3.30.2008

Super-bib!



Ever since I added solids to Roo's diet at 6 months, the babe has been feeding herself. I cut up and place the items on her highchair tray: fresh foods like organic banana, avocado, pear, peach, green beans, blueberries (her favorite), grapes, whole wheat pasta spirals, and, of course, Cheerios. She seems to really enjoy the autonomy. Funny how a little sprite out in this world a mere 9 months could derive pleasure from independence. But, that's a whole other discussion.

Naturally, half of what she's "eating" ends up on the floor, on the chair, in her clothes, in her hair. The clean-up logistics were starting to get a little ridiculous. So a few weeks ago, I dished out the 17 bucks and bought one of these supersized bib thingees made by Bumkins. What a brilliant thing! It covers her entire body, it's waterproof, and soft enough that she doesn't try to rip it from her body (which she often does with the cute Mexican oilcloth bibs I got for her. So much for raising a hipster baby!). The bib even has a front pocket to catch the falling food. You know, for a little snack later! To clean up, I simply run it under hot water from the kitchen faucet to rinse off, then hang it up to dry. Easy. And these days, easy is king.

I think as she gets toddling, Roo can still use this bib as an artist smock when she makes her first strokes as a world-renowned painter. So all in all, this was definitely a great buy!

Next time: mocobabies Signing Flash Cards