As a consumer, I’m frequently dissatisfied. I want to find The Ultimate Product and then be done. Sadly, there seem to be pros and cons to many baby gear decisions (see my stroller review). And so it is with bibs.
The old standby, Bumkins Superbib.
It has so much going for it: this bib can be wiped clean or machine washed and it comes in fun patterns. But the con is a biggie: the darn thing collects mildew if not dried completely before storing (and am I the only one that leaves a restaurant with a damp bib crammed in a bag somewhere?).
I have four of these bibs and they are all embarrassingly speckle-spotted with mildew that will not go away (despite repeated washings and bleach). Customer service assures me that this is not normal.
The new kid on the block, Poiwear Hi-chair bib.
This clever design protects the pants and legs as well as the chest of your messy little eater, but the unconventional shape is actually a little embarrassing to pull out of the diaper bag. It also cannot be wiped clean but needs to be machine washed; this may be a good thing considering my propensity to collect nasty black spots of mildew.
If you like the loud colors and patterns and have $20 to spend on a new bib, give it a try and support an auntie-preneur in the process.
> Check out the Hi-chair bib from Poiwear.
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I have a couple of the Hi-chair bibs, and to me they are worth every cent. My daughter is learning to feed herself and drops a little of everything into her lap. I’m thankful for the extra coverage and would much rather wash a bib with food smears than the clothes underneath. My little one even likes naming the items on bibs (dog, whale, flower, etc.)