Newborn
Starting solids
Dribble 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 UK 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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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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Drool and teething days
Eight bandana bibs with a 100% cotton muslin front and a polyester fleece back, closed with two nickel-free snaps. The listing says they can double as burp cloths.
- Material
- Cotton muslin front, polyester fleece back
- Closure
- Two snaps
- Pack size
- 8
The maker says: nickel-free snaps
Worth knowing: The listing doesn't give washing instructions.
Amazon listing: Konssy Muslin Baby Bibs 8 Pack Bandana Drool Bibs Cotton for Unisex Boys Girls, 8 Solid Colors Set for Teething and Drooling
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Plain, light muslin with snaps
Five bibs in four-layer muslin with an adjustable press-stud fastening, for newborn to 12 months. The listing says the front length is about 16.5 cm.
- Material
- Muslin cotton, four layers
- Size range
- Front length about 16.5 cm
- Closure
- Adjustable press studs
- Pack size
- 5
- Age range
- Newborn to 12 months
The maker says: organic cotton
Worth knowing: The listing describes the cotton as organic; we haven't checked that.
Amazon listing: Green Sprouts Unisex Baby 100191 bib (pack of 5)
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A cotton drool bib from a name you may know
Bibs in 100% cotton with two layers and a terry towel backing, in lap-shoulder and bandana styles. The listing says they are machine washable and come in four- or five-packs.
- Material
- Cotton with terry backing
- Closure
- Slip-on
- Machine washable
- Yes (machine wash)
The maker says: organic cotton
Worth knowing: The listing doesn't make clear which pack size you get, so check before ordering.
Amazon listing: Burt’s Bees Baby Organic Baby Bibs – 100% Cotton Newborn Infant Bibs for Baby Boys & Girls
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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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Covers the highchair seat as well as your baby
A long-sleeve weaning bib from a brand the listing calls British. You put your baby's arms through, fasten at the neck, then drape the coverall around the highchair tray and fasten it underneath.
- Material
- Waterproof wipe-clean material
- Closure
- Neck fastening, plus an adjustable highchair strap
- Pack size
- 1
The maker says: 100% waterproof
Worth knowing: The listing doesn't give an age range or washing instructions, so check the page.
Amazon listing: BIBaDO Long Sleeve Baby Bibs - Coverall Weaning Bib with Highchair Strap
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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 |
| 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 | – |
| Konssy muslin bandana bibs, 8-pack | Drool and teething days | Cotton muslin front, polyester fleece back | Two snaps | – | – | 8 | – |
| Green Sprouts muslin bibs, 5-pack | Plain, light muslin with snaps | Muslin cotton, four layers | Adjustable press studs | – | – | 5 | Newborn to 12 months |
| Burt's Bees Baby organic cotton bibs | A cotton drool bib from a name you may know | Cotton with terry backing | Slip-on | – | Yes (machine wash) | – | – |
| KIIS disposable bibs, 20 count | Restaurants, flights and day care | Non-woven, three layers | Neck ribbons | Large pocket | – | 20 | – |
| BIBaDO long-sleeve coverall bib with highchair strap | Covers the highchair seat as well as your baby | Waterproof wipe-clean material | Neck fastening, plus an adjustable highchair strap | – | – | 1 | – |
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 dribble 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.
The NHS says solids should start at around 6 months, when your baby is sitting steadily and showing the signs of being ready.
Guides to each type
Every guide lists what we found available on Amazon.co.uk.
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 dribble and disposable suits travel.
When should my baby start wearing a bib?
Many families start when dribble or spit-up begins, then add a mealtime bib when solids start.
Can a baby wear a bib to sleep?
No. The Lullaby Trust says a cot should hold just a firm mattress and light bedding; it doesn't mention 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 the UK
- Baby bib safety: what the sources say
- How we review baby bibs
- Silicone baby bibs: how to choose one
- Long-sleeve baby bibs and feeding smocks
- Cotton, muslin, terry and bamboo baby bibs
- Newborn bibs: what to buy and when to use them
- Baby dribble bibs and bandana bibs
- Teething bibs: what they do and what to avoid