You may recall my enthusiasm for Bumkins long-sleeved bibs. The nifty shields keep things clean during eating hours, but they're also stain savers for art projects and cooking experiments. If you're a fan of them, you may be cheering for joy when you see the more affordable options! Simple: The long-sleeved Ikea smocks with a catchall pocket on the tummy are a steal at $4 for a pair! Swank: The Read more

If you think a bib is a bib is a bib — you probably haven't checked out those made by Bumkins ($6). The waterproof food soakers have a pouch that catches the morsels of food that never make it into your lil one's mouth. When feeding my daughter a bowl of cereal or an over easy egg, I need a splash mat to shield the dribbling milk and flying yolk. But their sleeve bib ($16) has elastic rimmed Read more