Are hooded baby towels actually worth buying?

Reviewers are split. Fans say the hood keeps a slippery baby's head warm and the soft fabric is gentler than adult towels. Skeptics in r/NewParents and other communities argue baby-specific towels don't dry as well as a full-size bath towel and that you'll end up reaching for your own. They're a nice-to-have and a popular gift, but not strictly essential.