Charlie Banana was created out of a love for eco-friendliness, quality, and design. Based out of Hong Kong, they manufacture and distribute their own items so they can control everything from start to finish. Charlie Banana strives to create products that parents will feel good about using on many levels. You can feel good knowing you're reducing your baby's exposure to chemicals by using cloth diapers, and you can feel good knowing that Charlie Banana designs and manufactures everything with reducing waste in mind.
A few months ago, I was strolling through my local Target and to my delight saw a display of CLOTH DIAPERS! I hadn't seen Charlie Banana diapers "in real life" and was so excited to see them IN a huge retailer like Target! After several minutes of hovering over the display, my husband finally pulled me away, but not before I snapped a photo!
Recently, I had the awesome opportunity to review a Charlie Banana one-sized cloth diaper AND one of their 2-in-1 swim diaper & training pants!
Charlie Banana's Fashion Collection, designed by Matthew Langille, is an innovative, modern line of hybrid diapers that are available in six original designs that feature bold colors and an artistic, retro feel. What makes this diaper a hybrid system? Well, the Charlie Banana one-size diaper can be used with either reusable or disposable inserts. The diaper comes with two microfiber inserts, but disposable inserts are also available (which is an excellent option for when you're traveling or on vacation).
The outside of the diaper is made of soft, waterproof PUL and features a SUPER adorable print. It has a microfleece inner that's made of 100% polyester for a stay-dry effect. The Charlie Banana one-size diaper comes with 2 microfiber inserts, one small and one standard size. The inserts are nice and thick and can be used alone or together if you have a heavy wetter. The pocket opening of this diaper is at the front and features a flap opening. If you're using this as a pocket diaper, the flap will keep the microfiber from directly touching your little one's skin, and if you're using it as hybrid system, you'll simply lay the disposable insert right on top of the microfleece and tuck the insert into the flap.
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The Charlie Banana 2-in-1 swim diaper doubles as a trainer. The outer layer is waterproof PUL and the inner is super soft organic cotton. There is a built-in mini soaker for absorbency, but it's not bulky at all. These are sized swim diapers/trainers, but there's a drawstring built into the waist so you can adjust the fit.
The 2-in-1 swim diaper/trainer is available in 4 sizes: S, M, L and XL. I ordered a size Large (21-27 pounds) for my little guy and it fits great! We're only using this as a swim diaper since my little one is only 10 months old, so I haven't tested the true absorbency/functionality of this as a trainer, but it's definitely trim and easy to take on and off.
Overall, we're loving our Charlie Banana one-size diaper and 2-in-1 swim diaper & training pants! They're high quality, fit great and work very well! The elastic sizing system in the one-size diaper is so easy to adjust and I was able to get a great fit on my little guy. I love that it's a hybrid system, which give parents and caregivers the flexibility of using reusable or disposable inserts. I also love Charlie Banana's adorable prints, especially the Target exclusives!
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Buy it: You can purchase Charlie Banana cloth diapers and accessories on their website, or you can purchase Charlie Banana on Amazon.
Win it: One lucky person will win a Charlie Banana one-size diaper AND a 2-in-1 swim diaper & training pants!
Kelly Marie says
I like the Turquoise!
Danielle D says
Love the solid colors! Sage, Periwinkle, Turquoise, Red and Aqua!!
Talia says
I'd definitely choose the BlackBeary print. Adorable!
Darlene says
The Fashion Collection The William - one size
Danielle Lawler says
The Shanghai Green diaper is my favorite.
Tiffany says
I would like the Butterfly diaper.
Jennifer Rodriguez says
I like the fashion collection Robot Boy.
Tiffany says
I have one CB diaper and I love it. No leaks!
Andrea R says
I'd love red, shanghai green, and lovey-dovey print. The petit coeur prints are cute too.
Linda says
I would get black.
Christine O'Connor says
Butterfly Diaper Chandra Christine O'Connor
Jen F. says
I'd get the regular diaper in baby blue and the swim diaper in aqua
Andrea says
Robot Boy & BlackBeary!
Marla Stanley says
The Kate!
Kristin says
I like the red, orange, royal blue, shanghai green and turquoise.
Erika E says
I like the 2-in-1 Swim Diaper in Shanghai Green and the One Size in Turquoise.
