Finding the right bibs to manage Infant Reflux

Bibs are such a popular baby shower gift, and for good reason: they are cute and colourful, and a few spares will always be handy. Once you start shopping though, you’ll discover a whole array of options, not just in colours, but also size, style and the materials bibs are made from. How do you choose?

For a lot of parents, and their babies, almost anything would be fine, because in truth many families just don’t bother with bibs very often, or if they do it’s not absorbency that is the main focus. A lot of bibs on the market today lean into the contemporary desire to use bibs as a fashion accessory. They might be adorable, but they are not so great at managing spit-ups or dribble.

Then there’s the families dealing with the daily challenges of infant reflux, and they will look on with utter bewilderment at any other baby who doesn’t need a bib for every feed, and another in-between feeds. I can understand that feeling, because I was this bewildered mum, and when none of the bibs we had on hand actually seemed to help, I set about making my own.

Infant reflux is easier to manage with soft, absorbent bibs

Does a bib help with infant reflux?

No bib will cure the reflux, but the right bib will help to manage the inevitable messes along the way. Some babies might simply be so-called ‘happy spitters’, while others may have underlying medical concerns causing their reflux: in either case, specially designed, soft and absorbent bibs will quickly become a vital part of daily life.

4x adjustable sizing helps bibs to fit from newborn to toddler years

Beautiful bibs designed with Infant Reflux in mind

My handmade bibs are suitable for all babies and toddlers, but they were especially designed with infant reflux in mind. We faced this challenge with our own little boy, and quickly discovered that typical newborn bibs were too small and impractical to help with reflux. On the other hand, toddler-sized bibs offered better coverage, but were far too loose around the neckline. We also found that many bibs simply weren’t absorbent enough to be useful. The solution was to design and sew my own. That original set of bibs I made for our baby have now been through the wash countless times and they are still in great order three years on. Thanks to their adjustable sizing, we continue to use them daily with our now 3 year old, who eagerly chooses which bib he’ll wear for mealtimes.

Adjustable size bibs for baby & toddler

A word of encouragement: the reflux days will pass. If you are in the thick of it right now, it may seem hard to believe, but one day you will be on the other side of this challenging season. Beyond reflux, you will find these bibs useful during teething, and for messy mealtimes with older babies and toddlers. Their 4x adjustable sizing allows for many years of use.

Each bib has been handmade by me in Perth, Western Australia. The same love and care goes into each one as if I were making them for my own child. If you are facing the challenges of infant reflux, I hope that these bibs will ease some of the daily stress you are facing. Let their bright and cheerful prints bring a spark of joy into your day.

Reflux baby bibs, handmade in Australia, from 10% cotton fabrics