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Babble Best: Bibs

Our five favorite bibs for new eaters. by Katie Bayless

May 7, 2007

Early in my son's eating career, I discovered that generic cotton bibs, while often cute and soft, tended to absorb enough pureed peas to soak through to the clothes below, thereby requiring an outfit change and truly defeating the purpose of a bib. Until my little one gets more proficient at keeping the food in his mouth, I'm sticking to bibs that can hold up through more than one feeding. Here are five bibs in a variety of materials and styles to keep your kid clean and your laundry a little lighter. — Katie Bayless



Mally Bib - $32

Always seem to be looking for where you left the bib? The soft leather Mally Bib can be kept right on the fridge for easy, search-free storage due to its unique magnetic neck clasp. Adjustable to fit your six-month-old as well as your three-year-old, these bibs are resistant to stains, rinseable and reversible. Available in over forty styles and colors, Mally Bibs rank first in both durability and design.



Bibs: Runners-up

Bibbity Rinse And Roll Bib - $6

An iParenting Media Award winner, the Bibbity Rinse and Roll Bib by Kiddopotamus is simple, flexible and free of phthalate, latex and PVC. It benefits from an adjustable neck strap and a large stay-open bib scoop; when the meal is over, simply rinse it, roll it and stash it in the diaper bag or drawer until the next use.

Tidy Bib - $7

Developed by Built NY, the Tidy Bib is constructed out of soft, durable neoprene. While the neoprene absorbs juice and drool, a waterproof inner layer keeps liquids from soaking through. When your little one is ready for solid foods, protect your floors with the Tidy Bib's simple snap-up pocket to catch crumbs and runaway Cheerios. Washable and reversible, the Tidy Bib comes in two colors and is easy to use at home or on the road.

Funkie Baby Bib - $19

With retro flair, these washable, oversized cotton bibs by Funkie Baby give plastic bibs a run for their money. The soft, double-sided cotton conceals a special soak-proof lining that keeps baby dry, and the reversible fabrics allow sneaky parents to reuse a dirty bib by flipping it over. Who's going to know?

Jen Jen Bib - $13-$18

While they may have the traditional plastic bib shape and feel, these bibs by Jen Jen give the style new life with creative designs — like the Route 66, the Koi Fish and the best-selling Sushi pattern. With a Velcro closure, these bibs are easy to wear and even easier to clean.

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About the Author

author bio Katie Bayless left the world of high school English teaching to become a writer whose work has appeared in print and online. She now spends her days contemplating the next sippy cup design and how to break her addiction to vanilla soy lattes. She lives in Ventura, CA with her husband and son.

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