We spoke to Feeding Littles cofounder Judy Delaware, OTR/L, CLC — an occupational therapist, feeding specialist, and certified lactation counselor — and Dr. Sarah Fleet, attending physician at Boston's Children's Hospital and instructor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. Both provided their expertise to answer commonly asked questions about what to look for in a baby bib and what to know while feeding. What should a caregiver look for in a baby bib?

The Nuby Reversible 100% Natural Cotton Teething Bib is perfect for all stages, particularly for its comfort, ease of cleaning, and unique teething tip for the baby to chew on before or after feeding. We surveyed parents and spoke to a pediatrician and a feeding expert to narrow down baby bibs to test. Julianna is in the notoriously brutal teething stage, which means she chews on just about anything to soothe her gums as baby teeth are erupting. When I discovered that Nuby makes a teething bib, I was intrigued. I love the patterns and the fact that this bib is reversible. It is also great to have the teething section as it means my little one can wear it and chew on the bottom without hurting her mouth. My only issue is that I have to change it after an hour as she's soaked it through with her teething dribble. Read more How comfortable it was: This includes if the bib caused any irritation and the softness and durability of the material.

On feeding: Some food slid off the bib's repel-tex material, but the full-coverage design made mealtime easier

On feeding: Captured most food and spills right on the bib, so there wasn't a big mess on the high chair and kitchen floor On comfort: The bib was lightweight and didn't make baby squirm. She even wore it when she was in her walker and it wasn't obtrusive. These bibs where great for when my baby was teething as we all know lots of dribble comes with teething so these worked as a two in 1 and they have cute designs on either side.

What an amazing invention these are. They were our lifesaver when teething started, they would stop dribble soaking his clothes and offer a chew for him to nor on whilst out and about. They're practical and extremely useful. We love ours. Read more Below, Fleet provided a sample diet, unique to each month grouping. Be sure to speak to your pediatrician about any specific concerns. Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. •

The textured tip at the bib's end is what sets it apart from other bibs, but it's not the only feature that makes Nuby a standout. The material is extremely comfortable and the bib is the ideal size for feeding time. The reversible designs are also a nice touch.to 12 months: Beyond 6 months of age, breastmilk and formula don't contain enough iron, so solid foods are recommended more than once daily. The baby can try dissolvable solids, like puffs and veggie straws. Pros: Short-sleeve design provides more coverage, great at absorbing drool, BPA-free, easy to clean, comfortable Delaware recommends rinsing a bib after each use and running it through the washing machine one to three times a week. Fleet agrees, adding that food and saliva can become embedded on the bib's surface and attract bacteria and pests. Mealtime should ideally be free of distraction or screens and children should sit in a high chair or at the table," said Fleet. "They should be allowed to feed themselves, and should not be fed against their will, as babies and toddlers generally eat when they are hungry and stop when they're full." Force-feeding may make them resistant to eat in the future, she added.