As well as an almost never ending muslins, nappies and wipes, you'll want to make sure that you have the best bandana bibs stocked up for your newborn from the day you bring them home. As a mum of one, bandana bibs saved my life during the early days of newborn life and even more so during the dreaded teething moments where I had to deal with non stop drooling. Bandana bibs are made up of a triangle or square piece of fabric that is worn around a baby's neck and is typically fastened with velcro or buttons to help protect clothes from baby sick, drool and much more.
Bibs don't have to be boring, though, with bandana bibs your baby can look super cute and keep their mess at bay. They can come in lots of different colours and styles and as they are smaller, they are super easy to chuck in the wash and dry pretty quickly.
So, we've done the digging and found the best baby bandana bibs that are on the market right now. From bibs that work with teething, eating and dribbling, there's so many to choose from.
Do I need to buy a bandana bib?
There are loads of bibs out there on the baby market right now. We particularly love bandana bibs because they're extra cute, work with outfits and clean up mess easily all in one. Regardless of which bib you go for, it's no doubt that you'll need to stock up on them as your baby grows.
If you're not too keen on the bandana shape, there are loads of other baby bibs out there right now, including sleeved bibs, muslin bibs, silicone bibs, table bibs and more. It's really up to you.
Best baby bandana bibs 2025
If you want a set of bandana bibs to assist with drooling and teething, these adorable Vuminbox bibs are made of absorptive cotton, polyester fleece and have a variety of teethers for your baby to soothe their gums (without losing any toys!). Attach on with adjustable, nickel-free snaps.
Material: Cotton, polyester fleece and plastic
Machine washable? Yes, cold gentle machine wash
Review: "Love love love these bibs. My 9-month-old when he is teething is a chewer/biter and these bibs are perfect. The material is super soft and thick enough that his clothes are saved, whilst the shape fits around his neck lovely (without rubbing on his chin)."
www.marksandspencer.com
These sweet bandana bibs from Mu0026S are made from organic cotton, meaning it’s a sustainably sourced option for your bibs. Coming in at only £8, you get five bibs for your money's worth, with a towelling back that’s soft on your baby’s skin. Also comes in a blue/brown theme and pink/brown theme.
Material: 100 per cent cotton on front, 80 per cent cotton and 20 per cent polyester towelling fabric on the back.
Machine washable? Yes
Review: "Bought these for our baby who’s spitting up a lot and these are very handy. Love the colours and the soft material.”
Don’t want any patterns or looking for something with efficiency and value? These pippi unisex bandana bibs come in a tan theme and soft, comfortable cotton that we love.
Material: 65 per cent cotton, 35 per cent polyester
Machine washable? Yes
Review: "Honestly the best bibs we’ve ever bought! And we buy a lot of bibs (our boy will need them for a while). They are so soft and thick! And the fit is amazing. I wish they had more options here in the UK. Best best best! Organic cotton too.”
Another great option for a double whammy with dribbling and teething. This Cheeky Chompers dribble bib has a teething corner at the edge of this bandana which allows for your baby to chew on something to soothe their gums. The pattern is super cute and neutral, and you can chose from a selection.
Material: Organic muslin with silicone corner
Machine washable? Yes
Review: "Nephew has begun self-soothing using his sleeve, this after a few wee tries and correcting him to not use his sleeve had become a life saver for his wee sore red hands! He’s not pick this up and self- soothing with this instead!”
www.matalan.co.uk
Matalan is always a great choice for any value, top-quality products, and these £5 five-pack of bandana bibs comes in at only £1 per bib. With two designs, you can stock up on these easily. It has a popper fastening at the back to pop on and also comes in blueor pink.
