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Hooded bath towel – Make one by Yourself

January 27th, 2009

Hooded bath towels are a must for your infant as it protects him from catching cold immediately after bath. Hooded bath towels are snug and can even be used as a blanket to wrap up your baby. Some hooded bath towels have fanciful faces embroidered on their hood while others are adorned with beautiful ribbons on their outline which make your baby look even more adorable. You can buy these hooded bath towels from any departmental or can even order them online.

You can even stitch a luxurious hooded bath towel for your tiny tot all by yourself. A self stitched hooded bath towel is a prized possession. You will not only enjoy stitching it but will also give you a feeling of immense satisfaction once you are done with it.

Stitching a hooded bath towel is extremely effortless, even a child would enjoy making it. Moreover, it takes hardly an hour to stitch it.

Things required to make a hooded bath towel are a sewing machine, a standard size luxury bath towel, one washcloth of the same color and material as that of the bath towel, matching thread, scissors and pins.

After having arranged these things you just need to follow few simple steps to make your baby’s hooded bath towel.

•    To begin with cut the regular bath towel width wise exactly into two halves. This will form two square pieces we just need to use one of them keep the other piece aside.

•    Next fold over about ½” of the cut edge of the bath towel and stitch it using a sewing machine.

•    Now cut the wash cloth diagonally into two halves two form two triangular pieces. Use one of them to make the hood of the towel and keep the other aside.

•    Take one of the triangular pieces, fold over about ½” of the cut edge and stitch it using the sewing machine, this is done to give proper finishing the cut edge.

•    Place this piece on one of the corners of the square piece so that their edges perfectly match and pin them together.

•    Then, stitch the overlapping edges together leaving the finished edge of the triangle unstitched.

And you are done with it; your baby’s hooded bath towel is ready. To make it more attractive, decorate the hood with appliqué made of bright colored fabric scraps. Or else you can decorate the hooded bath towel with a colorful ribbon.

So now, what are you waiting for? Your personalized hooded bath towel is ready to be used.

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Why Hooded Bath Towel is a must buy for your Baby?

January 25th, 2009

Apart from buying other bathing necessities like baby soap, baby shampoo, wash cloth or sponge scrubber for your baby you also need to buy a bath towel to drape the baby in immediately after bath. A normal bath towel will be too big for the tiny tot.

A baby bath towel is a necessity since the immediate temperature difference from warm water to cold air may be risky for your baby’s health. Also, since a major proportion of body heat escapes through the baby’s head its imperative to cover it properly. A hooded bath towel would be perfect for wrapping your baby in after he has had a warm bath.

A hooded bath towel is tailored in such a way that you it covers your baby properly leaving no scope for him to catch cold. Hooded baby bath towels are generally square in shape, usually 75cm x 75cm and have a hood in one corner. Baby bath towels are usually made of 100% fine cotton or bamboo fiber and are very soft too feel. You get them in variety of designs and soothing color schemes. These hooded baby bath towels usually have nice embroidery or ribbons on them. Some baby bath towels have small little faces with ears and noses poking out from the hood.

These hooded baby bath towels are extremely soft and cozy. These are usually made up of materials which are hypoallergenic to since your baby’s skin is extremely sensitive and highly susceptible to allergies and infections. Baby bath towels can be easily machine washed. It is usually recommended not to use strong detergents, bleach or fabric softeners when you wash your baby’s bath towel since they have strong chemicals which may be harmful for your infant’s skin.

Since, hooded baby bath towels are easily available in the market in an assortment of colors and fabric types, so it is not a tough job to choose and pick a few for your tiny newborn. You can also buy them online.

Hooded baby bath towels made of organic cotton and organic bamboo are also a good option. Organic bath towels are a lot safer, pure and healthier than the regular baby bath towels. They are ideal for your baby’s delicate skin.

You can even get your baby’s bath towel customized as per your requirements. Hooded baby bath towels look a lot more attractive and cute than your ordinary baby bath towel. Add your personal touch to your newborn’s hooded bath towel by adding a ribbon or getting a tattoo embroidered on it. Personalized hooded bath towels are an ideal baby shower gift.

Use a hooded baby bath towel to cuddle and dry your baby, it would make bath time an incredible experience for both you and the baby!

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