FAQs

For starting solids, especially if you’re trying baby-led weaning, a full-cover smock bib is the best choice.   

• All-around coverage saves time and money.          
• Unlike silicone bibs that only catch food at the chest, a full-cover smock protects sides, sleeves, and legs, even for the wriggliest baby.         
• Look for snug cuffs to block liquids running up arms and secure press-studs so little fingers can’t pull it off.       
• Avoid front pockets, as leftover food can get trapped between meals.

Unbeatable Coverage

Our smock bibs provide 360° protection, keeping laps, sides and backs safe from spills. See the Little Chomps Smock Bib in action

Supporting Skill Development

Messy play helps build independence, fine motor skills, and confidence. Our extra-long baby smocks let parents embrace the mess while supporting development.

Time & Money Savings

Our feeding smocks are wipeable for a quick clean-up and machine-washable for big messes. Better coverage = fewer outfit changes and longer-lasting clothes.

Trusted by Experts

Little Chomps has over 10 years of innovation and is recommended by paediatric nutritionists, dietitians, occupational therapists and speech pathologists.

#1 for Safety

Designed by an Australian mum, safety is our top priority. Our premium fabric is PFAS-free, BPA-free, and free from PVC, Azo dyes, Lead, Phthalates, PFOA & PFOS.

An Aussie Family Business

Read the reviews and customer feedback.

“I’ll never bother with another bib again! Little Chomps smocks are just the best! Both short and long sleeve are fantastic for keeping my little one (and her clothes!) clean during messy mealtimes.” - Claire

Our premium Polyester fabric has a thin Polyurethane coating on the outside, providing a wipeable, waterproof barrier while the inner is soft against baby's skin. Our fabric is certified free from PFAS 'forever chemicals’.

“The material is soft and flexible and although it has a waterproof sort of outside layer, it has a material feel inside and fits well. It feels nicer than other more plastic feeling smocks I’ve tried." – Emily

PFAS are a class of man-made chemicals that don’t break down, meaning they can build up in the body and the environment over time. PFAS chemicals are commonly found in waterproof fabrics. While research is ongoing, avoiding PFAS where possible is the safest choice for growing bubs and the environment.

We are proud to introduce PFAS-free fabric ahead of any Australian regulatory requirement to do so. Our fabric has been independently tested to be free from PFOS and PFOA, the leading forms of PFAS used in textiles.

Our fabrics were already verified to be free from the regulated toxins of Lead, Azo Dyes, Phthalates, PVC, BPA and 7 others!

*Please note, garment care labels typically contain PFAS so simply cut off your care labels where concerned.

Our smock bibs feature adjustable, secure press studs that fasten at the back of the neck and midback, out of sight and away from little fingers. Our mid-back closure also keeps our smock in place so that a wriggly baby doesn’t expose their sides and back to food and stains.

We also don’t have additional straps fastened to the highchair tray restricting baby’s movement, getting in the way of food or proving a distraction during mealtimes.

Yes!

Soft, breathable, waterproof fabric keeps babies comfortable while they explore new foods. Our baby smocks are loose-fitting
but secure.

“My 11mo doesn't fuss at having it put on or wearing it during meal times like he did for previous smocks.” – Liz

Our Smocks are wipeable for an instant clean-up and also machine-washable.

Some people like to machine-wash their smocks a couple of times a week while others like to machine wash more frequently. Drying time will depend on the climate and conditions but 2+ smocks will likely help with a wash/dry rotation.

Some customers tell us they like to use one smock for a day or two wiping between meals and then another while they wash/dry the first and so on.

If you like to machine wash more often, you might need to have more smocks in your rotation.

For best results, we recommend:

• A wipe with a damp cloth.
• A machine wash (max 40C) with a fast spin cycle and hanging to dry inside-out in a warm position.
• We advise against rinsing under a tap or hand washing because once the fabric inner is wet - much like regular clothing - it may take longer to dry without the help of a machine spin cycle.

Some customers say they like to use a smock for a day or two, wiping between meals and then use another while they wash/dry the first and so on.

Like all fabrics, Turmeric/curry powder can cause light staining, it usually shifts with a few soapy washes.

Our smock bibs are sold online via this website and a variety of retailers nationally and internationally listed on our Stockist Page.

For terms and pricing, visit our Delivery
Guidelines.

Yes! Combine with friends or Mothers' Group for automatic free postage on orders of 5+ smocks Australia-wide. 

Baby Led Weaning is an approach to starting solids where the baby feeds themself right from the beginning, usually at 6 months. This style of feeding was pioneered by Dr Gill Rapley in the early 2000’s and is explained in detail in here.