Laura 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.
Cover: 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…
Inserts: 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!
To shop for Buttons Diapers or for more information on their products please visit Buttons Diapers.
Wife, 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.
Jenn is a long-time cloth diaper educator and a passionate small business advocate. She has worked in the reusable diaper industry for over a decade, helping millions of families as well as hundreds of small businesses via her websites All About Cloth Diapers, Thinking About Cloth Diapers and Cloth Diaper Geek. Her goal always to provide simple, reliable information.
Lara CLinton says
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.
Lindsay Coffman says
They remind me a lot of Best Bottoms diapers. They look like they would work great,tthough.
Rebecca T says
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.
Rachel N says
They look interesting, I wish they had more patterns and designs though.
Laura Ankrum says
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!
Michelle T says
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!
Laura Ankrum says
Yes, my newborn prefolds worked great!
Michelle T says
It’s almost like they were made to be in there!
Kathryn Miller says
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!
Laura Ankrum says
Thank you! Congratulations on your second!
Pauline Griffith says
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.
Laura Ankrum says
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. :)
Marie says
I can’t wait for my fluffy mail to arrive. Excited to try them :D
Allison O'Connor says
We are still ISO a nightime solution. Maybe this could be it!?
Laura Ankrum says
It worked for us!
Danielle D says
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.
Laura Ankrum says
I was happy with both day and night uses.
Julie says
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. :)
Chelsea Rutledge says
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!
Deirdra says
I will have to try these diapers. I’m still searching for my son’s night time solution.
Annette Centorbi says
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!
Shanna M says
I recently recieved a Button Diaper. It looks soft and comfy. Haven’t tried it out yer, baby girl isn’t dune until August!
Sara Walden says
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.
Maggie says
I find the gussets on this diaper interesting.
Sarah Hanna says
Have to try these out!
Denise Cosner says
Think I’d like to try this diaper
Laurie P says
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.
Cassandra Blair says
I haven’t tried Buttons before and my lil one is a heavy wetter. Thinking I should try them. thanks for the info.
Laura Ankrum says
They worked with mine! We’re going to be hosting a giveaway soon on firsttimemommn.com soon
Jennifer Archer says
I would love to try these. I am so wanting to go cloth diapers but can’t afford the big jump as of yet!
Daniella says
I like the double gusset feature.
Tracey N says
This diapering system looks like it would be awesome. I think I will order some of these to try them out soon!
Sarah Crum says
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.