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Newborn scratch mittens

Mitts for the newborn weeks.

Awake newborn wearing soft cream scratch mittens, held on a parent's lapScratch mittens
  • 24brands

The quick look

the short version
  • What it is.Scratch mittens are thin cotton mitts that cover a newborn's hands so fingernails don't scratch the face.
  • Start with 3.The typical count across published baby clothing checklists.
  • 24 brands.16 budget-friendly, 8 mid-range and 0 splurge.

What is scratch mittens?

Scratch mittens are thin cotton mitts that cover a newborn's hands so fingernails don't scratch the face.

How scratch mittens help

  • They cover sharp little nails between trims.
  • Sold in multipacks, mostly in newborn sizes.
  • Some sleepers and gowns have fold-over cuffs that do the same job.

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Scratch mittens by budget

Price tier is our read of each brand's typical list prices, not a quality rating. Brands are A to Z within each lane.

Budget-friendly$ · Mostly under typical mall prices16
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Mid-range$$ · Department-store pricing8
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All 24 brands that make scratch mittens

Scratch mittens: shop by what you care about Tap one to filter the list. Grouped by what each brand says on its own site.

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ComparePriceWhere to buySizesFabricsOrganic fabric (brand says)OEKO-TEX certifiedGOTS certified
Belan.J Scratch mittensFor example: Ribbed Bamboo Non-Scratch MittensBoutique / indie $Active Baby, boutiques––???
Burt's Bees Baby Scratch mittensorganic cotton. For example: Organic Newborn Scratch Mittens, 3-PackNational brand / DTCOrganic fabric (brand says) $Own site, Target, WalmartNB to 24M; preemie - 9 months and 12…Organic cotton, Honeysoft lyocell, PolarBee fleece✓✕✕
Carter's Scratch mittensalso 3-piece mittens set at Kohl's. For example: Baby 3-Pack MittsBig store / mass marketOrganic fabric (brand says) $Own site, Carter's stores, TargetPreemie, newborn and infant sizes up…Organic Cotton, 100% Cotton, Fleece✓✕✕
Child of Mine by Carter's (Walmart) Scratch mittensWalmart-only Carter's line. For example: Infant Girl Floral Mittens 2-Pack (Newborn)Big store / mass market $Walmart––✕✕✕
Ely's & Co. Scratch mittensFor example: Baby Mittens with Adjustable ClosureNational brand / DTC $Mega Babies––✕✕✕
Gerber Childrenswear Scratch mittensalso adjustable cotton mittens 4-pack. For example: Unisex Mittens 4-Pack (0-3M)Big store / mass marketBamboo viscose $Own site, Target, WalmartPreemie-5Tcotton, fleece, hacci✕✕✕
Goumi Scratch mittenssignature stay-on mitt; $16. For example: Stay On Mitts, SandstoneNational brand / DTCBamboo viscoseOrganic fabric (brand says) $$Own site0-3M and 3-6M70% viscose from bamboo / 30% organic cotton (mitts)✓✕✕
Hudson Baby Scratch mittensalso cap + mitten sets. For example: Cotton Scratch Mittens 10-PackBig store / mass market $Walmart––???
Kissy Kissy Scratch mittensPima cotton; also Cottontail Hollows scratch mittens. For example: Newborn Hand MittsPremium / European $$Pump Station, Childrensalon, Dillard'sPreemie, NB, 0-3M, 3-6M, 6-9M, 9M…100% Pima Cotton✕✕✕
Kyte Baby Scratch mittensFor example: Scratch Mittens, OatNational brand / DTCBamboo viscoseOEKO-TEX certified $$Own sitePreemie, Newborn, 0-3 months, 3-6…Rayon made from Bamboo and Spandex✕✓✕
Little Dutch Scratch mittensFor example: Scratch Mittens, Soft Beige StripeBoutique / indie $Own site, boutiques––???
Little Sleepies Scratch mittensfold-over cuffs, not standalone mitts. For example: Zippy with fold-over mitten cuffsNational brand / DTCBamboo viscose $$Own sitePreemie, Newborn, 0-3 months, 3-6…Viscose from bamboo and spandex✕✕✕
Luvable Friends Scratch mittensalso caps + mittens 8-pack. For example: Cotton Scratch Mittens 4-PackBig store / mass market $Walmart, Kohl's––???
Magnetic Me Scratch mittensfold-over cuffs, not standalone mitts. For example: Magnetic Footie with mitten cuffsNational brand / DTC $$Own site, NordstromPRE, NB, 0-3M, 3-6M, 6-9M, 9-12M…94% TENCEL modal, 6% elastane✕✕✕
Old Navy Scratch mittensfold-over mitten cuffs, not standalone mitts. For example: Newborn sleep & play with mitten cuffsBig store / mass market $Own site, Old Navy storesBABY (0-24M)–✕✕✕
Perlimpinpin Scratch mittensCanadian;. For example: Newborn Bamboo Scratch MittensBoutique / indie $Well.ca, Snuggle Bugz, boutiques––???
Petit Bateau Scratch mittensFor example: Baby Hat and Mittens SetPremium / EuropeanOEKO-TEX certified $$Own US site, Nordstrom0-36m–✕✓✕
Pip + Phee Scratch mittensFor example: Bamboo Scratch MittensBoutique / indieBamboo viscose $Well.ca, Snuggle BugzFooted sleepers Newborn to 12-18M…Bamboo viscose blend, cotton✕✕✕
Safety 1st Scratch mittensFor example: No Scratch MittensNational brand / DTC $Retailers––✕✕✕
Small Story Scratch mittensBabylist house brand. For example: 4-Pack MittensNational brand / DTC $Babylist––???
Sweet Cheeks Merino Scratch mittensmerino;. For example: Newborn Merino MittensBoutique / indie $$Own site––???
Touched by Nature Scratch mittensorganic cotton; Hudson Baby family brand. For example: Organic Cotton Scratch Mitten 10-PackBig store / mass marketOrganic fabric (brand says) $Walmart––✓??
Under the Nile Scratch mittensorganic Egyptian cotton. For example: Organic Newborn MittenNational brand / DTCOrganic fabric (brand says) $$Own site, Simply Green Baby, Well.caNB to 4-5Y site-wideOrganic cotton, described as organic Egyptian cotton✓✕✕
Zutano Scratch mittensFor example: Cozie Fleece MittenNational brand / DTCOrganic fabric (brand says)GOTS certified $Own site, boutiquesNewborn through 24 months (3M, 6M, 12M…GOTS-certified 100% organic cotton, cozie fleece, furry fleece✓✕✓

