THE RIGHT BIB FOR BABY: HERE ARE SOME TIPS

Parents often don't ask themselves many questions about choosing the right bib for the newborn. But when the baby arrives in the family, you only want the best for him. Especially since children have very delicate skin that just any accessory or fabric is not enough.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT BABY BIB?

This may seem like a simple question, but knowing and seeing the number of models we can find on the market makes it difficult to answer. There is no perfect bib for everything, because each model has different characteristics that will be better or worse depending on the growth of the child, depending on the comfort or tastes of each child or parent.

It is important to distinguish the needs of the little one at home. For example, if the bib we need is for a newborn, we will need a not very thick model to clean his saliva. If we are looking for one to feed him, we will need a thicker bib or biodegradable plastic.

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND BEFORE BUYING THE RIGHT BABY BIB

Each baby is different, so the bib has to adapt to him based on the shape, size, closure, growth of the baby, when his first teeth start to appear, when he starts eating alone, etc.

Some important features to consider before choosing a bib are:

The size: some bibs have a series of sizes suitable for all ages.

Closure : This will depend a lot on what suits the child's age. The important thing is that they are always comfortable and that they are easy to take off and put on.

· The fabrics : the materials used for the bibs are very important. For newborns, cloth bibs are the best option, to use later when they are older, plastic or silicone bibs, or any other stiffer material.

Easy to wash: it will be really useful to keep this factor in mind, as we will avoid adding a complication to our daily life. We need to make sure that the fabric bibs can be put in the washing machine and that the silicone models can be put in the dishwasher.

BIBS AND BANDANA BIBS, ARE THE SAME WHAT?

The bib for the newborn has always been the protagonist in the life of newborns up to the period of teething. At the same time, this accessory has undergone an evolution.

The bandana bib represents one of the innovations that emerged from this evolution. In their case, bandana bibs are known to be a comfortable and modern option, with which we can dress the little ones in fashion and prevent their clothes from getting stained.

So aren't they the same? Not really. While both have the function of preventing stains, bibs are particularly useful for preventing stains on baby's clothes when he eats. In addition, they avoid moisture in their clothes, especially at the time when babies generate more saliva as is the case with teething. Bibs are generally rounded and their functionality will depend on the waterproofness and material they are made of, as well as their size.

On the other hand, bandana bibs are especially designed to prevent our children's clothes from getting wet with saliva or milk. They tend to be tighter than bibs and can be a great addition to your outfit, as they come in many different styles. Their cowboy-style shape characterizes them.

TYPES OF BABY BIBS ACCORDING TO GROWTH

Bib for newborn or a few months

At this time in our children's lives we must use a bib that avoids saliva stains, as they cannot control it themselves and it is always better to avoid the area under the chin being wet.

On the one hand, if the baby does not have a strong salivation, we can leave him wearing a cotton bib or similar fabric, all day. A good option are bibs with cotton terry inside because they protect the baby's chest from saliva and food remnants.

If, on the other hand, the little one drools a lot, it is advisable to change the bib frequently so that the humidity does not transfer on the clothes and from there to his body. Try to put more amazing and fun prints.

THE BIB WHEN THEY BEGIN TO EAT WITH THE HELP OF AN ADULT

At this stage, the best option is plastic bibs, as they have the advantage that they can be cleaned very easily and quickly. You just need to wipe with a cloth or a little water and clean. Today there are many plastic or biodegradable plastic bibs that have a sort of pocket that has the function of collecting all the pieces of food that can fall. This way we will avoid that much of the food ends up on the ground.

THE BIB FOR WHEN THEY BEGIN TO EAT ALONE

Babies love to experiment with the texture and flavor of food, and when they start eating alone, more food is likely to end up on their clothes than in their mouth. For this stage, full and large bibs are the best option. Avoid changing his clothes every time he eats.

These bibs are shaped like a t-shirt or bodysuit and protect the entire upper body.

WHAT ABOUT DISPOSABLE BIBS?

We like to bet on cloth bibs, which can be constantly washed and reused. Furthermore, we help the environment. But it's true that having a disposable bib in your little one's bag can save us from more than one setback when we go out on the street and don't have a clean one on hand. In addition, these disposable bibs do not need to be stored in the stroller bag once used and we will avoid bad smells or stains on all sides of the baby bag.

HOW TO MAKE THE FINAL CHOICE

As we have said, there is no perfect bib for all babies but when choosing which one to buy, you have to take into account the character of the little one: if they really like food, if they play with it, or on the contrary they eat calmly and slowly, without doing so many stories. But if we have to be clear about one thing, the baby bib is an indispensable accessory to prevent saliva from moistening the baby's body and causing itching or irritation.