Although the bumkins SuperBib could be used as soon as you start to feed your baby solids, I started using it when my baby began to eat Cheerios and other sorts of food that usually end up in the high chair seat. This bib is made out of a waterproof, lightweight material that does not fade or retain stains and odors. It has a "catch-all pocket" and a generously adjustable Velcro closure. My baby is tiny, and it has always fit him well, and although it appears as if it would fit bigger babies well, I do not have any personal experience. In case you have a larger baby, I did try it on my four year old, and it fit his neck well . . . but it was, however, a little snug on my thirty-four year old husband! The washing instructions for this bib are to hand or machine wash and hang to dry. It also cleans up very well with a washcloth (or a quick rinse in the sink) in between washings, and it dries quickly. It is made of a thin material which makes it nice when you need to pack it into a bag (other bibs take up much more space). Because this bib is more pliable than other waterproof bibs, it appears as if it would be more comfortable to baby, and it is much easier to put on a fidgeting baby who is ready to eat. Unlike the bibs I used four years ago, this bib will not flake off pieces of its waterproof layer, because it has no extra layer -- the material itself is waterproof. It costs about $8 per bib (or less if you buy a 3 pack), which is a little more than I would normally spend for a bib, but I definitely think that it is worth the price. I think that a three pack would be plenty for full time use, and you could easily get by with only two. The only negative things I can come up with are that you need to remember not to put it in the dryer (although I did once accidentally and haven't had any problems), and because it hangs to dry it has a slightly wrinkled appearance after washing. In my opinion, these are pretty trivial cons.
How Long I Have Used It: 6+ months
Biggest Pro: Waterproof with a catch pocket
Biggest Con: A little pricey
My Overall Rating: YYYYY
Update: After using this for 18+ months, I would add that if not cleaned promptly, the white edges do get a little dingy -- not really stained, just not as white as before. I have been rotating two of these bibs for 18 months, 3 meals a day, and that is the worst I can say about it! The pocket actually holds standing liquid in it -- and that seems to happen on a regular basis around here!
