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Buttons Diapers AI2 Cloth Diaper System Review

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Buttons Cloth Diaper CoverLaura Ankrum from First Time Mom here to review Buttons Cloth Diapers. Buttons Cloth Diapers first caught my eye this fall as I was just a couple of months into cloth diapering my son, who I fondly call BabyCakes. The makers of Buttons Cloth Diapers wanted to create a diapering system that, “was affordable for all families, and SIMPLE to use, just snap an insert on and go!”

On the market since fall of 2012, Buttons Cloth Diapers is a two-in-one system (also referred to as an all-in-two, AI2), which consists of a cover and inserts that snap into the cover. The benefit of a good two-in-one system is that you can use a cover multiple times by simply wiping it after a diaper change and replacing the insert. This creates less diaper laundry and can be more afforable than an all-in one, AIO, cloth diapering system. Here’s my play by play of Buttons Cloth Diapers, starting with the cover.

Buttons Cloth Diapers CoverCover: Buttons Cloth Diapers’ covers are well constructed with a double layer of PUL that comes in a variety of colors. I received a “Blueberry” cover.  Although the cover’s inside is made of waterproof material, it still feels soft and doesn’t leave bright red marks on BabyCakes’ skin like some other covers I’ve tried. BabyCakes has a very narrow waist, a long torso, and cute chunky thighs, so any diaper we use needs to have excellent fit settings. Buttons Cloth Diapers’ covers met all my requirements: hip snaps, a variety of waist settings, and double leg gussets. My only minor complaint is that this cover did not work great over my bulky prefolds, as I hoped I would get double duty from them in my stash. That said, I was able to achieve excellent fit over the Buttons Cloth Diapers daytime insert and double nighttime inserts. Speaking of inserts…

Buttons Cloth Diapers InsertsInserts: Buttons Diapers’ inserts are super absorbent with four layers of micro fiber and a top layer of soft fleece. What first struck me about these inserts was how fluffy they were even after air-drying. (I hand wash and line dry all my diapers, but that’s a story for another day.) The inserts have two snaps which secure them to the cover or another insert if you are doubling. Having two snaps keeps the inserts from slipping out of place even on my wiggly boy.

My likes: My favorite thing about Buttons Cloth Diapers is their performance. BabyCakes is a heavy wetter, but we have yet to have a leak in this diaper. Even the nighttime option held up great for 11 hours! I also love the simplicity and affordability of Buttons Diapers’ two-in-one system. They are a bargain, especially when considering the products’ quality of construction and performance. Another unique thing about Buttons Cloth Diapers is that the company goes the extra mile to ensure that their diapers are user-friendly. Their website is easy to navigate and packed with helpful information. Additionally, each Buttons Cloth Diapers item has care instructions on it. Overall, I give Buttons Cloth Diapers an enthusiastic thumbs up!

 Buttons Cloth Diapers

To shop for Buttons Diapers or for more information on their products please visit Buttons Diapers.

laura, first time momWife, stay at home mom, music educator, and bassoonist Laura Ankrum lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota with her husband and baby boy. Prior to the arrival of her little guy, Laura taught elementary music and beginning band. Now her home is her classroom. Laura is passionate about cloth diapers and eco-friendly living. She loves encouraging other new moms and regularly contributes to the blog First Time Mom.

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Comments

  1. Lara CLinton says

    May 8, 2014 at 11:29 am

    Yay! This is great. I won some of these in a contest but no baby just yet to practice on and see how they work! I’m glad that these are so good. I can’t wait to use them now.

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  2. Lindsay Coffman says

    May 8, 2014 at 4:22 pm

    They remind me a lot of Best Bottoms diapers. They look like they would work great,tthough.

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  3. Rebecca T says

    May 8, 2014 at 10:09 pm

    I love AI2 diapers. The only problem is that once you start using an AI2 system, you pretty much have to stick with that system, otherwise it gets too confusing having various different covers, different inserts, etc. Unless the snap in inserts are compatible with each other! I use Best Bottoms. These seem very similar.

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  4. Rachel N says

    May 8, 2014 at 10:12 pm

    They look interesting, I wish they had more patterns and designs though.

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    • Laura Ankrum says

      May 9, 2014 at 9:18 am

      Actually they are releasing more colors and prints very soon. Be on the look out for a giveaway on firsttimemommn.com and you could win your choice of print or color!

      Reply
  5. Michelle T says

    May 9, 2014 at 8:52 am

    I have one of these, and the have a very quality feel to them. I’m not a fan of double gussets in any diaper, but Buttons’ under the bellybutton fit makes this diaper awesome! If your prefolds don’t fit in there, fish out your infant sized prefolds, mine work wonders in there!

