If you have been to Target recently and ventured over to the baby aisles, chances are you have seen an end-cap covered in Charlie Banana Cloth Diapers. Recently I was sent a package of 6 to review and try out on Baby D. I didn’t know it at the time, but I was about to find my favorite daytime pocket diaper!
Sold individually, as a 3-pack, or a 6-pack, these colorful pocket diapers are one size fits most. Plus they have the added bonus of being a 2-1 Hybrid diaper, which means you can use it as a regular pocket cloth diaper or buy the disposable inserts which are perfect for traveling!
How 2 in 1 Works
We love cloth diapers for their many benefits. But after speaking with many cloth-diapering parents, we realized they were still buying disposable diapers for certain occasions, such as holidays and drop-offs with grandparents.
Charlie Banana® diapers are a 2-in-1 reusable diaper system. Its a cloth diaper but with a smart front panel that gives you the option of tucking in a disposable pad for those special occasions.
With Charlie Banana® diapers, you get the best of both diaper worlds!
Charlie Banana Cloth Diaper Features:
- Adjustable elastics in the legs to make the diaper fit baby from 6-35lbs. They are very easy to adjust (much like a bra strap), and you mostly don’t need to move them until your baby grows. I do recommend checking them every once in a while to be sure they didn’t get moved in the wash.
- The trim fit. These diapers are trimmer than most of my other pockets, but still have the same efficiency. When I started using these diapers Baby D was 3 months old and about 16lbs. Now at 18lbs and 4 months they still fit great.
- Hip snaps to prevent drooping and extra snaps to allow them to overlap for a good fit on smaller babies. This diaper really does grow with your baby as you can see in the pictures below.
- They come with 2 inserts each one xs/small insert and one med/large insert. They small inserts are perfect for adding extra absorbency where you might need it for longer trips between changes.
Our Review
This is turned out to be my favorite and go to for day time diapering. I like that the elastic adjustment is so easy to use. I prefer that over the snap rise change of many other one size diapers. I love that I can add a second smaller insert for extra coverage where I need it when we are out and about without adding too much bulk. I have not had a single leak from these diapers. I adore the bright colors and sweet patterns. My little man has had many compliments on his Anchors & Sailboats diaper. I can’t wait to add some more patterns to our stash.
I like that they are available as individual diapers, 3 packs, or 6 packs. It makes it easy to truly purchase the exact amount your stash needs.
My only complaint about the diapers is that they are stuffed from the front. You have to remove the inserts prior to washing, as they will not agitate out. This means that I always have to pull a soaking wet insert from the wettest part of the diaper. A small complaint, but it would be nice if the opening was in the back instead. However, I imagine having the pocket in the front allows the disposable insert to stay in place better.
Fit: A
Ease of Use: A
Performance: A
Performance with second insert: A+
Patterns: A
Price: B
Overall: A – I have already purchased 2 more of these diapers to add to our stash, and I look forward to adding more.
Buy Them!
These diapers retail individually for $20.99, 3-packs $44.99, and a 6-pack starts at $109.99 at Target.com or in select Target stores.
Connect:
You can find Charlie Banana online as well as Facebook and Twitter.
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Those look awesome! I was just showing my husband the other day that Target was selling cloth now- if they would have had it 4 years ago we may have used cloth!
I love cloth diapers but they were always so intimidating.
I like how they are adjustable to fit all babies.
I actually prefer the front opening. LOL I’d rather touch a peepee insert than have to risk touching a poopy one that I have to remove from a back opening.
I’m so intrigued with the sizing of these diapers. I’ve never used a diaper that you could size using the leg elastic.
Oh, and I drool over the CBs every time I visit the baby section at Target!
Those are so cute! Your baby boy is adorable!
Those are super cute! I never cloth diapered but I could see why those would be great if you did.
I love the diapers! I do not cloth diaper, but if I did, I’d want some of these! They look easy to use, and are super cute! P.S. You Babe is ADORABLE! 🙂 I DO love the fluffy butt on Cloth Diapered Babies! 🙂
I really wish I had of known more about cloth diapers when my kids were babies.
It’s about time that cloth diapers are sold at regular stores. I hate that these weren’t around when my children were little.
These look great! I wish I had these ten years ago.
They are definitely fun diapers… But even though we’re getting a Target in my city next month (finally!), I’ll still be buying all of my diapers at the little cloth diaper boutique. 🙂
I wish the Target in my area had them. I’d buy one or two even though I don’t need them.
I have never used Charlie Banana. I am a huge Best Bottom fan. I do not like pocket diapers, preferring instead covers with an insert. I think that I might like Charlie Banana. Thanks for the awesome review!
Looks like some great cloth diapers.
