Newborn
Starting solids
Drool and teething
A giftOur picks, by situation
1 PandaEar silicone bibs, 3-pack
A budget silicone set for everyday meals
Three silicone bibs with a deep pocket and a neck strap that adjusts to four sizes. The Canadian listing says they suit children from 10 to 72 months and calls the silicone 100% soft.
- Material
- Silicone
- Size range
- Neck strap adjusts to four sizes
- Closure
- Adjustable neck strap
- Pocket or catcher
- Deep spill pocket
- Pack size
- 3
- Age range
- 10-72 months
The maker says: 100% soft silicone
Worth knowing: The listing doesn't give washing instructions, so check them on the page. Silicone doesn't soak up dribble, so think mealtimes.
Amazon listing: PandaEar 3 Pack Thick Silicone Baby Bibs for Babies & Toddlers (10-72 Months)| Waterproof Baby Feeding Bibs Adjustable with Wide Food Catcher Pocket, Soft, Unisex, Non Messy |Brown/Blue/Green
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Machine-washable sleeves for messy eaters
Two long-sleeve bibs in recycled polyester with a stay-open food catcher pocket. The listing says they are machine washable and made for baby-led weaning from 6 to 24 months.
- Material
- 100% recycled polyester
- Pocket or catcher
- Stay-open food catcher pocket
- Machine washable
- Yes (machine wash)
- Pack size
- 2
- Age range
- 6-24 months
The maker says: OEKO-TEX certified; BPA-free polyester
Worth knowing: The listing mentions OEKO-TEX certification; we haven't seen the certificate.
Amazon listing: Tiny Twinkle Mess Proof Baby Bibs, 2pk Waterproof Smock Baby Bibs for Eating, Machine Washable Long Sleeve Bibs, Toddler Bibs
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A light wipe-clean bib for the upper chest
Three lightweight bibs that the listing calls 100% waterproof, with a drip tray at the front and a Velcro closure. The listing says they can be machine or hand washed.
- Material
- PROtech fabric (the maker's name)
- Closure
- Velcro closure
- Pocket or catcher
- Drip tray
- Machine washable
- Yes (machine or hand wash)
- Pack size
- 3
The maker says: 100% waterproof
Worth knowing: The listing describes the fabric as proprietary and the claims as certified baby safe; we haven't seen the certificate.
Amazon listing: 3-Pack Waterproof Baby Bibs for Eating - Lightweight Baby Bib with Food Catcher, Mess Proof Toddler Bibs
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Bandana bibs with a fleece back
Eight bandana bibs with dual-layer organic cotton, a polyester fleece backing and three-stage snaps. The listing says they come in a gift box.
- Material
- Dual-layer cotton, polyester fleece back
- Closure
- Three-stage snaps
- Pack size
- 8
- Age range
- 0-12 months
The maker says: GOTS organic cotton
Worth knowing: The listing gives a GOTS licence number; we haven't checked it against the GOTS database.
Amazon listing: KeaBabies Super Absorbent Bandana Bibs - 0-12 Months, Perfect for Weaning & Dribbling - Muted Pastel 8 Pack
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Restaurants, flights and day care
Twenty disposable bibs with a non-woven top layer, a large pocket and ribbons to adjust the neck.
- Material
- Non-woven, three layers
- Closure
- Neck ribbons
- Pocket or catcher
- Large pocket
- Pack size
- 20
Worth knowing: The listing doesn't state an age range.
Amazon listing: KIIS Disposable Baby Bibs for Travel - Paper Bibs for Infant, Toddlers & Kids - Travel & Daycare Essentials, 20 Count
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Drool and teething days
Eight bibs in muslin with absorbent layers, supplied in a gift box. The listing describes the muslin as soft and breathable.
- Material
- Muslin
- Pack size
- 8
Worth knowing: The listing doesn't give a fastening or washing instructions.
Amazon listing: Comfy Cubs Muslin Baby Bibs Pack of 8 - Drool Bib White
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Everyday drool and teething days
Eight bibs in cotton with a water-resistant fleece back and two sets of nickel-free snaps for three sizes. The listing says they give full coverage of the baby's torso.
- Material
- Cotton with water-resistant fleece back
- Closure
- Two sets of snaps
- Pack size
- 8
The maker says: 100% organic cotton
Worth knowing: The listing says the cotton is 100% organic; we haven't confirmed that with a certifier. Water-resistant isn't waterproof.
Amazon listing: KeaBabies 8-Pack Organic Baby Bibs for Drooling and Teething (Sweet Charm)
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The picks side by side
The same information for each listing, as it stands. A dash means the listing doesn't say.
| Product | Best for | Material | Closure | Pocket or catcher | Machine washable | Pack size | Age range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PandaEar silicone bibs, 3-pack | A budget silicone set for everyday meals | Silicone | Adjustable neck strap | Deep spill pocket | – | 3 | 10-72 months |
| Tiny Twinkle long-sleeve bibs, 2-pack | Machine-washable sleeves for messy eaters | 100% recycled polyester | – | Stay-open food catcher pocket | Yes (machine wash) | 2 | 6-24 months |
| KeaBabies Presto waterproof bibs, 3-pack | A light wipe-clean bib for the upper chest | PROtech fabric (the maker's name) | Velcro closure | Drip tray | Yes (machine or hand wash) | 3 | – |
| KeaBabies bandana bibs, 8-pack | Bandana bibs with a fleece back | Dual-layer cotton, polyester fleece back | Three-stage snaps | – | – | 8 | 0-12 months |
| KIIS disposable bibs, 20 count | Restaurants, flights and day care | Non-woven, three layers | Neck ribbons | Large pocket | – | 20 | – |
| Comfy Cubs muslin bibs, 8-pack | Drool and teething days | Muslin | – | – | – | 8 | – |
| KeaBabies organic bibs, 8-pack | Everyday drool and teething days | Cotton with water-resistant fleece back | Two sets of snaps | – | – | 8 | – |
Which bib for which stage?
Cloth first, a pocket or smock when solids start, and eventually no bib at all.
Newborns mostly need soft cloth for drool and spit-up. Once solids start, many families add a silicone bib or a long-sleeve smock. Toddlers who feed themselves often prefer smocks or light wipe-clean bibs, and eventually drop bibs altogether. There is no medical rule for when, so let the mess be your guide.
Health Canada's feeding guidance places the start of solids at about six months.
Guides to each type
Every guide lists what we found available on Amazon.ca.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best type of baby bib?
It depends on the job. Silicone suits solid-food meals, long sleeves suit self-feeding, cloth suits drool and disposable suits travel.
When should my baby start wearing a bib?
Many families start when drool or spit-up begins, then add a mealtime bib when solids start.
Can a baby wear a bib to sleep?
No. Health Canada says a crib should be completely empty except for the mattress and fitted sheet; it doesn't name bibs, so we follow the same rule.
Do you test the bibs?
No. Picks come from reading each listing and the official health advice we link to.
Why are there no prices?
Prices change all the time. The Amazon page shows today's price for your country.
Are these affiliate links?
Yes. See the disclosure at the foot of every page.
Sources
Read next
- Baby bib store in Canada
- Baby bib safety: what the sources say
- How we review baby bibs
- Silicone baby bibs: how to choose one
- Cotton, muslin, terry and bamboo baby bibs
- Baby drool bibs and bandana bibs
- Teething bibs: what they do and what to avoid
- Best bibs for baby-led weaning
- Disposable baby bibs for travel, restaurants and day care