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Best Cloth Diapers for New Parents

May 21, 2015 by Lindsey G. 241 Comments

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When it comes to the decision to cloth diaper, how do you know where to start? Here are the best cloth diapers for new parents!

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This post about the Best Cloth Diapers for New Parents was inspired by a collaboration with Buttons Diapers. All opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links.

Even though it’s been a bit since my own cloth diapering days, my cloth diaper posts are still some of the most popular here on the blog. After over 4 years of using cloth on my girls and with my title of a blogger I was able to experience a ton of different cloth diapers through reviews [really, quite a few – check out my extensive catalog of cloth diaper reviews here] and had the experience of cloth diapering both my girls as newborns, infants, and even toddlers. But perhaps the time when parents have the most questions about cloth diapers is before they even start! That’s why I’m sharing the Best Cloth Diapers for New Parents today!

Cloth Diapering can seem totally overwhelming at first glance – I know, I was there. A quick, innocent search of “best cloth diapers” in Google quickly became about what detergent I should use, should I buy OS diapers or sized for better fit, insert absorbency and types, and who knows what else. It can be easy to get overwhelmed by the ton of information on the subject… don’t let it overwhelm you! Using cloth diapers on your baby is so simple, affordable, and better for you and their health.

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So that’s all nice and dandy for me to say, but how do you know that you can believe me when I say cloth diapers can be simple? Because I’m answering some of the most common questions from new cloth diaper parents and sharing with you one of the most simple, yet effective and affordable brands that I used with my own daughters.

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“What cloth diaper brand should I use?”

It’s the most common question I hear and such a loaded one at that. First, it’s important to determine which style of cloth diapers you would most like to try. I often recommend pocket diapers or All-in-Two diapers depending on the parents’ budget. I first tried the Buttons Cloth Diaper All-in-Two system when Moreaya was 18 months old. I immediately bought 2 more covers after reviewing the first – it was a simple Cover and Insert system that worked and worked very well on my heavy wetting girl and there’s a few reasons why…

Buttons Diaper Covers have 2 layers of PUL and double leg gussets – meaning what needs to stay in, stays in. The covers are surprisingly thin, but not in a bad way, in a great way – making them less bulky and giving your baby more mobility. In other words, your baby can crawl, walk, roll without a bulky diaper cover holding them back.

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“Are cloth diapers bulky?” is one question I hear so often and my answer is “Yes, they can definitely be more bulky.” No matter the cloth diaper, they’re going to be a little thicker than disposables – that’s just common sense, but, that’s one area where Buttons Cloth Diapers have a lot of other cloth diapering systems beat – the trimness is amazing, especially for a One Size Diaper Cover and Insert system, which tend to add a bit of thickness compared to sized cloth diapers.

Critter Buttons Diapers

Which leads me to my next answer that most new parents have about cloth diapers…

“Should I invest in a One Size system or sized cloth diapers?”

It’s simple – what makes more sense to you budget wise? It just wasn’t in my budget to spend hundreds and hundreds of dollars on cloth diapers upfront and when you’re buying 10-12 cloth diapers in each size [XS, S, M, and L] that can happen fast. Saving money was one of the main reasons my family chose to use cloth – I was staying at home and we were trying to cut costs in any way that we could so One Size diapers made sense for us. The only drawback to OS systems is… more bulk in the newborn stage and the worry that baby will outgrow the diapers by the time they are toddlers.

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Buttons Diaper Covers are One Size Covers that fit babies from 9-35 pounds, making it the only cloth diaper system that you would need for your baby from birth to potty training. To combat the bulk that happens for itty babies with their system, Buttons Diapers offers 2 sizes of inserts – Small and Large to best suit your babies sizing and needs, while both work perfectly in their one size cover. Since budget is often the concern for new parents who are choosing to cloth diaper, it’s nice to know that those small inserts aren’t wasted once your child is older, they make great doublers to add extra absorbency when your child gets bigger.

“How much money do I need to invest in cloth diapers?”

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New parents are most concerned with cloth diapers that are really going to work, that are simple [there’s a reason why most modern cloth diapers don’t look like your Grandma’s cloth diapers with pins and prefolds], and that are budget friendly and as you can see the Buttons Cloth Diaper system is all 3. The above image is from a Cloth Diapering on a Budget Series I did a couple of years ago where I took extreme budgets and showed parents how you can truly cloth diaper on an extremely tight budget.

How many cloth diapers do I need?

AI2 Cloth Diaper systems are extremely budget friendly because covers are able to be reused between diaper changes. Most diaper changes just need a switch of an insert, with the covers being re-used 2-3 times before throwing in the diaper pail [unless the cover gets soiled, of course]. This is why Buttons Diapers recommends 8-10 covers, 18-24 inserts, and 2-3 doublers to cloth diaper your child from birth to potty training.

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Best Cloth Diapers

One of the last reasons that I would choose Buttons Diapers as the best cloth diapers for new parents is they take the guess work out of cloth diapering. With excellent Customer Service, a budget-friendly choice, and clear outlines of how many covers and inserts a typical baby would need – Buttons Diapers stand out as one of the best cloth diapers for new parents.

When you first started cloth diapering [or researching] what was your number 1 question?
Still have questions? Ask away and I’ll be glad to answer!

 Be sure to check out my latest post featuring Buttons Diapers and How to Use Cloth Diapers at Home.

