An Everyday Parent’s Advice for Buying the Perfect Baby Blanket – Choose a blanket that is big enough for swaddling and lets you know when the baby is wet
Heather, 28, Florence, KY
Proud mom of David, Marisa, Joseph and TBD
My favorite swaddle blanket
I think the blanket was purchased at Walmart, but I’m not sure. It is made of a very heavy, very soft cotton fabric and has a satin edging all around the blanket. One side is solid baby-blue, the other is patterned. This blanket is my favorite because it combines a lot of my preferences: the satin trim is snuggly, it’s a fairly heavy cotton fabric, it has a very dense weave and it is the perfect size!
Of all the preferences listed above, my FAVORITE feature of this blanket is that it’s slightly wider and longer than all my others! There seems to be some unspoken rule out there about the dimensions of a baby blanket. They’re all the same size–too small!
The small blankets are fine for the initial swaddling but there’s no extra fabric. This means that as soon as the baby starts to move its arms or legs the wrap comes loose, and within a minute they’ve wiggled themselves cold. The blanket I’m talking about is the only one like it that I have. It’s truly unique in that it’s just a bit larger, and tucks a bit further around the baby than my other blankets. It truly keeps my kids swaddled. This blue blanket has been my favorite for all three babies even though Marisa is a girl.
Pee ID
The solid color on the underside of this blanket means you can identify instantly if the baby has peed or spat up. Blankets that are all patterned hide so much that the baby might be wet and uncomfortable but you can’t see it. This blanket goes dark, so it’s obvious. I always wrap the baby so the dark side is outward and I can tell if my baby is wet right away.
I prefer cotton to fleece. Fleece fabrics feel dry to the touch no matter what, so it’s harder to tell when the baby has soaked the blanket.
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Happy Mothers has a great selection of all kinds of unique baby products. Seen here is the adorable Eazz Wraps Organic Blanket - Elijah.
The Organic All in One Blanket is designed to be used from birth until five years old. It is the perfect nursing blanket. This blanket is large enough to cover mom, which allows mom to nurse anywhere. On one side of the blanket are ribbons, which can serve as a signal that it is time to nurse. This blanket takes the frustration out of nursing in public because your baby will know that it is time to nurse by feeling the ribbons. The blanket can connect to the sides of your stroller, and the ribbons will keep baby occupied. The Organic All in One Blanket can be used in the crib, for traveling, in the car seat, or for a play date. The Organic All in One Blanket measures 45 X 45, which is a perfect fit for the double side-by-side stroller.
The blanket normally lists for $59.99, but you can get it here for $44.95.
Filed under Baby Blanket Stores, Baby Blankets, Blue Baby Blankets, Organic Baby Blankets | Tags: Baby Blankets, blue baby blanket, happy mothers, organic blanket | Comment (0)Blue Receiving Blanket by SwaddleDesigns
This blue receiving blanket is a real winner for its look and its health benefits. Your new baby boy would sleep wonderfully in this swaddle blanket.
Swaddling your baby can reduce the rids of SIDS. Any blanket that can keep your baby warm, give them comfort, and protect them from potential harm is a winner in our book. Better yet, if you are unfamiliar with how to swaddle, this blanket comes with easy to see directions sewn onto the blanket so that you won’t forget! The Ultimate Receiving Blanket® is the only blanket with swaddling instructions sewn to its edge. This is an excellent little perk that the folks at SwaddleDesigns has made available for all of their customers.
The blanket is made of super-soft, preshrunk cotton flannel (measuring 42 X 42 inches square). This is noticeably bigger than your typical receiving blanket, but no worries, it still rolls up nicely for travel. It should fit your diaper bag without any problem.
The blanket can be bought for $24.95 at BMB. Just click here. And be sure to check out all of our swaddling blankets.
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