Parents and caregivers have been using baby bibs for centuries. They make it easy to clean a young one’s saliva, and food and beverage spills. While most people think of baby bibs only for children who have started eating solid foods, they are useful for all babies.
Baby Bibs for All Babies
Whether your baby is breast or bottle fed, burping is likely to bring up a little milk. A well placed bib can keep both, the clothes and the babe clean. The bib is also useful to wipe way saliva. Keep in mind that infants tend to dribble more when they are teething.
Shopping for baby bibs can be quite an eye opener. You will find bibs in many different styles and designs. The most basic of these is the kind that can be placed around the neck and fixed at the back with a button or fastener.
Of Teething and Feeding Bibs
Teething bibs have a waterproof surface. This would keep the child’s clothing dry and clean, and free of dribble. When a baby is teething it would be wise to have the teething bib on most of the day. The bib may have a textured surface that the baby would like to chew on to soothe the irritated gums. Some bibs also have a smaller pacifier or teething ring fastened to the cloth.
Feeding bibs are designed to protect clothes from spills and stains. They are usually made of fabric and are not waterproof. They are durable and designed for frequent washing. Some feeding bibs have a pocket at the bottom that can catch solid or liquid foods that may have missed the mouth or been spit out.
Smock Bibs
These are larger than the teething and feeding bibs and cover most of the infant’s clothes. The purpose of this bib is to keep the child’s clothes clean. Such a bib is especially valuable when your baby is wearing a special dress or clothing you wish to keep stain free. It is useful to use a smock bib when you are at a restaurant or visiting someone’s home. Smock bibs are not designed for newborn babies but for those who have started eating solid foods and can move about independently.
When shopping for baby bibs, do spend some time reading the product details, especially the care instructions. Do choose a soft fabric that is gentle on the baby’s skin. Customer reviews should help you select products that offer good service.