How to Use Cloth Diapers at Home

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Comments

  1. Samantha says

    October 19, 2017 at 3:58 pm

    Thank you for this post! It was very helpful to me when pregnant and trying to determine the best system for cloth diapering. We have been using the Buttons AI2 system for our son since he was born nearly a year ago. We invested in 12 covers, small and large daytime inserts, and nighttime doublers. At around 5 months old, we started experiencing frequent leaks. At that point we were using the small daytime inserts and assumed that (although early?) he had grown out of them. So we transitioned to the large daytime inserts. The problem did not go away and had gotten progressively worse. His diapers leak and urine soaks through the cover into his clothes so frequently that we have to change him approximately every 1 to 2 hours. We have tried stripping the diapers with no change. It also seems (based on fit) as though he has now outgrown the large inserts, and he is only 11 months. We are so disappointed and feeling desperate! We invested a lot of money in these diapers and were hoping to use these diapers through potty training. Do you have any advice? Has anyone experienced this? Thanks for any input!

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    • Lindsey says

      October 23, 2017 at 10:10 am

      I don’t think you’ve outgrown the length of the inserts, but maybe the absorbency. I would definitely recommend adding in a doubler. I preferred hemp with my girls as it’s thin and very absorbent. Maybe try a 2-3 pack [here are my favorites on Amazon – http://amzn.to/2yHbm2U%5D and layer them UNDER your Buttons inserts. I also went to wool & fitted diapers with my girls around this time at nighttime and it’s the main reason I stuck with cloth diapering because I also got frustrated with leaks. I’ve definitely been there, but there are ways to deal with it. 🙂 Hope this helps!

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  2. Charla says

    February 1, 2017 at 1:14 am

    Thanks for this post very informative

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  3. Bryan Vice says

    November 21, 2016 at 12:54 pm

    Never really thought about using cloth diapers but after reading you article definately gonna a least try thank you so much for all the information

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  4. Katie D says

    August 19, 2016 at 12:59 pm

    I was wondering how they fit at the newborn stage. I’ve done a ton of research over the past couple of weeks and I’m really wanting to cloth diaper our third child. I have read that AIO’s are sometimes not great for newborns, but I feel there would be a good way around it. Would you recommend adding an additional layer of say a Gerber cloth diaper cut in half and folding it to fit in the diaper? That would add an additional layer and help baby fill it out. Does that make sense? Did you run into any issues cloth diapering your newborn before 12lbs with the Button brand? I really, really… really don’t want to purchase both an AIO for newborn and then AIO’s for after that. I would really love to get by with just the one sized AIO’s. By the way you’ve totally sold me on the Button brand. They are a great price and they look very well made. It made me feel so much better about trying to cloth diaper. I know there are inexpensive ways to cloth diaper like buying gently used ones but that is just not for me. I’m so glad I found your blog and this post!

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    • Lindsey G. says

      August 19, 2016 at 3:34 pm

      Hi Katie – thanks for your comment! So, OS diapers are certainly possible for newborns, especially if you’re on a budget. You can make them work and you can definitely make Buttons work for larger newborns. I would suggest their smallest inserts for sure, but even those might be a tiny bit bulky on itty bitties. I would actually suggest you use either Gerber flats, or maybe thin prefolds, or even flour sack towels folded into a Buttons cover. The thinner the better because you’re going to be changing that little newborn very often so you don’t need a lot of absorption so early on. In all honesty, I had 2 C-sections so we used disposables for a week or two with both of my girls. I found that OS diapers really start fitting well at about 2 months old so I made sure to fit into my budget a few newborn diapers. But like I said, it CAN be done with OS. Let me know if you have any other questions!

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  5. Alicia C says

    April 10, 2016 at 9:11 pm

    I was so confused when first cd’ing my newborn – so many opinions on so many blogs, everyone had a “right” answer. Looking back, I agree for first timers that the easier the diaper, the better – no stuffing, no snappi, no pins, no deciding on material for inserts. AIO or AI2 at the newborn stage is key for success and longevity. Thanks for the post!

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  6. Shannon says

    October 16, 2015 at 9:57 am

    We love buttons diapers! We did have issues with leaks at first, but I found a thin liner on amazon that helped. Our issue was absorbency rate – not absorbency capacity. once we started using a second liner, it slowed the absorption and we haven’t had a single leak since. We are about to have 2 in cloth now (16 mos apart) and we have done it all for under $500. Best investment by far 🙂

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  7. Tina says

    July 6, 2015 at 9:55 am

    so many great colors and prints. I love them all.

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  8. Ashley Chassereau Parks says

    June 6, 2015 at 12:07 am

    If I had to choose I think Critter would be my favorite. 🙂

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  9. Melissa Broadbent says

    June 5, 2015 at 11:54 pm

    I love Posy! I am just starting the switch to CD so I am still learning and have had many questions and still do..

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  10. Kelly says

    June 5, 2015 at 11:30 pm

    Strawberry 🙂

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  11. niCOLE U says

    June 5, 2015 at 2:51 pm

    Little one is not here yet. We have built a good start on our stash. Just waiting to get started. So no questions right now but I bet once we get started I will. Thanks for all the great and informative post!

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  12. Karen W says

    June 5, 2015 at 2:35 pm

    As a new cloth diapering parent, the amount of information out there can be overwhelming! I guess wash routine questions were the big thing. I remember stressing over picking a detergent and what the best wash routine is and being so so worried that I would somehow mess up my diapers prepping them and during those first few days.

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  13. Hey jen says

    June 5, 2015 at 2:26 pm

    i LIKE THE PEBBLE

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  14. Lindsay H says

    June 5, 2015 at 2:17 pm

    I loveCharming! Such cute colors and I like the chevron

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  15. Stacey Geeters says

    June 5, 2015 at 1:43 pm

    Tangerine because my oldest loves the color orange.

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  16. Stephanie Marcus says

    June 5, 2015 at 1:33 pm

    I really like charming.

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  17. Sarah says

    June 5, 2015 at 1:11 pm

    I’M IN LOVE WITH CHERRY RIGHT NOW!

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  18. Rebekah S. says

    June 5, 2015 at 1:01 pm

    I just wanted to know how to properly wash diapers so that we could avoid smelling up the whole house!

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  19. Rebekah S. says

    June 5, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    Love the “hero” diaper!

