Babies are gross. That's a fact. They're forever dribbling, and sicking, and getting covered in mysterious substances you never feel inclined to examine too closely. For these reasons - and more - a bib is an absolute must, even if all too often they feel like a necessary evil, detracting as they do from your carefully chosen outfit. (The baby's, that is. You feel accomplished if what you're wearing is relatively clean.)
I was really excited then to be asked if I would like to review a selection of bibs from Funky Giraffe, a brand which really understands that style and comfort are not concepts which have to be mutually exclusive.
Like a Kid in a Candy Store
Armed with a £15 voucher I was let loose on the website. I knew as soon as the page opened that this was my kind of place - bright colours, cool patterns, and easy navigation. What comes across more than anything is that Funky Giraffe really care about the products they've created, and the individuals who are going to be using them. Check out the 'About Us' section for more on why the brand came into being, and what is important to them now they are established.
The main page.
Next, choosing what to spend the dosh on. There is more to Funky Giraffe than bibs - they also sell adorable socks, cool scratch mitts, cozy scarves, and trendy burp cloths. Even within the bib section there is plenty of choice. Formal bibs (so cute!), bandana bibs, cotton summer bibs, bamboo bibs, personalised bibs, and even bibs with frilly collars. I was also really impressed with their range of larger bandana bibs for 'older children and adults who need dribble protectors'. Everybody deserves the chance to inject a bit of fun and colour into their lives.
Some of the cute stuff I didn't buy.
I decided to go for the classic bandana bibs, made from 100% cotton with a fleece backing. The only problem was whittling down the designs I liked to a reasonable number. When I began adding items to my basket I had a pleasant surprise - the more you buy, the more you save. So while a single bib costs £4, buy two and it will only cost you £6. The following table gives the full details:
If you spend over £7 - and let's face it, how could you not? - UK postage is free. EU postage is £3 / £5 (under or over 0.25kg up to 0.5kg - the equivalent of around 25 bandana bibs), worldwide is £3.50 / £6.50. Orders are generally dispatched within 48 hours, and there is a 60 day 'no-quibble' return policy. My order was with me in two days!
Put To The Test
Once the bibs were here, I couldn't wait to try them out on Marianna. I had been primarily using regular 'din-dins' time bibs with a plastic backing for the purposes of dribbling, but Marianna was far from pleased about the arrangement. While the plastic did make an agreeable scrunching noise, she didn't like the velcro fastening and, as her arms grew stronger, soon learned how to pull the bib off.
Some of the designs I chose. The ranges are updated frequently, so it's worth visiting often.
The Funky Giraffe bibs were an entirely different story. They feel really soft and cosy to me, and that must translate because she didn't pull or scratch at them. The fleece backing does the same job as the plastic (far better, I must say, than the fleece backing on the supermarket dribble bibs we had), but without being uncomfortable. Instead of velcro they have a double popper fastening which is more secure, gives a bit of growth room, and doesn't destroy your tights in the washing machine. And talking of washing, they wash really well. We've been using them for over three weeks now - allowing for a dozen or so washes - and they still look fresh and vibrant. If I ironed them they would look like new, but that would be a step too far for a houseworkphobic mum like myself.

Modelling Funky Giraffe with my mum at Greenmeadow Community Farm.
On top of all that they just look really really cool. We've had lots of nice comments while out and about, especially on the pterodactyl print. Anthony wants one of his own! Marianna, however, is not keen on sharing...
Try It Yourself!
Marianna isn't giving up hers, but you can buy your own from funkygiraffebibs.co.uk. If you're from outside the UK, you can also check out funkygiraffe.com.au (Australia), funkygiraffe.fr (France), and groovigee.com (USA).
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T&Cs: Open to UK entrants only. Prize is one set of ten Funky Giraffe bibs chosen at random - no alternatives or cash equivalent offered. Winner will be notified by email and have one week to respond with their postal details. Prize will be sent by Funky Giraffe.
White & Grey Stars Cutie Collar Square Bib is adorable
ReplyDeleteThe Cutie Collar ones are so adorable, aren't they? :)
Deletelove quite a few of the bibs
ReplyDelete:D It took me ages to pick!
DeleteI love the blue seahorse bib so cute!
ReplyDeleteThat's such a lovely print!
Deletelove this piggy one - http://funkygiraffebibs.co.uk/hidden/hidden-bandana/cream-flying-piggy-bandana-bib.html#.VfmO7ul_htc
ReplyDeleteAw, a flying pig!
DeleteLoving the sunglasses one
ReplyDeleteI love the colours in the sunglasses print :)
DeleteI like the Pink Pineapple Cotton Bandana Bib
ReplyDeleteAshleigh
It's such a funky print, isn't it?
DeleteI love the purple chickens and chicks one!
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Love that purple! :)
DeleteSunglasses one
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit biased 'cos I picked that print too, but it is really cool!
DeleteI love the Red & Navy Blue Spots Cutie Collar Bandana Bib for my daughter Poppy
ReplyDeleteI love the cutie collar bibs - makes me want to buy Marianna a little sailor dress to match it with! :D
DeleteLove the Red & Blue stripes Cutie Collar Bib!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome choice!
