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5 Reasons AI2 Cloth Diapers are Budget Friendly

July 6, 2020 by Lindsey G. 86 Comments

Looking to use cloth diapers on a budget? You should consider all in two cloth diapers, or commonly referred to as AI2 diapers. Here’s 5 reasons why this cloth diaper type is budget friendly.

This post may contain affiliate links where I earn a small commission from your purchase. See full disclosure for details.

We’re continuing the Cloth Diapering on a Budget series today with a look at a cloth diapering system that is extremely budget friendly. 

It’s also a system that is very popular among cloth diapering parents that don’t consider themselves on a strict budget.

AI2 diapers, which stands for All in Two cloth diapers, are just like any other cloth diaper type – you can make them relatively cheap or purchase diapers that are on the more expensive side.

Today, we’re taking a look at 5 reasons why this system can be budget friendly.

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AI2 Cloth Diaper Myths

First, let’s cover a few myths about this type of cloth diapering system.

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Just because you need to purchase two parts to this system doesn’t make it more expensive. 

On the contrary, this system can be quite inexpensive because you can actually reuse your diaper covers for more than one diaper change.

This is also one reason why I consider this system to be one of the best cloth diapers for new parents.

Another myth for AI2 cloth diapers is that they are harder to use than a AIO or pocket cloth diaper. This is somewhat true as they are a couple extra parts and steps, but I think you’ll find with a little practice, they are just as easy.

AI2 Cloth Diaper Pros

You can reuse diaper covers.

One of the reasons that this system is budget friendly is because you don’t have to purchase as many covers as you do inserts to fill them. 

Most PUL Diaper Covers can easily be wiped down from a wet insert and re-used again 2-3 times before needing to be washed. 

Now, if you have a stinky or soiled cover, you’ll want to go ahead and wash it, of course!

Diaper covers are often ONE SIZE!

The Buttons Diaper Cover [we were sent for review] is a one size cover. This is a huge cost savings because there’s no need to buy more than enough covers you’ll need at one given time.

This is one of the few cloth diaper brands that I’ve used that really seems like it can go small enough to work on newborns and large enough for toddlers.

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These covers have a snap-down rise with settings that will fit a baby from 9-35 pounds!

A couple of things that really stand out about the Buttons Diaper Cover to me are:

  • One row of snaps.  Snaps are my favorite thing in the world, so when there’s a simple one row of them, I’m thankful!
  • Snap In Inserts.  There are actually snaps inside the cover {at the front and back} so your Buttons insert will lay in and snap – no twisting or moving with an active baby!
  • Elastic on the belly and Double gussets on the legs that keep EVERYTHING in.
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You can stuff AI2 diapers with any type of inserts.

Most all in two cloth diaper systems come with specific inserts, but if you’re really on a budget you can get away with using just about anything as a diaper insert and doubler. Think – towels, t-shirts, ANY type of fabric in a pinch!

For now, let’s take a look at how Buttons Diapers inserts are affordable options for cloth diapering on a budget.

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Buttons diapers sells two types of inserts in two sizes for their AI2 diaper system- daytime [in Small and Large] and nighttime [in Small and Large]. 

The reason for two sizes is because when you’re using the cover at it’s smallest setting, a large insert will not fit in comfortably – it will be a bit too big for your bitty newborn.  Once your baby grows, though, you can always use those small inserts as doublers in your cover – so no waste there!

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The Daytime Inserts are 4 layers of microfiber topped with a stay-dry fleece that can be put directly against baby’s bottom. On the contrary, the nighttime inserts are not topped with these stay dry fleece. They are meant to be added below a daytime to give extra absorbency.

This combo of 10 layers of microfiber has allowed my daughter to wake up dry every time we’ve used it!

AI2 diapers line dry quickly.

Because there’s really nothing to the covers, they line dry exceptionally fast. I do dry my inserts in the dryer, but the microfiber dries very quickly as well.

AI2 cloth diapers are extremely travel-friendly.

Lastly, although it mine not sound like a huge reason, but all in two cloth diapers are budget friendly because they are also travel friendly. No need to buy disposables when you’re traveling just because you think you can’t take your cloth along. 

AI2 diapers travel light in the diaper bag {because you really only need to take 1 cover for every 3-4 inserts} and dry quickly when you’re washing away from home!

I’ve tried and reviewed quite a few different AI2 Cloth Diapering systems and the Buttons Diaper system is one of my favorites.

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With Buttons Cloth Diapers, you can cloth diaper your child on a budget of $156.00! 

At only $3.50 per Daytime Insert, $5.00 per Nighttime Insert and $11.00 for a Diaper Cover – you really can’t beat the quality and price of this AI2 cloth diapering system!

AI2 cloth diapers are just one type of cloth diapering system.

