Attention, baby shower gifters: old-school round bibs that tie or Velcro behind your baby’s neck are out. Stylish moms now prefer bandanna bibs, triangular fabric bits that give your baby a rakish air, like he might be a biker or a bandit, instead of someone who needs that bib to keep his shirt from being drenched in teething drool.
Here are 7 real beauties to consider.
1. Mustachifier Bandana Bibs: If you’re going to have a bandanna bib, why not have a bandanna bib? In classic black-and-white Eastern-inspired bandanna print, these Mustachifier bibs have a cowboy appeal. (Bedbathandbeyond, $19.99 for a set of 3)
2. Tiny Curiosity Reversible Organic Bandanna Bib: In a thoroughly modern arrow print in up-to-the-minute navy, gray, and yellow, this bib will probably be the chic-est thing anyone in your family is wearing. (Tinycuriosity, $18)
3. Designer Bub and Kids Cars Organic Cotton Bandana Bib: Backed by ultra-soft minky fabric, this bib feels as good on your baby’s skin as it looks. Don’t like this print? Designer Bub has 19 other vintage-chic patterns. (Designerbubandkids, $14.95)
4. Otto Finn Bandanna Bib: Not head-over-heels with this knockout of a navy swan print? You can choose from 15 other cool fabrics, and if you buy 3, you get them for $30. Each is backed by thirsty and soft terrycloth. (Ottofinn, $12.50)
5. Matimati Baby Glasses & Feathers Bandanna Set: Matimati Baby has been making a name for itself in the baby bedding game for some time. Now their sharp textiles are available in these lovely bibs; each has two nickel-free snaps and is backed with soft fleece. (Matimatibaby, $21.95)
6. Fresh Bib Girl Bandanna 4 Pack: When you see how cool the fabrics in this set are, you’ll be the one drooling. Above, the Alphabet Soup print. (Freshbib.com, $31.95 for 4)
7. Kishu Baby Unisex Bandana Bibs 3 Pack: If you can’t get enough of breathable, quick-drying muslin, try these bandanna bibs on for size. The muslin is top-quality, imported from Japan, and the gender-neutral patterns and designs will thrill modern-minded moms. (Kishubaby, $48 for 3)
Featured image: A Fresh Bib bandanna in action
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