With the wide variety of baby blankets available today, it’s no wonder they can be a perfect gift! Your baby’s blanket is not only there for warmth and comfort, but can also have a calming effect on your baby. This is due to the fact that there is a baby blanket bonding that sometimes occurs, usually before 12 months of age. So ensure when buying your baby’s blanket or when buying a gift for somebody else’s baby that you choose one that will withstand many washes and one that is also easy to clean! The most popular blankets would be the ones made of natural fabric like cotton.

A really special baby blanket is a personalised one. These are great to keep even for many years after the baby has outgrown the use for it. This is a gift usually for after the baby is born as you will need to know the baby’s name and date of birth. The amount of letters you can have printed on the blanket
varies on the size of the blanket. Just make sure you are aware of how many letters you can use before choosing a blanket! You’ll also have different colours and writing styles to choose from. Be careful of choosing light colours for the writing if the blanket is light and darker colours if the blanket is darker. The contrast might not be great enough to have the desired effect. The chances of returning the blanket for this reason are slim.

It is believed that placing babies on their backs to sleep can reduce the risk of SIDS. Some parents think this is uncomfortable for the baby, but it may actually save the baby’s life! This is where a swaddling baby blanket is helpful. With the use of the swaddling baby blanket, the baby will be less mobile. This will lessen the risk of the baby becoming covered by blankets. It is also believed that the swaddling baby blankets promote longer periods of uninterrupted sleep. As you know, this means more sleep for mom and dad too!