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    • Laura Ankrum says

      May 9, 2014 at 9:14 am

      Yes, my newborn prefolds worked great!

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      • Michelle T says

        May 11, 2014 at 8:36 am

        It’s almost like they were made to be in there!

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  6. Kathryn Miller says

    May 9, 2014 at 9:22 am

    I love cloth diapers and your blog!!! I am on my second LO to cloth diaper. She will be here in July. Thank you for sharing your life and experience with us…It helps a lot!

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    • Laura Ankrum says

      May 9, 2014 at 10:22 am

      Thank you! Congratulations on your second!

      Reply
  7. Pauline Griffith says

    May 9, 2014 at 9:48 am

    I have been looking into this diaper and their company, I am hoping to perches a few of their diapers so to try on my 3 mon old nephew, whom I will be adopting. :) This was very helpful! Thanks.

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    • Laura Ankrum says

      May 9, 2014 at 10:23 am

      I suggest that you buy in the ratio of one cover to three inserts. Buttons Diapers will be releasing some new colors and prints soon, FYI. :)

      Reply
  8. Marie says

    May 9, 2014 at 11:34 am

    I can’t wait for my fluffy mail to arrive. Excited to try them :D

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  9. Allison O'Connor says

    May 9, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    We are still ISO a nightime solution. Maybe this could be it!?

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    • Laura Ankrum says

      May 9, 2014 at 4:26 pm

      It worked for us!

      Reply
  10. Danielle D says

    May 9, 2014 at 3:11 pm

    I’ve been wanting to try a Buttons diaper, and I am so happy to see your review! I also need a diaper that can hold up at night, and this is giving me a lot of confidence that this diaper would work for our family.

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    • Laura Ankrum says

      May 9, 2014 at 4:27 pm

      I was happy with both day and night uses.

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  11. Julie says

    May 9, 2014 at 6:54 pm

    I have a friend who introduced me to this brand. I even won a Buttons diaper in a giveaway for her. Now that I’m hearing more about them I want to try one. :)

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  12. Chelsea Rutledge says

    May 9, 2014 at 7:21 pm

    Thank you for the review! I decided to try one of these diapers a little while ago. I really like the quality of the product! The inserts are really nice because they don’t fold or bind up when baby wears it. I use this diaper at night because my older daughter is a super heavy wetter! The only negative thing I found with the diaper is they are a little bulky. But other than that I really like it!

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  13. Deirdra says

    May 9, 2014 at 11:51 pm

    I will have to try these diapers. I’m still searching for my son’s night time solution.

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  14. Annette Centorbi says

    May 10, 2014 at 2:42 am

    Sounds like a great product! I’m looking for all info on cloth diapers for my daughter, who’s gonna be a first time mom pretty soon, and needs all the help she can get. Thanks for the review!

    Reply
  15. Shanna M says

    May 10, 2014 at 11:43 am

    I recently recieved a Button Diaper. It looks soft and comfy. Haven’t tried it out yer, baby girl isn’t dune until August!

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  16. Sara Walden says

    May 10, 2014 at 12:42 pm

    I have never used Buttons Diapers however i have used the all in one diapers. after reading this blog it makes me want to purchase some Buttons diapers.

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  17. Maggie says

    May 12, 2014 at 11:31 am

    I find the gussets on this diaper interesting.

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  18. Sarah Hanna says

    May 15, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    Have to try these out!

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  19. Denise Cosner says

    May 17, 2014 at 12:01 am

    Think I’d like to try this diaper

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  20. Laurie P says

    May 19, 2014 at 11:20 am

    I’ve heard so much about this diaper, and the photos everywhere look great, but I’m hesitant to try it. I don’t think they will fit the thighs of my super chunky babe.

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  21. Cassandra Blair says

    May 23, 2014 at 9:12 pm

    I haven’t tried Buttons before and my lil one is a heavy wetter. Thinking I should try them. thanks for the info.

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    • Laura Ankrum says

      May 25, 2014 at 5:01 pm

      They worked with mine! We’re going to be hosting a giveaway soon on firsttimemommn.com soon

      Reply
  22. Jennifer Archer says

    May 28, 2014 at 10:34 pm

    I would love to try these. I am so wanting to go cloth diapers but can’t afford the big jump as of yet!

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  23. Daniella says

    May 31, 2014 at 3:37 pm

    I like the double gusset feature.

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  24. Tracey N says

    May 31, 2014 at 4:12 pm

    This diapering system looks like it would be awesome. I think I will order some of these to try them out soon!

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  25. Sarah Crum says

    May 31, 2014 at 10:44 pm

    We love AI2 so we are always excited to find a new system that works great. Thanks for this review. I’m going to try a few of these out.

    Reply

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