# Tea Towel Bibs The Napkid Apron is a Substantial Smock Capable of Catching Food Scraps By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-06-20 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/napkid-apron References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/41094/) & [madamelamarchande](http://www.madamelamarchande.com/serviette-de-table-napkid-rouge-de-deuz/51-19-1917/p) Many parents can confirm that the standard [baby bib](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-feeding-essentials) catches very few of the spills and stains that get hijacked by gravity, refused by the consumer or simply miss the hatch, so the Napkid Apron aims to become a more inclusive protective covering. The real trouble may begin when [toddlers start feeding themselves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-chair), figuring out how to use utensils effectively, and discovering the fun that playing with food can be. The solution created by Madame la Marchande is essentially a [large fabric serviette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip-fit), punctured with two grommets and strung with a neck strap. A truly simple concept, this expansive smock is big enough to cover just about every part of a child's outfit that's in danger of being destroyed by his meal. The Napkid Apron comes in three colors, and playfully wishes its wearer "Bon appétit!" ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Child Mealtime Protection:** Opportunity to create new protective gear to catch spills and stains during mealtime for children. - **Practical Babywear:** Room for innovative baby clothing designs that are both practical and stylish. - **DIY Innovation:** Parents can create an opportunity for personalized Apron designs for their children. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Baby Products:** Napkid Apron has potential to disrupt current bib products offered in the baby industry. - **Textile Manufacturing:** New protective materials can be developed for children's Aprons. - **Handmade Goods:** Opportunity to create personalized Napkin Aprons with unique designs for children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Table Manners-Teaching Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-tableware.md) - [Sustainable Waterproof Cooking Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproof-cork-apron.md) - [Interactive Mealtime Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platoo-interactive-sensory-meal-plate.md) - [Wearable BBQ Bibs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/13-hour-drip-fit.md) - [Optimized Baby Onesizes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottomup-bodysuit.md) - [Full-Body Prom Bibs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prom-night-drip-bib.md) - [Baby Essentials Cleaning Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-feeding-essentials.md) - [Accessible Garment Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tube-eeze-patches.md) - [BBQ-Themed Napkin-Made Outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip-fit.md)