US20180271179A1

US20180271179A1 - Reusable baby bib device

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Publication number: US20180271179A1
Application number: US15/888,731
Authority: US
Inventors: Charlotte Louise Sellers; Bridget Elizabeth Gauthier
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2017-03-27
Filing date: 2018-02-05
Publication date: 2018-09-27

Abstract

A baby bib device system comprising lateral side attachment mechanisms is disclosed. In some embodiments the bib device comprises a high-chair attachment mechanism to secure the bib device to the inside edge of a high-chair or table. In some embodiments, the bib device system comprises a protective flap configured to lay flat on a table or high-chair when the bib device is attached to the table or high chair. In some embodiments, when the bib is worn by a user, attached to the high-chair or table, and the two lateral side attachment mechanisms, the bib device forms a trough into which solids and liquids can collect. In some embodiments when the two lateral side attachment mechanisms are closed they form a seal preventing solids or fluids from spilling out of the trough and into the child's lap and high-chair.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/601,520 filed on Mar. 27, 2017, titled BABY BIB THAT ATTACHES TO A TRAY AND HAS A PROTECTIVE FLAP, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates generally to a bib device for young children or infants. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a baby bib that is attachable and detachable from a high-chair. In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a baby bib with a trough or flap with closed ends to maintain any solids or fluids spilled onto the bib. In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to the method of using the baby bib to keep food and drink from spilling onto a child seated in a highchair.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The embodiments disclosed herein will become more fully apparent from the following description and appended claims, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The drawings depict only typical embodiments, which embodiments will be described with additional specificity and detail in connection with the drawings in which:

FIG. 1A depicts a front view of various components of a bib device system;

FIG. 1B depicts a back view of various components of a bib device system shown in FIG. 1A;

FIG. 1C depicts a perspective view of various components of the bib device system of FIG. 1A attached to a high-chair;

FIG. 2A depicts a partially cut-away cross-section view of various components of a bib device system attached to a high-chair;

FIG. 2B depicts a partially cut-away cross-section view of various components of a bib device system attached to a high-chair with a lateral side attachment mechanism in the closed configuration;

FIG. 3 depicts a perspective view of another embodiment of various components of a bib device in use;

FIG. 4 depicts a perspective view of another embodiment of various components of a bib device in use; and

