Bibetta
UltraBib
8.1/10 overallAround £9
A soft, fully wipeable weaning bib with a deep crumb-catcher pocket.
The verdict
Bibetta's UltraBib, around £9, has a deep, self-opening fabric pocket that genuinely catches dropped food, in a soft wipeable material most babies tolerate well around the neck. Best for parents wanting maximum mess containment in a comfortable, fabric-based bib. Skip it if you want the fastest one-handed fastening — the poppers are fiddlier than a simple stretchy loop.
The UltraBib's defining feature is its deep, stiffened pocket that stays open on its own to catch dropped food, rather than a flat catch-tray that only works while a baby leans forward. The bib itself is a soft, laminated fabric rather than rigid plastic, which most babies tolerate better around the neck than a stiff silicone bib.
Against Tommee Tippee's weaning bibs, the trade-off is pocket capacity versus stiffness: the UltraBib's fabric pocket catches more mess and is more comfortable, but the poppers can be fiddlier to fasten one-handed than Tommee Tippee's simpler neck loop.
Is the UltraBib worth it?
- Deep pocket genuinely catches dropped food
- Soft against the neck compared to rigid bibs
- Wipes clean quickly after meals
What are the downsides of the UltraBib?
- Popper fastening is fiddlier than a simple loop
- Pricier than basic plastic-backed bibs
- Pocket can sag over time with heavy use
Specs
- Deep, self-opening crumb-catcher
- Cleaning
- Wipe clean or machine washable
- Material
- Wipeable laminated fabric
- Fastening
- Popper neck fastening
How we scored it
Mess Containment
How well it catches food, purée and dribble before it reaches clothes or the floor.
Deep, self-opening pocket catches far more than a flat tray.
Comfort & Fit
How comfortable the fastening and material are against a baby's neck for a full meal.
Soft fabric is more comfortable than rigid silicone.
Durability
How well it holds up to daily use, wiping down and dishwasher or machine washing.
Holds up well, though the pocket softens with heavy use over time.
Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.
How this review was done
We haven't used the UltraBib ourselves yet. This review is built from Bibetta's published specifications and product information, and scored the same way as everything else on the site. We'll update it, and the badge above, once we've tested it hands-on.
How it compares
|  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Around £9 | £6.99 | £12.99 | Around £10.99 for 2 |
| Overall score | 8.1/10 | 6.4/10 | 8.1/10 | 7/10 |
| material | — | Polypropylene (BPA free) | Food-grade silicone | — |
| age_range | — | From around 3 months | 6-24 months | — |
| dishwasher_safe | — | Yes, top rack | Yes, top rack | — |
Frequently asked questions
Does the UltraBib's pocket actually work?+
Yes — its deep, stiffened pocket stays open on its own to catch dropped food, catching far more than a flat catch-tray that only works while a baby leans forward.
Is the UltraBib comfortable?+
Yes — it's a soft, laminated fabric rather than rigid plastic, which most babies tolerate better around the neck than a stiff silicone bib.
How does it fasten?+
With a popper neck fastening, which can be fiddlier to fasten one-handed than a simpler neck loop like Tommee Tippee's weaning bibs use.
Does the pocket hold up over time?+
It holds up well overall, though the pocket can sag over time with heavy use.
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Reviewed by
Sepehr
Software engineer, soon-to-be dad, uncle to four — the tech-obsessed half of the two of us testing this stuff. Currently building this site with my wife, ahead of our own baby arriving.