10 Best Baby Towels UK 2023

Made only with 100% organic bamboo, this super-soft, hypoallergenic bath towel is exceptionally good at keeping your baby warm and dry without irritation. Plus, its extra-thick weave is more absorbent than most, and will retain its plushness for years without pilling. 

The towel is extra large at 35 x 35 inches, allowing you to double wrap babies from newborn all the way through to toddler years, and is available in 5 cute unisex animal designs. There's even a washcloth and laundry bag included to top it off! 

Extra large, fluffy and soft, this towel is made from delicate bamboo fibres in a denser weave than most. The design is cute and cuddly with whiskers and 3D ears that your baby will love, and there's a bonus washcloth included too. 

As well as being easy to care for and wash, the fabric is very gentle on the skin and is highly-absorbent, not to mention that bamboo has natural anti-odour properties to keep the towel smelling fresh. If your child has sensitive skin or eczema, this is a must have. 

Wrap up your baby with room to spare in this cosy pure cotton towel from John Lewis. With its adorable elephant hood, its 3D trunk and its big floppy ears, your little one will love this snuggly towel. 

Its just-right cotton is soft like a blanket so you can quickly dry your baby in total comfort, plus, you can wash the entire towel on regular 40° cycles. 

This hooded towel comes with a matching drying mitt to quickly dry the water off the skin and stop any chills. Featuring adorable safari patterns, this towel will mesmerise your baby while keeping them comfy and cosy at the same time.

The material is 100% knitted cotton and you can wash it in the machine without worrying about any frays or wearing after a couple of washes. 

This towel is made from hypoallergenic and skin-friendly microfibre that's designed to keep your baby warm after bath time and dry off quickly afterwards. In addition to this, it has an SPF of 50 and it's chlorine-resistant, which makes it a great beach or poolside companion for your little one.

Suitably sized for ages 0-6 months, use the towel to swaddle your baby and the hood will keep them safe and warm, almost recreating the calming feeling of being in the womb.

Made from 100% premium cotton, this soft-touch baby towel is thick, heavy, and absorbent. The towel hood helps to quickly take away any excess water to avoid irritation on the little one's skin, keeping them warm and snug at the same time.

This towel features a playful dinosaur design with 3D horns and a mouth. With its practicality for the parents and cute design for the baby, this is a perfect baby shower gift.

This gorgeous bathrobe and towel set is a wonderful gift, as you can personalise it with the baby's name. Both items are machine washable, and you can also tumble dry them at a low temperature. In addition, it comes packaged in a beautifully-illustrated gift box with a message card. 

Suitable for babies from 0-12 months, this towel set is both practical and luxurious, and we love that it's made from 100% cotton. 

This eight-piece bath time set features five washcloths, two hooded towels, and one regular towel, all for a very reasonable price. The hoods are jersey-lined so as to not cause any irritation, and you can wash every item in the washing machine at 30°C. 

A good size for newborns and young babies, the washcloths are 9" x 9" and the towels are 29" x 29", so you can swaddle up and keep them nice and warm. The only slight drawback is that the material isn't 100% cotton, as polyester can sometimes cause fabric to become rougher after a few washes. 

Made from 100% cotton by a UK company, this set of towels are beautifully packaged and feature a cute little animal design on each item. The material is super-absorbent and you can wash them on a regular cycle in the machine which is good for busy mums and dads.

While the cotton is gentle on baby's skin, the towels themselves aren't as thick as some, so they may be better for use during the warmer months. 

This affordable set by Softan is great for covering up your baby whilst getting them out of the bath. The set features one large hooded towel with a whale embroidery design and a generous five small washcloths, each with a unique pattern. 

The material is 100% polyester, which means they'll dry very quickly and be ready to use later the same day or soon after washing, however, you may find they aren't as absorbent as cotton or bamboo.