9 best weaning baby bibs that catch food easily and wash well

Some coveralls attach to the high chair or table to catch all spills, but this bib simply has a pouch which catches all food easily. This makes it less bulletproof than other brands, but we found this also makes it less complicated to set up, which is perfect when you have a ravenous child screaming in your face. Coveralls cost a little more than traditional bibs, but you do get a lot more bib for your money.

This is one of the best value we tried. The dinosaur pattern got giggles from our little tester and we loved how quickly it dries after rinsing – some cover-all bibs need hours of hanging in the kitchen to dry. This is more plasticky and not as silky smooth as some bibs, but way more practical. You can also use this for messy play and painting as it doesn’t have to stick to a high chair. It slides over the baby’s arms and fastens simply and securely at the back. No fuss, no mess.

We were excited to test these bibs because the neck strap looks like a string of pearls, instantly turning the messiest of eaters into an aristocratic babe. The bib looks and feels like excellent quality and the sturdy but soft plastic made us instantly trust that it was up to the job, while being gentle on our baby’s skin. The bib fastens on easily and securely, the scoop is deep and wide and the rigidity of the BPA-free plastic means that it catches all the falling food. It is easy to clean and dries instantly. It is also bendy enough to pack in your baby bag and use on the go. The colours are beautiful and gender neutral.

We were excited to test this bib because it also has the potential to be worn as a superhero cape. We behaved ourselves and tested the bib properly, on the front of the baby (and then turned it around and flew baby around the kitchen afterwards).

This cape – sorry, bib – hits the sweet spot of using a soft material which also dries very quickly. It is super lightweight, and folds up nice and small but this doesn’t detract from its effectiveness against toddler food. The neck strap fastens easily and is nice and thick to protect their clothes. The bib has a wide pouch to catch spills and is large enough to cover a whole toddler. It’s easy to rinse after use, good value and feels durable. We love it.

For extreme weaning you ideally need to use a coverall, and this version from Tidy Tot has innovative suckers on the bottom of the bib which stick to the high chair tray, securely catching everything that your little one throws at it.

It comes in a little zip up pouch which is ideal for keeping in your baby bag and is available in some adorable patterns. It’s beautifully soft, but again, this means it takes a bit longer to dry before you can zip it back into its pouch. It is machine washable.

Our little tester dedicated himself to unsticking the bib’s suckers from the high chair. He succeeded in releasing two out of three of the suckers which meant that he was left with baked beans on his lap. We are not sure if this proves a fault with the bib or the baby but we are willing to put it down to user error. Had the suckers held fast, this bib would be one of our favourites. It also works out cheaper if you buy a twin pack at £25.

This bib was a real wildcard. Just look at it – sheer opulence fit for a princess. The shimmery gold fabric is soft, waterproof and also surprisingly machine washable. And the huge bow that covers the Velcro neck fastening adds a touch of whimsy to the OTT luxury. But is it practical as well? Yes, it is. The pouch catches food effectively and the frills add to the area protected from splashes and actually help bat crumbs into the pouch. We got through another meal time with minimal mess and maximum style. It is a touch on the expensive side, but a beautiful gift and a super accessory for a special occasion. It will certainly raise a few smiles.

This bib is an engineering masterpiece. It looks more like a piece of sailing equipment than a bib, and imbued us with total faith that no food would get through. It was, however the only bib we tested that we had to consult the instruction manual to use. Once on though, it covered our little tester entirely and caught everything it needed to. No food reached the baby and the waterproof lining kept spills from leaking through.

Removing it is a bit tricky, as you have to stop the elastic pinging the food and spills into your face as you release it from the high chair. The fabric is soft, waterproof and absorbent, which meant it had to spend a couple of hours flapping around the kitchen to dry. The fabric pattern was clearly designed by geniuses. Dinosaurs riding tractors – it really doesn’t get any better than that. It feels like it will last well, fits all high chairs with or without a tray and is machine washable.

Our little tester absolutely loved the fun rocket design, and so did we. This silicone bib is sturdy enough to catch all the food and also rolls up nice and small for travelling. It wipes clean easily and you can also put it in the dishwasher.

The adjustable neck strap means that you can ensure a snug fit from baby to toddler. The scoop is wide and protrudes so that spills have no escape. It feels like it will last a long time, and is also great value. You can also get a flamingo or a toucan design.

The simple design of this bib and the amount of cuteness that the two little bunny ears add to the overall effect is impressive. Elodie Details specialises in stylish and fun designs and this bib ticks all the boxes. The material is soft, durable and wipe-clean. It feels so silky that we feared that stains might not come out, but after thorough testing with spaghetti bolognese, it looked as good as new after a wash.

The ears are also practical as they hold the pouch open slightly, encouraging food to be caught. The colour is unisex and parent friendly. It looks and feels high end and could be an ideal Easter gift.

These bibs rate highly in the style stakes. They look and feel so luxurious it is a surprise that they are also pretty good value. They are silky soft, waterproof and come in a range of trendy colours and designs to please both parent and child. The bib has a unique shape which leaves the shoulders exposed but thoroughly covers the torso and the pouch catches crumbs effectively. The only issue we found was that we had to tie the bib in a knot around our little tester’s neck, which felt very unnatural. We were so careful in not tying it too tight that the bib actually fell off halfway through a meal. But if you enjoy stylish bibs and also have cub-scout level knowledge of quick-release knots, this is the bib for you.