How to Bathe Your Baby with a Hooded Towel Set

Quick answer

A hooded towel set makes post-bath drying fast and cozy. The key is to wrap the towel around your baby immediately after lifting them out, covering their head with the hood to prevent heat loss, then pat dry instead of rubbing.

How to use a hooded towel set after a bath

1. Lift and wrap immediately: As soon as you lift your baby out of the bath, place the hooded towel on a flat surface or drape it over your shoulder. Bring your baby to the towel and pull the hood over their head first, then wrap the sides around their body. Common mistake: waiting to dry them off first — this lets heat escape and makes your baby fussy.
2. Pat, don't rub: Use the towel's terry side to gently pat your baby's skin dry, especially in folds like the neck, armpits, and diaper area. Rubbing can irritate delicate skin and cause redness. Common mistake: rubbing vigorously, which can also dislodge the hood and expose your baby's head to cool air. Patting preserves the towel's softness and keeps your baby comfortable.
3. Use the matching washcloth for face and hands: If your hooded towel set includes a matching washcloth, use it to gently dab your baby's face and hands dry. This keeps the larger towel clean for the body and avoids transferring bathwater residue to the face. Common mistake: using the same side of the big towel for everything, which can spread soap or dirt. The separate washcloth also works well for quick cleanups between baths.

Product facts

• Hooded Towel Set - Smiley Sharks: The Smiley Sharks hooded towel set uses a Tanboocel® Bamboo Viscose and cotton muslin outer layer over an ultra-absorbent cotton terry backing, with a hood that fits well. This means the towel is soft enough for newborn skin yet absorbent enough to dry a wet baby in one wrap, and the hood stays in place without slipping off.