I'll admit to a soft spot for any product designed by an entrepreneurial dad, but in Burp Armor's case, the product in question also has some pretty solid functionality, as well as a longer shelf life than you might expect from a standard-issue burp cloth.
Sure, it's made of organic cotton and hemp, and, yeah, each Burp Armor cloth is pre-washed in organic soap (please), but take it from one who's been there: When your newborn is projectile-vomiting onto your jammies at 3 a.m., you'd be happy enough to throw a @#$% over your shoulder, as long as it meant you could crawl back into bed somewhat dry.
No, the real upside of Burp Armor is the amount of coverage it gives you: Toss it across your shoulders, and you've got around 180 degrees' worth of thoroughly protected clothing -- at least until the next feeding. It's also one of the softest burp cloths you'll ever sling across yourself -- in fact, it's not unreasonable to picture (as the company's website points out) Burp Armor eventually becoming a security blanket for your little one. And at $25 to $27 each, don't worry: You'd be forgiven for forcing the kids to adopt it as their blankie.
Available in multiple styles from Burp Armor.