DeleteI like the bright green ducks bib x
ReplyDeleteSuch an adorable print!
DeleteLove the blue sea horse x
ReplyDeleteIt's such a cool print!
DeleteThe blue seahorse
ReplyDeleteDefinitely seems to be a popular choice - it is lovely! :)
DeleteThe Orange Pecking Birds will match our new anthropology wallpaper
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like some very cool wallpaper!
Deletei like the chicken one xx
ReplyDeleteGreat choice!
DeleteI like the Grey Rabbit Bandana Bib
ReplyDeleteCute! :)
DeleteI love them all but the Seahorse one is cute.
ReplyDeleteIt's a really lovely print.
DeleteI like the Cheeky White Skull On Black XL Bandana Bib
ReplyDeleteSo cool!
DeleteI like the grey rabbit.
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
DeleteThe blue sea horse one is a lovely design x
ReplyDeleteIt is very pretty!
Deletethe sunglasses are cool
ReplyDeleteThey really are :)
DeleteFlamingos!
ReplyDelete:D Gotta love flamingos!
DeleteI love the blue seahorses
ReplyDeleteI'd love the seahorse print as bathroom wallpaper or something!
DeleteLove the Green & Red 1st Christmas Bandana Bib
ReplyDeleteAw, that one's so sweet.
Deletelove the pink pineapple
ReplyDeleteI love that one too, it's very pop art!
DeleteMy favourite is the Bright Green Ducks Bandana Bib
ReplyDeleteSo colourful! :)
DeleteThe Blue & White Marine Stripes XL Bandana Bib.
ReplyDeleteLove the striped ones, they look very cool.
Deletelove the Bright Green Butterfly Life bib
ReplyDeleteThe little eyes on that design are so cute :)
DeleteI like Bright Orange Pecking Birds Bandana Bib :)
ReplyDeleteThat one's so fun and vibrant!
DeleteI love the rockstar bibs. Xx
ReplyDeleteThey are really cool!
DeleteGrey Rabbit Bandana Bib fab, but so many to chose from
ReplyDeleteI know, I'd be really hard pushed to pick just one!
DeleteThe Cream Bamboo looks so soft that I'd want to wear it myself! Found here - http://funkygiraffebibs.co.uk/bibs/bamboo-bibs/cream-bamboo-bib.html#.VfnWXZe3HYg
ReplyDeleteEven the ones we have feel so soft - I can definitely see the attraction!
DeleteThe seahorse one for me..So cute...Goodluck all x
ReplyDelete:D It is a really lovely design.
DeleteWhite and blue "Thank Mom" bandana bib Please
ReplyDeleteThat one's so cute :)
DeletePurple Chickens & Chicks Bandana Bib
ReplyDeleteThat design really is funky!
DeleteGreen ducks
ReplyDeleteCute!
Deletehttp://funkygiraffebibs.co.uk/bibs/large-bandana-bibs/multi-coloured-star-quality-xxl-bandana-bib.html#.VfqcON9Viko
ReplyDeleteI love that one! :)
DeleteBright Green Butterfly Life Bandana Bib
ReplyDeleteSo adorable!
DeleteThe white and grey stars :) x
ReplyDeleteNice choice!
DeleteOh, I love the Cream Caterpillars Cotton Bandana Bib
ReplyDeleteSo adorable!
DeleteI like the green grass tulips bandana bib
ReplyDeleteI love that one too :)
Deletethis one is stunning - http://funkygiraffebibs.co.uk/hidden/hidden-bandana/cream-flying-piggy-bandana-bib.html#.VfmO7ul_htc - leanne w
ReplyDeleteThe flying pig design is so cute - and kind of sums up the chances of the bibs staying clean... :)
DeleteWhite and grey stars is my favourite 😊
ReplyDelete:D I'm a sucker for anything with stars on!
DeleteLOVE white and grey stars
ReplyDelete:D Gotta love the stars.
DeleteThe seahorse bib
ReplyDeleteThe seahorse design is great. :)
DeleteThe giraffes and monkeys one
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
DeleteLoving the white and grey stars
ReplyDeleteMe too. :)
Deletewhite and grey stars :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a really nice one :)
DeleteMy love the White and Blue Penguin bib!
ReplyDeleteI like Red & White Skulls XXL Bandana Bib :)
ReplyDeleteI like the grey and white jolly rodger one
ReplyDeleteThe Pecking Birds
ReplyDeleteI would love to win the blue seahorse bib for our baby boy x
ReplyDeletePterodactyls Cotton Bandana Bib
ReplyDeleteI like the white bib with the giraffe on
ReplyDeleteSydney Opera House :)
ReplyDeletelove the ones with the bowties! xx
ReplyDeleteI love the Sunflowers Bandana Bib
ReplyDeleteThese bibs look awesome - wish mine were young enough u wear them. Thanks for linking up to #justanotherlinky xx
ReplyDeleteThe seahorse design :)
ReplyDeleteI like the Turquoise Plain Bamboo Bib
ReplyDeleteThe orange butterfly bib - So colourful
ReplyDeleteThe red and blue striped one
ReplyDeletethe flamingo one
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THE BLUE SEAHORSE ONE LOTS
ReplyDeleteI like the Pink Pineapple Cotton Bandana Bib
ReplyDeleteI love the Grey, White & Pink Birds Cotton Bib
ReplyDeleteI love the white and grey zig zag cotton bib 😃
ReplyDeleteIt's tough to choose one but I really like this Cream Caterpillars Cotton Bandana Bib!
