put a cover on my baby  during the day – I want to know the minute she is wet and since we’re doing a modified Elimination Communication with her, she usually doesn’t wear a diaper until I think she’s going to pee/poop. The only cover I'd use at night is a Dancing Bear Bottom Soaker  - it is the shape of an Aristocrat (wool soaker) but in fleece. During the day, the only cover I've ever used is cotton or wool Biobottoms. You can get them new at Biobottoms and pay $18 each (but, believe it or not, they will last forever and are GREAT quality) or pay less (and get the same quality) at Carrottop resale (she changes her inventory from time to time)  or trade or buy them at Amitys or MN.

Great place to buy/trade diapers once you know what you want.

Great place to bid on and buy diapers (once you know what you want) – this place gets the most traffic right now.

Another auction place (gets less traffic but same great selection as MN).

A new place that is starting to get some cloth diaper traffic  (it is slower to load than the other two - and I have a cable modem).

E-MAIL LISTS:

This is an email list that discusses diapers and give reviews of many of the diapers out there http://www.egroups.com/group/cdreviews

MESSAGE BOARDS:
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This is a message board where you can leave anonymous reviews.

Another review board (has MANY diapers here).

GENERAL INFORMATION AND ARTICLES:
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Here is a TON of information on cloth diapering.

Made By Moms is a website with many WAHM sites.

Ok, here are the links. I'm starting with my personal favorites.

Cloth Baby  Laura and Christine comprise Cloth Baby and if you like bold, beautiful, strong prints, the prints alone will get you. These are incredibly beautiful diapers and absorbent. There is a wonderful fleece topped doubler which is sew in only at the top (to speed drying).

Poochies  You absolutely CANNOT go wrong ordering a poochie. If the fit doesn't work for you, you can sell these diapers (even USED) at incredible prices. I just saw ONE diaper go for $27 at MN. My personal favorite is the terry. I'd say that the Babymoon knit is a better fit than the Poochie knit, but Jennifer has just started making knit diapers so I'm sure that will change soon.

Babymoons  Beg, borrow or steal to get these diapers. They are so soft - not incredibly absorbent, but a great fit, super trim and pretty. Resale value is EXCELLENT on these diapers. I've sold used ones for prices higher than I paid new.

Kissaluvs  The only diapers Melanie has been making lately have been sweatshirt fleece (cotton fleece) and looped terry. Beware of one thing - if you buy off Amitys or MN, and it is a size 1, verify when it was made. Melanie changed her pattern recently and the old size 1's will fit much longer but not after the size 0 is outgrown. The new size 1's will fit right after the size 0 is outgrown, however. They will not, however, go to 30 lb. These are GREAT diapers and perfect for babies with chubby thighs. Not the most absorbent diaper in the world.

Elkebellas  The ONLY diaper I used at night until recently when Caroline's thighs outgrew her diapers. I'm heartsick looking for replacements. These are really great nighttime - absorbent - diapers.

Pumpkin Patch (I've never used any of Farrah's diapers, but she has INCREDIBLE customer service and gets great reviews on the email list (cdreviews)) 

The rest of these are all great diapers and WAHMs but I don't think I can do a commentary on each one. If you are really interested, join the cdreview list and then ask on the list for opinions. We LOVE to give opinions.