{"product_id":"hooded-bath-towel","title":"Hooded Bath Towel","description":"\u003cdiv data-birch-description=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hooded Bath Towel is a thick, absorbent baby bath towel made for newborns through toddlers. Its centered hood creates a natural wrap that helps keep little heads warm and makes post-bath snuggles easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is made from 100% cotton, chosen because it is breathable, absorbent, and naturally gentle. The towel is machine washable; line dry or tumble dry on low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe towel is available in two sizes, an Infant size measuring 40\" x 29\" and a Toddler size measuring 52\" x 29\", so it can be sized to fit a child as they grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from 100% cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentered hood creates a natural wrap to help retain warmth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine washable, line dry or tumble dry on low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick and ultra-absorbent construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDries quickly between baths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrustScore\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrustScore is Birch's proprietary rating, from 0 to 100, built from 50+ signals that reflect what actually matters to parents — safety, materials, recalls, certifications and quality. We don't take paid placements or sponsored rankings, so a score is never influenced by who pays to be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product's TrustScore: \u003cstrong\u003e82\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — weighted across 7 criteria:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial Chemistry: 84\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextile Certification: 78\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemical Finish Avoidance: 84\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiber Disclosure \u0026amp; Durability: 69\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecall History: 97\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification Credibility: 84\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency \u0026amp; Support: 85\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Cotton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInfant: 40\" x 29\"; Toddler: 52\" x 29\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-month warranty against defects in materials and workmanship\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMachine wash with like items. Line dry or tumble dry on low.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrustScore breakdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe take what's most important for a product to determine the TrustScore. Here's our research:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Chemistry — 84\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe chemistry statement names only formaldehyde, phthalates, BPA and flame retardants as absent, with no mention of PFAS, azo dyes, or heavy metals, and no test method or lab result is given anywhere to support the claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTextile Certification — 78\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo OEKO-TEX or GOTS certification is named for this hooded towel, and Target's own product data lists no certifications for either size. Parker Baby Co. publishes only a general free-from list covering formaldehyde, phthalates, BPA and added flame retardants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Finish Avoidance — 84\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe towel is made without added flame retardants or formaldehyde finishing, but this claim is not corroborated with any testing method or result, and no statement addresses antimicrobial, stain-resistant or water-repellent finishes specifically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiber Disclosure \u0026amp; Durability — 69\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe towel is 100% cotton terry, and Target's own product data classes it as heavyweight (550-800 GSM), though Parker Baby Co. publishes no GSM. Four Babylist reviews from 2023 to 2024 describe heavy lint shedding that persists after several washes, one with lint getting in a child's eyes after a bath, against a 4.7-star average over 54 reviews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecall History — 97\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe queried the complete CPSC recall database (10,047 records, 1973-2026) for Parker Baby Co. and found no recall of any kind, in any role. The search corpus demonstrably covers comparable baby-product classes, confirming this is a genuine clean result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification Credibility — 84\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProducts subject to children's safety requirements are tested by CPSC-accepted labs and backed by Children's Product Certificates, but no certificate number, lab name, or specific standard is named for this towel, and no test method or result appears anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransparency \u0026amp; Support — 85\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParker Baby Co. publishes concrete warranty terms, six months against defects in materials and workmanship with stated exclusions and a repair-first policy, but discloses manufacturing only as 'various countries', with the specific country available by email on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA closer look\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFor parents who want bath time to feel cozy\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentered hood for the perfect baby burrito\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Cotton: super absorbent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft on baby's sensitive skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo sizes to grow with baby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeps baby warm and dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick-dries after bath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Parker Baby Co.","offers":[{"title":"Infant \/ White","offer_id":45548398510146,"sku":"BA001WIN","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Toddler \/ White","offer_id":45548398542914,"sku":"BA001WTD","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/0761\/7858\/files\/towel-toddler-badge-gift.jpg?v=1791869152","url":"https:\/\/www.birchstore.com\/products\/hooded-bath-towel","provider":"Birch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}