Baby Bibs - Parenting advice on the advantages of choosing the right bib

Baby bibs help you to manage the mess made by babies while they feast on food. Mealtimes with babies can sometimes be a frustrating part of parenting and using bibs to minimize messy eating will lessen the burden and make mealtimes more fun with your children.

What are the Advantages of Baby Bibs

• Safety: When a baby burps or milk gets spilt while feeding it can cause harm to the sensitive skin of the baby. Baby foods can also cause rashes or allergies when they come in contact with the baby’s skin.  A bib protects your baby's kind.
• Cost Effective: Using bibs during feeding saves money in several respects; you will spend a lot less on children's clothing as well as creams to treat any irritations caused to skin as a result of contact with milk or baby food.
• Prevents Staining: The baby’s clothes can become stained if you do not use a bib. Baby bibs are easier to clean than soiled clothes and a bib is easier to change when you are out and about than a whole set of baby clothes.

Selecting the Right Type of Baby Bibs

Buying baby accessories and other essential supplies for the baby needs to be done with care. You should know what factors you should look for while buying bibs.

Material

Baby bibs are generally of two types.

• Synthetic or Slick Material: These are easy to clean and can be reused after wiping with a damp cloth. The only disadvantage with this material is that food can slide down and it may stain clothing.
• Absorbent: This helps to absorb the spills thoroughly. The food does not get to any clothing that the bib covers.

Size of the Bib

Bibs come in different sizes. Depending on the age of the baby, you can buy the appropriate size. Mostly, bibs are adjustable and can be used when the child grows older. Going for a large sized bib is safe, as it will cover more area and protect the baby’s skin as well as its clothing.

Design

Bibs are available in different designs and colours. The large ones can be pulled over the head just like a t-shirt, while the rest can be tied in the back. Some bibs have Velcro too. Select the type that is easiest for you and your baby, but by using a bib with a character or colour that your baby or toddler enjoys, or one that is personal to them, you are likely to get less fuss from them when putting it on. 

Cost

Baby bibs are not expensive and since you will need plenty of them, buying them in wholesale shops will bring down the cost considerably.

Additional Features

There are bibs that have additional features like a pocket that will catch the food, or a tag that will be entertaining for the baby.

Precautionary Measures while Using Baby Bibs

Here are some things you should check on before buying the bib.

• Ensure that the bibs are designed especially for newborns. Check the size and verify whether it will suit your child.
• The bibs should be easy to put on and easily taken off.
• The bibs should be safe, comfortable and absorbent. They should not fit tightly making it difficult for the baby to breathe.

Bibs form the perfect solution for preventing food spills while you feed the baby. They protect the pristine baby clothing and also safeguard the baby’s skin from allergies and rashes. Baby bibs are not only useful for older infants but they can also be used for new born babies to protect the clothes from drooling and spit ups.