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Reviewed by Dr. Pierrette Poinsett, MD.

A veteran board-certified pediatrician with three decades of experience.

MD from U Chicago; BS from UPenn.

Burp cloths can be used to protect your clothes or shoulders from spit up when burping your baby and for wiping any spit-up and drool that got somewhere it shouldn’t -- like your baby, you, your couch… the list goes on. They are especially great to have on hand in your baby’s first months.

Material Safety

GOTS or OEKO-TEX certification: We only carry GOTS or OEKO-TEX certified burp cloths made from natural materials to minimize the risk of dermal exposure to harsh chemicals. Read more here.
Important! We recommend pre-washing all textile baby items before using to minimize the chance that any residual chemicals or packing dust don’t irritate your baby’s skin.

Practicality

Thickness: Thick enough that drool, spit up, and other miscellaneous liquids doesn’t go through and get on your clothes.
Absorbency: Absorbent enough to easily wipe off drool and spit-up from wherever it landed.
Size: Covers your shoulder and part of your back easily.

Design

Have fun with designs! You’ll be seeing them a lot, so you might as well add a little fun to cleaning up drool :)

Get 10-15 burp cloths if you plan to do laundry once a week; they get messy quickly.

Leleki does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The resources on our website are provided for informational purposes only. You should always consult with your care provider / a healthcare professional if you have any questions or concerns.

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