Tiffany Schmidt says
2-in-1 Swim Diaper & Training Pants Turquoise Large
jessreichenbach says
Turquoise!
Juawana Hall, O.D. says
I like Under Construction and Handsome
C.C. says
I like the colors Shanghai Green and Yellow!
JLJMommy says
I have one CB - in robot. It is not my favorite diaper, due to the front opening, but works well for us. It is nice to have the legs fully adjustable.
melissa r says
I own 22 charlie bananas diapers. but i would love the robots print!!
Nicole Biddle says
BlackBeary!
Chrissy Jordan says
I am a solid lover, and I love the Cb blue! <3 <3
myricksl6 says
I really like the Butterfly print and the Shanghai Green color.
an unexpected turn says
The swim diaper in 2-in-1 Swim Diaper & Training Pants Blue Petit Coeur on White Large.
The One Sized in The Fashion Collection Robot Boy - one size cloth diaper Charlie Banana®.
Cassandra Lawson says
The bear print is too cute! I wish we had a Target closer to home, I would love to have cloth available so close at hand.
Viv Sluys says
I would choose the butterfly one size and butterfly 2 in1
Sarah Hayes says
Id want the BlackBeary print
Lfulks516 says
For the regular diaper I would get red, and for the swim diaper I would get a size Large in green.
AlexisB2007 says
I like the robot print
ElizaVan says
Would love a Maple Leaf one size.. perfect for July 1st!
Catherine Prugar says
Robot Boy
Michele R. says
I would choose the Lovey & Dovey diaper in Yellow- super cute and gender neutral since I don't know what I am having yet. =)
Carolyn says
I like the Shanghai Green - One Size diaper
Moms Gone Crazy says
I love Lovey & Dovey on White!
jckarber says
I love the aqua solid color since I don't know if I'm having a boy or a girl.
N Bear says
I have a few Charlie Bananas in my stash and I like them a lot. They are super soft inside against baby's bottom, and they are pretty narrow between the legs, which I like.
tanya904 says
I love the Lovey & Dovey on Yellow One sized diaper
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Peppin Karras says
I like their Black Beary print.
Leah Golland says
I haven't tried the Charlie Banana diapers yet, but I've seen them at target and been wondering about them. thanks for the review, and I hope I win so I can try them out! 🙂
ErinsOvens says
I like turquoise
jdeemarie says
I'd want both in the Butterfly print!
Jodi J
Hannah says
I LOVE my Charlie Bananas. I only have two right now, but would love to add to that number. If I could choose any CB print, I'd go with the camo print even though they are out of stock. 🙁
Nicole says
I would love to have Aqua - One Size, 2-in-1 Swim Diaper Shanghai Green Medium. Thanks for the chance to win!
caedmen says
I would choose the butterfly prints for both.
Beth R says
I love the under construction print
Niki says
Love these!! Diaper- Goodbye Disposable & Swim-Blue Petit Coeur on Hot Pink Small
Niki says
I haven't been able to get any yet (no stash $$ BOO). I would love to be able to try these out!!
rosie says
i love the robot girl
Melissa says
The royal collection william and blackberry for the one size!!
Melissa says
The royal collection william and blackberry for the one size!!
Dessagod says
I like the robot boy. It is on my Target Registry and my baby shower is tomorrow! I hope I get one..
Joyce Baker says
Turquoise
Tannis says
I'd probably go with the red petit coeur on pink diaper and black swim/training pants.
Brittany Chelette says
Yes we use them all the time! LOVE our Charlies!
Beanybopp says
I love the boot camp prints! LOL And my brother would love them also (he is a Marine)
Rachel A. says
I would like the robots print!
Chany says
I would choose a BlackBeary OS diaper, and a Handsome swim diaper/trainer.
selenke says
I would choose either plain red or black in size XL for my 2 year old!
Stephanie Hanson says
I love the BlackBeary OS! And the same print of Swim Diaper
Nettie Larson says
William or Robots!
Bekah Kuczenski says
For the swim diaper I would pick the Red Petit Coeur on Hot Pink. For the diaper I would pick Turquoise!
Ivana says
I would choose an OS diaper with the phrase "Goodbye disposables, Hello Cloth"
Ivana says
I have not tried charlie banana before as I new to CD and only using flats at the moment.
