Bib Review - Goo-Goo Baby Perfect Pocket Smock

Shortly after starting baby led weaning, autumn arrived.  Weather turned cold and out came the long sleeves and long pants.

I thought I could get away with using the short bibs I got from my gift basket from work.  Fail.  I now have permanently stained outfit from plum juice.

So to save money on many new outfits, I have to spend money on some new bibs.

With some Googling here and there, I discovered the Goo-Goo Baby Perfect Pocket Smock. I was drawn to this bib because:

• Waterproof fabric.
• Fabric is non-toxic, no phthalates, PVC, lead, and formaldehyde.
• Long sleeves.
• Extra length in the body.
• Pockets are formed by snaps, and therefore also creating an extra long bib when pockets are unsnapped.

Sold.

I was happy that a local baby boutique store carried this smock. I quickly pack up Sai Sai and head out to shop.

I found the smock.   However, I was a little disappointed. Although it's not a plastic bib, it felt like one: stiff.  When holding it up by the hanger, the arms stuck straight out.  For a $25 bib, I would expect to be ecstatic about it, but with my positive attitude, I thought, well, with a few wears, it could soften up.  I wouldn't know unless I tried it.

And so, I bought the "Elephant Romp" design home.

Dinner came around, and it's time to try this out.  I was right.  This was too stiff.  Sai Sai barely moved, so forget about trying to pick food up to eat.  I gave it a try for a few more meals.  Same.  

I'm a little sad about this.  Sai Sai is just learning to better coordinate hand to mouth, I don't need to add an obstacle.  However, I'll still keep it.  I think maybe when Sai Sai is better at self feeding and a bit older this smock will then fit.