Review: #TeethingDroolPadsandBib

This is my first compensated review, and I received these Teething Drool Pads and Bib (or what I would call "suck pads") by BabyPreferred for free in exchange for it; however, all thoughts are own, honest opinion.

My first impression when I saw this offer was, "Aw! How cute!" Seriously, I love the little bird pattern. I'm such a fan of classic, simple, non-gender-specific patterns and colors, and the ivory background and simple navy birds combination really hits that mark!

BabyPreferred Teething Drool Pads & Bib in a simple, cute packaging 

In person, it's no different. Even the packaging was simple: Sealed in a basic plastic bag, with a brown cardstock or paperboard wrapping. The logo actually caught my attention first. The bp looked a little like an elephant or a dragonfly to me, until I figured out it was the letters touching. The little hair wisp was an added touch, too. Just now, while fiddling with the wrapping, did I notice that the care instructions were on the back with the bar code: "Machine wash cold. Tumble dry low. Do not iron the back." Simple enough. (See, I like that. simplicity is great!) There was also a business card that I almost ignored in the package, but turns out it's a 20% off discount on one side, and the instructions on the other.

The 3 pieces included; Top: the bib; Bottom: 2 "wrap around drool pads," one of which has elastics to attach toys to

The bottom two pieces are what I would call "suck pads," but BabyPreferred calls them "wrap around drool pads." The snaps and rounded rectangles made it pretty clear how to attach to the carrier, but I had to look at the instructions to figure out how to attach the top, or bib piece. I also didn't know what the 3 elastic pieces (not well pictured) on bottom of the second/right suck pad were. Turns out the elastic is to attach teething toys with a clip or one of those toy linking chains.

Drool pads attached to Ethos ConvertiBu™, with the bib in postition + Baby Sister trying to steal the carrier.

The Teething Drool Pads and Bib are designed for an Ergo Four Position 360° carrier, but my carrier is a semi-custom from EthosBabywearing.com: Ethos ConvertiBu­­™ in charcoal twill. The drool/suck pads fit great, but the bib did not attach properly. On an Ergo 360°, there are buttons to attach the bib to, but the Ethos ConvertiBu™ doesn't have a froward facing option, nor buttons to attach to. I don't mind, though. Having Baby Sister forward facing in the front hurts my back, so I wouldn't ever use that feature, and thus wouldn't necessarily need the bib. I had planned on checking out an Ergo 360° from my local lending library, but I've been unable to contact them since Hurricane Hermine hit the area. I'll definitely update if/when I get my hands on a 360°! But I don't think it would change my review much.

Drool pads attached to Ethos ConvertiBu™ without the Bib

I didn't like the snaps against my shoulder, so I attached them facing the top, as shown in the picture below.

Baby Sister using the drool pads in the Ethos ConvertiBu™

Overall, I would recommend the BabyPreferred Teething Drool Pads and Bib to anyone with an Ergo 360° carrier, or any of the recommended carriers, as the product description says, "Designed for ERGObaby Four Position 360 Carrier, but also fits other carrier, car seat & stroller straps like Chicco, Jeep, Tula, Lillebaby, Beco, Boba, Babybjorn, Infantino, Evenflo & more." I also think the drool/suck pad portion will fit over almost any standard SSC (soft-structured/buckle carrier), and possibly over some Mei Tais.

If you want something to protect the straps of your carrier, I think these Drool Pads are great for you, and bonus, Baby Sister liked cuddling the bib portion that didn't fit our carrier.

Disclosure: I was compensated for this review, and this post may contain affiliate links from which I receive a small commision on purchases. For more information, see my Disclosures page