After feeding, a quick tumble in the washing machine and dryer made it ready for the baby's next meal. After testing a few bandana bibs, the Copper Pearl Baby Bandana Bib proved the most practical because it laid flat on the baby to prevent spills, instead of bunching up around the neckline. We got these bibs for our baby when he was about 9 months old (now 11 months) and we use these when he seems to be having a bad teething day.

Loulou Lollipop Muslin Bandana Bib Set (2-pack): Almost comparable to our top bandana pick, Copper Pearl, this bib didn't cover as much.The Copper Pearl Baby Bandana Bib is the most effective bandana style we tested, thanks to its wide, catch-all design. Fleet agrees, adding that food and saliva can become embedded on the bib's surface and attract bacteria and pests. It really does catch everything and also makes it easy to assess how much the baby is eating per meal. I also also spoke with Judy Delaware — an occupational therapist, feeding specialist, and certified lactation counselor — for more information on bibs and best feeding practices.

After Julianna ate a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, strawberries, and formula, most of the food bits remained on the bib's surface, so the post-feeding cleanup was a breeze.months and up: Three meals of solid foods and two snacks are encouraged, including puree, soft foods, or dissolvable solids. I bleach these and don’t wash them with hr towels or blankets or anything fuzzy, so there isn’t anything that it getting in the Velcro, it is just wearing over time and washes I guess.