Disclosure: I received this product free for review. All opinions remain my own! This post was originally published in March, 2014.
Buttons Cloth Diapers are an affordable AI2 diaper system for the cloth diapering minimalist. This system, designed by a Washington-based husband and wife team consists of a PUL one-size cover and snap-in inserts.
I’m a big fan of AI2 systems that have a wipeable inner (rather than fleece or other fabric) because they are truly reusable through multiple changes. The Buttons cover can be used as a cover with any type of insert, but the snap-in Buttons inserts make for the most user-friendly option, essentially allowing the diaper to function as an all-in-one if you so desire.
The inserts come in sizes small and large, day-time options and nighttime options. I tested the large insert on my big boy, and found absorption to be plenty. The insert is microfibre topped with stay-dry fleece.
Love…
- Price point: There’s no denying it- Buttons covers and inserts are significantly cheaper than similar systems on the market.
- Wipeable inner: Truly reusable for multiple diaper changes!
- Double gusset: Leaks are unlikely around the legs with double gussets.
- Versatile stay-dry insert: The insert works with lots of different covers in my collection.
Love less…
- Made overseas: Part of the reason for the low price point is that the diapers are made overseas.
- A bit small for my toddler: As I discussed in my post about reading cloth diaper reviews, just because the fit isn’t ideal on my boy doesn’t mean it’s not suitable for yours. He’s 28 lbs and I am just able to secure the diaper on the last waist snaps, but the rise is quite low. I need to pull hard on the wings to get the diaper up high enough on him before I snap it, but even so, he gets a bit of a plumber’s crack. If your child is more on the average-side of the growth chart, fear not, Buttons will fit!
- No natural fibre insert option: If you know me, you know I love hemp. I like a system with a choice of insert-fibres!
Buttons Diapers are very similar in design to Best Bottoms. My Buttons inserts fit in my Best Bottoms shells, but Best Bottoms have a longer rise with an additional set of rise snaps, and a middle-sized insert option.
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