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  20. Jean marie c says

    June 5, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    I think Acres for a print is just too cute!!! Apple is adorable for a solid!!!

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  21. Marlete Ledford says

    June 5, 2015 at 11:58 am

    I’m still starting out so every once in a while I’ll still have questions. I had no clue how to fold an insert to put it in a pocket diaper when I first started

    Reply
  22. amanda lea says

    June 5, 2015 at 11:49 am

    Some of the first questions I had were how many diapers we would need, what to do with the poop :), and what type of detergent to use.

    Reply
  23. Nicholle says

    June 5, 2015 at 10:40 am

    I haven’t cloth diapered before so what are the best brands how many should I get? How many cloth wipes should I get? What is the best laundry detergent for them?

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  24. Nicholle says

    June 5, 2015 at 10:37 am

    I love the posy one. it is so cute. I haven’t cloth diapered before but I may think about it. If I win I am either going to be saving them my next baby or sharing with a friend.

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  25. Geneveigh Sewell says

    June 5, 2015 at 10:03 am

    I was always concerned about the wash routine!

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  26. Misty Taylor says

    June 5, 2015 at 9:39 am

    I love the sweet pea design for diaper covers. Such a cute color

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  27. suzanne Marble says

    June 5, 2015 at 9:13 am

    I love the acres one!

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  28. Karen Drake says

    June 5, 2015 at 9:12 am

    I like the Acre print.

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  29. Marilyn Nawara says

    June 5, 2015 at 12:11 am

    I like the Critter print

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  30. Jessica Lodge says

    June 4, 2015 at 9:22 pm

    I think what I’m most curious about is if the more expensive diapers are any better than the less expensive ones. If so, why?

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  31. Jessica Lodge says

    June 4, 2015 at 9:19 pm

    I love the Charming print.

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  32. Brittany P says

    June 4, 2015 at 2:23 pm

    I love hero!

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  33. Jennifer Sines says

    June 4, 2015 at 1:47 pm

    My favourite is Marina.

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  34. Kristina says

    June 4, 2015 at 10:28 am

    I have newborn prefolds and they still look pretty big after being prepped. When will my baby be big enough to use them without it looking funky?

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  35. Kristina says

    June 4, 2015 at 10:27 am

    The print “critter” is pretty cute!

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  36. Amber collier says

    June 4, 2015 at 9:37 am

    My question was always what the best wash routine is. I have finally figured out what works for us, though!

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  37. Theresaj815 says

    June 4, 2015 at 5:14 am

    i loveeeee the Tangerine color diaper cover . My questions as a new mom-to-be for future cloth diapering have included:

    What is THE BEST cloth diaper to use? Including cost efficiency, functionality, and overall wear and usage.

    Is cloth diapering completely far fetched for my family ?

    Will I be “dedicated” or how dedicated must I be to be successful at it?

    Is this too difficult for first time parents?

    What happens when we go out or on trips?

    Thank you Lindsey !!!

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  38. Julie says

    June 4, 2015 at 2:47 am

    I think when I started using cloth 11 years ago, my questions were, will this work? Why are they so big? Can I do this? There were a lot fewer options back then. Basically prefolds with covers or AIO’s which were super bulky and hard to dry. There were fitteds, but I didn’t like those because all I had was a flannel one and I didn’t like how my son felt so soggy in the mornings. I guess wool soakers were a think back then too, but I had never heard of pockets. I also wanted to know which detergents worked best because the advice then was to just use store-bought free and clear versions.

    I still have laundry questions. I don’t want chemicals on my baby so I won’t do the mainstream detergents. I think I’m just going to have to rid my stash of synthetic diapers inserts and see if that works.

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  39. Julie says

    June 4, 2015 at 2:26 am

    I like the Posey print. I really want to try this brand.

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  40. Katrina ss says

    June 3, 2015 at 7:55 pm

    I am absolutely loving the acres print!

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    • Katrina ss says

      June 3, 2015 at 8:15 pm

      I am still unsure how many cloth diapers to get for each size. I’m still uber nervous about getting diapers that are too big for my little bean, or buying a bunch that my wee one will outgrow in no time. My husband and I expect to wash the diapers every 2 days.

      Thank you!!!!

      Reply
  41. Elizabeth says

    June 3, 2015 at 11:19 am

    Would love to win these! We’re due with our 2nd in August and plan on trying cloth for the first time. I don’t have any buttons yet, but would love to try them out!

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  42. Sarh S says

    June 3, 2015 at 4:00 am

    I had an endless amount of questions first starting out, but now I’m pretty set.

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  43. Sarh S says

    June 3, 2015 at 3:59 am

    I love Charming and Thicket. We have Apple and Tangerine.

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  44. Eileen says

    June 3, 2015 at 1:32 am

    My question was what are the different kinds of cloth diaper systems and pros/cons?

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  45. Eileen says

    June 3, 2015 at 1:30 am

    I love the blueberry!

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  46. Katie p says

    June 2, 2015 at 11:37 pm

    Peony!

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  47. Heather oaster says

    June 2, 2015 at 3:17 pm

    I had lots of questions, but my Main one was “Which detergent should I use??!” i am still afraid of diaper stink and not being able to keep them clean.

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  48. Heather oaster says

    June 2, 2015 at 3:07 pm

    I love Critter!!

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  49. kelly says

    June 2, 2015 at 1:47 pm

    i love the chevrons on “charming”!

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  50. Felicia dygart says

    June 2, 2015 at 1:20 pm

    My initial questions were about type – pockets vs aio vs prefolds vs fitteds…there are so many options! now that i know what works best for us, i have questions regarding how to get the trimmest fit…i’m dying to try buttons!!!

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  51. Felicia dygart says

    June 2, 2015 at 1:16 pm

    I love the new ahoy!

