9 of the best baby towels 2024
DO YOU NEED BABY TOWELS?
A baby towel is a small version of an adult-sized towel with a hood. While not essential, here are some reasons why they are very useful:
Baby towels are often extra-soft and made from natural fibres for a baby’s delicate skin.
They are hooded to keep babies warm as newborns lose heat very quickly.
It’s better for each family member to have their own towel as germs can be spread when sharing them.
When a baby uses a towel they are not wearing a nappy so if it does become dirty, it’s easier to wash and dry a small towel rather than an adult-sized towel.
How many baby towels do you need?
This will depend on how often you bathe your baby and often you prefer to do your laundry. But two or three should be enough.
WHICH ARE THE BEST BABY TOWELS TO BUY?
This list has been narrowed down to the very best with thorough research and the following considered:
Consumer reviews
Best-seller lists
Recommendations from industry experts
Award-winning products
Personal experience and the products loved by other parents.
The list is updated annually. It was last updated on 6 January 2024.
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1. Cuddledry handsfree baby bath towel
Award-winning apron design that is intended to make bath time easier and safer and also keeps your clothes dry.
It has a hood and a double layer to keep the baby warm.
Made from bamboo and cotton.
Measures 112 x 75cm and can be used from newborn until 18 months old.
Comes in white, grey and oatmeal.
2. Mothercare Grey Cuddle 'N' Dry Hooded Towels
Pack of three hooded baby towels.
100% cotton.
75 x 75cm
Also available in blue.
3. John Lewis Anyday baby hooded towels
A pack of two 100% cotton hooded towels.
100 x 60cm
4. The White Company hydrocotton towel
A luxury hooded towel with bunny ears.
Hydrocotton makes it very thick, soft, fluffy and absorbent.
It comes in three different colours and two sizes.
5. Tommee Tippee newborn swaddle dry towel
This hooded towel can be used to swaddle your baby after a bath to keep them warm and feeling secure.
Made from super-absorbent microfibre material that is very soft.
It’s hypoallergenic so great for sensitive skin.
It is also UPF 50 and chlorine resistant so can be used at the beach or the pool.
Available in pink and blue.
6. aden + anais essentials Hooded Towel
Pack of two hooded baby towels.
Cotton terry towels with a muslin hood.
76 x 76cm
Available in other designs.
Comes in a box so could make a nice gift.
7. Elli and raff baby hooded towel
A pack of two hooded towels.
Made from 100% cotton.
75 x 75cm
Available in three colours.
8. Momcozy Bamboo Baby Bath Towels
Hooded towel with three matching face cloths and a bath glove.
Made from 92% bamboo and 8% microfibre to make the towel very soft and absorbent.
Suitable from newborn until six years old.
The towel is 76 x 76cm. The face cloths are 25 x 25cm.
9. san francisco baby organic bamboo hooded towel
This hooded towel is made from sustainable bamboo.
Can be used from newborn up until 5 years old.
89 x 89cm
Available in yellow, white and grey.
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