Some people use bibs right from the start to catch milky drips from a breast or bottle feeding baby, and they do come in smaller sizes for this purpose. But once you move onto solids, you will need something more substantial to cope with the serious business of getting food into mouth.
You can buy bibs made from soft terry, wipe-clean PVC or moulded plastic.
Look for:
- Terry bibs with waterproof plastic backing
- Moulded plastic bibs with crumb catcher fronts
- Tabard and poncho styles that give greater protection. They slip over the head, with Velcro or tie fastenings at the back, and some also have long sleeves and elasticated wrists
- Disposable bibs which are great for going out or holidays