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  52. jean says

    June 2, 2015 at 12:20 pm

    Acres is so adorable! Thanks!!

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  53. Beth Norton says

    June 2, 2015 at 11:42 am

    I really like charming!

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  54. Catherine Aders says

    June 2, 2015 at 11:40 am

    Acres is by far my favorite!

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  55. Leslie lundeen says

    June 2, 2015 at 11:27 am

    Critter is my favorite!!

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  56. Raydean Whipple says

    June 2, 2015 at 11:04 am

    I love my buttons diapers

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  57. Tiffany says

    June 2, 2015 at 10:36 am

    I was constantly asking myself if I could really handle all the extra work with cloth diapers. When we finally started I discovered it wasn’t that much!

    Charming and thicket are my favorite!

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  58. Amanda m. says

    June 2, 2015 at 10:34 am

    I love critter and thicket!!!

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  59. Emily L. says

    June 2, 2015 at 9:39 am

    I had tons of questions on laundering at first! I was convinced I would prewash them and open my washer to find my investment in shreds! Now I’m going to have to relearn how to fit cloth on itty-bitty newborn legs 🙂

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  60. Emily L. says

    June 2, 2015 at 9:37 am

    I’m a sucker for wonderful neutral like Sweet Pea or lavender 🙂

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  61. Kari says

    June 2, 2015 at 9:22 am

    I love the charming chevron pattern. So cute! My hubby and I are about to have our first baby and are excited to use buttons diapers. I’m curious about laundry routines and also traveling solutions!

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  62. Darcy says

    June 2, 2015 at 8:03 am

    When I was new to cloth diapering, I had no clue how many diapers I would need for each of the children I was starting in cloth diapers (twins and a toddler).

    Reply
  63. Lindsey E says

    June 2, 2015 at 2:04 am

    I love the new color, ahoy! we’re hoping to welcome a newborn into our home this July through adoption and this giveaway would be such an awesome gift. I’ve been doing my research and really love the Ai2’s and I love that buttons has the double leg gussets. great diapering system!

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  64. Gina Rogers says

    June 2, 2015 at 1:31 am

    We love the hero,pebble, and thicket. We own one buttons diaper. And this would be perfect for us!

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  65. Monica says

    June 2, 2015 at 1:04 am

    I’d love to get more diapers for my little man.

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  66. E.G. says

    June 2, 2015 at 12:19 am

    Ahoy

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  67. Nicole g says

    June 1, 2015 at 11:21 pm

    i ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE cHARMING ONE!

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  68. Dana schindler says

    June 1, 2015 at 11:07 pm

    My biggest question was how many should I have, and how to wash them. I’m still figuring it all out.

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  69. Dana says

    June 1, 2015 at 11:05 pm

    The red is my favorite for sure!

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  70. Melanie says

    June 1, 2015 at 9:12 pm

    I love tangerine!

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  71. Stefanie says

    June 1, 2015 at 8:23 pm

    I am not sure about washing them!

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  72. niCOLE U says

    June 1, 2015 at 4:26 pm

    I love the Acres print and ahoy color! Thanks for the chance to win 🙂

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  73. chelsea preston says

    June 1, 2015 at 3:51 pm

    I like thicket the most

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  74. Sarah Sheffer says

    June 1, 2015 at 3:01 pm

    The only question I have at the moment will prefolds last overnight without leaks.

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  75. Amy P says

    June 1, 2015 at 2:15 pm

    When I was new to cloth diapering, I was most concerned about ruining the diapers and keeping my baby from getting blowouts.

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  76. joanna reed says

    June 1, 2015 at 1:13 pm

    my favorite is critter

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  77. Barb Borntreger says

    June 1, 2015 at 12:43 pm

    My biggest concern was how to travel with cloth. Found out it wasnt so hard! 🙂

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  78. Jessica Johnson says

    June 1, 2015 at 11:38 am

    I love Thicket!

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  79. Vanessa Wainwright says

    June 1, 2015 at 11:37 am

    I love critters

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  80. Marlete Ledford says

    June 1, 2015 at 11:25 am

    I really like critter but all of them are so cute!!!

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  81. Kristina D says

    June 1, 2015 at 8:28 am

    My biggest questions upon starting (3 weeks ago) were about what type to choose, because the options can seem overwhelming at first. And of course questions about prepping and washing. I did a lot of research before the baby came to try to be prepared!

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  82. Kathryn Brehm says

    May 31, 2015 at 11:29 pm

    whats the best night time solution?

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  83. Lee Dixon says

    May 31, 2015 at 11:07 pm

    I love the banana cream or white since it’s gender neutral!

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  84. Gladys Aguilar says

    May 31, 2015 at 9:19 pm

    I was so intimidated by the upfront price and didnt know how many I would need. But comparing the costs of disposables made me make the jump

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  85. Katyann marne driver says

    May 31, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    my biggest question as a new to cloth diapering is good brands that are affordable like $5-8 a piece? I really like all in one diapers print doesn’t matter its for pee and poo lol

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  86. Katyann marne driver says

    May 31, 2015 at 8:30 pm

    I love marina the best but acres is the most adorable print <3 thank you

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  87. Kylie M. says

    May 31, 2015 at 7:01 pm

    i first used lil joeys. still trying to figure out what works best for us.

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  88. Kylie M. says

    May 31, 2015 at 6:59 pm

    i think the Charming is super cute!

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  89. Danyelle Washington says

    May 31, 2015 at 11:36 am

    I like the one size charming cover

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  90. Ruth says

    May 31, 2015 at 9:13 am

    I started out with a lot of questions about what to stuff with! We are big fans of doublers!

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  91. Laura G. says

    May 31, 2015 at 2:01 am

    I love Peony! Such a perfect pink.

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  92. Lynn B says

    May 31, 2015 at 1:24 am

    My favorite is posy but I also like lavender and tangerine.