ReplyDeleteI like the Grass Green Flowers & Pollen Cotton Bandana Bib
ReplyDeleteI like the Blue Seahorse Bandana Bib
ReplyDeletethe grass green flowers
ReplyDeleteNavy blue rockets and stars bandana bib
ReplyDeletepurple chickens :)
ReplyDeleteLove the butterfly life in bright green bib
ReplyDeleteI love the purple chickens - very sweet
ReplyDeleteLoving the white and orange digger bibs - perfect for my little man
ReplyDeleteWhite & Grey Stars Cutie Collar bib
ReplyDeleteI love flower power bibs :)
ReplyDeleteLoving the one with the red tie
ReplyDeleteLove the sunglasses
ReplyDeleteThe sunglasses one is my fav.
ReplyDeleteI like the piggy one!
ReplyDeleteGrey & White Jolly Rodgers Bandana Bib :D x
ReplyDeleteThe Pink Luscious Rose Applique Swirl Satin Bib - it's such a shame to spoil a little ones' cute formal outfit with a bib so this is a great solution
ReplyDeleteRed Satin Applique Rose Flower Swirl Bib is so cute
ReplyDeleteI love the sunglasses one! x
ReplyDeleteI love the White & Blue Penguin Bandana Bib
ReplyDeleteseahorses xx
ReplyDeleteGrey and black messy monsters :)
ReplyDeleteso many amazing bibs so hard to pick a favourite, took me ages, for me my marginal favourite is White Skull On Black
ReplyDeleteI love the Black & White Hand Print Cotton Bib
ReplyDeleteI love the White and Pink Stars Bandana Bib
ReplyDeleteI love the White & Pink Retro Camper Cotton Bib
ReplyDeleteLove the flamingos
ReplyDeleteI love the seahorses
ReplyDeletethe grey rabbit one
ReplyDeleteThere are so many cute designs but I love the white autumn hedgehog!
ReplyDeleteI love the smart little tie bibs!
ReplyDeleteThey'd look good on my new neice
ReplyDeleteI love the blue sea horse
ReplyDeletethe green duck ones my favourite :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE the blue seahorses
ReplyDeleteWhite & Pink Spots Cotton Bib
ReplyDelete@PeanutHog - I love the navy Plain XXL Personalised Cotton Bib - It is unique and would make a great gift. Also nice and big to pick up all the mess and dark in colour to hide all the mess!!!
ReplyDeleteflying piggy....
ReplyDeleteThe cherry one is lovely
ReplyDeleteLovely blue seahorses
ReplyDeleteI likemessy monsters bandana bib
ReplyDeletePersonalised Bold Pink Plain Bandana Bib
ReplyDeletePink & Red Strawberry
ReplyDeleteThis one looks quite stylish as well as serves as a bib(My daugther would love this one)
ReplyDeletehttp://funkygiraffebibs.co.uk/bibs/satin-bibs/red-satin-applique-rose-flower-swirl-bib.html#.Vg57CSVViko
I love the Grass Green Tulips Cotton Bandana Bib :)
ReplyDeleteI like the sunglasses one x
ReplyDeleteBlue Seahorses :)
ReplyDeleteGreen ducks is my favourite
ReplyDeleteBlue one with the flamingos 😀
ReplyDeleteI love the flamingo bib
ReplyDeleteI love the flamingo bib
ReplyDeleteThe spaceship bib
ReplyDeleteThe White With Red & Peach Strawberrys Bandana Bib is great
ReplyDeleteGosh how do you choose! So many lush prints! I love the space designs, especially the peeking aliens!
ReplyDeleteI love the white and pink spots.
ReplyDeleteLove this one - http://funkygiraffebibs.co.uk/bibs/square-bibs/yellow-anything-is-possible-square-bib.html
ReplyDeleteSunglasses
ReplyDeletei love the flamingo one
ReplyDeleteLoving the sunglasses one
ReplyDeleteI love the cutie collars, they are so brill
ReplyDeleteI love the flamingo
ReplyDeleteWe are big Funky Giraffe fans - they do the job so well! Thanks for linking up with #TriedTested
ReplyDeleteThanks for having me! :) They're great, and are holding up really well.
DeleteWe've got quite a collection of FG bibs and love them! Even though Amy no longer dribbles they're handy to keep in the bag for eating out. ]
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your post on #TriedTested this week x
Anthony tried wearing the pterodactyl print one as a cravat the other day - hopefully there will be a baby to hand them down to avoid a recurrence once she gets too big for them! :D
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