There's an argument that modern disposable diapers are actually "too good", in the sense that they do such a good job of reducing baby discomfort (e.g., by wicking away moisture) that kids delay developing control over their bowels.

So, yeah, if you want to go with cloth, you "solve" that problem, but you're also carrying around lots of plastic bags and changes of clothes. All said and done, it pretty much sucks to be you, no matter what path you take.

(That said, cloth diapers make for fantastic rags, better than old t-shirts or kitchen towels. It's worth keeping some around, regardless, for cleaning up the inevitable messes.)