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

Keep meal times mess-free with a practical bib

Rosie Shephard

Thursday 12 March 2020 17:00 GMT

We suggest that parents should choose designs that make them smile, because weaning is tough and anything that makes it more fun is a bonus (The Independent/iStock)

When teaching a baby which is the correct end of a spoon, things can get messy, so we have spent the last month of messy mealtimes testing the latest bibs to prepare you on your weaning journey.

The first lesson is that some bibs are for milk and dribble and some are for solid food. It is a rookie mistake to expect to escape baby food disasters with a dribble bib.

If the bib is small and made of fabric, it’s your everyday dribble bib, worn to catch anything that escapes from baby’s facial orifices.

If it is large, plastic, has a crumb-catching pouch, pelican scoop, or has sleeves, it is a bib for meal times. Don’t confuse the two and you’re already halfway there.

Before you cling-film the entire kitchen, resort to feeding your child in the sink, or start wearing a large bin bag yourself, take a look at our selection of bibs that will help contain the splatter.

You can trust our independent reviews. We may earn commission from some of the retailers, but we never allow this to influence selections, which are formed from real-world testing and expert advice. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.

Bumkins DC comics waterproof superbib, pack of two

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.

The verdict: Weaning baby bibs

Mamas and Papas was our favourite for value and effectiveness. If you want to protect clothing, coveralls are a great bet, but can cost more and be fiddly. We also suggest that parents should choose designs that make them smile, because weaning is tough and anything that makes it more fun is a win.

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