What to look for

  1. Mostly sold in newborn sizes. Some sleepers and gowns have fold-over cuffs instead.
  2. Sizes vary by brand. Many brands size by weight and height, not age. See each brand's sizes

How many scratch mittens to buy

Typical counts from 11 published baby clothing checklists, adjusted to your answers.

How far ahead are you shopping?

Your call. Some parents buy the first size and shop as baby grows; others stock up a year out. Babies grow at their own pace, so keep tags and receipts on later sizes in case you need to swap.

How often do you do laundry?

No washer at home, or a trip to the laundromat? Pick about once a week.

How we count
  • Each number is the typical (middle) count across the checklists. Most give one total for the newborn stage, so Newborn and 0–3 months share one number.
  • The counts assume laundry every 2–3 days. About once a week roughly doubles it (Babylist, Nurture&). A winter baby gets 2 extra pairs of socks (Babylist).
  • Each size is worn for about 3 months starting from the due month. Snowsuits, mittens and outerwear count only for sizes worn in fall or winter; sun hats and swimwear only in spring or summer.

Before you buy

four things to check
  • The smallest size.10 of the 13 brands with a size list here start at newborn or smaller.
  • The fiber.It is on the product page and the sewn-in label.
  • The regular price.Sale prices come and go. The table here lists regular prices.
  • The return window.Check how long the store gives you to send a size back.

Sizes by brand

from each brand's own size list

Each bar shows the sizes a brand lists. Fit still varies, so check the brand's own chart before you buy.

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BrandPreemieNB0–33–66–99–1212–1818–242T+
Burt's Bees BabyPreemie to 18–24
Carter'sPreemie to 18–24
Gerber ChildrenswearPreemie2T+
Goumi0–3 to 3–6
Kissy KissyPreemie to 18–24
Kyte BabyPreemie to 18–24
Little SleepiesPreemie to 18–24
Magnetic MeNB to 18–24
Old Navy0–3 to 18–24
Petit Bateau0–3 to 2T+
Pip + PheeNB to 12–182T+
Under the NileNB2T+
ZutanoNB to 18–24
Ask the meadow

Questions about scratch mittens

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

What is scratch mittens?

Scratch mittens are thin cotton mitts that cover a newborn's hands so fingernails don't scratch the face. They cover sharp little nails between trims.

What is the difference between scratch mittens and mittens?

Winter mittens are thicker and made for warmth outdoors. Winter mittens keep hands warm outdoors.

Which brands make organic scratch mittens?

6 of the 24 brands on this page say they use organic fabric. Use the Organic filter above the table to see them. "Organic" is each brand's own claim unless a GOTS certificate is listed.

What sizes do baby scratch mittens come in?

It depends on the brand. 13 of the 24 brands here list their sizes, and the size chart on this page shows which brands start at preemie or newborn and how far each one goes.

Is "bamboo" baby clothing really bamboo?

Fabric sold as "bamboo" is almost always rayon or viscose made from bamboo, and the FTC requires it to be labeled that way. FTC guidance.

What does OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 mean on a label?

It means the item, or its materials, was tested for a list of harmful substances under that program. We show it only when the maker lists the certificate.

Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.

Ask the grown-ups

safety answers from the agencies, not from us

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