New parents get through muslins at a startling rate, mopping up milk and dribble, draped over a shoulder for winding, laid on the changing mat or tucked round as a light cover on a warm day. This set of three from Avery Row comes in their Coastline design, a welcome change from plain white.

Made from 100% organic cotton with organic dyes, they are soft on newborn skin and go straight in the washing machine. A practical present that will genuinely get used every day.