Types of Cloth Diapers

To learn more about other types of cloth diapers like pocket diapers, AIO cloth diapers, and even more, check out this post on Different Types of Cloth Diapers page here.

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Comments

  1. Lisa says

    July 21, 2013 at 11:45 pm

    Sweet Pea

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  2. Breanne says

    July 21, 2013 at 10:36 pm

    I like Pebble

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  3. Cassandra Watson says

    July 21, 2013 at 9:25 pm

    I like the pebble color.

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  4. kyra says

    July 21, 2013 at 5:18 pm

    I love sweet pea

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  5. Sherry Conrad says

    July 21, 2013 at 11:04 am

    Love these-  Sweet Pea is my fave.

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  6. krystal rivera says

    July 21, 2013 at 10:23 am

    omg surely blueberry would be my pick too cute!!!

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  7. Gaye M says

    July 21, 2013 at 9:22 am

    Sweet Pea is my favorite cover color.

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  8. Rebecca Peters says

    July 21, 2013 at 2:30 am

    My favorite color would be pebble <3

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  9. Lexi Sohayda says

    July 20, 2013 at 3:58 am

    My favorite disper cover is the sweet pea.

    Reply
  10. expecting mommy says

    July 19, 2013 at 10:43 pm

    Strawberry

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  11. Charlotte R says

    July 19, 2013 at 10:36 pm

    I love the Pebble color best

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  12. Jessica Hughes says

    July 18, 2013 at 8:54 am

    Strawberry!

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  13. Julie says

    July 18, 2013 at 2:28 am

    I like Strawberry

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  14. Breeanne says

    July 18, 2013 at 2:06 am

    Sweet Pea

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  15. Hayley s says

    July 17, 2013 at 8:39 pm

    I like pebble!

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  16. sharlyn says

    July 17, 2013 at 7:49 pm

    I love the pebble color. These diapers look EXACTLY like the best bottom diapers that we use and love, but are less expensive. i would love to try them out!

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    • Breeanne says

      July 18, 2013 at 2:07 am

      They do look like BB, but are more affordable! I was just thinking that.

      Reply
  17. Mallory says

    July 17, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    LOVE the pebble!

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  18. Jennifer says

    July 17, 2013 at 9:44 am

    My favourite is definitely Pebble! I would LOVE to win this!!

    Reply
  19. Gail Williams says

    July 17, 2013 at 12:56 am

    Sweet pea is my favorite

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  20. Jen Hen says

    July 16, 2013 at 10:33 pm

    I love blueberry!

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  21. Aubree Faunce says

    July 16, 2013 at 6:58 pm

    Sweet Pea

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  22. victoria chappell-vo says

    July 16, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    Pebble is my absolute favourite.

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  23. Celia says

    July 15, 2013 at 11:52 am

    I love the pebble color!

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  24. Jessie H says

    July 15, 2013 at 1:49 am

    I don't know if I could choose between Blueberry, Strawberry, & Sweet Pea. Really cute!

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  25. laurie nykaza says

    July 15, 2013 at 1:00 am

    The strawberry is so cute!

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  26. Emily H says

    July 14, 2013 at 11:08 pm

    I love the stone gray one! And the sweet pea 🙂

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  27. Ruth V. says

    July 14, 2013 at 10:43 pm

    Pebble is my favorite!

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  28. eleanor says

    July 14, 2013 at 12:08 pm

    I like the Pebble color.

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  29. Olivia says

    July 14, 2013 at 1:36 am

    I like pebble!

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  30. Jennifer Paige says

    July 14, 2013 at 12:30 am

    I think sweet pea is very cute.

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  31. Kylie C says

    July 13, 2013 at 7:21 pm

    The Pebble is my favorite with strawberry as a close second. 

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  32. Viv Sluys says

    July 13, 2013 at 2:57 pm

    My favourite cover colour is sweet pea

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  33. katie says

    July 13, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    I like blueberry

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  34. Talia says

    July 13, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    I like Pebble; a nice, understated color.

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  35. Tanaya S. says

    July 13, 2013 at 9:49 am

    I like blueberry the best.

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  36. jennifer aikens says

    July 13, 2013 at 4:40 am

    strawberry is adorable!

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  37. Paol Trenny says

    July 12, 2013 at 12:09 pm

    Followed on Bloglovin……..….… emscout9…………..…………..(Paol Trenny … emscout9 at Hotmail dot com)

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  38. andrea says

    July 11, 2013 at 8:17 pm

    it would be so wonderful to win!

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  39. Jodi J says

    July 11, 2013 at 5:06 pm

    I love the strawberry!!!

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  40. Sarah says

    July 11, 2013 at 4:52 pm

    So cute! Love Sweet Pea

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  41. Lindsay says

    July 11, 2013 at 1:31 am

    Pebble!

