Hey hun,
I've just looked at this forum and didn't want to read and run!
Have a look on the live web chat forum, a few weeks ago there was a real nappies web chat - a lady called Wendy richards explained all the basics of real nappies and i found it really helpful.
there is a fab website - thenappylady.co.uk.
It tells you all the basics and also has a free consultation to help understand what types of nappies are best for you - Wendy is form this forum.
hope this gets you started!
Rach xxx