As a Mama-to-Be, I’ll soon be covered in spit-up. (So much for wearing dry-clean only clothing!) But I plan to have a sense of humor about the inevitable messiness. VioletGumDrop.com sells novelty burp cloths with whimsical messages and a retro feel.

Pictured at left is the “Morning,Afternoon, All Night Burp Cloth Set Boy,” which I own. It costs $22. VioletGumDrop stocks several other patterns, including an amusing “Burp, Spit, Drool” set.

The burp cloths are just the right size to throw over your shoulder, but don’t confuse them with the larger receiving blankets many moms choose to use when breastfeeding in public. These burp cloths are small and easy to stash in a diaper bag.

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