If you were to open up a baby’s head – and I am not for a moment suggesting that you should – you would find nothing but an enormous drool gland. Dave Barry
Ferguson babies spit up and drool. A lot. Both of my children were so inclined and my grandbabies have continued the family tradition. Consequently,  I like to be prepared with about 3 dozen burp cloths when a new baby arrives. Neither my daughter-in-law nor my daughter feels that this number is excessive.
Long before my first grandchild was born, Callie, a young mother, told me that she and her friends agreed that a baby can never have too many bibs, booties or burp cloths. I’ve taken that to heart and often include a stack of burps with baby gifts.
There are many styles and patterns for these necessary items, but I prefer to begin with a fingertip towel. They launder beautifully and are quick and easy to make, requiring nothing more than a little embroidery and trim along the bottom. Of course, the embellishment is not for the amusement of the new arrival, but rather an effort to put a smile on the face of the weary clean-up crew.