FIG. 5 depicts a side view of another embodiment of various components of a bib device in use.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Children spilling food and drink onto themselves is a longstanding problem. Care-givers have employed myriad ways of minimizing the mess of these spills in an attempt to keep the food and drink from dirtying the child's clothing, the high-chair they are often sitting in, and the floor underneath them. One solution is to tie a bib around the child's neck to keep the food and drink spills from staining the child's clothing. As used herein the term “bib” is intended to carry its ordinary meaning as a cloth, plastic, or protective shield tied under the chin to protect the clothes. Often these bibs have been made of a cloth, and in some instances an impermeable polymer. However, this type of bib does not prevent the spills from traveling off the bib and into the child's lap, the high-chair they are sitting in, and the floor beneath. Some bibs have been constructed with a pocket at the bottom edge of the bib designed to catch food and drink. There are various problems with this construction. In many cases these pocketed bibs are formed of a thicker polymer to improve retention of the shape of the pocket. These thicker bibs cannot be constructed to be too wide so that the entire front of the child or the entire width of the high-chair tray they are sitting in, because the bib would then weigh too much for smaller children to wear comfortably. As a result these pockets are narrow and the food and drink can miss the pocket entirely. Some bibs have been designed to attach to a separate piece that covers a high-chair tray. However, these bibs are bulky and difficult to use.
In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof and in which are shown, by way of illustration, specific embodiments of the disclosure that may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those of ordinary skill in the art to practice the present disclosure, and it is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized, and that structural, logical, and other changes may be made within the scope of the disclosure. From the following description it should be understood that components of the embodiments, as generally described and illustrated in the figures herein, could be arranged and designed in a wide variety of different configurations. Thus, the following more detailed description of various embodiments, as represented in the figures, is not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure, but is merely representative of various embodiments. While the various aspects of the embodiments are presented in drawings, the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale unless specifically indicated.
It should be understood that any reference to an element herein using a designation such as “first,” “second,” and so forth does not limit the quantity or order of those elements, unless such limitation is explicitly stated. Rather, these designations may be used herein as a convenient method of distinguishing between two or more elements or instances of an element. Thus, a reference to first and second elements does not mean that only two elements may be employed there or that the first element must precede the second element in some manner. Also, unless stated otherwise a set of elements may comprise one or more elements.
While the disclosure is susceptible to various modifications and implementation in alternative forms, specific embodiments have been shown by way of non-limiting example in the drawings and have been described in detail herein. However, it should be understood that the disclosure is not intended to be limited to the particular forms disclosed. Rather, the disclosure includes all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the disclosure as defined by the following appended claims and their legal equivalents.
The phrases “connected to” and “coupled to” refer to any form of interaction between two or more entities, including mechanical, electrical, magnetic, electromagnetic, fluid, and thermal interaction. Two components may be connected or coupled to each other even though they are not in direct contact with each other. For example, two components may be coupled to each other through an intermediate component.
The directional terms “proximal” and “distal” are used herein to refer to opposite locations on a device. The proximal end of the device is defined as the end of the device closest to the head of the child when the device is in use. The distal end is the end opposite the proximal end, along the longitudinal direction of the device, or the end furthest from the head of the child when the device is in use.
Referring in general to the following description and accompanying drawings, various embodiments of the present disclosure are illustrated to show its structure and method of operation. Common elements of the illustrated embodiments may be designated with similar reference numerals. Accordingly, the relevant descriptions of such features apply equally to the features and related components among all the drawings. Any suitable combination of the features, and variations of the same, described with components illustrated in FIG. 1, can be employed with the components of FIG. 2, and vice versa. This pattern of disclosure applies equally to further embodiments depicted in subsequent figures and described hereinafter. It should be understood that the figures presented are not meant to be illustrative of actual views of any particular portion of the actual structure or method, but are merely idealized representations employed to more clearly and fully depict the present invention defined by the claims below.
Any methods disclosed herein include one or more steps or actions for performing the described method. The method steps and/or actions may be interchanged with one another. In other words, unless a specific order of steps or actions is required for proper operation of the embodiment, the order and/or use of specific steps and/or actions may be modified. Moreover, sub-routines or only a portion of a method described herein may be a separate method within the scope of this disclosure. Stated otherwise, some methods may include only a portion of the steps described in a more detailed method.
Reference throughout this specification to “an embodiment” or “the embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Thus, the quoted phrases, or variations thereof, as recited throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.
