I think that the washcloths are more important then the …
How necessary are hooded towels and baby wash cloths? By Shiningami_Gurl.
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I think that the washcloths are more important then the hoodie. . . I just think because they are going into more sensitive areas to begin with that a softer touch would feel better. What I did was get 2 baby washcloths, 2 ‘cheap’ washcloths and went out searching for a cheap plush towel- softest that I could find. . .
Then I washed the cheap stuff about 20 times with no detergent (except for the first time) and just fabric softener.
It made them way soft and I don’t have to worry about wasting money on the special baby towel. I use the baby washcloths for her neck and diaper area but use the other washcloths for hands, face and drooling. I also got some cheap hand towels just for her as well. Cut the cost by more than 50%.
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We tried fuzzi bunz one size diapers, kissaluvs fitted diapers, fuzzi bunz xs, small, and medium perfect size diapers, bum genius all in one, one size organic snap diapers, and the bum genius 3. 0 one size pocket diaper with velcro and the fuzzi bunz one size was our favorite.
The Pros:
-First, obviously, we like it because we don’t have to buy a whole new set of diapers for each size.
Our son has worn these since he was a few weeks old and is still wearing them at eight months.
The adjustable elastic is very convenient and only has to be adjusted every once in a while and it doesn’t bunch up like the bum genius that only has three different levels.
The notches in the elastic make the fit much more customized for the baby.
-We much prefer the snaps to the velcro on the bum genius because you always know where to snap the diaper so that it isn’t too tight or too loose.
-We prefer the pocket to the all in one because it seems like they get more clean this way (you can separate them for the wash), you can adjust the absorbency based on size and time (night or day), and they dry faster this way which is especially important if you are line drying. That said, we also prefer the pocket to the fitteds with a cover – more convenient.
-Even though our son would fit in the medium perfect size, the one size fits better. I think they often fit better than the “perfect” size.
The Cons:
-We generally like these, but the later versions (we have some of the first ones and some later versions) have one less snap and at eight months they already seem to be getting a little bit tight on our boy who has a round tummy and chunky legs. I wish they would go back to the extra snap.
Also, the first ones didn’t have the hip snap which worked better for us.
It makes it too tight around his chubby legs when we do the hip snap.
-We have had some problems with leaking. I’ve taken to stripping them more regularly, and I’m sure this would be the case with most cloth diapers, but it is sort of a hassle.
-It would be nice if there were more designs for the one-size. Currently only solids and daisies.
-The white ones end up looking a little discolored, so I would go with a colored one.
-The earlier versions had smaller holes for the elastic and the ends didn’t slip out.
The later versions had bigger holes and sometimes the end of the elastic slips out which can be annoying and leave little marks on his legs.
All of that said, we have 24 of these one sizes and like them better than any of the others we’ve tried. For our next baby, we’ll use only these, with maybe a few small “perfect size” diapers early on.
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The cotton diaper stays fluffy and super soft and unlike other brands, I haven’t had any rashing or chafing with the Real Nappies PUL cover.
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Car seat! A good safe car seat is A #1 priority.
Second, I would say a good stroller.
I would spend as little as possible on toys.
The kid will play with most of them for about 10 minutes.
The rest, I would (and did) buy used. (Bought a new matress for the crib, though. I wasn’t taking any chances with some other kid’s funk. )
Spend money on really important things like pictures of you & the baby.
Naw, the last name beginning with c will only help it flow.
So, it’s good.
If he has a brother someday you could always name him Connor or something. (Although, when I was thinking of names that rime by removing c and putting other letters in front I realized that he could be teased when he’s old enough for school. (Carter the Farter, etc. ). Make sure his daddy teaches him how to punchout any kids like that have a bad sense of humor. ^o^ Course with K it’s the same. I think you have in fact the only letter that would go! Kudos to you!
This doll (and the peapod one they sell too) is just the cutest. . .
Well made and very good price. Perfect size for a baby and toddlers, little kids and even my teenager loves it. Why pay GUND prices when this is available?!
18 Comments on I think that the washcloths are more important then the …
January 5, 2010
By becca lynn
Nah, I don’t think so (and I have 4 kids & our 5th due any day). I have a few hooded towels, but most of the time, I end up using our regular towels (they are bigger & warmer). To me, they are not a necessity at all. Baby wash cloths are not a bad idea as the normal ones get heavy with water & soak up so much of the soap, so the baby ones are soft & small & easy to use to wash a baby with
By Lisa R
i have a TON of hooded towels and my daughter HATES them. . . She hates anything on her head
so maybe just get one and see how it works for your baby
but i think you should def get baby towels and washclothes because reg oens are too rough
By Luv my kids 4evr
I never used hooded towels on my kids. I went to the store and bought the softest towels I could find. I think the ones we settled on are softer than any hooded towel i’ve seen on the market. Plus I bought the bigger ones so they are thicker and pull the moisture away from my kids faster and keep them warmer until they are diapered and dressed. I did use baby wash cloths though because they are thinner and easier to get in the delicate folds of skin and I didn’t want a massive heavy cloth for cleaning my baby’s face, etc.
By Ree
I hate the hooded towels and so did my daughter. I would recommend the washclothes though. We just washed our towels in dreft detergent and used ours on her! The washclothes are really cheap at walmart and dollar stores. They are better for the baby soap!
