They can be used for more than one child if you decide to have another child. You can use cloth during the day and disposables at night. There is no need to be a purist about cloth if it doesn't fit your lifestyle. Believe it or not you WILL look back fondly. We don't live on a disposable planet.
Cloth diapers smell less.
You should store the soiled cloth diapers in a large bucket with water in it. The water will prevent any smells from escaping. Your baby is likely to have diaper rash. Feed baby and wait for some diaper action. Take diaper off baby.