Spit up, drool, even the occasional blow-out, what do you reach for to clean up the mess? Burp rags! Burp rags will eventually take up every corner of your home. And for good reason.
Roll them up aesthetically pleasing in its designated dresser drawer, or throw them in a pile in a burp rag basket like yours truly.
Cute and functional! And no folding if you are about that life.
What’s most important is what burp rag you want to use with your little one. I talk about four different types of burp rags and which one might be best for you. Enjoy!
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Scrolling through my camera roll I found a burp rag in just about half of the photos with little O. I’m not lying when I say we use them for EVERYTHING.
Let’s dive in!
1. Long Flannel Burp Rags
This is the burp rag that we have in abundance in our home. My sister-in-law gifted us all of her babies old rags that he had outgrown, and we use this type of rag on the daily.
Pros: These are big burp rags. When little O spits up it’s easy to wipe up, flip or fold over, and continue using throughout the day. They are very absorbent, and we get a lot of use out of one rag. There is an abundance of prints that you can choose from, and honestly I don’t even mind what the print on the rag is as long as it wipes up whatever is coming out of my babe’s mouth!
Cons: The flannel material is pretty rough on the skin. My baby currently has an extremely dry chin from what I believe is a “drool rash”, and it probably doesn’t help that I wipe his face with a well used flannel burp rag. Another con is it takes a minute to fold them fresh out of the laundry. Now, sometimes I’m in the mood to fold clothes, but usually I just leave them unfolded and throw them in a basket. Lazy mom vibes. And lastly they are usually thin, depending on how much your baby spits up might make a difference in choosing a rag.
2. Curved Baby Burp Rags
These curved burp rags are another type of rag that my sister-in-law gave me. I never saw these type of burp rags before, and I was excited to try them out!
Pros: These are very thick burp rags. They are soft, plush, and after many washes still feel delightful to the touch. They are very absorbent, and can handle anything your baby throws your way. This type of burp rag has an abundance of trendy styles, so if you’re going for a certain theme or vibe for your baby, search here for different prints.
Cons: As cute as these burp rags are, there are a few downsides. Although they are designed to fit around your shoulders and neck, I noticed they slip off easily. Maybe my baby moves around too much, but it gets annoying when you have a small rag on your shoulder and baby decides that the perfect moment to spit up is when you’re adjusting.
3. Muslin Cloth Rags
These are a classy looking rag. Fluffy, plushy, and oh so soft. Very aesthetically pleasing, and looks pleasing to the touch. I don’t own this type of rag, but maybe I’ll have to buy a pack to compare!
Pros: These 100% cotton rags are perfect for babies with sensitive skin. While I don’t personally own this brand of cloth, I have read that they are absorbent, soft, and breathable. Another added bonus is they do not shrink as much in the wash. Just tumble on low heat and these cloths will stay large and in charge.
Cons: After reading reviews about these cloths, some folks say that they attract dog hair and other dirt very easily. I have a dog myself, and I always catch little O with some dog hair within his finger tips. So if you are a bit of a germaphobe, these rags may not be the right fit.
4. Small Burp Rags
I got these rags on accident. When I put them in my registry I didn’t realize the size of them, oops. Turns out, these small burp rags are used a lot for little O!
Pros: The small burp rags are super absorbent. It seems like the smaller the rag, the better the clean up. They are thick and don’t require that much folding when washed. We used these rags in places other than the shoulders. We usually laid them down under baby’s head when he was napping (once he was rolling over and stopped spitting up as much we stopped) and now we lay them down on the changing table for extra protection from mess. They fit perfectly on the changing table, so when we have the occasional blow out this rag catches the mess, rather than the changing table’s sheets. Hooray! Less laundry for mom!
Cons: Like the other small rag, these are a one and done kind of cloth. Once baby spits up on it you want to go grab a fresh one. Another con is it doesn’t stay on the shoulder as easily as the larger ones. So you might find yourself getting frustrated with spoiled milk smelling shoulders.
That’s it! Hopefully this helped you narrow down what type of burp rag you want to use for your baby. Maybe one or all four are a good fit! Whatever the case, I hope you use the links in this article to help you decide what to add to your registry.
Comment below which rag you love!
I love the bigger rags!