aden + anais
Essentials Muslin Squares, Safari Babes, Pack of 5
6.9/10 overallAround £22.99 for 5
100% cotton muslin squares, multi-use baby cloths ideal for burping, swaddling and nursing, pack of 5.
The verdict
This 9-pack of 100% cotton muslins, around £22.99, is the practical, high-volume option — nine cloths for roughly the price of three from premium brands. Best for parents wanting muslins scattered in every room, the car, and the changing bag at once, affordably. Skip it if you want an oversized cloth that doubles as a swaddle or pram cover — this is a standard single-layer weave built for everyday mess, not versatility.
This is the practical, high-volume option: nine muslins for roughly the price of three from the premium brands, which matters because muslins get lost, stained and worn out fast in the newborn weeks. The cotton is a standard single-layer weave — perfectly adequate for burping, wiping and general newborn mess duty, without the oversized-swaddle ambitions of aden + anais's range.
If the plan is to have muslins scattered in every room, the car, and the changing bag simultaneously, a 9-pack like this covers that far more affordably than buying multiple small premium packs.
Is the Essentials Muslin Squares, Safari Babes, Pack of 5 worth it?
- Lowest cost per cloth in this category
- Large pack means one covers every room
- Machine washable, holds up to frequent washing
What are the downsides of the Essentials Muslin Squares, Safari Babes, Pack of 5?
- Standard size, not oversized like premium brands
- Thinner single-layer weave than some rivals
- Less useful as a swaddle or pram cover
Specs
- Size
- Approx. 60x60cm
- Best for
- High-volume everyday use
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Pack size
- 9 squares
How we scored it
Absorbency
How much spit-up or dribble a single cloth can soak up before needing swapping.
Adequate for everyday spit-up, not the most absorbent.
Softness & Size
Gentleness against newborn skin and whether the cloth is large enough to double as a light swaddle.
Standard size, softens after a few washes.
Value per Pack
Cost per cloth in the pack, since these wear out and get lost fast.
Best cost-per-cloth of the category by some margin.
Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.
How it compares
|  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Around £22.99 for 5 | £26.00 for 3 | £9.95 for 2 | Around £12.99 for 12 |
| Overall score | 6.9/10 | 5.5/10 | 5.5/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Size | Approx. 60x60cm | — | Approx. 65x65cm | Approx. 60x60cm |
| Material | 100% cotton | 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton | 100% OEKO-TEX certified cotton, double-layered | GOTS-certified organic cotton |
| Pack size | 9 squares | 3 muslins | 2 muslins | 3 squares |
Frequently asked questions
Is this muslin pack good value?+
Yes — it has the lowest cost per cloth in this category by some margin, and the large pack means one purchase covers every room, the car and the changing bag.
How durable is the fabric?+
It's machine washable and holds up to frequent washing, though it's a thinner single-layer weave than some rivals rather than anything reinforced or premium.
Can this be used as a swaddle or pram cover?+
Not really — it's a standard size, not oversized like premium brands, so it's less useful as a swaddle or pram cover than aden + anais's larger Essentials squares.
Why buy nine muslins instead of a smaller premium pack?+
If the plan is to have muslins scattered in every room, the car and the changing bag simultaneously, a 9-pack like this covers that far more affordably than buying multiple small premium packs.