Similarly, it should be appreciated by one of skill in the art with the benefit of this disclosure that in the above description of embodiments, various features are sometimes grouped together in a single embodiment, figure, or description thereof for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. This method of disclosure, however, is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that any claim requires more features than those expressly recited in that claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive aspects lie in a combination of fewer than all features of any single foregoing disclosed embodiment. Thus, the claims following this Detailed Description are hereby expressly incorporated into this Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment. This disclosure includes all permutations of the independent claims with their dependent claims.
The present disclosure relates to a reusable multi-layer bib configured to secure both to the neck of the child and also the edge of the high-chair the child is sitting in. It should be noted that the bib is configured to couple to a high-chair tray, table or eating surface. In some embodiments the bottom, or distal, edge of the bib attaches to the entire width of the high-chair tray. In some embodiments the distal edge attaches to the inside edge of the high-chair tray. In some embodiments the distal edge of the bib attaches to the high-chair tray using a detachable adhesive stip. In some embodiments the distal edge of the bib attaches to the high-chair tray using a detachable hook and loop fastener, such as Velcro. In some embodiments the distal edge of the bib attaches to the high-chair tray using a detachable magnetic strip. In some embodiments the distal edge of the bib attaches to the high-chair tray using a detachable clip. In some embodiments the distal edge of the bib attaches to the high-chair tray using reusable snaps. In some embodiments the distal edge of the bib attaches to the high-chair tray using hooks. In some embodiments the distal edge of the bib attaches to the high-chair tray or table using a suction device. In some embodiments the distal edge of the bib attaches to the high-chair tray or table using only adhesive. In some embodiments the distal edge attachment mechanism is along the entire width of the bib. In some embodiments the bib serves to protect the child's clothing from the spills of food and drink while the child is seated in the high-chair. In some embodiments the bib device has another attachment mechanism configured to secure the bib to the child's clothing, or around the child's chest. When the bib is coupled to the table or high-chair tray it forms a trough or pocket to collect and/or catch food and drink spills
In some embodiments the bib comprises an inner layer which rests against the child when the bib has been put onto the child. The bib may comprise an outer layer which is opposite the inner layer and faces out when the bib has been put on the child. Also, the bib may comprise multiple layers. In one example, the bib comprises a soft internal layer which rests against the child when the bib is placed on the child. In some embodiments the bib comprises a hydrophobic fluid impermeable outer layer. The bib may also comprise an adhesive layer between the inner layer and the outer layer. In some embodiments the bib is reversible and both sides are impermeable to fluids and resistant to staining.
In some embodiments, the bib comprises attachment mechanisms on the lateral sides of the bib which when closed to further form the trough or pocket which catches food and drink spills. In addition these side attachments enable a parent to customize the width of the bib to accommodate varying sized high-chairs, the varying sized high-chair trays, and children of different ages and sizes. Furthermore, the side attachment mechanisms may help form a trough or pocket to help prevent the food or drink from spilling out of the bib and on the child's legs, the high-chair, and the floor beneath. The side attachment mechanism may create a trough or pocket which holds solids and liquids even as the child moves around while seated in the high-chair. The side attachment mechanisms may be optional as certain configurations with the bib and the shape of the tray may sufficiently form a trough or pocket without the need for the side attachment mechanisms.
The side attachment location may vary depending on the functional need of the bib. In some embodiments the side attachment location may be disposed at the corners of the lateral sides of the distal end of the bib. In some embodiments the side attachment location may be hanging off the side of the bib above the distal edge attachment mechanism. In some embodiments the side attachment location may be hanging off the side of the bib below the distal edge attachment mechanism. In some embodiments the side attachment location may form a closed slit in side of the bib. In some embodiments the side attachment location may just bring the corners together.
In some embodiments the side attachment are paracords. Alternatively, the side attachment may be a spring toggle cord lock, or a bow biter. Further still, the side attachment may be a reusable snap or a reusable clip. In some embodiments the side attachment may be a hook and loop fastener. In some embodiments the side attachment may be an adhesive. When the bib is attached to the inner edge of the high-chair tray as described, it reduces or eliminates food or drink from spilling off and out of the bib. The trough or pocket is configured to catch toys or other small items the child may drop while seated in the high-chair. When the lateral side attachment mechanism is in the closed configuration there may be no gap or opening on the lateral sides of the trough created by closing the side attachment mechanism. In this way no solid or liquid held in the trough can spill out of the sides of the trough. In some embodiments there may be a small gap with the lateral sides of the trough that creates a closing for most solids and liquids. In some embodiments, there may be no lateral side attachment mechanisms as the attachment surface may inhibit food or liquid from spilling out the side (such as when using a square tray bib).
In some embodiments the bib comprises a flange or shelf adjacent to the distal edge attachment mechanism to help protect the distal edge attachment mechanism and keep it free from spilled food and drink. For example, the bib may comprise a protective flap connected to the bib adjacent to the distal edge attachment mechanism. The protective flap may extend the entire width of the bib and provides protection from food and drink getting stuck in the distal attachment mechanism. In some embodiments the protective flap is crescent shaped and extends onto the high-chair tray further in the middle of the bib, and tapers toward the lateral sides of the bib. In some embodiments the protective flap is a small mechanism to cover the distal attachment mechanism and not fold over to the front of the bib. In some embodiments the protective flap comprises at least two straps on each of the two lateral sides of the protective flap, which are configured to couple the protective flap to the high-chair tray. In one example the straps attach to each other with a fastener under the high-chair tray.