Laurie Nykaza says
The Fashion Collection by Matthew Langille Girl Pack - Size
12 INSERTS INCLUDED
Samantha Fergus says
For the swim diaper I'd choose the "Blackbeary" print, for the one size I'd choose the "Robot Boy" print.
natty says
I'd definitely get the butterfly print. SO CUTE!
Kate says
I'd choose the CB blue or the orange.
Krystal Rivera says
I'd love red, shanghai green SO CUTE
Krystal Rivera says
i have never tried them before but would love too!
Ali-hunney says
For a boy I would love the under construction print, and for a girl definitely the butterfly print 🙂
Rebecca Dansereau says
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Rebecca Dansereau says
Love the prints but I'd prob w something versatile like aqua!
Christine Cunningham says
black beary is my favorite
Manisha Maertens says
The Fashion Collection BlackBeary.
MrsDaniVaz says
The Kate print or the William prints are soo cut! My LOs n my fav rt now are the hot pink n lilac..=)
Mama Blamer says
I would choose the butterfly print : )
Jessie Wutzername says
I would get the CB Blue & the Shanghai Green. I also love the Lavender, but it's a little girly, and I don't know the gender yet.
Kenzi K says
I think I would choose the Black color, simple and goes with everything!
Lianne says
I'd get the fashion collection in William and Kate!
Victoria Carter says
I'd get a turquoise diaper and blue petit coeur on green swim diaper
Ashley-Raye says
I like the Robot Girl print for a diaper; and hot pink for swim diaper!
ミア says
Orbit or Robot Girl for a diaper; Shanghai Green or Lavender for a swim diaper. (I'm indecisive!)
tara roberts says
love the kate!
Christina Howell says
I would get the handsome print.
Emily says
I love the Under Construction print! Thanks for this opportunity!
Brian&AshleyParks says
I love the swim diaper/ training pants in black!! 🙂
Brian&AshleyParks says
I love the swim diaper/ training pants in black!! 🙂
Brian&AshleyParks says
I love the swim diaper/ training pants in black!! 🙂
Brian&AshleyParks says
I love the swim diaper/ training pants in black!! 🙂
Brian&AshleyParks says
I love the swim diaper/ training pants in black!! 🙂
Brian&AshleyParks says
I love the swim diaper/ training pants in black!! 🙂
Physics says
I'd get the fashion collection william!
Veronica says
The Fashion Collection Cutie
Jeannette says
I really love the idea of my little guy walking around with a white diaper with a blue heart on his butt 🙂 Fashion Collection Blue Petit Coeur is so cute!
Laura Beth says
Love the Shanghai Green! Too cute!
Liana W. says
I like Sage or Shanghai Green. Very pretty!
Melissa Stroh says
I've never tried these before.
Karina says
I like the handsome print.
Kristin says
I have not tried the before.
Momma Bear says
I love the sage and lavender colors!
Rachel R. says
I like shanghai green.
*LaylasMommy* says
Blackbeary, orange and Red are my favorites
Rebecca Dansereau says
just bought my first one this weekend - really like it thus far!
Erin Najarro says
I love the fashion prints :]
AymeB says
I love the military pattern!
JennMama says
Red petit coeur on green is my fav!
JennMama says
Red petit coeur on green is my fav!
AymeB says
I am also a fan of the solid black!
Roie says
I have all neutral colors - but those little bears on black are to die for!! I will be cloth diapering our wee little one (when we finally have one!) but for now, I use them on my niece when she visits. LOVE the Charlie Banana ones the best!
AymeB says
I have cloth diapered all 3 of my boys and have used charlie banana almost exclusively. I potty trained with them as well. I love these!
Ainslie says
I love under construction!
Ashley says
I love BlackBeary and Black.
tiffany darling says
I like the handsome print as every day I greet my son "good morning handsome." :0)
Andrea Korb says
I love these diapers for my son. I am sad that we didn't try cloth diapering until he was already 1.5, but these will last him through potty training and still be good when we decide to have another little one! I am also trying the swim diaper for our trip to the beach this summer!
Caitlin Myers says
I have not tried Charlie Banana diapers but I'd love to. I wish they sold them at the Target where I live.
Tracie Brown says
turquoise!
