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A hooded toddler towel is the thing you reach for the second a wriggly child climbs out of the bath, dripping and ready to bolt. The hood keeps a wet head warm while you wrap the rest of them up, and a good one stays useful well past the baby years. This is one of the few bits of baby kit that genuinely earns a second purchase.
What to look for
- Size that lasts. A larger towel wraps a two or three year old fully, so you are not buying again in six months.
- Real absorbency. Bamboo and good cotton soak up water fast and dry quickly themselves, which matters in a damp bathroom.
- A hood that sits right. Look for a generously cut hood that actually covers the head rather than perching on top.
Our pick
This is an extra large hooded towel made from soft bamboo, designed to take a child from newborn right through to the busy toddler stage and beyond. The bamboo fibre is thick and very absorbent, so it pulls water off quickly and stays cosy against the skin without feeling scratchy. The roomy hood keeps a wet head warm, and the size means you can wrap a toddler properly and carry them off to get dressed without a shivery dash. It washes and dries well, which counts when bath time is a daily event. It also doubles nicely for the beach or the pool.
One honest note: you do not need the most expensive option here. A well made bamboo or cotton towel at a sensible price will outlast a pricier novelty one, so pick on size and softness rather than the label.