An Everyday Parent’s Advice for Buying the Perfect Baby Blanket - Sleeping Blankets and Play Blankets
Jill, 26, Petersburg, KY
Proud mom of Madison
When it comes to purchasing the perfect baby blanket, Jill says first things first. You need to decide what you want to use the blanket for (sleeping, playtime, swaddling, etc.) before you begin your search. Then search for a blanket that has the qualities that match the use.
Jill says the blankets she used most often for her daughter were for sleeping and playing. Below are her tips for finding great blankets for sleep and play.
Advice for finding a great blanket for sleeping:
1) Find a blanket made of quality material.
My favorite blanket to wrap Madison in was a medium-sized blanket made of heavy material (but not too thick).
2) Find a blanket that keeps your baby a comfortable temperature.
My husband and I liked the blanket mentioned above because it was heavy enough to keep Madison warm without being bulky or fuzzy. The weight of the material is important, I don’t want my child to get too hot or too cold.
3) Find a blanket that is durable and can grow with your child.
When shopping for a baby blanket for my own daughter or for a friend, I look for a blanket similar to my favorite blanket described above. I want to get a lot of use out of the blankets I purchase. The large “throw” blankets you put on the floor don’t get used after they start crawling/walking and the small receiving blankets are only good for a few months.
4) Find a blanket that is safe for sleeping.
I always make sure the fabric is safe for sleeping. I steer clear of fuzzy fabrics when it comes to sleeping blankets and of course, it must be flame retardant.
Advice for finding a great blanket for playing:
1) Find a blanket that provides comfort and cushion.
When our daughter was first born we had a big playtime blanket that was extra thick to put down on our hardwood floors.
2) Find a blanket with a fun texture and design for your baby’s playtime.
Our play blanket was fuzzy with bright colors for Madison to look at. She loved it!
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