Baby’s First Blanket
- Receiving Blankets
Are you looking to buy a baby blanket for your own baby or
as a gift for a family member or friend who is expecting? If you are expecting
a baby, you will know how many things that you need to buy for your new
arrival, and good quality baby blankets are some of the most important things
that you can invest in. The first ever blanket that a baby is swaddled in is
known as a receiving blanket. As a baby grows in the womb during pregnancy, it
is cocooned in a warm, dark secure little world. When they are born they are
suddenly thrust out into a much wider world of noise, bright lights and confusion,
so hospitals snuggle the newborn infant in a cosy receiving blanket to make them
feel more safe and secure. Parents can
also use receiving blankets when they take their baby home to swaddle the baby
to make it feel warm and secure, and it can also be draped over a parent’s shoulder
when the infant is being burped or spread on the floor to change the baby. Your
baby will also sleep more peacefully if they are cosily snuggled in their
familiar receiving blanket. Receiving blankets make great gifts for new
parents, and you can even order personalized receiving blankets that have the
baby’s name or a short message embroidered on them. So go online today and choose
a warm, cuddly receiving blanket to take to the baby shower.
Security Blankets,
Blankies and Comfort Blankets
As your baby grows they will have baby blankets for their
cribs, buggies and car seats, and over time they may become particularly
attached to their favourite blanket and begin to use it as a security blanket.
These security blankets are also known as blankies or comfort blankets, and
there is some controversy among experts and parents as to whether it is a good
thing or not for your infant or toddler to have a security blanket. In the
first few months of its life it is believed by experts that an infant is not
aware that it is a separate person from their mother, and so is very dependent
on being physically very close to her, being cuddled and soothed, and having
all of its needs met. Gradually the baby
begins to understand that it is a separate being from its mother, and so when
mother leaves the infant, it will become upset and anxious that mother may not
return. Having a comfort blanket, or blankie, helps to comfort your baby when
you cannot be physically close to them, as the baby will associate the blanket
with the same feeling of comfort and security that they receive when they are
close to you. Teething is often a difficult time for babies, as they are in
discomfort, may develop a high temperature and have trouble in settling for the
night and sleeping through. Luckily, you can now buy blankies that have
multiple textured corners for soothing sore gums and also give your child the
soothing comfort of being wrapped up in their favourite comfort blanket. You can also buy really cute blanket friends,
which are blankies with a soft toy animal’s head attached, such as cuddly
rabbits and adorable sheep. When a child grows into a toddler they seem to need
their comfort blanket the most when they are going to sleep, visiting a new
place, and being exposed to new experiences. The big question is how long
should a toddler be allowed to depend on their blankie and at what age should
their security blanket be taken away?
Choosing a Baby
Blanket
When choosing a baby blanket, there are certain things that
you will need to check for. What the baby blanket is made from is very
important. You want to buy a baby blanket from the very best quality fabric
that you can afford. A baby’s skin is
very sensitive, so fabric that is rough may chafe or rub their skin and also
look to see that there are no rough edges or uneven hems that may also rub. You
want the material of your baby blanket to feel soft, cosy and snugly as these
blankets will help to soothe your infant and make them feel comfortable and
secure. An infant’s blankie is very important to them and they become very
attached, so if you buy a poor quality baby blanket that may get destroyed by
frequent washing or daily wear and tear, then your toddler may become
inconsolable. The very best fabric for receiving blankets and blankies is
organic. Organic baby blankets are great for a baby’s sensitive skin, because
they have been produced without using any nasty chemical fertilisers to grow
the cotton or harsh chemicals to treat the fabric. Organic cotton is great for soft, cosy baby
blankets and if you are looking to spend a little more, why not splash out on a
luxurious cashmere baby blanket? It is also important that you check the size
of your baby blanket when you buy it.
Some of the cheaper baby blankets, especially if they are in
multi-packs, might not be as big as you want to them to be, and you need your
baby blanket to be able to swaddle your baby snugly and cover it warmly at
night. A baby blanket needs to be the exact size to fit your baby’s crib, as if
it is too large or bulky it may have trouble turning over and moving around,
and could even impede their breathing.
Finding a Baby
Blanket Online
There are many great baby blankets in the baby stores and
department stores, but to get the biggest choice you need to have a good look
online. Amazon has a wonderful selection
of baby blankets to browse through including some of the most popular brands
such as Little Giraffe, Munchkin, and Under the Nile. If you are going to a
baby shower then baby blankets make great gifts, or you can buy one as part of
a baby layette if you are purchasing a bigger gift. Remember though, that pink
is for girls and blue is for boys, and if you do not yet know the sex of the
baby opt for a baby blankest in pale lemon, neutrals or softest green.
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