By Angelica A
Hooded towels are cute but I don’t really like them. To me it is easy just to wrap my baby in a regular soft towel.
The wash cloths are nice since they are small and not too rough.
By Working mom&wife :)
I would not have gone without baby wash cloths.
They are much softer. My other wash cloths which are pretty soft left red marks on my baby when I used them one time.
Their skin is so sensitive at first. I LOVED the hooded towls myself. Made it much easier and kep them warmer after the bath. I would definately recommend getting both.
A regular towel will work but try to get the washcloths. Good Luck and congrats!
By Olivia is laughing at the Trolls
not necessary at all. I didnt buy any but got a few at my baby shower.
We didnt use them very long either
By Daniel's Mommy
Well I think they are necessary for us. My son loves his hoodie towels. . .
They keep him snuggly warm after his bath. Our towels are not as soft, but I have had to use them on occasion. They serve the same purpose.
The wash cloths. . Meh I also have tons of those. .
And we use them for just our son. I don’t think it makes a difference.
By SMILES
I wouldn’t say that they are a must have. . . . .
But def. Handy.
My son is now 8 months old and I still use them. I don’t, however, use them for their softness. I use them because they are the right size and the hood is very handy, coming from a warm bath to cool air. My child is now so big that he’s out growing them. . . .
And I can use a regular sized bath towel.
I do find the infant wash cloths are crappy lol. They are so small and thin. I have a few good ones, but def. Don’t get the cheap ones lol. hope that helps.
congrats!
By Barbie
Buy baby wash clothes but use a regular towel, it will do fine.
Use fabric softener when washing your towels so they are soft for your baby.
By rainwriterm
They aren’t that big of a deal.
When my son was really little and “too sensitive” for regular towels, I would just use his receiving blankets to wrap him up and dry him off. They have plenty of room to cover his head and wrap him well. At the very beginning, you’re going to be giving sponge baths anyhow, so it won’t be difficult to keep him warm and dry with a blanket.
I do really like baby wash cloths because they are so much softer, but you can use the corner of a burp cloth or blanket or something else too.
By Deans
Hooded towels are annoying, and baby grows out of them very quickly.
They just get in the way. The wash cloths are nice though. They are soft and gentle on baby’s delicate skin. You really only need one pack though.
By ANAYA J
Not necessary at all really.
Soft towels and wash cloths are just fine.
The hooded towels we have are actually not very soft, my large bath towels are much nicer. I didn’t ue the hooded towels much until my kids were old enough to walk.
They are now 16 months and nearly 3 years and they like to run around with the hooded towels on their head like superheros after their bath, but besides that fun they aren’t used much.
By Shiningami_Gurl
I think that the washcloths are more important then the hoodie. . . I just think because they are going into more sensitive areas to begin with that a softer touch would feel better. What I did was get 2 baby washcloths, 2 ‘cheap’ washcloths and went out searching for a cheap plush towel- softest that I could find. . .
Then I washed the cheap stuff about 20 times with no detergent (except for the first time) and just fabric softener.
It made them way soft and I don’t have to worry about wasting money on the special baby towel. I use the baby washcloths for her neck and diaper area but use the other washcloths for hands, face and drooling. I also got some cheap hand towels just for her as well. Cut the cost by more than 50%.
By mystic_eye_cda
The hooded towels can be nice in that they are smaller, but they aren’t really necessary. I find them to be too thin except in summer, and not all that absorbent anyway.
I would recommend getting some extra wash cloths, because you will need them. If you don’t want to spend money on baby ones you can get second hand baby blankets (the flannel ones) and just cut them up! Depending on the material it may fray eventually but it will get you through the first while.
Honestly though there isn’t much you actually NEED. The basics are:
1) Carseat if you are ever going to be in a car
2) A safe place to sleep (which can be your bed) if using a crib its recommended that you get a new mattress because the flame retardant chemicals break down over time which may contribute to SIDS. However babies have slept quite nicely in laundry baskets, bread boxes, and dresser drawers. Just make sure that the padding is firm and doesn’t have gaps (though not a concern the first weeks usually as baby doesn’t move)
3) food -breasts are free, you don’t need any nursing bras to start they usually just get in the way
4) love
By gavi624
I like them and have used them since my son was born (9 months. ) They are not absolutely necessary but nice to have.
By Mommy to Simone Isabella
Personally, I really like the hooded towels but I wouldn’t say they’re necessary at all.
After I finish bathing my baby, I generally have a handtowel that I use to give her a quick once-over before I lift her out of the baby tub.
Then I use the hooded towel to wrap her up in and to absorb the residual moisture before I put lotion on her and put a clean diaper on. Having her head covered by the hood keeps her warm and comfortable while I do the moisturizing and diapering.
It serves well in the winter since she’s only 2 months old.
I really like the baby wash cloths, too.
They’re very soft and the perfect size for getting into those hard-to-reach areas.
By SuZy-Q
We have both baby washcloths and hooded towels.
The washcloths are good to have, as most people have said, but the towels aren’t really necessary.
The hood is nice to have, but the towels aren’t very absorbent. My daughter always gets cold just going from the tub to the changing table. Just use a regular towel that’s soft.