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  42. Allison E says

    July 10, 2013 at 11:04 pm

    strawberry

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  43. Rebecca w says

    July 10, 2013 at 7:10 pm

    Sweet pea is my fav

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  44. Lettitia says

    July 10, 2013 at 6:26 am

    I like the pebble best but sweet pea is also cute. 

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  45. Kay Green says

    July 9, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    I love Strawberry

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  46. Lynn B says

    July 8, 2013 at 4:25 pm

    I like the color Pebble.

    Reply
  47. Nicole U says

    July 8, 2013 at 1:10 pm

    I like the sweet pea! Thanks for the chance to win 🙂

    Reply
  48. jessica p says

    July 8, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    I love the strawberry cover!

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  49. Sarah G. says

    July 8, 2013 at 10:16 am

    I like Blueberry!

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  50. Laura P says

    July 8, 2013 at 9:33 am

    Love the pebble!

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  51. Amanda E. says

    July 8, 2013 at 8:27 am

    I like the pebble one!

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  52. Charlotte says

    July 8, 2013 at 7:59 am

    I love cloth diapering

    Reply
  53. Leah V says

    July 8, 2013 at 7:44 am

    I love strawberry.

    Reply
  54. Julie B says

    July 8, 2013 at 12:15 am

    I like sweet pea.

    Reply
  55. Ashley Suzanne says

    July 7, 2013 at 8:48 pm

    Love pebble

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  56. Colleen says

    July 7, 2013 at 8:48 pm

    Pebble!

    Reply
  57. rosie m says

    July 7, 2013 at 8:42 pm

    favorite color is strawberry

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  58. Brooke Bumgardner says

    July 7, 2013 at 8:41 pm

    I really like Pebble…such a pretty shade of gray.  

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  59. Rachel says

    July 7, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    My favorite cover color is pebble:)

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  60. Erin G says

    July 7, 2013 at 5:36 pm

    I love the sweet pea and the strawberry! too cute!

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  61. Nicole says

    July 7, 2013 at 5:11 pm

    I love sweetpea!

    Reply
  62. Colleen Maurina says

    July 7, 2013 at 2:00 pm

    My favorite cover color is Sweet Pea.

    Reply
  63. Anne Perry says

    July 7, 2013 at 12:01 pm

    Pebble

    Reply
  64. Julie Ghrist says

    July 7, 2013 at 11:26 am

    strawberry

    Reply
  65. Bekah Kuczenski says

    July 7, 2013 at 10:57 am

    I seriously love al of their colors, but since I am due with a boy in September I would probably pick blueberry!

    Reply
  66. sherry moore says

    July 7, 2013 at 10:56 am

    I love the strawberry

    Reply
  67. Kecia says

    July 7, 2013 at 10:17 am

    I like Pebble!

    Reply
  68. Monique Eckert says

    July 7, 2013 at 10:02 am

    I love Pebble, we have no grey diapers at all!

    Reply
  69. Anne Sweden says

    July 7, 2013 at 9:10 am

    I like Sweet Pea best!

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  70. emily says

    July 7, 2013 at 9:01 am

    pebble is.my favorite!

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  71. Patricia B says

    July 7, 2013 at 8:17 am

    pebble is my favorite

    Reply
  72. Sunnie says

    July 6, 2013 at 10:13 pm

    I like pebble or blueberry

    Reply
  73. Suzanne says

    July 6, 2013 at 7:59 pm

    sweet pea

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  74. Suzanne says

    July 6, 2013 at 7:58 pm

    I like sweet pea

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  75. Laurie P says

    July 6, 2013 at 7:44 pm

    strawberry for sure!  although pebble is pretty cute too!

    Reply
  76. Katie S says

    July 6, 2013 at 7:43 pm

    Pebble is my favorite

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  77. Danielle says

    July 6, 2013 at 7:36 pm

    The strawberry (pink) is my favorite color.

    Reply
  78. kathy says

    July 6, 2013 at 7:09 pm

    would love to win 

    Reply
  79. Jennifer says

    July 6, 2013 at 6:55 pm

    I'd pick pebble! although sweet pea is nice too

    Reply
  80. Jessica Hughes says

    July 6, 2013 at 6:43 pm

    I like strawberry! Pebble is great, too.

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  81. Jessica says

    July 6, 2013 at 6:31 pm

    I like Pebble best

    Reply
  82. Amanda A says

    July 6, 2013 at 6:19 pm

    I adore Buttons Cloth Diapers! I would love Pebble!

    Reply
  83. kat says

    July 6, 2013 at 6:18 pm

    I like pebble.

    Reply
  84. Candie says

    July 6, 2013 at 6:15 pm

    I like the blueberry 🙂

    Reply
  85. Carol says

    July 6, 2013 at 5:37 pm

    I like the strawberry

    Reply

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