Here is a great option for bathtime that helps you keep things organic and simple. Made by Kate Quinn Organics, this towel luxuriously soft, so it pampers your little one–it’s perfect for warming up after a winter bath. Although $33 may seem like a lot for a towel, I know from my own experience that you don’t need many of these towels. I would far rather have one towel like this than a crowded linen closet full of less eco-friendly towels.  You can purchase one of these at dandelionbaby.com.

Recently we had a discussion on the Upscale Baby Discussion Forum about hooded towels, and whether they’re really necessary for baby. We came to a general consensus that they aren’t, that they’re just an added “luxury” that most people only have or use because they were received as a gift. Then I came upon these hooded towels by Tourance and couldn’t believe the price - $44. Yes, that’s $44 for a cotton, hooded towel. They come in a variety of fashionable prints, and look very large and cozy for baby, but come on! Forty-four dollars for a towel? I guess this would make a nice baby gift for someone special. If you’re interested in viewing these towels and finding out where they are available to purchase, visit Tourance.com for a list of stores.

Here is a silly, yet practical shower gift that is sure to delight any parent-to-be.  Designed to look like a pizza, this “snack” is really a set of very useful items that will come in handy for a new baby.  The Baby Pizza Lover Gift Set includes a receiving blanket, a hooded towel, an embroidered bib, 4 washcloths, 2 pairs of booties, a teether, and a fork and spoon.  Made by Bliss Living, this is one gift that is sure to get a lot of attention.  It comes pre-wrapped for easy gift-giving.

You can purchase one of these sets for $58 at BlissLiving.com.  An equally cute “hoagie” is also available for the same price.

This Pink Mermaid Fin Towel from Kathe Kruse has a strap that can be tied around your child’s waist, giving them a Mermaid tail. This over-sized towel would come in handy at the beach or by the pool as a place for your little mermaid to bask in the sun. The towel is machine washable and tumble dry. It is designed in Germany and sells for $41.99 at Oompa.com.

I am always a sucker for cute hooded towels.  In all honesty, I never end up using them much after the earliest infant days, but I am always drawn to them, especially when they are cute and attractively packaged.  I find this organic hooded elephant towel from 3 Sprouts to be especially appealing.  First of all, the towel is made from organic cotton, so you can feel extra good about wrapping it around your little one.

As your child gets older, he or she will no doubt appreciate the cute little elephant as much as you do.  I for one love his little button eyes and polka dot ears. They also come in chicken and frog patterns

The towel, which is a favorite of celebrity parents, comes folded up neatly and tied with a ribbon, making it perfect for gift-giving.  You can buy one for $36 at BellyMaternity.com.

A favorite with numerous celebrities such as Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, Little Giraffe makes blankets and towels that are designed to be the ultimate in comfort for little ones. This Little Giraffe Luxury Hooded Towel, an adorable bear ears hooded towel, is a great example of the kind of quality products that the company designs.

The towel is made from 100% cotton terry, and is made to be super-soft. It measures 24″ x 41″–a perfect size for a baby. As your child gets older, he or she will no doubt enjoy the pretend play that the sweet little ears inspire.

The towel is available in blue, chocolate, and pink, all of which are absolutely adorable. You can purchase one for $43.95 at Bugsandblossoms.com. I think it would make a very sweet little gift.

I’ve seen similar baby bath wraps online but these Nursery Critter Bath Wraps made me chuckle.  Your baby is not going to notice that the hood is decorated with an animal theme, but it might just make you smile.

Imagine that it’s been a long day and you’ve been at home all day with baby OR you’ve been at work at the office all day and this is the only one-on-one time all evening that you have with your child?  It’s very easy to get caught up in “getting things done” and we can miss important moments that also need to happen. So you put on one of these silly bath wraps on your baby and it just makes you smile and stop for a moment to enjoy what all your hard work makes possible - a loving and caring environment for your little ones.

Each wrap is woven of thick cotton terry and measure 31″x23″. Imported, personalization is available (add $6.50).

Price: $24.00 at potterybarnkids.com.

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s your kid! Children seem to have a thing for making towels into capes so now with BoBo Brooklyn’s Superhero capes, they can really look the part! These great “capes” double as towels with a soft, terry-towel material on the underside that makes it perfect for bath time, a trip to the beach or a fun dress-up session.

They’re available in pink, blue and red so you’ll be sure to find a color that suits your little superhero. I already order two pink ones for my girls. Up, up and away! You can get one at lalaling.com for $50.

My daughter has several Kathe Krusse butterfly dolls, and now apparenty, she can become one herself, with a little help from this bath towel. Hooded towels have always been a big hit in our house, and I’m sure this one would be no different.

They are great for bath time (and for luring kids out of the tub when bath time is over). This one is especially sweet. I love the little antennae on top, and the tie closer makes it a good swimming pool towel, too. The color scheme is also very eye-catching.

I’m thinking this would make a great birthday or Christmas gift. The towel measures 34″ x 60″. You can buy one for $41.99 at oompa.com.

If you have ever bathed a splashing child, you will see the merit in owning a “Coocoose “the bath towel you wear” hooded baby towel. In our house, Daddy is in charge of bathing, as he can just remove his shirt and go right into the middle of the waterfall! However, it’s recommended for keeping your hands slip-free while handling wet baby, lowering the risk of bath time accidents. Made of 100% Turkish Cotton, it’s comfortable and soft for both mommy and baby and has a price of $80.00 regularly and $40.00 when on sale. Having considered the positives and recognized the advantage of such an item, I have to say that I’m not sure an $80.00 towel is worth it. I can’t imagine sinking my money into what is basically an apron. Don a robe if you’re that worried about getting wet. Also, if you’re wearing while bathing splashing baby, won’t it be awfully wet by the time you reach the drying process? However, if you’ve got the dough, why not splurge a little? Find it at babydagny.com.