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  93. Heather says

    May 30, 2015 at 9:39 pm

    I like critter

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  94. Ashley Black says

    May 30, 2015 at 9:07 pm

    I’m wondreing how to ensure my diapers get clean!

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  95. Rachel Kratz says

    May 30, 2015 at 6:48 pm

    I used to wonder what was the best brand.

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  96. Tessa A. says

    May 30, 2015 at 3:12 pm

    I like posy print best!

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  97. kelly says

    May 30, 2015 at 1:24 pm

    Ahoy is my favorite

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  98. April p says

    May 30, 2015 at 12:45 pm

    I’m a new mom and I haven’t tried cloth yet. what kind are easier AND LESS MESSY? AIO OR INSERTS?

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  99. Carissa joslyn says

    May 30, 2015 at 12:33 pm

    I really like the apple or thicket! so pretty. Tangerine is also very pretty.

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  100. Krissie M says

    May 29, 2015 at 11:16 pm

    I would pick Posy for our daughter due any day now and Hero for our 16 month old son since he loves cars/trucks.

    The main question I had when we started a few months ago was if we could actually afford getting started with cloth diapering. the prices I saw were causing sticker shock. We settled with an Econobum set, 3 covers 12 prefolds, and that is what I have been using since. We have added a pack of FSTs and I cut up a few receiving blankets to extend our days of washing. With baby girl on the way, I gotta get more covers and prefolds/fsts to make the stash bigger or daddy is doing laundry every day! lol

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  101. Stevawn Ghazi says

    May 29, 2015 at 9:28 pm

    My question when I first started was how to I fold these!? I’m using prefolds and covers

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  102. Stevawn Ghazi says

    May 29, 2015 at 9:28 pm

    I really like Marina!

    Reply
  103. Amanda Chapman says

    May 29, 2015 at 6:42 pm

    The charming print is so cute. Its also gender neutral which is great because i have 3 boys but unsure of what our new one is.

    Reply
  104. sara gillispie says

    May 29, 2015 at 5:41 pm

    I absolutely LOVE pebble!

    As a new cloth diapering mom, I’ve had so many challenges. But i really enjoy the benefits of cloth. the worst? prepping!

    Reply
  105. Stella K. says

    May 29, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    I love the critter print, so cute

    Reply
  106. Bri says

    May 29, 2015 at 1:20 pm

    i had the most questions about washing/caring for cloth diapers so that they would last. after researching and establishing a good routine cloth diapers have really been quite easy!

    Reply
  107. Bri says

    May 29, 2015 at 1:18 pm

    I love the hero print!

    Reply
  108. Holly says

    May 29, 2015 at 1:00 pm

    Thicket!

    Reply
  109. Amy L says

    May 29, 2015 at 12:01 pm

    As new cloth diapering parents, we kept wondering when our OS diapers would fit our little newborn!

    Reply
  110. Amy L says

    May 29, 2015 at 12:00 pm

    I like the “apple” diaper cover color!

    Reply
  111. Ruth says

    May 29, 2015 at 11:51 am

    I like marina the best!

    Reply
  112. katie m says

    May 29, 2015 at 2:10 am

    Acres

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  113. terry myers says

    May 29, 2015 at 12:51 am

    Do yo use plastic pants to cover the diaper also

    Reply
  114. terry myers says

    May 29, 2015 at 12:47 am

    I love critter

    Reply
  115. Vicki h says

    May 28, 2015 at 9:45 pm

    I love all f the Buttons colors and prints.

    Reply
  116. april h says

    May 28, 2015 at 5:16 pm

    My husband is a firefighter so we love the “hero” print with firetrucks!

    Reply
  117. Dana Matthews says

    May 28, 2015 at 9:57 am

    I love the tangerine color!

    Reply
  118. Amanda Jordan says

    May 27, 2015 at 7:39 pm

    Hero is hands down our favorite!

    Reply
  119. Amanda Jordan says

    May 27, 2015 at 7:37 pm

    My main question was always “What do you do with the poop?” I thought that would make using cloth hard but it turns out it’s super simple.

    Reply
  120. Alena says

    May 27, 2015 at 1:48 pm

    I really like the “Thicket” print.

    Reply
  121. Jamie Hammel says

    May 27, 2015 at 12:41 pm

    Critters is my favorite cover.

    Reply
  122. Ashley B. says

    May 27, 2015 at 11:25 am

    The sweet pea color is adorable!

    Reply
  123. Robin Abrams says

    May 27, 2015 at 10:14 am

    I love the Acres pattern

    Reply
  124. Rachel says

    May 27, 2015 at 8:55 am

    I love Ahoy!

    Reply
  125. nina mackrain says

    May 27, 2015 at 7:37 am

    As a new cloth diaper user I had worries about washing them properly, now with my third baby, I THINK I finally have it down lol

    Reply
  126. nina mackrain says

    May 27, 2015 at 7:36 am

    The new ahoy cover is my favorite at the moment 🙂

    Reply
  127. Courtney Jewer says

    May 27, 2015 at 3:07 am

    I love the thicket print!

    Reply
  128. Maria D. says

    May 27, 2015 at 12:28 am

    I live the Thicket print! Thank you for the giveaway!

    Reply
  129. Gabrielle Dennison says

    May 26, 2015 at 10:37 pm

    I like thicket the best!

    Reply
  130. Mary Kay Riestenberg says

    May 26, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    I like the “posy” diaper cover!

    Reply
  131. Kara says

    May 26, 2015 at 8:24 pm

    I’ve been cloth diapering over a year and am still unsure of the best method for disinfecting after a stomach bug.

    Reply
  132. Kara says

    May 26, 2015 at 8:23 pm

    Marina is my favorite.

    Reply
  133. Sharlyn says

    May 26, 2015 at 8:02 pm

    I love the new ahoy color.

