The color and size of the towel will be a matter of personal preference, but safety and care of the infant needs to be uppermost in your decision-making. Natural fiber towels and washcloths are important for the safety of the child. Cotton is the best fiber. It is soft, washes well and breathes well. Most towels and washcloths are made of cotton in a large assortment of sizes and colors.
Washcloths are basically one size.
The only difference being that the hand towel will have to be folded so that it is square. There are many fun children s patterns and colors in towels and washcloths. You can also use a beach towel with a complimentary color hand towel. This makes it fun for children to wrap up in coming home from swimming. Towels and washcloths need to be washed before use, especially for the infant towel.