Choosing a Baby Blanket

I recently read a blog article on Choosing a Baby Blanket. I checked it out, because I would have thought anyone could choose a baby blanket. The article did teach me a few things I didn’t know though. For example; wool baby blankets aren’t itchy and scratchy any more. I have avoided anything made of wool for years, because of itchy and scratchy clothing items I had to wear as a child.

A Cotton Baby Blanket seems to be the most common choice now, and the variety of colors they come in is amazing. No more just “pink or blue,” but pale greens, yellows, and lavenders are common, especially as gifts for baby showers where the sex of the baby isn’t already known. You can also choose baby blankets with adorable animals, or fairy tale characters frolicking about on them.

No matter what the fabric, a Receiving Blanket or a gift set of several receiving blankets, always seems to be appreciated at the baby showers I've attended, because they can be used so many ways. I remember using them as night diapers when my kids had grown a little too big to be wrapped in them.

The blog also talks about and shows other baby items they handle, like furniture and clothing, but blankets are definitely their main focus..

Even if you don't have any baby showers coming up in the immediate future, check out the blog. If you're like me, you probably want to keep a few baby items on hand just in case your mail includes an unexpected baby shower invitation.