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Old 05-08-2012, 10:48 AM
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I have been making bibs for the new babies in our family and have been using velcro for a closure. Do you think it would be better to use snaps? It would be easier, but I'm not sure what new mommies want. Any suggestions?
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Old 05-08-2012, 10:55 AM
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Have you ever made the bibs from finger-tip towels with the ribbing around the neck hole?

(Babies probably are less than thrilled with something going over their heads, but - - -)

I have problems with Velcro losing its stickiness. Any suggestions for minimizing that problem?
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Old 05-08-2012, 11:31 AM
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I am babysitting my 8 month old DGS and have had no problem with the velcro. I think that the velcro gives you more leeway when the baby's neck gets bigger.
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Old 05-08-2012, 12:32 PM
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I made a tutorial for a baby bib that tied. The suggestion I got was to change the ties to velcro as this is quick release in case the baby gets it hooked on something.
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My DDs always asked for ties when I made baby bibs for grands.
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Old 05-08-2012, 01:02 PM
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I prefer large snaps or ties. I do not care for how the velcro wrinkles and looses stickiness after multiple washings.
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I never liked the velcro because it would stick to everything in the wash. which would ruin the cloths it got stuck to. I would do snaps if it were me.
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Old 05-08-2012, 02:26 PM
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I use the plastic snaps on things I make for GKs. they hold up quite well.
http://www.kamsnaps.com/Plastic-Snaps-c6/
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Old 05-08-2012, 02:39 PM
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I think it would depend what you are putting it on.
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I think the large plastic snaps are better. If a child has any hair it can get caught in the Velcro.
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