Friday, August 9, 2013

Star of Versatility {Rock-A-Bums Cloth Diaper Review}


Disclosure: I received the above product to help facilitate my review. I was not compensated in any other way. All opinions are my own and are 100% honest.

We all have our favorites style of cloth diapers. Whether it is a pocket, all-in-one, all-in-two, hybrid or flats/prefolds with a cover. Rock-A-Bums gives you the option to change your mind! The versatility of this diaper allows you to use it in whatever way you want!

Image from www.rockabums.com.
When you purchase a Rock-A-Bums 5-in-1 you'll get the 'Bomb Shell' cover as well as two re-usable inserts. The diaper cover is one size with a snap-down rise and lined with grey fleece. Being that this diaper cover has cross-over snaps, it can get pretty small in the waist.




Each insert is three layers of microfiber topped with a layer of grey fleece. There is a snap on each insert as well as the inside of the back of the diaper, allowing you to snap in the insert.


You can use the diaper cover with one insert or for overnights or heavy wetters you may wish to use them both at the same time.


The Versatility:
1. Bomb Shell- Put over the top of a disposable to prevent blow outs, or just to look cute!
2. Pocket Diaper- Stuff the pocket opening with insert.
3. All-In-One- Snap in the insert after stuffing pocket, no need to unstuff the soiled diaper. Just wash as usual and hang dry.
4. All-In-Two- Simply snap the insert to the back of the diaper shell. No stuffing. When soiled, remove soaker and snap in the clean one. Or use flats, prefolds, or fitteds under the shell!
5. Hybrid- Use any disposable cloth diaper liner in your diaper shell.
6. *Bonus* Swim Diaper- Shell can be used alone (without inserts) as a swim diaper.

My favorite way to use this diaper is as an all-in-two. Since it comes with two fleece topped inserts it is like getting two diapers for the price of one! I like that the shell is lined with fleece so Bug's skin isn't rubbing against the laminate.

This diaper fits Bug really well. The elastic is soft, yet tight. Hip snaps to help prevent wing droop.


I really like this diaper and it has a great price point!

I do have one disappointment with this diaper. If you look at the image from their site:

It looks as though there is a tummy panel (flap) of PUL on the inside of the diaper. Well, there is no PUL on the inside. It is just straight fleece. If there was a tummy panel this would be a great diaper for overnights. But with my little man being a tummy sleeper, we no longer dare putting him in a diaper overnight that does not have extra leak protection on his tummy.

Buy It:
Rock-A-Bums 5-in-1 is sold on their site for $16.95!
For $45.95 you can get a three pack of shells with 6 inserts. That is enough to cloth diaper an older infant for a full day! Making Rock-A-Bums a very economical cloth diapering system.





Between the new features of the 2.0 (two pocket openings, new exclusive lining and a tummy panel) and the features of the 1.0, what do you like the best? What color would you choose if you win?

92 comments:

  1. Diapers have sure changed since I used them 40 years ago. Fun!

    slehan at juno dot com

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  2. These diapers are amazing. I just saw these and I think your review is spot on.

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  3. Rock-a-Bums color: Red, and my favorite feature is the fact that the diaper shell can be used as a swim diaper! :D

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  4. All the new features sound great - especially the tummy panels to help prevent leaks. I would choose black.

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  5. I like the 2 pocket opening and I would choose black.

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  6. Definitely white! looks classic

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  7. I like the two pocket openings. I'd choose black!

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  8. i like the tummy panel and the color red!

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  9. I love that there are two pocket openings. I'd choose black.

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  10. I like the tummy panel to prevent leaks. I would choose red.

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  11. I like the two pocket openings and I would chose black :)

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  12. I like the white ones, and I love how affordable--and versatile--they are. Love the AI2 option.

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  13. I like the two pocket openings because it makes stuffing/adjusting easier and I would choose black.

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  14. I love the versatility of the diaper... I would probably use it as a pocket though! I do see your point about using it overnight (my little one rolls all over, so it probably wouldn't keep her clothes and bed dry). :)

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  15. I like the tummy panel! The red looks fun. :)

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  16. I love the lining the most. I'm a big fan of something that won't show staining as well. If I were to win I would choose either white or red. Although I have heard they are going to have new prints soon.

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  17. ;) RED that cool looks great love the whole 5 in 1 and it looks so easy to use

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  18. I love the Bombshell feature. Preventing blow outs is always a really good thing. I like the Black one.

