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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.

You can always use a regular towel to cover and dry your baby after a bath. However, baby hooded towels will help to keep your baby's head warm.
Some hooded towels also come with adorable animal ears (e.g. little bear) and patterns that can be fun both for you and for your baby.

Size:

Look for the appropriate size. There are newborn-size towels as well as sizes for older babies. The hood for the larger towels will be too big for your little newborn.

Materials:

Softness: Look for ultra-soft materials like XXX, YYY, and ZZZ
Thickness: Thicker towels ([definition of thick]) will keep your baby warm between their bath and their comfy pajamas.
GOTS or OEKO-TEX certification: We recommend GOTS or OEKO-TEX certified towels made from natural materials to minimize the risk of dermal exposure to harsh chemicals. Read more here [link].
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.

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Having 2-3 towels on hand means you always have a clean one handy.
Don’t get too many at once! Babies grow out of them quickly (after ~6 months) and you’ll need to size up before you know it.

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.

Hooded towel

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