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