droolicious : burp cloths

Maisey Mae's Larry the Lobster

elizabeth leach — Sun, 17 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Maisey Mae's embroidered bibs and burp cloths are almost too cute to use, but their superb quality makes them durable enough for every day. Maisey Mae's founder, frustrated by the lack of soft, quality burp clothes that were also not an eye-sore, started making her own burp cloths from high quality, 100% cotton diapers. Now, we all can burp our babies in luxury!

Maisey Mae's new designs for summer are festive and sweet. Bibs are backed with thick, striped chenille and can be personalized. All Maisey Mae's bibs and burp cloths can be machine washed and dried. The above gift set of two bibs and one burp cloth is $40. See more at Maisey Mae.

The Modern Baby Co. Burp Cloths Look Good Absorbing Spit Up

Heather Kuldell — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:03:00 GMT

Toss these burp cloths on to the list of items that are too good looking to clean up baby fluids. Still, if you’re going to be wearing something over your shoulder to catch drips and dribbles, it might as well be stylish. The Modern Baby Co., formerly Quilt Baby, creates burp cloths in a variety of styles — such as “orange birds” — and combines the cotton prints with absorbent terry cloth. As one would hope for something with a messy existence in store for it, each cloth is machine washable and can be dried on low. The cloths can be purchased one for $10 or three for $28.

The Babble Review: Sloppy Baby Is Quite Neat

editors — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:03:00 GMT

When shower present shopping one often goes for the baby blanket because, well, blankets are soft and cute. It’s a no-brainer for even the shower illiterate. Sloppy Baby is the new kid on the baby blanket block and we got to check out their take on the classic.

Sloppy Baby’s one size fits all fleece-lined bibs and burp cloths have been around for a little while, and now have a friend to hang out with (they name their designs after their favorite kiddos). I have to say I played favorites with Finley. You get the cuteness of the sock monkey in this unisex design combined with a patch work of soft fabrics the baby will appreciate on their smooth, delicate skin. Pick up a blankie on its own, or pair it with the bib and burp cloth and you will go from being the baby gift zero, to a baby gift hero. – April Peveteaux

Get the set at Sloppy Baby for $68.

7 Days of Feeding: Burp Armor

Aaron Burgess — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:04:00 GMT

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.

Retrolicious: Farm Fresh Burp Cloths

Lisa Mulcahy — Fri, 16 May 2008 12:35:00 GMT

Since burp cloths and babies go hand in hand, especially if your newborn is prone to reflux issues, here’s a set to make you smile during those sleep deprived nights.

I’ve always been a fan of vintage advertising and signs. Now you can get your retro fix with these dairy ad burp cloths, $30 at My Retro Baby. With a style that’s circa 1950 and black and white graphics to catch baby’s eye, it’s a winning combo, minus the mucus.

Going to a Shower? Swaddle Designs Gift Set

editors — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:52:00 GMT

We love it when people make gift-giving easy. The Swaddle Designs Infant Gift Set contains one of their signature extra-large swaddling blankets (with instructions sewn into the sides), a satin-lined Baby Lovie security blanket, and a pair of Baby Burpies burp cloths -- all color-and-pattern coordinated.

See? Cute, useful, simple. Available for $64 at Nordstrom.

Droolworthy: No More Slimed Backs with the BurpCatcher

Mir — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:01:00 GMT

There's a certain irony in declaring a burp cloth to be droolworthy, I know. Nevertheless, having lived through an infanthood with a child nicknamed The Geyser leaves me with a soft spot for a burp cloth that might actually save your clothes -- and I think I've found it in the BurpCatcher. It's so simple you'll be doing the I-coulda-had-a-V8 forehead smack, too: It's a burp cloth with a self-opening pocket to catch spew. Yes.

Buy yours online; choose from the basic flannels (trimmed in pink, blue or green) for $12 for a pair, or go for one of the fancy design ones at $16 apiece. Either way, say goodbye to soggy backs!

Spit Up: Anywhere But on This Mullins Square "Cuddle" Burp Cloth

Mir — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:01:00 GMT

I like to think I'm pretty tolerant and "to each his own" about what I perceive to be superfluous "prettying" of various baby products. I mean, the whole idea of a "fancy" burp cloth escapes me entirely; it's for puke, people. It's not supposed to be pretty. But whatever.

I draw the line, however, at making a burp cloth out of that hairy faux-muppet chenille fabric. Soft? Yes. Luxe? I suppose. Something you want to be catching vomit in (and then hoping it washes out of)? I'm dry-heaving. Please, just say no. (If you can't, get this frog one and others like it at Gingersnaps Kids for $11 apiece -- and enjoy your crusted regurgitation embedded in the "fur.")

Spit Up: Embroidered Burp Cloths for Deep Thoughts

Mir — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:03:00 GMT

I'll preface this by saying that I never understood the point of "pretty" burp cloths, anyway. Here, honey -- here's something beautiful for you to vomit on! But my confusion reaches new heights when someone insists on embroidering "Men who change diapers change the world" onto a spit cloth (or indeed, anything). It is 2007, right? Are we still congratulating men for caring for their offspring? Here's a thought: If you need to embroider it on a burp cloth to get him to change a diaper, you have bigger problems to attend to.

$22 for the set (it doesn't say how many is a set) (maybe they're too busy congratulating men for learning how to change a diaper to elaborate) at Princess Linens.

Funky Monkeys for Feeding Time

Mir — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:02:00 GMT

I should probably care that this bib and burp cloth set is made from 100% cotton, backed with corduroy, is reversible and double-stitched, and that the burpees are oversized. But mostly all I can do is giggle because the print is a plethora of sock monkeys in silly hats. If that doesn't put a smile on your face, you have no soul.

(This Baby Leo set is available at Little Dudes and Divas for $35.)