Bibs are primarily intended to keep your baby's clothes clean and dry. However, not all bibs are the same. If you stand in the baby aisle of your local store, you will find that there are both teething bibs and feeding bibs. Although they are very similar in appearance, the construction and purposes are very different.
What Are The Different Bibs For?
Feeding bibs, as you would expect from the name, are for catching bits of food while you are feeding your infant. Teething bibs, also known as drool bibs, are for catching excess dribble. Most babies will drool excessively while teething, and some babies generally dribble more than others - changing a bib several times a day is easier than changing wet clothes.
Materials And Style
Feeding bibs are normally made from a material like cotton, because they are usually worn for a short period and then put straight in the wash. A bib for catching drool will have a plastic backing, so that they can be worn for longer before they become saturated with dribble. Some feeding bibs are made from plastic, and are turned upwards at the bottom to catch more food. These are not suitable for teething purposes, as they are heavier and less comfortable for prolonged wear.
In terms of shape and style, there is very little difference between the types of bib. Both can be found in multiple styles, from oval to bandanna shaped. However, a teething bib will often be constructed so that a teething attachment can be added to the bib.
Teething Attachments
A baby who is teething will chew on anything they can put into their mouths, which is normally their hands. It is very soothing for them, and helps to alleviate some of the pain and discomfort. Some styles of teething bibs are designed with this in mind, and are created so that a teething toy can be fasted onto the bib so that your child has something they can easily chew on. This cannot be done with a regular feeding bib.
If your baby is drooling a lot, it is a very good idea to put a bib on them, otherwise their clothes will become wet and their sensitive skin can be irritated. Bibs specifically designed for teething babies make a much better buy, as they have extra protection incorporated into them and can be used with teething attachments.
What Are The Different Bibs For?
Feeding bibs, as you would expect from the name, are for catching bits of food while you are feeding your infant. Teething bibs, also known as drool bibs, are for catching excess dribble. Most babies will drool excessively while teething, and some babies generally dribble more than others - changing a bib several times a day is easier than changing wet clothes.
Materials And Style
Feeding bibs are normally made from a material like cotton, because they are usually worn for a short period and then put straight in the wash. A bib for catching drool will have a plastic backing, so that they can be worn for longer before they become saturated with dribble. Some feeding bibs are made from plastic, and are turned upwards at the bottom to catch more food. These are not suitable for teething purposes, as they are heavier and less comfortable for prolonged wear.
In terms of shape and style, there is very little difference between the types of bib. Both can be found in multiple styles, from oval to bandanna shaped. However, a teething bib will often be constructed so that a teething attachment can be added to the bib.
Teething Attachments
A baby who is teething will chew on anything they can put into their mouths, which is normally their hands. It is very soothing for them, and helps to alleviate some of the pain and discomfort. Some styles of teething bibs are designed with this in mind, and are created so that a teething toy can be fasted onto the bib so that your child has something they can easily chew on. This cannot be done with a regular feeding bib.
If your baby is drooling a lot, it is a very good idea to put a bib on them, otherwise their clothes will become wet and their sensitive skin can be irritated. Bibs specifically designed for teething babies make a much better buy, as they have extra protection incorporated into them and can be used with teething attachments.
