These are really soft, and despite the picture, they look pretty cute on my little guy. There is an extra pad to catch the pee and there is no plastic. 2T was just a little big for my 23 month old (but he is on the smaller side). They aren't as cute as some other underwear, but they are super comfortable. If you are thinking about potty training, I would highly recommend these underwear and the book Diaper Free before Three.