Bibs from Skibz. (Skibz Dribble Bib)

Member Name: KELLY170980

Product:	Skibz Dribble Bib
Date:	10/06/09 (119 review reads)
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Advantages: Cute, Quirky, Fun, Looks Great but still does the job!!!

Disadvantages: Expense

Well before you shoot me down for spending a ridiculous amount of money on what's essentially just a bib, I think we can all admit to a bit of impulse buying a times, especially when it comes to something quirky and different.

I came across skibz quite recently when I visited the baby show with my sister, whom is pregnant and although my babies have grown up a bit now (6yrs & 3 yrs) I went along with my sister to give her support and advice when purchasing the things she needs for my little nephew who is due in August.

Well throughout the day I was telling her to not waste money, and that babies really do not need six pairs of trainers or designer dummies and bottles etc, and then we came to a store that I'm afraid I could not resist.

Skibz are a bandana style bib, in a fantastic range of colours and patterns, such as ginghams, camouflage, animal prints, spots, strips, stars, floral and many more. They are so funky and will be a great addition to your little ones wardrobe.

They were designed by a mum from Somerset whom designed these bibs due to be unable to find a fashionable enough bib for her child to wear all day long. I don't know if I'd go that far, but I can understand that there is a gap in the market for more fashionable bibs, as they are normally pretty standard.

The reason I liked them so much, is that I have numerous pictures of my children at parties, weddings, christenings etc, where they are wearing the most gorgeous outfits and then a plastic bib on the top, which obviously was really practical and I would rather that then they ruin their clothes, but theses bibs, really add to the outfit, and although I may not of brought them on a regular basis maybe to accompany an outfit on a special occasion, I think I would have been tempted.

Now my first thought when I saw them is that although Ok they are really gorgeous and very quirky, but I expected that the quality and performance would not be up to scratch and that these were probably a waste of money.

But after reading the information given to us from the stall owner, these problems apparently were not there. The information provided by the company and their website advises that;

* Skibz are extremely soft and comfortable, fitting snugly around the child's neck to prevent moisture from dribbles or food spillages getting onto the clothes or skin.

* They're highly absorbent. We insist that Skibz not only look great - they actually work, too. Their unique double-layered backing system literally draws moisture away from the skin, eliminating soreness and chaffing under the skin.

*Skibz are made to the highest quality, with traditional rolled edge seams and an adjustable quick fastening.

Now again I'm quite sceptical and when told the price of each bib, I nearly died, a tenner per bib!!!!!! I kept thinking how many bibs I could get from Asda for that price!!!!! But I had wanted to get my sister a little present and also a friend of mine, who is very into her designer labels etc and I knew she'd love one of these....so I stood by the store humming and arghhing for ages, and then the stall owner offered me a two for 15 pounds deal, so I thought id try them out. I love a bargain.

I picked a blue gingham one for my sister's baby, and a floral one for my friend's daughter.

Now although my sister's baby has not been born yet so I have not seen hers in action, I have seen my friends daughters wear hers many a time.

My friend loves them, she advises me that not only do they keep her daughter really well protected from all her dribble and milk etc, she also said that they look fantastic with her outfits and that everyone comments on how beautiful they are, she has since brought quite a few others and she advises me that her best deals have been on eBay.

Another friend of mine, attempted to make her own version of these, and although still very cute, they were not as absorbent as the Skibz brand.

So although like other mums would think, it is a very expensive bib, I think as an impulse buy, or a gift, or for a bib for a special occasion like a wedding, Anyway in my opinion it's a great item that many mums will love.

Price range from 10 pounds and can be brought from thier online shop, or from numerous stockists throughout the UK (see thier website for details)

Summary: A great quirky item, that mums and dads love, but price can be very off putting.