Until a few years ago, baby bibs were boring. Scrappy bits of flannel that tied around a baby's neck. That's why and how Skibzcame about; the bandana scarf style bib that looks funky but remains functional. Here are 9 reasons that they have become a must-have accessory!
1 They're the perfect accessory for dribbling babies. (And we all know how much babies dribble when they're teething!)
2 Bandana bibs keep babies comfortable and content by drawing moisture away from their chins, necks and chests, keeping them free of soreness and chafing that dribble often creates.
3 Rather than the boring, traditional bibs, bandana bibs make your baby look stylish! Sometimes toddlers still dribble, but whose toddler wants to wear a baby bib all day? There comes a point where they've got to maintain their street cred, mum. The bandana bib looks more like a fashion accessory than a baby bib, so they can still look cool when they drool!
4 They preserve your baby's favourite clothes, keeping them dry for longer periods of time and preventing the need for multiple outfit changes.
5 That in itself means less washing for mum to do...Winning!
6 There's a design to compliment any outfit! From gentle denim to bold, bright stars, you can keep your baby bang on trend!
7 Did I mention that they're great?
8 Celebrities have been seen using these bibs for their babies. That counts for something, right?
9Skibz were the first to market the scarf-bib. It has since been imitated by many different companies, from Mothercare to Joules. Why? Well, because it's such a fantastic bib design! That's a reason in itself...
Go forth and treat your baby to a bandana bib! Of course, we'd thoroughly recommend the Skibz range for their originality and award-winning status *cough* but there's a bandana bib out there for everyone!
Many moons ago, when Skibz first started out, John Lewis were the biggest
retailer of our bibs. If you haven't yet seen their latest Christmas ad, then
where have you been since Friday? You can watch it here:
I've read numerous interpretations of the advert. One article from The Guardian speaks of how the ad has a charitable spin
and is raising awareness for Age UK. The piece reads:
The ad’s strapline is: “Show someone they’re loved
this Christmas”, which echoes Age UK’s own campaign: “No one should have no one
at Christmas”
A slightly more gloomy interpretation is outlined in a piece in theIndependent. It focuses on the irony of how the man on
the moon is more alone than ever at the close of the advert, and reads,
'As we are left
reeling from the emotional piece, cut to tagline; “show somebody they’re loved
at Christmas”. But this is not by inviting them into your home, but by
giving them some sort of material gift that still, ironically, keeps them at
the same distance they always were…half the world away.'
I must’ve completely missed the point of John Lewis’
campaign, since my own interpretation was not anywhere near thinking of the
company’s intention to raise awareness of charity and the elderly who will be
alone at Christmas.
Yes, the man on the moon is elderly, but I didn’t
for a moment consider that this was a symbol of an elderly generation left
alone this Christmas, but rather the representation
of the mythological man in the moon, who must by now be hundreds of years old.
I remember, as a child, I was fascinated by the idea of a man living on the
moon, looking down on me and keeping me safe. Memories of gazing out of my
bedroom window at night into the starlit sky in hope of catching sight of him
are some of my most treasured and magical. To me, this is what Christmas is
about; creating enchanting childhood memories, and preserving innocence by leading
little ones to believe in a magical man who doesn’t really exist. Much like
Father Christmas, no?
Six-year-old Lily is a little girl with an
imagination. The days are shorter, and at this time of year Lily will be seeing much more of the
moon before it is her bedtime. Throughout the summer, she was probably in bed
before it was even visible, so now, with winter drawing in and the nights
longer, Lily is seeing the moon in all its glory for longer. She’s developed a
fascination with it. She’s encapsulated by its beauty and enchantment and feels
secure in the idea that there is a wise old man looking out for her from afar. She
loves him, like any child could feel a bond with an imaginary friend, and while he exists in her mind her purity is protected.
The man on the moon is in her imagination. The man
on the moon is her imagination, her innocence and her naivety. By gifting him
with a telescope, she is indulging her innocence and allowing it to stay in
contact with her just a little longer, before many more years pass and
Christmas becomes less about the excitement and joy of the hustle and bustle, about
licking the Christmas cake mix spoon and hanging up decorations and cuddling up
to relatives after an exhausting day celebrating, and far more about iPads and
designer handbags and materialism.
That’s how I saw it, anyway. I was overwhelmed with emotion, because in
Lily I saw a little bit of little me, and realised that I’d forgotten about the
magic of Christmas. By the end of the advert my eyes were streaming. (To be
fair, I produced one lone tear, but went to wipe it away with a finger that
still had chilli on it from preparing dinner. Note to self: Wash hands after
cooking with chillis. Chillis burn your eyes.)
'Show someone they’re loved this
Christmas' with a simple, childlike gesture. Reignite the magic in your mind. Remember how Christmas felt when you were small.
Thank you for making Christmas magical for me again, John Lewis.
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The launch of our brand new, limited edition Halloween Skibz dribble bibs led me to wonder... What else is out there on the market for babies this Halloween?
Here is a collection of some of the best things I came across!
Who doesn't love The Nightmare Before Christmas? This awesome Jack Skellington baby bib is available from www.disneystore.co.uk for £13.
timetodressup.co.uk have a range of Halloween inspired fancy dress outfits (as well as many others... including a peacock costume that was so cute I that I actually squealed) starting from £20
George at Asda have this very cute 'Halloween Frankie & Hat' set for just £6. Wouldn't Frankie look cute with a Halloween Skibz on?
Speculating the unknown gender of an unborn baby is one of the most exciting things about pregnancy. There are many old wives' tales that claim to determine whether your baby will be wearing pink or blue.