    Reply
  134. Danielle Papsis says

    May 26, 2015 at 6:41 pm

    I liked the blueberry diaper cover the best.

    Reply
  135. sarah m says

    May 26, 2015 at 6:20 pm

    I love posy

    Reply
  136. jessica z says

    May 26, 2015 at 4:47 pm

    I am wondering how to wash cloth diapers

    Reply
  137. jessica z says

    May 26, 2015 at 4:46 pm

    I like the lavender diaper cover

    Reply
  138. Hannah Avery says

    May 26, 2015 at 3:56 pm

    I LOVE THE PEONY COLOR!

    Reply
  139. Melissa H. says

    May 26, 2015 at 2:38 pm

    I was at kind of a loss as to which cloth diaper detergent and cycle routine to use on my washer. I think i have it down now!

    Reply
  140. Melissa H. says

    May 26, 2015 at 2:37 pm

    I love the Critter print!

    Reply
  141. Gabby Dunai says

    May 26, 2015 at 1:56 pm

    Peony is my favorite

    Reply
  142. Kristina D says

    May 26, 2015 at 1:39 pm

    I love the “Charming” pattern! 🙂

    Reply
  143. Morgan Schwall says

    May 26, 2015 at 10:52 am

    I love the sunshine cover! So bright and cheery for summertime!

    Reply
  144. Gabrielle Danz says

    May 26, 2015 at 1:33 am

    I LOVe the peony cover!

    Reply
  145. Naoual says

    May 25, 2015 at 11:12 pm

    I really love the color sweet pea! Since I don’t know if I am having a baby girl or baby boy sweet pea seems to be the perfect ‘neutral’ color!

    Reply
  146. Amy Hall says

    May 25, 2015 at 11:09 pm

    Don’t really have questions anymore, in the beginning it was very overwhelming, all the terms, but I’ve settled with most of that. Now I can’t imagine anyone liking pockets, because I hate stuffing them, and I don’t see the draw of fitteds/prefolds/flats and covers because it takes extra time (I have tried each, and always come back to ai2s mostly with some AIOs mixed in)

    Reply
  147. Amy Hall says

    May 25, 2015 at 11:07 pm

    I really like both lavender and gray. Not a big fan of their prints yet.

    Reply
  148. Amanda N. says

    May 25, 2015 at 10:26 pm

    Cherry is my favorite.

    Reply
  149. LoryAnn P says

    May 25, 2015 at 9:18 pm

    My little guy loves tractors so I think Acres is my favorite.

    Reply
  150. heather says

    May 25, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    critter and thicket are my favorites!

    Reply
  151. Kendall says

    May 25, 2015 at 1:19 pm

    I love MArina! It would be great for a boy or girl.

    Reply
  152. Jen Eiserman says

    May 25, 2015 at 9:39 am

    We love our critter diaper, but I want to stock up on their gorgeous solids. We’ve been using cloth for 8 months now, but we still haven’t made the jump to nighttime. that’s where all of my questions are.

    Reply
  153. Charlotte R says

    May 25, 2015 at 12:23 am

    I love the Pebble color, and the critter print is so cute!

    Reply
  154. Anel says

    May 24, 2015 at 9:05 pm

    I love Acres!

    Reply
  155. Julie L says

    May 24, 2015 at 9:38 am

    I’d probably start with the basic pack! It’s a big investment to start cloth diapering!

    Reply
  156. Jamie s says

    May 24, 2015 at 3:27 am

    I love the posy print! I just started cloth-diaper researching a few months ago, with a million questions but over time I’ve learned a lot! I still wonder about washing, and whether my hard water will be a problem. Planning on trying Calgon, hopefully not resorting to vinegar or borax unless necessary, but I use soap nuts now… so I don’t know if they will achieve the desired results. Guess we will find out in a matter of a few weeks!

    Reply
  157. Jamie s says

    May 24, 2015 at 3:24 am

    I love the posy print!

    Reply
  158. Barnolds Barnes says

    May 23, 2015 at 8:47 pm

    I was always worried about how it would work logistically. like how often would I have to change the baby, how hard would they be to keep clean, would they be smelly, etc.

    Reply
  159. Barnolds Barnes says

    May 23, 2015 at 8:38 pm

    I like thicket.

    Reply
  160. Diane z says

    May 23, 2015 at 7:20 pm

    My question about cloth is what amount and what brand of detergent to use but I guess it depends on my water. Hopefully I’ll find the right amount soon.

    Reply
  161. Diane z says

    May 23, 2015 at 7:07 pm

    My favorite print is Acres.

    Reply
  162. amy acevedo says

    May 23, 2015 at 6:16 pm

    Love thicket

    Reply
  163. Kerri says

    May 23, 2015 at 4:30 pm

    When i first started, my biggest question was what type of diaper would be best for my little one (while saving me the most money!). Now, my main question is who has a cute print that I just have to have?!

    Reply
  164. Kerri says

    May 23, 2015 at 4:28 pm

    I like charming best.

    Reply
  165. JES says

    May 23, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    MY BEST FRIEND HAS JUST HAD HER 2ND (LESS THAN 1 WEEK AGO!) AND WITH 2 CHILDREN NOW, MONEY IS TIGHTER THAN EVER. BUT USING CLOTH DIAPERS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO HER AND BASED ON WHAT SHE’S EXPLAINED TO ME ABOUT HER “FAVORITES”, BUTTON DIAPERS SOUND PERFECT FOR HER AND BABY LIVIA. PLUS, THE COLORS AND PRINTS ARE ADORABLE!

    Reply
    • JES says

      May 23, 2015 at 12:32 pm

      Oh my, i am so sorry about the all caps – not sure how i did that! apologies to everyone who read my comment and thought i was yelling.

      Reply
  166. Jaime Suitts says

    May 23, 2015 at 11:48 am

    I love both the critter and hero prints.

