Band Toddler Tees and Bibs: Sizing and First-Wash Tips

Quick answer

Buy the size your toddler wears in a standard cotton tee, not a size up, and wash any new band tee or bib inside out in cold water before the first wear. If you are choosing between a tee and a bib for a baby under 12 months, start with the bib.

Band baby merch questions, answered

How should I choose a size for a band toddler t-shirt?

Use the size your toddler already wears in a standard cotton tee. The Nickelback Rollin and Offspring Come Out and Play toddler tees are both 100% cotton jersey with a ribbed collar, so they behave like a normal cotton tee rather than a stretchy or oversized cut. Because no size chart or measurements are supplied, do not guess by age alone. If your child is between sizes, check the product page size options before ordering rather than assuming a size up will fit.

Is The Offspring toddler t-shirt a good first band shirt?

It is a reasonable choice if you want a shirt that can take repeated washing. The double-needle sleeves and bottom hem and the side seam construction are the details that matter for a toddler who will wear it weekly. The tagless neck and shoulder tape also reduce rubbing at the neck and shoulders.

When does a Sum 41 bib for babies make more sense than a tee?

Choose the bib for a baby who is still feeding in a high chair or spitting up regularly. The 10.5 oz./yd2 cotton terry cloth is built to absorb, and the VELCRO® brand closure lets you put it on and take it off quickly. A toddler tee is better once your child is walking and eating mostly at a table. The bib has no size options listed, so confirm the product page details if you are buying for a smaller or larger baby.

How do I wash band toddler shirts the first time?

Turn the shirt inside out, wash it in cold water on a normal cycle, and tumble dry low. All three items here are listed as machine washable and tumble dry low, and the tees are printed in the USA, so the print is the part to protect. Washing inside out reduces direct abrasion on the graphic. Skip fabric softener and high heat on the first wash; both are harder on cotton jersey and printed graphics than a plain cold cycle.

Do the Nickelback and Offspring toddler tees shrink?

The catalog does not state shrinkage rates, so there is no honest number to give. Cotton jersey can move slightly after the first wash, which is why the first wash matters. Follow the tumble dry low instruction rather than high heat to limit any change.

Can I put the bib and tees in the dryer?

Yes. The bib and both toddler tees are listed as machine washable and tumble dry low. Keep the dryer on low and avoid over-drying, especially for the terry cloth bib, which can feel stiff if it is dried on high heat.

Catalog facts that affect your choice

• NICKELBACK "ROLLIN" TODDLER T-SHIRT: 100% cotton jersey with a tagless neck, ribbed collar and shoulder-to-shoulder back neck tape. The tagless neck removes a common scratch point, and the taped shoulders help the shirt keep its shape through repeated washes.

  

• THE OFFSPRING COME OUT AND PLAY TODDLER T-SHIRT: 100% cotton jersey with double-needle sleeves and bottom hem plus side seam construction. Those reinforced seams are the areas that usually fail first on a toddler shirt, so this is a practical pick for heavy rotation.

  

• SUM 41 BIB: 10.5 oz./yd2 100% cotton terry cloth with a VELCRO® brand hook and loop closure. Terry cloth absorbs drips and the hook-and-loop closure is quick to open, which suits feeding time better than a pullover tee.