by Kelly Wilbanks posted in Products

I don?t know if you know this, but sometimes babies spit up. Our third child, Annaliese, has given us the most to deal with by far. There are times when I?m tempted to give up and just let it flow, you know" My hygienic standards have fallen and I've started to wait to change my shirt until at least both shoulders were tagged with spit-up.

My baby spits up so much that her 2-year-old's sister's baby doll also has puking sessions now. I've often caught the spew with whatever?s nearby: a blanket, paper towels, her own sock, because in a panic I won't even remember that I have a burp rag on my shoulder.
But when I really want to save an outfit I turn to a trusted tool: The burp rag. Burp cloths are an underrated baby item. You really don't appreciate them until you need them. They come in all shapes and sizes and are one of the easiest baby items to D.I.Y. But if you're not inclined to craft or just don't have the time, that's okay. Here are several cute and functional options. 1. Aden + Anais Burpy Bib 
I love anything that makes itself useful in more than one way. These Aden + Anais fabric helpers serve as a burp cloth, but can later be used as a bib. They're large enough to cover your whole shoulder and absorb spills rather than letting them drip down onto your shirt. (Amazon, $22)

2. CuzyBaby Burp Rags
I have often said I need to be wearing a bib as I search desperately for a burp cloth to catch the baby spit-up. This...