The protective flap may optionally comprise a flap weight that extends the entire width (or majority portion of the width) of the protective flap. The flap weight may function to bias the protective flap on a resting surface (such as a tray or table). However, depending on the bib and tray shape, the weighted flap may or may not be necessary.
In some embodiments the flap weight is broken into segments along the entire width of the protective flap. Alternatively, the flap weight is at the center of the protective flap. The flap weight may comprise additional bib material along the edge providing a heavier distal edge to keep the protective flap from bunching up or exposing a segment of the distal attachment mechanism. In some embodiments the flap weight is a metal rod coupled to the protective flap. In some embodiments the flap weight is a plastic strip coupled to the protective flap. In some embodiments the flap weight comprises bias tape. In some embodiments the flap weight is a magnetic strip coupled to the protective flap. In some embodiments the flap weight is absent as the protective flap is sufficient (such as when a bib is designed to be used with a specific tray shape and size that would prevent bunching). In some embodiments the protective flap comprises an addition flap attachment mechanism to couple the protective flap to the top surface of the high-chair tray. In some embodiments the flap attachment mechanism is a magnet which couples the protective flap to the top surface of the high-chair tray.
In any of the foregoing embodiments the fastening mechanism may include the following: hook and loop fasteners, adhesive, adhesive tape, magnets, clips, snaps, buttons, cords, spring toggle cord lock, suction devices, and zippers.
FIGS. 1A-1C depict various views of individual components of the bib device 100. FIG. 1A depicts a front view of the bib device 100. In some embodiments the bib neck segment 106 has an attachment mechanism 102 to secure the bib to the child's neck by creating neck hole 104. The bib device 100 has a chest segment 108 configured to cover the chest of the child when it is wearing the bib device 100. The entire bib device 100 has a tailored edge 110 to couple any number of layers which form the bib device 100. The lower end of the bib device 100 comprises a high-chair attachment mechanism 112 which attaches the bib device 100 to the high-chair (not depicted). The lower end of the bib device 100 also comprises a protective flap 116 which lays on the top of the high-chair after the bib device 100 has been attached to the high-chair. The protective flap 116 serves to keep solids or fluids from spilling down the edge of the high-chair tray and interfering with the high-chair attachment mechanism 112. The protective flap 116 may also comprise a flap weight 118 which may extend the entire width of the protective flap 116 to bias the protective flap 116 on a resting surface. The lower end of the bib device 100 also comprises a pair of lateral side attachment mechanisms 114.
FIG. 1B depicts a back view of the bib device 100. The bib neck segment 106 has an attachment mechanism 102 to secure the bib to the child's neck by creating neck hole 104. The bib device 100 has a chest segment 108 configured to cover the chest of the child when it is wearing the bib device 100. The entire bib device 100 has a tailored edge 110 to couple any number of layers which form the bib device 100. The lower end of the bib device 100 comprises a high-chair attachment mechanism 112 which attaches the bib device 100 to the high-chair (not depicted). The lower end of the bib device 100 also comprises a protective flap 116 which lays on the top of the high-chair after the bib device 100 has been attached to the high-chair. The protective flap 116 serves to keep solids or fluids from spilling down the edge of the high-chair tray and interfering with the high-chair attachment mechanism 112. The protective flap 116 may also comprise a flap weight 118 which may extend the entire width or partial width of the protective flap 116. The lower end of the bib device 100 also may comprise a pair of lateral side attachment mechanisms 114.
FIG. 1C depicts a perspective view of the bib device 100 attached to a high-chair tray 150. In some embodiments the bib neck segment 106 has an attachment mechanism 102 to secure the bib to the child's neck by creating neck hole 104. The bib device 100 has a chest segment 108 configured to cover the chest of the child when it is wearing the bib device 100. The entire bib device 100 has a tailored edge 110 to couple any number of layers which form the bib device 100. The lower end of the bib device 100 comprises a high-chair attachment mechanism 112 which attaches the bib device 100 to the high-chair tray 150. The lower end of the bib device 100 also comprises a protective flap 116 which lays on the top of the high-chair after the bib device 100 has been attached to the high-chair. The protective flap 116 serves to keep solids or fluids from spilling down the edge of the high-chair tray and interfering with the high-chair attachment mechanism 112. The protective flap 116 may also comprise a flap weight 118 which may extend the entire width of the protective flap 116. The flap weight 118, if used, causes the protective flap 116 to lay flat on the top of the high-chair tray 150. The lower end of the bib device 100 also comprises a pair of lateral side attachment mechanisms 114. When the lateral side attachment mechanisms 114 are in the closed configuration and the bib device 100 is attached to the high-chair 150, it creates a trough 120 into which solids and liquids can collect. The closed lateral side attachment mechanisms 114, if needed, may create an entire or partial seal (not depicted).
