An Everyday Parent’s Advice for Buying the Perfect Baby Blanket – Mom of 5 tells us some things to avoid when buying a baby blanket
April, 35, Burlington, KY
Proud mom of Kelsey, Jackson, Sydney, Elisa and Kaira
• Avoid baby blankets that are not intended for everyday use
Wash-ability is important! Someone gave us a dry clean only blanket once. It was beautiful to look at, but I never actually used it as I was afraid I would ruin it.
• Avoid baby blankets made of coarse material or that your baby will get stuck in
I received a crocheted baby blanket for my son at one of my baby showers. It was hand crocheted with a course yarn and had fringes on the ends. When he was a baby, he didn’t mind it that much (although it was not his favorite to cuddle with). Now that he’s older, he doesn’t like it because the fringes tickle his face. We also avoid crocheted or knitted baby blankets with holes larger than baby fingers/toes. In playing, they often get stuck and require a lot of getting out from mommy!
• Avoid having only one type of baby blanket
You will need different types of blankets, made of different fabrics and in different sizes depending on the situation. As you build your collection of blankets consider preparing for weather, uses, age, growth, nursing and more.
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