    Reply
  167. Dorothy Boucher says

    May 23, 2015 at 11:15 am

    I don’t think I really have a ? after all in my house its one thing that we use 🙂 but sometimes I have trouble getting out stains, any suggestions 🙂

    Reply
  168. Rachel says

    May 23, 2015 at 11:03 am

    I don’t really have any questions that anyone can answer but I am wondering how well my particular washing machine will clean my diapers!

    Reply
  169. Jeanie Payne says

    May 23, 2015 at 10:27 am

    I didn’t have many questions because I was raised around cloth diapers.

    Reply
  170. Jeanie Payne says

    May 23, 2015 at 10:25 am

    I love the pebble color.

    Reply
  171. Lori P. says

    May 23, 2015 at 10:06 am

    These look adoreable!! I love the critter print:)

    Reply
  172. Ashley says

    May 23, 2015 at 1:09 am

    Thicket or charming are cutest!

    Reply
  173. Sarah L says

    May 23, 2015 at 12:57 am

    A question that I still have is whether or not to soak, rinse, or do something else with nighttime diapers before putting them in the pail in the morning. Our toddler’s can be potent and I’m rinsing them now, but I wonder if I should do something else, too.

    Reply
  174. Sarah L says

    May 23, 2015 at 12:56 am

    I’ve always loved Acres. It’s such a fun print and goes well with “Old MacDonald,” a favorite around here.

    Reply
  175. Audrey Davis says

    May 23, 2015 at 12:38 am

    Pebble is my favorite Cover.

    Reply
  176. Keara B. says

    May 23, 2015 at 12:09 am

    As a new cloth diapering parent, I frequently had questions about washing. I also had questions about other materials because all I had was microfiber! Now I feel like an old pro. 🙂

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  177. Megin says

    May 22, 2015 at 11:58 pm

    I love the thicket and blueberry colors…. so cute!

    Reply
  178. Keara B. says

    May 22, 2015 at 11:55 pm

    I just love the Posy print! So pretty for spring and summer. 🙂

    Reply
  179. Jen H says

    May 22, 2015 at 11:46 pm

    its a total toss up between thicket and acres!! love the new color choices!

    Reply
  180. Sarah hayes says

    May 22, 2015 at 10:31 pm

    Marina is my favorite

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  181. aimee place says

    May 22, 2015 at 10:13 pm

    pebble is my favorite

    Reply
  182. Bonnie Cantrell says

    May 22, 2015 at 10:04 pm

    The critter diaper is adorable! I also like the Posy print

    Reply
  183. Kristy r. says

    May 22, 2015 at 5:54 pm

    Getting ready to start my journey of cloth diapering and I am so excited. I think Acre is adorable.

    Reply
  184. Rachel B says

    May 22, 2015 at 4:11 pm

    My biggest concern before we cloth diapered was how many diapers I was going to need. I now know the answer is that you can never have too many, they’re so darn cute!

    Reply
  185. Rachel B says

    May 22, 2015 at 4:09 pm

    I like Posey!

    Reply
  186. Linda Manns Linneman says

    May 22, 2015 at 3:13 pm

    I really like Sweet Pea. I love this color. Thank you for sharing

    Reply
  187. Kristen M. says

    May 22, 2015 at 2:07 pm

    My favorite print is Critter. Its so fun!

    Reply
  188. Talia says

    May 22, 2015 at 1:59 pm

    I’ve always loved pebble; such a soft, GN color!

    Reply
  189. Morgan E. says

    May 22, 2015 at 1:39 pm

    I like critter the best!

    Reply
  190. Jenn Mc says

    May 22, 2015 at 1:33 pm

    I like the Marina color the best 🙂

    Reply
  191. Lara C. says

    May 22, 2015 at 1:15 pm

    I have tons of questions because we’re just building our stash before our baby! i want to know some great overnight solutions and some easy washing routines that prevent having to strip a lot later.

    Reply
  192. Lara C. says

    May 22, 2015 at 1:13 pm

    I love thicket! Such a cute print!

    Reply
  193. Bianca Munoz/Norman says

    May 22, 2015 at 12:56 pm

    I like apple 🙂
    Thank you!

    Reply
  194. amanda lea says

    May 22, 2015 at 12:46 pm

    My favorite print is acres, we have a hobby farm so I love all farm themed things!

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  195. Melissa C. says

    May 22, 2015 at 12:34 pm

    I love thicket!

    Reply
  196. Gladys Aguilar says

    May 22, 2015 at 12:04 pm

    My favorite print is charming

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  197. Jessica Haynes says

    May 22, 2015 at 11:57 am

    I love acres and pebble. If I knew what sex we were having (we are planning to ttc soon) I would love posy as well!

    Reply
  198. Allison Kusel says

    May 22, 2015 at 11:04 am

    I Like the charming print the best! so cute!

    Reply
  199. rachel cartucci says

    May 22, 2015 at 10:51 am

    My question is…is it possible to wash and dry without washing machine or dryer? Will hand washing be harder on the diapers?? Will they even get clean? It’s a problem I am facing as my pregnancy goes on. I realize I can not afford to get a washing machine. Yikes

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  200. Tracy Gordon says

    May 22, 2015 at 10:50 am

    I love thicket!

    Reply
  201. rachel cartucci says

    May 22, 2015 at 10:46 am

    I really like the blueberry color and the critter cover too. I would love to try these.

    Reply
  202. katie smith says

    May 22, 2015 at 10:44 am

    Diaper Cover – One Size – Hero

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  203. Stephanie says

    May 22, 2015 at 10:15 am

    My favorite color is Marina.

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  204. sarah poole says

    May 22, 2015 at 9:45 am

    As a new parent, I did not know that you were not supposed to pit microfiber inserts directly against your child’s skin!! Once I learned that, it cut down on rashes a LOT. I love their color tangerine BTW.

