Keeping Your Baby Cozy With A Variety of Baby Blankets
Baby blankets [http://www.cornerstorkbabygifts.com/blankets.aspx] are a necessity in the nursery and with many children can become a lifetime memory. When choosing the right baby blanket it is usually best to find out what theme or colors the baby's nursery will be in, but this is not a priority. Baby blankets can be used for a number of different reasons so any style will usually be used for something.
Receiving blankets, which are thin and some are often provided by the hospitals upon giving birth, are great for swaddling little baby. Swaddling is a tight wrap that pulls the knees up letting the baby feel like it is still in the womb. Larger blankets aren't as good for this as the are bulkier and don't stay tucked in place. Receiving blankets can also be of great use in hot weather because they are thin and breathable.
Plush baby blankets are very popular as they come in thousands of designs. They are a warm blanket and great for and season. The fabric is soft and snuggle and will keep baby content all through the night. This blanket is also one of many that is great as a mat. Lay it on the floor with baby on top, of course supervised, and let them work out those arm muscles.
Then there are fleece baby blankets. Though you can buy these on the market, they are very easy to make yourself. A sewing machine can be used or it can be done by hand. Making your own fleece blanket can be fun and memorable. Fleece is easy to work with and can be washed over and over again without the color fading or the material unraveling. Because of baby's sensitive skin it is always best to wash blankets or material used before using it.
Any baby blanket can be embroidered or monogrammed to preference. Whether it is being made by mommy-to-be or a friend, or being bought in the store, with a little time and effort embroidering can be a lovely touch. Most people only use the baby's name but if you want to wait until the baby is born to embroider the blanket here are some more ideas. The baby's expected and actual due dates, weight and length, and even time of birth. There are many ways to add a touch of personalization to the blanket.
It doesn't matter what the theme is, whether it's a boy or girl, or what season it is, there are plenty of blankets out there to choose from. Baby blankets are a great thing and there can never be too many in a nursery.
Receiving blankets, which are thin and some are often provided by the hospitals upon giving birth, are great for swaddling little baby. Swaddling is a tight wrap that pulls the knees up letting the baby feel like it is still in the womb. Larger blankets aren't as good for this as the are bulkier and don't stay tucked in place. Receiving blankets can also be of great use in hot weather because they are thin and breathable.
Plush baby blankets are very popular as they come in thousands of designs. They are a warm blanket and great for and season. The fabric is soft and snuggle and will keep baby content all through the night. This blanket is also one of many that is great as a mat. Lay it on the floor with baby on top, of course supervised, and let them work out those arm muscles.
Then there are fleece baby blankets. Though you can buy these on the market, they are very easy to make yourself. A sewing machine can be used or it can be done by hand. Making your own fleece blanket can be fun and memorable. Fleece is easy to work with and can be washed over and over again without the color fading or the material unraveling. Because of baby's sensitive skin it is always best to wash blankets or material used before using it.
Any baby blanket can be embroidered or monogrammed to preference. Whether it is being made by mommy-to-be or a friend, or being bought in the store, with a little time and effort embroidering can be a lovely touch. Most people only use the baby's name but if you want to wait until the baby is born to embroider the blanket here are some more ideas. The baby's expected and actual due dates, weight and length, and even time of birth. There are many ways to add a touch of personalization to the blanket.
It doesn't matter what the theme is, whether it's a boy or girl, or what season it is, there are plenty of blankets out there to choose from. Baby blankets are a great thing and there can never be too many in a nursery.
