Best Adult Bib Reviews 2018

Adult bibs are an essential accessory of any hospice, assisted living facility, or household with seniors or sloppy diners. They’re not expensive items as they are available in packs of three, six, twelve, or more at moderate prices. Depending on the material it's made of, and the number of bibs contained in a pack, adult bibs sell for around $12 to $18.50.

During our research, we saw some cheap adult bibs but decided not to feature them because some of them weren’t made from good quality materials, while others don’t deliver as advertised. Rest assured, however, that whatever product you choose based on this review will give you good value for your money.

In choosing an adult bib, there are features that you need to consider. As simple as an adult bib may appear, if you don’t take into cognizance these features, you might end up wasting your money on a purchase that doesn’t serve its purpose, or serve it very long. While only one product won’t have all the listed features, you still need to note them so that you know what to look out for when you go shopping.

Here are some of these features:

• Size and length - The size and the length of the bib determine the extent of protection it provides for the user.
• Stain resistance - How well can the material deal with stains; does it hide stains or are stains visible on it? Can the stains be easily removed or not?
• Type of closure - The type of closure that the bib has determines the ease of use.
• Color and design - Though some might consider this trivial, it may affect the self-esteem of the wearer.
• Ease of cleaning and maintenance - determines whether you want the disposable, wipe down, hand wash only, or machine washable type.
• Quality and type of material it's made of – This also determines how many spills it can take and (usually) the durability of the bib.
• Extra features - Some bibs even come with catch pockets!

Adult bibs have different types of neck closures; some have Velcro closures, some have hook and loops, others are snap closures, and still others are tied. It's necessary to consider the physical condition of the user and how easy it will be for them to reach up and fasten whatever type of closure the bib has. Bibs with a cast neck ring that don’t need hooks, snaps, or ties are best for people that have limited flexibility in their upper body.

Adult bibs come in different sizes, but the standard size is 18 by 30 inches, which covers from the chest to the lap and provides the most protection. Look out for this as it wouldn’t do to buy a bib that doesn’t properly cover the user’s clothing.

The material of the bib is also important because it determines how much spillage it can take which, in turn, determines how many times you’ll have to change and wash the bibs. The best options are the ones with waterproof backings and absorbent fronts that take a lot of spillage without soiling the wearer's clothing.

Bibs that have patterns or designs are usually best at hiding stains, while those made of water-resistant materials are usually easier to clean. Many of the bibs on sale these days are machine-washable and can be tumble dried low or medium, which makes it easy to clean and maintain them.

The Velcro closure is the most common closure style that's available, and this is because it's easy to open and close; people with incomplete mobility in their upper extremities can close it. Ensure that you stick the Velcro closure together properly before washing so that the fasteners don’t stick to other clothing or the bib itself and pull - if this happens, the closure will lose its ability to close after a while.

Bibs with snap closure require a level of dexterity to close it, and this might not be possible for some seniors due to some diseases that limit mobility. However, snap closures last longer than Velcro closures because they don’t pull on stuff when they’re being washed.

Some seniors don’t like the idea of wearing a bib, especially in public; that’s why the ones with fanciful designs or patterns are a good option. They don’t immediately scream "bib" – they rather look like a fashion statement.