I still haven’t tried CB saw them at target too! Will have to try them out 🙂
Way to go Charlie Banana and Target! It looks like they have quite the selection available too.
Awesome review!
Man I wish cloth had worked for us. These looks neato!
That is great to know that Target sells cloth now!!
These are so cute!
How funny. I seriously *just* noticed this the other day. I think it’s great they sell cloth diapers.
I really like them a lot!!
These are super cute!
That’s a mind-blowing selection there! It looks like they fit your little one so well too!
these will save u so much money too. luv the patterns
I am curious how these compare to FuzziBunz diapers. I haven’t used Charlie Banana before, but we love our Fuzzibunz.
Hi Shannon! They are very similar. I also have some Fuzzibunz. I like them, but I like the fit of the CB better. I do however like the absorbancy of the fuzzibunz liners though. 🙂
I like that they have the option to be used with a disposable insert.
I like that they are available at Target… Love that CDing is mainstream now and has made it to such a large retail chain 🙂
I like prefolds, but these would come in handy to use sometimes.
I love how they are in target! I got so excited when I saw them on display like that!
I love charlie banana diapers they are soooo cute. I had no idea they were selling them in stores. I wish I had a target closer to where I live.
after reading your review we had to check them out as we’re flying home for a week on friday & just discontinued our diaper service. so far so good, comfy, no leaks, seem perfect for travel when he may have to sit in a dirty dipe a bit longer than we’d like, as they don’t feel wet to him. thanks for blogging emilia, you’re making this whole first time mama thing so much easier!!
I love that you can buys these at your local target store very convienent and how far we have come for cloth diapering
I like the bright colors and I love that they can be bought at target.
Nice review. I haven’t tried this brand yet, but will after reading this. Very thorough.
id love to try their swim diaper actually!
I think it’s great that a big box retailer is selling cloth diapers. More visibility and availability can only be a good thing.
Thanks for the review! I was so excited to see these at Target! They are definitely on my registry! And, it makes me feel good to read good reviews of them online!
I love the bright colors! I have not tried Charlie Banana Diapers but I want to!
i was really excited to see these in the store. I hope it helps more ppl learn about and try them. Id love to try a CB one day.
I love Charlie Banana! Especially their new Boot Camp collection!
I love that you can use a reusable insert or disposable insert with these! I don’t have any CBs yet but they are on my wishlist!
There is a part of me that really wants to try cloth diapering! I’ve done quite a bit of research and these are in my top 2 I consider. I want to go to Target now!
I had no idea Target carried CD’s! Wonderful! And I love the optional disposable liner. My dad might be able to change little beans diaper without getting confused lol
I bought a CB from Target and it’s one of my favorite diapers. I like how narrow it is in the crotch – not too much bulk on my small baby.
I love how soft Charlies are, and how narrow/trim between the legs.
I really like this idea of the adjustable elastic in the gussets. I’ve been seeing this more recently and I like it better than having all those extra snaps.
neat, I didn’t know they sold them at target!
I just started using Charlie bananas because I felt one at target and it was soooo soft. I love them, I need to add more to my stash. I only have a couple.
I really like the leg adjustments on these over rise snaps. I have one of these in our stash and the fleece lining is so soft.
I always see these in Target and wonder if they’re any good- thanks for the review!
I Love that these are available at target now! I went by the other day and looked at them. They seem to be so much better quality than I expected!! Hoping to try these out soon!!
Thanks for the honest review…wish we had a Target so I could check them out in person. They sound great!
Thanks for this review! I’m starting to decide what I want to buy before LO arrives, and I love that we can register for these at Target. CD are going mainstream 🙂
They have such cute prints and it’s nice that they’re at Target. They’re a little expensive for me especially since they don’t have dual pocket openings. I’ve been wanting to try a diaper with the elastic adjustor though so maybe if I get a Target gift card for baby’s birthday I’ll splurge on one.
Love these and how easy they are to get now!
I like that it’s possible to use a disposable insert!
I love that they sell these at Target now Walmart has them online also. I can’t wait to try one of these.
I love that these Diapers are 2 in 1 gives you more options if needed 🙂
I do not own any Charlie Bananas, but I hope to at some point! I’d love to try them, see if they are as great as everyone says!
i would love to try these. they’re like gdiapers which we loved the versatility but the snaps seemed uncomfortable. this design is different and might not have that problem
I love Charlie Bananas! I really wish they carried them in my Target! =(
I have 3 CBs right now, and I want more. They fit my daughter very well. She’s quite thin, and has small thighs, and I love how the legs adjust. I can’t wait until we get a Target near us. Although, if the prices you quoted are right, I can buy two 3-packs for cheaper than a 6-pack.
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