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Before having twins, I thought all drool bibs were one and the same. A bib's a bib's a bib.
And, then, I became a twin mom and tackled the tremendous, teetering loads of laundry that come with having two tottering, teething babies at the same time, and I've come to realize, that just isn't true.
I can now say with confidence—and warn other parents of multiples—that bibs with a snap closure are the only way to go.
I never thought I'd be so definitively on one side of this debate, but after growing increasingly frustrated with the way Velcro or hook-and-loop closure bibs hold up after the rigorous regimen that comes with keeping a steady supply of drool bibs at the ready, I've realized what a difference having snap closures makes.
It's not just about a preference for one type of closure over the other. It's about removing unnecessary stressors from day-to-day life for those who are in an already stressful situation through the luck of the draw.
You might not be able to pick how many babies you get blessed with, but you can pick how to make that process easier for yourselves as parents by choosing something as simple as a snap-closure bib over the other option.
Here are five reasons snap-closure bibs are the better choice when you have multiple babies.
1. They're extra stealthy
Snap closure-bibs are much more quiet to remove from a sleeping baby than the ripping and shredding sound that you're confronted with when you're trying to sneak a Velcro bib off of a slumbering baby and their cuddly counterpart is snoozing two feet away in silent bliss while you stare in horror at your conundrum. It sounds like I'm exaggerating, but it's truly scary to almost wake one (or both) of your babies up unnecessarily after you've finally gotten them down—and on the same schedule!
2. They're more secure
Bibs that close with a snap button don't randomly fall off during feeding times. I can't tell you how many times I've been juggling feeding messy dollops of fruit or veggie puree to my twins and experienced a vanishing bib at a crucial moment. Once a Velcro bib has been washed more than a handful of times, the closure becomes basically ineffective and it gives up without warning, which defeats the product's whole purpose and drives me more bananas than the puree I'm trying to get them to take a bite of.
3. They're doubly durable
With snap bibs, you don't have to worry about the shape of the bib becoming all warped and wonky because they always keep their intended shape. But I've found that as Velcro bibs are washed, the closure strip shrinks and gets worn after multiple washes, which causes the bib to sit funny and askew once it's put on.
Like the above photo, which also speaks to point five, below, on absorbency.
4. They're exceptionally expandable
You're always going to get the perfect fit around your babies' necks with a snap-closure bib, and usually for a longer period of time than with Velcro options. This is because of the dual snap set-up, which allows you to customize the fit exactly as you want. This seems like a small thing, but when there's a chance of getting breastmilk or formula into the creases of your babies' necks, an ideal bib fit becomes incredibly important.
5. They're better at preventing rashes
On that note, snap bibs are also better, in my experience, at preventing rashes on your babies' chins or necks. This is because the ones with snaps tend to be thicker, softer, and more absorbent than the ones with Velcro.
And maybe there are super absorbent ones with Velco out there, but all of the Velcro ones we had (and we had a basket filled with a mixture of probably 40 bibs throughout the teething stage) were thinner and tended to trap drool into a puddle and have it sitting against their sensitive skin, rather than wicking it away to help keep their skin dry.
Don't get me wrong, we still had to swap out bibs throughout the day, even with snap-style bibs, but at least we could keep up with demand once we switched to all snap-bibs.
Our two favorite snap-closure bibs
We have two snap-closure style bibs we really like and that kept up with round-the-clock drooling.
Our top pick goes to KeaBabies, and you can read all about why we love them, here.
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Organic Baby Bandana Drool Bibs, 8-Pack, by KeaBabies
Dependable Protection for Active Toddlers
This is an eight-pack of bandana drool bibs by KeaBabies. They're lightweight and super absorbent, and they come in a variety of colors to complement any of your toddlers' outfits. With adjustable nickel-free snaps, they're designed to fit your babies from three months up to three years old.
Our other top choice for bandana-style drool bibs with snap closures goes to Copper Pearl bibs. They're incredibly absorbent and come in a variety of colors and patterns.
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Baby Bandana Drool Bibs, 4 Pack, by Copper Pearl
Absorbent & Cute Cotton Bibs
This is a four-pack of absorbent cotton drool bibs by Copper Pearl. Designed to fit babies from three months up to 36 months old, they're adjustable and have a nickel-free snap closure. They come in a variety of colors and patterns to coordinate with your little ones' outfits.
Sometimes, snaps suck
You can read about a scenario where we DON'T want snaps when given the choice with newborns, but when it comes to the best drool bibs for your babies, snaps are—hands-down—the way to go.
Do you prefer bibs with a snap or Velcro closure? How come? Let us know in the comments section below.
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