Britt Potter says
Orbit print & brown solid!
allisa4ever070911 says
love the black one but im obsessed with the robots
Sylvia Larson says
The Fashion Collection Red Petit Coeur on green is the one I really love. Have a few of the others and working on getting them all. But they are always sold out in our target. And of course expensive. But soooo awesome
Kristen Kaeberlein says
Butterfly Diaper
leila says
So hard to choose! But I think since I'm hoping for a second baby and want to keep it gender neutral, I'd maybe pick the Fashion Collection Blue Petit Coeur on yellow.
Laurie Nykaza says
hot pink, yellow and aqua so cute
ablackwell221 says
I love the one size blackbeary! So adorable! :):)
ablackwell221 says
I have not tried charlie banana cloth diapers before. I have not tried cloth diapers at all actually, I am going to be using cloth diapers with our next child!:):)
Megan M. says
Well, my LO is a girl, so I LOVE the Blue Petite Coeur on Hot Pink one size. So stinking cute!!
Alexis says
I love the "Goodbye Disposable Hello Cloth" and the hot pink both one size.
blessed mama says
I love the Kate! It's super cute!
DBUPatriotPrincess says
I like the Holly Brown and the Yellow
Jen C. says
i love the black and white handsome print and the robot boy print.
Heather says
I have a 19-month-old son who is currently potty-training and we have another son due in August. I love the robot boy print! -Heather C.
Tracy M says
I love the plain black one size, and also the blackberry
Unknown says
My 7 month old has outgrown most of his diapers.
Winnie B says
turquoise
Laurie Nykaza says
I have not used them but would love to try them
Stephanie says
I would pick Blackberry diaper and Handsome for swim diaper.
Samantha Lippard says
I love the Butterfly Diaper!
Anna Willis says
I'm from south Georgia, so I love the camo!!
Breenah says
Love the Red Petit Coeur on Yellow!
Olivia L says
I like the Kate and BlackBeary ones.
Jenna Guizar says
hot pink!
Kristi Holifield says
I like the Butterfly print
Ashleigh Swerdfeger says
I really would like to try out one! I have heard good things and they have adorable prints! Its hard to choose~ Definitely maple leaf swim and one of the one size. hmm. I love the BlackBeary Print~
rjkchap says
I love the girly prints.
Aimee P. says
I like the butterfly or lavendar
ness721 says
I love the butterfly, hot pink, aqua and robot girl!
mommiescrew3 says
id love to get my hands on the boot camp pack!!
Meleakua says
i would get the william & shanghai green!
Katie Nicewander says
The Kate is adorable.
Jen P says
Robot girl!
bees knees says
I like the skull & crossbones one in black & the boy robot
Ashley says
I really like the maple leaf on white one. And Sage. =)
Piper Leigh says
I've not tried this brand before but would really like too!
Brook Vejo says
I just love the plain bright colors! Especially red.
Nikki cunningham says
I would choose the cutie print.
Rachel says
I love the William and the Kate, so I'd probably get a swim diaper in one and a os in the other:)
Trisha Kilpatrick says
The Fashion Collection BlackBeary - one size cloth diaper Charlie Banana® is so cute.
lisa_iowa says
2-in-1 Swim Diaper & Training Pants Shanghai Green Large
Laura says
I love the aqua os diaper!
tina reynolds says
I like blackburry and the handsome letters
incognito says
Red Petit Coeur on hot pink, Butterfly, Fashion collection-William , Fashion collection-Kate
Robin Jones says
Charlie Banana is one of my favorite pocket diapers. I like the Buttefly print but will have to pick something else if baby #2 turns out to be a boy!
Ashley Loader says
I love the one size maple leaf on white!
Jessica w says
Red Petit Coeur on hot pink or robot girl.
Cari says
i've never tried charlie banana before but I'm pretty new to the world of cloth and would love to give it a shot.
hayley schermerhorn says
orange- one size, and handsome- swim/trainer!
S C says
Orange one size
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Jesscapade says
I like Turquoise and Royal Blue
Laura Noelle says
I love the one size butterfly diaper. So stinkin cute!
wendylady88 says
I have not tried these but would love to
Amanda Hirschy says
I just recently picked up a few from Target, but since my LO isn't due until September I haven't had the chance to try them out yet.