FIGS. 2A-2B depict partially cut-away cross-section views of the bib device 200 attached to the high-chair tray 250. The bib device 200 has a chest segment 208 configured to cover the chest of the child when it is wearing the bib device 200. The lower end of the bib device 200 comprises a high-chair attachment mechanism 212 which attaches the bib device 200 to the high-chair tray 250. The lower end of the bib device 200 also comprises a protective flap 216 which lays on the top of the high-chair tray 250 after the bib device 200 has been attached to the high-chair. The protective flap 216 serves to keep solids or fluids from spilling down the edge of the high-chair tray and interfering with the high-chair attachment mechanism 212. The protective flap 216 may also comprise a flap weight 218 which may optionally extend the entire width, or partial width, of the protective flap 216. The flap weight 218 improves the protective flap 216 lying flat on the top of the high-chair tray 250. The lower end of the bib device 200 also comprises a pair of lateral side attachment mechanisms 214. FIG. 2B depicts the bib device 200 after the lateral side attachment mechanisms 214 are in the closed configuration and the bib device 200 is attached to the high-chair 250. In the depicted embodiment the lateral side attachment mechanism 214 is tied into a knot 215. The closed lateral side attachment mechanism 214 creates a seal 222, if needed. If necessary, when the lateral side attachment mechanism 214 is closed on both sides they create a trough 220 into which solids and liquids can collect. It should be noted that depending on the particular configuration, some embodiments use the flap weight 218, while others do not. Furthermore, some embodiments use the lateral side attachment mechanism 214, while others do not, all depending on the particular configuration of the bib and the tray or table to which it is coupled.
FIG. 3 depicts a perspective view of a bib device 300 after it has been placed on a child 370 (using a neck segment attachment mechanism 302) and attached to a high-chair tray 350 (or table or similar surface). The bib device 300 has a chest segment configured to cover the chest of the child 370 when it is wearing the bib device 300. The lower end of the bib device 300 comprises a high-chair attachment mechanism 312 which attaches the bib device 300 to the high-chair tray 350 inside edge 352. The lower end of the bib device 300 also comprises a protective flap 316 which lies on the top of the high-chair tray 350 after the bib device 300 has been attached to the high-chair tray 350. The protective flap 316 serves to keep solids or fluids from spilling down the edge of the high-chair tray and interfering with the high-chair attachment mechanism 312. The protective flap 316 may also comprise a flap weight 318 which may optionally extend the entire width of the protective flap 316. The flap weight 318, if used, helps the protective flap 316 to lie flat on the top of the high-chair tray 350. The lower end of the bib device 300 also comprises a pair of lateral side attachment mechanisms 314. In the depicted embodiment the lateral side attachment mechanism comprises an additional toggle spring clip 315. As depicted, when the lateral side attachment mechanisms 314 and toggle spring clip 315 are in the closed configuration and the bib device 300 is attached to the high-chair tray 350, the lower edge of the bib device 300 forms a trough 320. The trough 320 limits or prevents solids and liquids from spilling off the bib device 300 and into the child's lap and high-chair 360.
FIG. 4 depicts a perspective view of another embodiment of the bib device 400 after it has been placed on a child 470 (using a neck segment attachment mechanism 402) and attached to a curved high-chair tray 450. The bib device 400 has a chest segment 408 configured to cover the chest of the child 470 when he is wearing the bib device 400. The lower end of the bib device 400 comprises a high-chair attachment mechanism (not depicted) which attaches the bib device 400 to the high-chair tray 450 inside edge 452. The lower end of the bib device 400 also comprises a protective flap 416 which lies on the top of the high-chair tray 450 after the bib device 400 has been attached to the high-chair tray 450. The protective flap 416 serves to keep solids or fluids from spilling down the edge of the high-chair tray and interfering with the high-chair attachment mechanism (not depicted). The protective flap 416 may also comprise a flap weight 418 which may optionally extend the entire width, or partial width, of the protective flap 416. The flap weight 418, if used, improves the protective flap 416 lying flat on the top of the high-chair tray 450. The lower end of the bib device 400 also comprises a pair of lateral side attachment mechanisms 414. In the depicted embodiment the lateral side attachment mechanism comprises an additional toggle spring clip 415. As depicted, when the lateral side attachment mechanisms 414 and toggle spring clip 415 are in the closed configuration and the bib device 400 is attached to the high-chair tray 450, the lower edge of the bib device 400 forms a trough 420. The trough 420 limits or prevents solids and liquids from spilling off the bib device 400 and into the child's lap and high-chair 460.
It should be noted that in some embodiments the bib device may be configured to fit a different-shaped high chair tray, such as a square tray, or a table, etc.
FIG. 5 depicts a perspective view of another embodiment of the bib device 500 after it has been placed on a child 570 and attached to table 550. The bib device 500 has a chest segment 508 configured to cover the chest of the child 570 when he is wearing the bib device 500. The lower end of the bib device 500 comprises an attachment mechanism 512 which attaches the bib device 500 to the table 550. The lower end of the bib device 500 also comprises a protective flap 516 which lies on the top of the table 550 after the bib device 500 has been attached to the table 550. The protective flap 516 may also comprise an additional table attachment device 517 that wraps around the table 550. The protective flap 516 serves to keep solids or fluids from spilling down the edge of the high-chair tray and interfering with the high-chair attachment mechanism 512. The lower end of the bib device 500 also comprises a pair of lateral side attachment mechanisms 514. In the depicted embodiment the lateral side attachment mechanism comprises an additional toggle spring clip 515. As depicted, when the lateral side attachment mechanisms 514 and toggle spring clip 515 are in the closed configuration and the bib device 500 is attached to the table 550, the lower edge of the bib device 500 forms a trough 520. The trough 520 limits or prevents solids and liquids from spilling off the bib device 500 and into the child's lap and high-chair 560.
Kits that include the baby bib are also within the scope of this disclosure. For example, a kit may include any component of the bib device described above. The kit may also include other elements, such as additional replacement attachment members, and an additional table attachment mechanism.
Without further elaboration, it is believed that one skilled in the art can use the preceding description to utilize the present disclosure to its fullest extent. The examples and embodiments disclosed herein are to be construed as merely illustrative and exemplary and not a limitation of the scope of the present disclosure in any way. It will be apparent to those having skill in the art, and having the benefit of this disclosure, that changes may be made to the details of the above-described embodiments without departing from the underlying principles of the disclosure herein.

