These are too large for a newborn.  But, usage is fastly approaching for my new grandson.  I box and wanted him wearing something like these.  This grandson is my namesake and born on my wife's birthday.  I buy special things on occasion for all three of my grandsons.  Clearly, the mitts are a unique idea that is admired.  They are fully functional for their purpose.  I am assuming you are looking at these (and not buying those at the big box stores) because you want them to mean something more.