Allison Downes says
I would choose the The Royal Collection The Kate https://www.charliebanana.com/2-in-1-Swim-Diaper-Training-Pants-The-Royal-Collection-The-Kate-Large_p_348.html
Thank you for the nice giveaway!
GeorgiaBeckman says
These are so cute. They have so many choices! I would choose HANDSOME BOY & ROBOT BOY for my grandson, Rylon.
Mel328 says
I like BlackBeary the most!
SarahG425 says
HUGE Charlie Fan here...they fit around my 22 lb, 7 month old's thighs 🙂
About Me says
I like the fashion collection Cutie.
About Me says
I have never used Charlie Banana before.
Libby C says
I would choose the Robot Boy for the swimmer and Aqua or Orange for the one-size diaper.
River says
maple leaf on white or aqua are my favourite two 🙂
Dana Lynn says
I really want to try these out!
Christine Miller says
I like the goodbye disposables, hello cloth!
Christine Miller says
And I haven't tried Charlie Banana but I've looked at them at Target! I even fixed the display because people had them hanging out of the packages all wrong!
Michelle Lee says
I'd get Robot Boy for both because it's so cute.
Maegan Delorme says
would choose
2-in-1 Swim Diaper & Training Pants Blue Petit Coeur on Hot Pink Large
and
Maple Leaf on White - One Size
MissMannah says
I would pick The Fashion Collection Blue Petit Coeur on white OS and Periwinkle swim.
Laura says
I like the Robot Boy and the BlackBeary prints!
Erica R. says
The Fashion Collection Blue Petit Coeur on hot pink - One Size
Laura says
I have some solid color sized Charlie Bananas that I love and a truck print one that my two year old is totally obsessed with!
Amy Gockley says
I haven't tried Charlie Banana yet, but I would LOVE to!
Heather Downer says
We haven't tried Charlie Banana yet mainly because of the price point, but we'd love too! I love the robots and the swim diaper!
Candace Pettie says
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Candace Pettie says
I'd choose green
Beth says
All the prints are cute, but I'd probably choose the solid turquoise for both.
Tianna says
I would get the aqua diaper and the red swim diaper
Jessica Cali says
I just recently came across these on the walmart website!! I would love to try one! I absolutely adore the butterfly print!! CUTE!
karen says
I have not tried Charlie Banana yet, but I have seen them at Target and would love to try the out.
Tara says
turq or red or robots probably... so many to choose from!
Amanda M. says
I would choose lovey and dovey print! Too Cute!
Jessie says
Goodbye Disposable, Hello Cloth Size in Bellywrap
Michelle Knopp says
I would love to try Charlie Banana. I have not tried any cloth diapers before and am not sure where to start. This would be a great introdution to cloth diapering. I'm very curious.
Beth Ann says
Brown Solid! 🙂
Katherine says
love the Fashion Collection: The Kate
Grace says
I would love the maple leaf print!
Quantmlife says
Cindy B (on fb/rc) ~ really like the little pandas. Thanks.
Quantmlife says
Cindy B (on rc/fb) ~ never tried charlie banana before
susanesque says
I'd choose the red OS diaper and the lavender swim diaper
Vicki Hall says
I like the blackberry
Stephanie H says
I love the Orbit and Robot Boy!! Charlie Banana Diapers are amazing!!!
Elizabeth Hernandez says
I've always wanted to try cloth diapers I would love the lovey & dovey on white one size
Kim Mellick says
I love the BlackBeary
Michaele Howard says
I love the BlackBerry
Kim Mellick says
I love the BlackBeary
Victoria Frank says
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Alayna says
I like the red petit couture on pink! So cute! I love it for my little girl, bc most of my diapers are boy colors since I had a boy first...
Alayna says
I liked the red petit couture on pink for my little girl.
Victoria Frank says
I would like "Maple Leaf" on White - One Size and 2-in-1 swim diapers & training pants in the print "Under the Sea".
Kristin Michele says
Ooh, I love BlackBeary and Robot Boy!
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Christine N says
I haven't tried CBs yet but the blackbeary and robot prints are so cute and I'd love to add them to my stash. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
Elyse Huey says
I would love the Blue Petit Coeur on Green
The Life Of Faith says
I like the red/green fashion collection!