Reviewing diapers I often get asked “Which cloth diaper do you recommend?” “Well…” I go on to say, “I recommend several different brands for several different reasons.” At this point the majority of people that want to know about cloth diapers lose interest. They don’t always want to hear about all of the brands. They want to know one brand to start with.

Charlie Banana is that brand.

It is a great starting diaper. It is simple, reliable, functional and adorable.

Charlie Banana Cloth Diapers are made in Hong Kong. As of last year, they are now available in the US! They are almost identical to another diaper that I have previously reviewed, except, they have a front pocket.

I am not a huge fan of the front pocket. For me, putting the inserts in through the front is more troublesome. I have to then make sure to pull enough of it up to soak up Robert’s massive loads of urine. Not fun. But overall, this is definitely not a breaker for me. Charlie Banana thinks that the front pockets are nice because you can “remove the inserts without getting your hands dirty”.

I usually open a diaper and use the front to swipe a bit more clean. So for me, this isn’t accurate. However, I also just throw my diapers in the wash and let the cycle beat out the inserts. It’s rarely an issue that one doesn’t come out on it’s own, and out of twenty ish diapers running – it’s worth it to me to risk that occasional one not separating.

That being said, I am a huge fan of pocket diapers in general. I am a huge fan of microfiber inserts. I feel as though they absorb more and are easier to use in pockets.

I am huge fan of these microfiber inserts. They are a bit more trim than some of the other options I have on hand, which makes them easy to stuff, and yet, their performance is more than comparable.

These diapers have a very easy to use system for sizing. They have a simple elastic band inside the legs that is numbered to know exactly where to place it for your little one.

Then, they tuck safely underneath the pocket flap so they are not bothersome to your cutie.

I am still, unfortunately, not using cloth at night. Robert is a tummy sleeper and often leaks. Therefore, I can’t fully put these diapers to test for an overnighter.

Robert snuggles well in these diapers.

He seems more than comfy in his Charlie Banana.

Buy It

Check out SandBox Lane for a great sale right now on Charlie Banana Cloth Diapera – 15% off!  Also, ON TOP of the sale you can use the promo code “MARNIMESS” for an extra 10% off most items in their store.  (Excludes BumGenius, Flip, and Econobum Products.)  That’s a savings of up to 25% off Charlie Banana diapers right now!!

Win It

Sandbox Lane has offered to give one (1) lucky reader here at Marni’s Organized Mess a Charlie Banana Pocket Diaper of their very own!  Thanks a bunch Sandbox Lane!  I am very thankful for this opportunity and I am sure my readers are, too!

*I am sorry at this time this giveaway is only open to US residents.

How to Enter

-Leave a comment for each entry, starting only with the mandatory.
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-Please note: Winner has 48 hours to contact me once I post the win.

Mandatory Entry

You must be a follower of Marni’s Organized Mess via GFC (the white box at the bottom of this page labeled “Public Stalkers”.  Then, tell me why want this diaper.

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