The silicone bib for children also has a larger surface area than a similar sleeveless bib - it has plenty of coverage, especially around the shoulders, and extends fully to the baby's chest. We were worried that silicone would make it feel like a plastic circle around the neck, but the material was surprisingly soft, even at the neckline, and it was high enough to keep food from spilling onto the baby's chest. We love that when we use this bib, we don't have to take David's shirt off to keep his clothes clean.

Most importantly, the outstanding feature is the all-inclusive pocket. It is very strong and has a large opening, and unlike other bibs, it can hold most of the food that does not enter the baby's mouth. We noticed that David would actually pick up food that had fallen into his pocket - if there were other bibs, broccoli or cheese that had fallen into his pocket, he had no idea where the food had gone. However, the opening was wide enough for him to look down, take the food out, and put it back in his mouth. Extra points to improve development flexibility!

Outside of function, the bib is easy to clean—by either washing in the sink or in the dishwasher—and it dries quickly and looks new after every use. Since there aren't any seams, food has no small crevices to get stuck in. Ultimately, adjustable silicone feeding bib delivers a huge bang for your buck. 

How We Tested

Every night for three weeks, David wore a different bib to eat. For him, a typical meal consists of three "main courses" : homemade yogurt or yogurt mixed with peanut or almond butter, for example; A food he can help himself to, such as steamed broccoli, sour spinach, baked sweet potato fries or omelet strips; Add something sweet, like raspberries, roasted beets or applesauce. Yasmin prepared the food every day and recorded how each bib performed in different categories.

Factors We Evaluated

1. Is the bib easy to put on? Does it stay in place? Does it seem comfortable?

We first considered how much maneuvering is required to get the bib on the baby. As for comfort, we paid attention to any tightness around the neck or itchy, tough material.

2. Does the bib have solid coverage? Does it keep the baby clean?

It's essentially impossible for a 7-month-old to not get food all over himself while eating. We didn't expect any of the bibs to keep David spotless, but we were looking for one that kept him clean enough so that he didn't require a bath immediately after feeding. For both sleeveless and long-sleeved bibs, it really came down to how substantially they covered the area around the lower neck, chest, and shoulders.

3. If there are catch-all pockets, how effective are they?

We preferred bibs that had deep and sturdy pockets at the bottom for catching food. Some of the pockets were flimsy and didn't open wide enough to intercept any pieces of food before they fell to the floor. We deducted points if the pockets did nothing to contain the mess and had no apparent purpose beyond aesthetics.

4. What material is the bib made out of? Is it easy to clean?

All bibs are made of silicone of varying thickness and softness. We had two main concerns about the material and construction of the bib - first, is it really waterproof? Second, is it easy to clean? We like bibs that are easy to clean in the sink and dry quickly.

5. Does it pack and travel well?

This wasn’t a huge consideration but we were looking for bibs that stayed compact when rolled or folded, and could easily be thrown in a bag with other baby gear.

6. How does it look?

Finally, we considered the overall aesthetics of the bibs. We appreciated bibs that came in a variety of colors and patterns. We particularly noted the placement of the brand logo on each of the bibs. Yasmin tends to take a lot of pictures of David while he eats, and she didn't want any overpowering logos that would make him an advertisement for the brand.