Material: Body: 100 per cent cotton; backing: 80 per cent cotton, 20 per cent polyester
Machine washable? Yes
Review: "These are our fourth set of these I have ordered now! They go with everything and are very well sized for my baby now he is a bit older as lots of other bibs tend to be very small. Wash VERY well and even survive nursery dirt and stains.”
ana wiz is a specialist in family health and now you can buy these 100% organic cotton bandana bibs to get that premium feeling. These come in a boys and girls set, but there’s a variety of patterns in both options that are beautiful and fun for your baby. They have adjustable nickel-free poppers on the back to fasten.
Material: Front: 100 per cent organic cotton; back: 100 per cent polyester
Machine washable? Yes
Review: "Bought these for my friends twin boys. She absolutely loved how soft they were. Also, the shape and colours were lovely. They have great absorbency no leaking through to nice clothes. Also great for the teething phase when they just soak everything they wear.”
Even our fave supermarkets are doing cute bandana bibs for our babies now, and you can pick up these sweet lion bibs in Tu at Sainsbury’s. Coming in a two-pack, they have two different designs with popper fastenings.
Material: Front: 100 per cent cotton; back: 80 per cent cotton, 20 per cent polyester
Machine washable? Yes
Review: "Great quality, value for money, I highly recommend.”
www.johnlewis.com
Want a choice of two-in-one? This Polarn O. Pyret baby reversible dribble bib is a great option if you’re looking for something chic but efficient. You can also get a melange grey colour if blue isn’t your choice – or even both!
Material: 100 per cent cotton
Machine washable? Yes, 60°C
www.gap.co.uk
Reviewers love these GAP bandana bibs because of their extra-soft feeling for babies who are sensitive. Also great choice as a gift for their top-quality, there are two adjustable snaps and three different colours to choose from.
Material: 100 per cent cotton
Machine washable? Yes, delicate cycle
Review: “I love these bibs. They are reversible one with design and the other just plain colored one. I like that it's really good quality material. It is just well made. There are two snaps so I can either tighten or loosen it. The color does not fade even after a few washes.”
www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk
Get three different designs of bib with this great value pack from Jojo Maman Bebe. The back sides are made from absorbent materials, and the fronts feature adorable fox-themed designs in a fetching orange colour. So cute!
Pros
- The reverse side of the bib is made of absorbent cotton terry towelling
- The set includes 3 dribble bibs, providing you with spares
- They have Velcro fastening, making it easy to put on and take off
Cons
- The Velcro fastening could be too easy to take off and could be pulled off
| Material: | Main 100% Cotton. Lining 80% Cotton, 20% Polyester |
| Machine washable: | Yes, at 40° |
- 3 dribble bibs per set
- Assorted designs
- Neckerchief style
- Baby-safe Velcro™ fastening
- The reverse side is cotton terry towelling for increased absorbency
Do newborns need bibs?
To put it simply, yes. Newborns do need bibs, especially when weaning - that's why they're such an essential part of any parent's stock. Babies from 0-6 months will benefit from having a bib on them for droolingand eating, to keep them dry and avoid any irritation (as well as making cleaning easy!). You can use bibs for as long as you feel necessary for your child.
How many bibs do I need for my baby?
Firstly, buying as a parentcan be really expensive, so make sure that you know how much you can afford before you invest. If you're cleaning frequently and efficiently then you may need less, but it's always good to have spare when you want to grab them, as well as having extra for going out.
The great thing about bibs is that they're reusable and washable, so there's a lot less wasteand you only really have to purchase them once or twice.
The truth is, you can never have too many bibs. You may want to have a bib for each meal, seven days a week, depending on how frequently you're washing, as well as different sizes or materials. We recommend having a variety of around 10-20 bibs to choose from so that you always have one to hand. The good thing about bandana bibs is they can become part of your baby's wardrobe, whether you're feeding them or not!
Hannah Mellin is Digital Writer at Mother & Baby. She is a mama to a nearly two year old little boy and is is navigating her way through first-time parenthood, every developmental leap at a time. She is up for trying anything and everything to make mums feel less anxious and overwhelmed. She is passionate about nature, body positivity and children's mental health.