The baby industry is an expensive one, and newborn hats are no exception.  I'm astounded by the expense expected of new parents!  That being said, these hats are relatively soft and will most likely fit the bill.  They are a bit big, but perhaps if I washed and dried them again they would shrink to a size appropriate for a newborn's head.  I also found the tag (which is found tightly sewn in each cap) to be ill-placed and totally unnecessary given the delicate nature of newborns' skin.  I hope the tag doesn't rub against the baby's head and irritate it, or worse, cause a bad rash.