Muslins and cellular blankets aren’t as soft as I thought?

Hi all
Very random but I’m stocking up on muslins & cellular blankets for my babies arrival. But they all feel really rough.
I used to have one as a child on my pillow (not sure why) and it was really soft and nice.
Any one found any nice muslins & blankets that aren’t to spenny? Or am I just being a bit silly and it’s fine?
For reference the ones I’ve got are from Asda and Tesco.

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I’ve got some muslins from Sainsbury’s which are quite soft (softer than Asda at least), I imagine the more expensive the brand the softer they’ll probably be 😂.

I’m still on the hunt for a soft cellular blanket. I got some Asda ones and they are SO rough so we just use them as emergency blankets

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It depends on the brand/where you get them. I've only been going for 100% organic cotton and read reviews 1st to try and ensure that they're soft and good quality. I believe pure bamboo is also meant to be soft too. I've heard the tutti bambino organic cellular blanket is good, but it hasn't arrived yet so I haven't tested it x

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Good I’m not the only one feeling like this.
Hopefully someone gives us some tips

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From my experience they get softer after a few washes - particularly muslins. I had some from Asda for my daughter and they felt rough before I washed them, but after a few washes, especially if you tumble dry them, they do soften up.

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I love the next Muslin squares, there about £13 for 4 but there amazing!! My little boy is 16 months old and still has the ones from when he was a newborn. There 100% worth the money. I’ve tried asda, Tescos, primark, matalan and they weren’t soft. My little boy who’s due in April will only have next ones this time xxxx

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Thank you! Very useful

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After washing and drying they'll get softer, however on baby number 4 now and my favourite muslins are "muslinz" they are thick, good size and last for years!!!

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thanks they look a decent price too

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They are! We use them for everything, even now my 2 year old likes them as cool blankets on holiday for naps x

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I really like the M&S ones, they’re soft and wash really well xx

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