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The 8 Best Baby Bibs For Food, Drool and Everything Else
Updated: July 2, 2024
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Introducing solids to their baby is an exciting, scary, exhausting and—ahem—chaotic experience for many parents. Infants first learn through textures, graduate to the infamous picky-eating stage, and eventually develop their preferred tastes for foods, flavors and dishes. But in those first few years, many experts say the messier you allow your kiddos to be, the better.
This makes baby bibs a shopping item you’ll spend more time researching than you ever imagined. There are so many material options, from soft fabric to silicone. There are so many designs and shapes—from bandanas to pockets—to consider, too. And though many parents associate bibs with solid food, they can also come in handy with infant spit-up and drooling episodes when your tot is teething.
We’ve done the research for you to narrow down the top eight best baby bibs to meet your family’s needs.
Our top baby bibs picks
Best baby bibs for spit up: The Ollie World Bandana Bib
Ask any parent who has attempted to swaddle a squirmy baby, and they likely have eventually found the Ollie swaddle, made of stretchy, soft material with a strong velcro closure. You may be surprised to know they also make bandana bibs from that same trustworthy fabric. Its the absorbency capacity that sets this bib apart from others on our list: No matter how much spit-up your young infant spews or how messy your toddler is when drinking water or juice, this moisture-wicking bib easily catches it.
It’s also available in a variety of colors (that reviewers say don’t fade when you toss it in the wash) so you can match it to your kiddo’s style. The soft fabric maintains its texture over time and has a snap closure on the back. Though it’s suitable for babies of all ages, some reviewers say it is too short once their child reaches toddlerhood to provide adequate coverage. It’s also more expensive than others, but it's a smart investment if you only need a few.
- Price: 3 Pack for $25.00
- Age for baby to use: Newborns and up
- Material: 86% polyester, 14% spandex
- How to clean: Machine wash
- Does it have a pocket? No