these be soft and comfy but not particularly absorbent , so they do not make great burp rag or anything like that . they be too small for swaddle my preemie at just five week -- however , I do use they to cover he leg in the carseat and to wrap around he inside zip-up swaddle and sleep sack ; also , they be fine for put under he if I have to lay he on the floor or couch , just as a barrier to keep he skin from touch the dirtier surface . still , I mostly buy these to have extra swaddle blanket and they really be not the best for that . I do wish I would have these when he be bear since I would have be able to swaddle he in they then . overall they be cute and soft , they be the cheapest available and the thickness be good for Texas heat . but if I would realize how big a swaddle cloth need to be I would have make sure to only buy 40 '' square or bigger .