    Beth W

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  19. I would choose black with red with black snaps.

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  20. Love that it can be used as a swim diaper

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  21. I love the two pocket openings. That is very convenient. I would choose the black with red snaps.

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  22. I like the Rock-a-Bums with Snaps - Red

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  23. I like the 2 pockets opening & I would pick black!

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  24. I like that it can be double stuffed and I like this color on the review!

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  25. I like the red and the double openings for more flexibility.

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  26. I like the tummy panel that helps prevent leaks. My favorite color is the black.

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  27. The two pocket opening and the extra front protection are both great. I don't k now if I could choose between the red and the black. They are both cute!

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  28. i like the 1.0 better. i have used 2 opening pockets, and dont like those

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  29. I like the two-opening pocket. i would choose white!

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  30. I like the tummy panel. Also, I'd choose red

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  31. The two pocket openings are great to not have to worry about unstuffing. I love the red, we have no red dipes in our stash!

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  32. I like the tummy panel the best so no wicking.

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  33. the 2 opening is awesome make stuffing a diaper alot easier and i love the white with black snaps or the black with red snaps awesome!!

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  34. I love the 2 pocket openings! I have one pocket diaper (Thirsties) that have 2 pocket openings and it is my favorite for that reason! Makes it so much easier to stuff and theoretically doesn't need to be unstuffed (although I do anyway lol :) I like the red diaper :)

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  35. I like the two openings and the black

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  36. I would choose the red with black snaps.

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  37. I love that they can be used so many different ways.

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  38. I like the tummy panel. I would get white

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  39. I like the two openings. I like the black colored one.

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  40. I love that there are two openings - All of the colors are fantastic!! so much better than the typical "cute" designs and pastels - great for alternative/indie moms :-)

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  41. I love that this diaper can be used in different ways, I would use it as a pocket or an AI2. I would choose black!!

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  42. the tummy panel is great and i like white

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  43. I like the black with the new tummy panel!

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  44. Tummy panel! And I would choose black :)

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  45. I love diapers that have two pocket openings... IMO, it makes it easier to stuff and the inserts usually agitate themselves out. I'd love to have the black diaper!

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  46. I'd choose red and I like the fleece lining best.

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  47. There look like great diapers, love the two pocket openings..I'd love the red one!!

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  48. I love that the shell can double as a swim cover :) I also really like the black!

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  49. I like both the pocket openings. I'd choose white!

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  50. Tummy Panel and I'd choose the Red!

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  51. I love the versatility of this diaper and I like the double opening on the 2.0, I would choose black :)

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  52. I like that the shell can be used for swim diaper. I like the color white!

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  53. I would totally choose red. And, I like the two pocket opening.

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  54. I love the versatility. I would probably use it as a AI2. I would choose red.

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  55. I would choose the black. I really like the pocket having two openings.

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  56. A tummy panel is awesome & i'd go with black :)

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  57. I would pick the white. It looks impractical, but fun. And I like the two pocket openings.

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  58. the pocket openings. I would go with red.

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  59. I like the tummy panel. My daughter always rolls to her stomach while sleeping. Red one!

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  60. i love the two pocket openings so the insert can agitate out in the wash . I love the red with black snaps

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  61. I love that it's so many things in one, and I love the red.

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  62. I love the tummy panel, and I would choose red.

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  63. I like the tummy panel and the two openings. I would also choose the red.

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  64. I like the black the best. I think the dark fleece is a great feature! No stains!

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  65. I like that the lining is a darker color (not white to show stains), and I would choose black.

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  66. I love the "BONUS SWIM DIAPERswim ". I would choose the RED.

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  67. I'd choose the black with red snaps

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  68. I would choose the red with black snaps.

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  69. I love these diapers and the 5-in-1 design. Thank you for posting this review. The 2.0's look awesome!

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  70. Rock-a-Bums with Snaps – Black 2.0

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  71. I like the tummy panel and I would choose white.

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  72. I like having two pocket openings. I like the white.

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  73. I like that it's 5 in 1 and I'd pick white

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  74. I like the sizing snaps. I'd pick the black one.

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  75. I like new exclusive lining and a tummy panel. AN d love the blck & red snaps

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  76. I love the 5 in 1 feature which makes it an amazing diaper! Easy to use. I would love the black with red snaps.

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  77. The tummy panel is a great idea! I'd choose red with black snaps!

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  78. I have not seen anything like this! I would love to try this!

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