Muslin Hooded Towel

Muslin Hooded Towel for Baby — Soft 6-Layer Cotton

A muslin hooded towel (also called a baby receiving towel) is a lightweight cotton bath towel with a built-in hood that covers a baby's head straight out of the water. Babies lose most of their body heat through the head, so the hood is not decorative — it is the part that keeps a wet newborn from getting cold while you dry them. Zizuka hooded towels are 6-layer 100% natural cotton muslin: absorbent enough to dry properly, light enough to stay breathable in Indian humidity.

Why muslin rather than terry towelling

Terry is thicker and holds more water, but it also stays damp for hours — a real problem through the monsoon, when nothing dries. Muslin absorbs well, then dries fast. It is also flatter and softer against newborn skin, with no looped pile to catch on tiny fingers.

How many hooded towels does a newborn need?

Two to three is enough for most families. Babies are bathed once a day at most in the early weeks, and a muslin towel dries quickly enough to be reused the following day. Keep one spare for travel or for when the first is in the wash.

Complete the bath routine

Pair a hooded towel with muslin wipe cloths for face and hands, and muslin jablas and nappies to dress afterwards. Browse the full range of muslin cloth for baby, or see our muslin swaddles — many parents use them as a second towel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a hooded towel used for?
A hooded towel wraps a baby after a bath, with the hood covering the head to stop heat escaping while the body is still wet. It is the quickest way to get a newborn warm and dry.

Is muslin absorbent enough for a baby towel?
Yes. Layered muslin absorbs well and dries far faster than terry towelling, which matters in humid Indian weather where thick towels stay damp.

What age is a hooded towel for?
From birth. Zizuka hooded towels suit newborns through the first year or two — the hood simply sits further back as the baby grows.

How do I wash a muslin hooded towel?
Machine wash cold or warm on a gentle cycle with a mild detergent. Avoid fabric softener, which coats the fibres and reduces absorbency. Muslin softens with every wash.