It's alright to let your toddlers wear white again, thanks to Dilly Dally "bibbies."

A "bibbie" is a half bib, half apron fashioned after one mother's pattern that was handed down through generations.

In 1952, Lynne Peterson and Jeanne Glaittli's mother, Donna, used her own ingenuity to fashion a bib pattern using a Salt Lake Tribune newspaper. With the newspaper as her guiding template, Donna made her two young daughters a cover up to keep their Sunday dresses free from spills.

More than 30 years later, in 1984, Peterson found her old "bibbie" and decided to reincarnate it, redesign it and sew an improved version for her children.

Many years later, when Peterson's children began having children of their own, she decided it was time to bring the "bibbie" back once again.

She made one for her granddaughter's first birthday, and it was a hit with her daughter-in-law, Amber Peterson, as well as her friends. Amber Peterson said her friends soon wanted "bibbies" for their own children.

Amber Peterson knew her mother-in-law was onto something good and approached her about going into the bib business.

Lynne Peterson, a fourth-grade teacher, started sewing hundreds of "bibbies" during her free time. The two women approached Lynne Peterson's sister, Glaittli, to join in their entrepreneurial endeavor. With a combination of word of mouth, home parties and boutique placements, sales started to take off.

Now, through Internet sales on www.dillydallychic.com, the bib production has been turned over to California company Bravo Textiles LLC. Dilly Dally just placed its second large order since officially launching in September.

Glaittli said she enjoys getting ideas from moms on ways they use the product, reading feedback and seeing pictures of children in the "bibbies," she said.

"Kids love wearing them, and they are worth the investment because of how much you are spending on your kids clothes," said Amber Peterson.

Despite the economic times, the women said they have had a great experience starting a company and suggest others not be scared to pursue their passions.

"Go for it, but be patient," Lynne Peterson said. "Don't expect overnight success, but you'll get there if you've got a great product."

A "bibbie" comes in sizes ranging from newborn to 5 years. Although a "bibbie" costs more than your average bib -- $35 -- customer Crystal Garner said it is worth it.

"I consider myself a very frugal person, but I paid the extra money because I feel like it's worth it," Garner said.

Garner uses one on her 2-year-old who wants to be independent at meal times.

"I think the quality is amazing," Garner said. "Once you get one, you're hooked."