| Are you going to have a new bundle of joy? Do you | | | | blankets while your child is sleeping and perhaps not |
| already have a baby that you worry about keeping | | | | under your direct supervision. |
| safe and warm? If so, then you have most likely | | | | While these are a few tips to help you buy a safe |
| looked at or perhaps already bought baby blankets. | | | | blanket, this is by no means meant to discourage you |
| While blankets are a staple in any layette, there are | | | | from purchasing your dream baby blanket. Go ahead, |
| some things to keep in mind while shopping for your | | | | splurge on lace and embroidery, cute characters and |
| little angel. | | | | fancy edging, and just be sure that you are not |
| The baby blanket choices that are available in stores | | | | sacrificing your baby's safety or comfort. These |
| are astounding. They come in all shapes and sizes, | | | | extras should be well sewn and soft to the touch. |
| colors and patterns, designs and fabrics. It can be | | | | As every parent knows, the weather can be very |
| difficult to choose from one or another based on | | | | unpredictable. Be sure to purchase enough baby |
| safety reasons alone. Look for blankets that are made | | | | blankets to allow for wet, cold or other types of foul |
| of a solid piece of fabric, avoid those that are loosely | | | | weather. A couple of extras that are kept in the baby |
| knit with large holes. Choose blankets that are wide | | | | bag or the car should suffice. You will also find as your |
| enough and long enough to be tucked under the | | | | baby grows that their baby blankets are useful well |
| mattress, there by avoiding the chance of the baby | | | | into childhood, as blankets, forts and future polishing |
| being tangled up while sleeping or playing. | | | | rags (don't ever throw a blanket out). |
| While shopping for baby blankets, look for something | | | | As your baby grows into a toddler you may find that a |
| that will be of comfort to your child. While a blanket | | | | particular baby blanket is being cherished and loved |
| with appliques is cute, the stitching might be scratchy to | | | | more than the others. This is the perfect opportunity to |
| new skin. Instead of cute, try to get functional blankets, | | | | turn it into a stuffed "lovey" for your little darling. This |
| as these can be very cute also. Fleece, flannel and | | | | will help the blanket last longer, especially if you can |
| cotton all come in a wide array of colors and patterns | | | | turn it into more than one play thing. |
| that are suitable for babies. | | | | Summary: |
| An important attribute for baby blankets is for them to | | | | When you are expecting a baby, the most important |
| be flame resistant. Most of those that are for sale in a | | | | thing to invest is in a good quality baby blanket. |
| store will be, just as pajamas are. However, hand | | | | However, before doing so, just make sure to buy a |
| made blankets will not be treated with any flame | | | | blanket which not only looks good but is also |
| resistant chemicals. It is best to not use hand made | | | | comfortable on your baby's tender skin. |