Bibvy’s patent-pending product, Bibvy™, is a children’s bib designed to “make mealtimes, crafts and everyday messes dramatically easier for families,” explains its creator, Danielle Bohannan. “Our signature design is a convertible full-coverage bib that buckles directly to the high-chair arms, creating a secure ‘hammock’ that catches food and spills before they reach the floor. Bibvy keeps clothes clean, protects the chair, and removes the need for constant outfit changes, laundry loads and floor cleanups. It can also transition into an apron for painting, sensory play, school projects or cooking with Mom. Our mission is simple: less mess, less stress, more presence.”
The impetus came from personal experience. “When I introduced solids to my daughter, I quickly learned that the bibs on the market simply weren’t enough. Silicone bibs were ripped off instantly, coverall bibs didn’t catch food, crumbs still hit the floor, and both clothing and the high-chair were covered in stains.” Option after option failed the basic need: to contain the mess. “One emotional meltdown at the kitchen table led to sketching what eventually became Bibvy: a secure, non-removable, full-coverage solution that wraps and buckles around the chair,” Bohannan recalls. “My husband encouraged me to pursue it, and that moment — at the end of a very hard day — became the beginning of an entirely new chapter. Bibvy turned my pain point into purpose.”
In fact, she credits her husband for the most valuable advice of her entrepreneurial journey: “In the early stages, when Bibvy was just an idea and I was doubting myself, he asked me one simple question: ‘Will you regret not trying this in ten years?’ That sentence flipped everything for me. I knew without hesitation that yes, I would regret it. That realization gave me the courage to pursue Bibvy fully, even without experience in product development, manufacturing, or entrepreneurship.
“I also carry another piece of wisdom from a mentor who told me: ‘One day at a time, one task at a time. Your product won’t expire — your time will come.’ That guidance has been especially grounding as a founder and a mom. Progress isn’t always fast or linear, and juggling business around children means accepting slower seasons. But that advice reminded me that persistence is more powerful than speed; and that thoughtful, steady work adds up. Both pieces of wisdom anchor me when things get overwhelming: Take the risk you’ll regret not taking, and trust that consistent effort — even in tiny steps — will eventually create something meaningful.”
The Arizona-based company officially launched in December 2023 after more than a year of prototypes, testing and design refinement. “My biggest challenges have been entering manufacturing with no product-development background, navigating the long timeline of patent filing, and learning an entirely new industry while raising two young children. Every step — prototypes, sourcing, safety compliance, packaging, shipping logistics, photography, marketing and retail partnerships — was something I had to learn from scratch. I used every naptime, late night and spare hour to keep moving forward. What once felt overwhelming slowly became empowering.”
Bibvy™ is now available on Amazon, Walmart.com, the company’s Shopify store and through select boutiques. “Since launching, we’ve grown through organic customer excitement, social sharing and word-of-mouth from parents who finally feel like they’ve found a bib that actually works,” Bohannan says. “Bibvy was born from a moment of struggle in motherhood, but it has grown into something that supports parents through the chaos of everyday life. My long-term vision is to build a lineup of products that simplify the messiest moments of childhood while keeping comfort, aesthetics and function at the center.”
Photos courtesy of Bibvy
