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Organic Baby Blankets Can Be Used Everywhere
Parents absolutely want the best for their little ones; 100% cotton tees; super soft sleepers and of course organic fibers in everything. Today, not only are there organic materials out there, but they are softer, more colorful, and more playful than organic materials of the past.
Baby blankets are one of the staple items of new parenthood, and honestly you just can’t have too many blankets. Babies can’t possibly control their body temperature well for the first few weeks to months after birth, so lots of blankets can help you keep your baby comfortable. This certainly doesn’t mean using every blanket all at once, but rather recognizing the need to use thicker blankets when it’s cool and thinner ones when it’s warm.
Baby blankets aren’t just great for keeping baby warm and snuggly, they’re also great for making baby feel more secure. The technique called swaddling is when you wrap a baby tight in a blanket to mimic the feeling of being in the womb. If you don’t know how to swaddle your baby, your nurse or midwife can show you how to do it. This snuggly trick can help baby sleep better at night.
Blankets definitely help keep baby safe. It’s a good idea to put a large baby blanket on the floor as a play mat and as a way to keep your baby from getting dirty from the floor. Place a nice soft and cozy blanket in the stroller to further cushion baby when on the go or drape on over baby to protect him or her from sun, wind, or extreme cold. If baby is napping in his / her car seat, a light baby blanket over the top can keep strangers in a store from waking baby or keep harsh sun from forcing those peepers open.
When it comes to choosing your organic baby blanket, look for the small details to make sure that the blanket will last through recurrent washings; babies are not known for their neatness. The stitches should be small and set closely together, fleeces should be high piled and super soft, knits should be tightly linked and feel smooth with no rough patches, and quilts should be stitched just as tight as seams. When you’re shopping online, feeling the item isn’t something you can do, so watching for name brands with a reputation for quality or an online store with excellent customer service is important.
If you aren’t a parent yourself then blankets, sheets, and crib bumpers make great gifts. Often, gift sets can be purchased that include a fitted sheet, blanket and crib bumper that match. To be sure that the baby shower gift fits in with the expecting parent’s vision of the nursery, ask for the tour. Then you’ll know just what would be perfect for their newborn.