    Reply
  205. Christina H says

    May 22, 2015 at 9:35 am

    We plan to start CD’ing when #1 is born in a few weeks. I’m a bit intimidated about troubleshooting leaks and smells. it seems people seem to love or hate microfiber and i’ve read that it causes the ammonia smell. How do you use microfiber and is it worth it?

    Reply
  206. Christina H says

    May 22, 2015 at 9:29 am

    Marina and pebble are such pretty colors!

    Reply
  207. Trish W says

    May 22, 2015 at 9:21 am

    I started cloth diapering almots 12 years ago, and a lot has changed! My biggest question was “what about the smell??”, but I was convienced that it could be done!

    Reply
  208. Erin B. says

    May 22, 2015 at 9:17 am

    I like acres!

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  209. Sara P says

    May 22, 2015 at 9:11 am

    My favorite print is thicket; blueberry and sweet pea are also great colors!

    My first baby is due in September and I’m going to give cloth diapers a try. So I have lots of questions, mainly – will it work out for us? – but I won’t know until I try later this yer!

    Reply
  210. Lindsay Jackson says

    May 22, 2015 at 1:52 am

    Starting out, it took a little while to find which system worked best for us, and also to find a night time solution. We have found great success though!

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  211. Lindsay Jackson says

    May 22, 2015 at 1:50 am

    I love thicket!

    Reply
  212. Theresa Hover says

    May 21, 2015 at 11:44 pm

    Since we haven’t started cloth diapering yet (our first little one hasn’t arrived yet), I’m still pretty confused about what the best wash routine is. We have super hard water, so I keep hearing conflicting advice; use vinegar, don’t use vinegar, use calgon, use borax, only use natural fibers… ect. It’s so confusing.

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  213. Theresa Hover says

    May 21, 2015 at 11:38 pm

    Thicket is my favorite print, and the only Button’s diaper I own. Of the colors, I love Tangerine and Lavender, and I don’t have either of those. I wish I had more Button’s diapers, they are awesome!

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  214. Dandi D says

    May 21, 2015 at 11:38 pm

    I am wondering how to properly prep cloth diapers before use.

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  215. Dandi D says

    May 21, 2015 at 11:37 pm

    My favorite colors are the Marina and the Tangerine.

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  216. Sarah Elyce says

    May 21, 2015 at 10:58 pm

    WHen I first started out, I was just generally confused. It honestly just took getting my hands on diapers to figure it out.

    Reply
  217. Sarah Elyce says

    May 21, 2015 at 10:56 pm

    I like the Charming print. It matches our nursery colors. 🙂

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  218. Karen W says

    May 21, 2015 at 9:58 pm

    My favorite Buttons cover is Critter which we already own. I’d really love to add Charming and Thicket prints or the Marina solid (such a pretty blue-green) to our stash!

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  219. Brittany harper says

    May 21, 2015 at 9:46 pm

    Awesome! My friend could really use this!

    Reply
  220. Claire Rheinheimer says

    May 21, 2015 at 8:33 pm

    It was really overwhelming to me when I first started cloth. I didn’t know what all the different kinds of diapers were called, and I had no idea how simple it can be. I wish I had a comprehensive list at the time with pictures of what each kind was called. I also had huge issues with washing, I wish someone had told me how simple that could be as well.

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  221. Claire Rheinheimer says

    May 21, 2015 at 8:31 pm

    I like the Peony cover.

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  222. Lisa Weeks says

    May 21, 2015 at 7:38 pm

    Inwas curious what all the.tyles were what was a pocket what was a aio waht was a pitted and an AI2 there ALL so different it was a little comfusing for me.

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  223. lisa weeks says

    May 21, 2015 at 7:33 pm

    I love peony acres and strawberry

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  224. Amber Ludwig says

    May 21, 2015 at 6:29 pm

    OMgosh I didn’t know anything!! Thankfully gooogle was right at my fingertips!! But there are so many different ways of doing things that I felt like trial and error was a great way to learn too!! a bunch of questions I had were, how to wash them, what to use and not to use on skin for rashes, how to get rid of yeast, and which diapers are what!

    Reply
  225. Amber Ludwig says

    May 21, 2015 at 6:27 pm

    I love Posey!! but honestly… it was so hard to choose just one favorite!!

    Reply
  226. Kristen M. says

    May 21, 2015 at 4:58 pm

    When I was first looking into modern cloth I was intimidated by the wash routine and the different styles of diapers. As I got started I struggled with leaks and inserts. But now that I’ve hit my groove I love everything about using cloth! (Thanks for blogging and helping out all the newbies like me)

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  227. AC says

    May 21, 2015 at 4:47 pm

    marina

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  228. AC says

    May 21, 2015 at 4:45 pm

    How gross is it really?

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  229. Megan Lane says

    May 21, 2015 at 4:43 pm

    tangerine!

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  230. Kristen M. says

    May 21, 2015 at 4:27 pm

    Oh my. I LOVE Thicket. It might be among my favourite diaper prints across all brands. (I’m a sucker for natural leafy-type prints).

    Reply
  231. ioana c. says

    May 21, 2015 at 4:01 pm

    Both Critter and Hero are just too cute!

    Reply
  232. Krystal Ellis says

    May 21, 2015 at 3:58 pm

    My favorite is marina

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  233. Jessica M J says

    May 21, 2015 at 3:40 pm

    I really like peony, just found out we have little girl #2!

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  234. Emily says

    May 21, 2015 at 3:39 pm

    Sweet pea is beautiful!

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  235. Stacy Renee says

    May 21, 2015 at 2:08 pm

    I love Charming and Posy!

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  236. kim vh says

    May 21, 2015 at 12:13 pm

    What questions don’t I have. I don’t even know where to begin!

    Reply
  237. kim says

    May 21, 2015 at 12:06 pm

    I love the strawberry color!

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