Claims

We claim:

1. A baby bib device, the device comprising:

a top neck segment, which comprises a neck attachment mechanism configured to secure the baby bib device around a user's neck;

a chest segment configured to cover the chest of the user;

a bottom segment, which comprises:

a protective flap; and

a high-chair tray attachment mechanism configured to secure the bib device to an inside edge of an eating surface.

2. The baby bib device of claim 1, further comprising two lateral side attachment mechanisms which when in the closed configuration create a trough to prevent solids or liquids from spilling out the sides of the trough.

3. The baby bib device of claim 1, wherein the protective flap is configured to cover the high-chair tray attachment mechanism.

4. The baby bib device of claim 1, wherein the protective flap further comprises a flap weight configured to weigh the protective flap down to lay flat against a top of the high-chair tray.

5. The baby bib device of claim 2, wherein the lateral side attachment mechanism controls the width of the bib device bottom segment.

6. The baby bib device of claim 2, wherein the lateral side attachment mechanism comprises at least one of the following: tie strings, cords and toggle spring clips, hook and loop fasteners, snaps, hooks, and zippers.

7. The baby bib device of claim 1, wherein the high-chair tray attachment mechanism comprises at least one of the following: hook and loop fasteners, adhesive strips, clips, buttons, anchors, and magnetic strips.

8. The baby bib device of claim 1, wherein the baby bib device is composed of a polymer.

9. The baby bib device of claim 3, wherein at least one layer of the baby bib device is impermeable to liquid.

10. The baby bib device of claim 1, wherein the neck attachment mechanism comprises buttons.

11. The baby bib device of claim 1, wherein the neck attachment mechanism comprises a hook and loop fastener.

12. The baby bib device of claim 1, wherein the protective flap comprises an additional table attachment mechanism.