The Best Burp Cloths for Every Baby Mess
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Having a baby means you're usually seconds away from some sort of mess - spit up after feeding, drool during teething, need we say more? That's why it's so important to have a burp cloth on-hand at all times, and not just any burp cloth: You'll need one that is absorbent and washes well use after use. These must-haves from the Good Housekeeping Textiles Lab will have you covered (literally).
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Green Sprouts Stay-Dry Burp Pads
$13 for 5
This towel-like fabric has a waterproof liner on the inside, so you don't have to worry about it leaking onto your clothes.
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Copper Pearl Burp Cloths
$20 for 3
These pretty prints are perfect to use when you have visitors over or take baby out. They come in a variety of cute designs that are good for hiding stains.
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Aden + Anais Burpy Bib
$22 for 2
This cotton muslin option has a versatile shape that can either drape over your shoulder or snap to make a bib.
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Burt's Bees Baby Organic Cotton Burp Cloths
$25 for 5
Each cloth in this five-pack is soft for baby and made of certified organic cotton. They are large enough to be folded down as a layered burp cloth or spread out for other uses, like diaper changes.
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Gerber Birdseye 3-Ply Prefold Cloth Diapers
$17 for 10
The name may say diapers, but this no-frill fabric is an inexpensive alternative to cutesy burp cloths. It has three layers for catching messes and washes well so you can use it over and over.
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