Baby Blankets deliver the required comfort to your Infant.
Choosing baby blankets is one of the decisions you should not leave to chance, although it may seem silly. When you start the search, you will see that there are many sizes, shapes, materials, textures, and designs, then you will notice how overwhelming making this decision is. But do not panic; in this post, we will tell you everything you must take into account so that the selected blanket is the one that your child needs.
Let’s see the different types of baby blankets available in the market:
- Cotton
Cotton is the best type of fabric that frays very well at the ends, which will give your baby’s, blanket the appearance of a rag. Cotton is a versatile fabric that keeps its quality after repeated washes. This type of fabric is also easy to use and comes in a wide variety of colours and patterns. Cotton fabrics are made especially for making quilts because they are durable and stronger. Cotton is a good option if the baby is born during the hot months, as it offers warmth without causing it to get too hot.
- Fleece
If your baby is born during the bitter cold winter months, then the fleece is an option for his rag quilt. It is thick and offers a lot of warmth for the baby. The fleece does not fray at the ends when washed, so it is easy to use to make a quilt. Over time, however, it will achieve the look of a worn rag blanket.
- Tissue
The fabric is commonly used to make T-shirts and other types of baby clothing, as it is soft and durable. It can also use to create a rag quilt; it will not fray at the ends but will help you achieve the rag blanket look. Although fabric can be harder to find in various colours and patterns than other fabrics, many stores sell small selections of this type of fabric.
Aspects to consider when buying a baby blanket
1. Material
The material par excellence for all skin types is cotton. Still, nowadays, fabric factories are in continuous research and development to achieve better results. Therefore there are fabrics such as polyester or the innovative microfiber that are ideal for newborn skin.
Anyway, each skin is different, and your child may have some kind of allergy. To avoid unnecessary scares, you should do a previous test before leaving them on the blanket for a long time and, of course doing it after washing it with neutral products.
2. Textile design
In the design of the fabric, you can let your imagination fly, and you will surely achieve unique and unrepeatable results. You can find blankets in many colors and patterns, among which you will surely find the blanket that you like the most. You should innovate and choose fun blankets that capture the personality of the parents of the offspring. Better not stick to choosing pink blankets for girls and blue for boys. You can see all the baby blankets available in the market and choose the one you like the most.
3. Ideal size
Depending on the height and weight of the child, you will need one size or another. Ideally, the blanket is large enough to roll up the little one since, in this way, they tend to feel more protected.
However, remember that it should not be so excessively large to not bother you when you roll and take it. On the other hand, if you will use it to leave your baby on the ground or other surfaces, it will be preferable to be much larger, so you should avoid that it comes out of it in case of moving or crawling.
4. The best shape
There is a multitude of shapes … Designers innovate more and more in this field: blankets with a straight part and a rounded part so that the lower part of the child’s body fits better and hangs less piece, totally round blankets that adapt perfectly to the child.
It is one of the fields where they are innovating the most, but in the end, choosing a strange shape will not be efficient; it will be very beautiful, but it will not work for our day today.
The typical square blanket with rounded edges, the “old one,” will be the ideal one for your little one because you can also use it for multiple options.
5. Its Texture
As for the texture, you need it to be very pleasant. Keep in mind that babies spend most of their time sleeping, and you have to be very careful with their body temperature. Therefore, it must have a soft and silky touch where the child is more than comfortable. If they are not comfortable, it may be a reason for tears, and many times; you do not realize that they are neither hungry nor sleepy; they only have discomfort.
Conclusion: Ultimately, the best thing will be to have several baby blankets adapted to the day-to-day of the little one and not only to their rest. It will be ideal to have an element that fits any place and makes it ideal for the little one to play, rest or sleep, that is, make it suitable to their needs and as clean as possible. In summary, having a different blanket for each moment or place will be the most appropriate.
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