What Are The Best Baby Blankets?

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Tucked away deep in a chest somewhere, it's entirely possible that you still have your baby blankets. They may be gray and tattered now, but there was some bizarre attachment, and now a slew of sentimentality, affixed to this item. Babies may not be able to express every emotion or understand everything that's going on, but they do know that certain fabrics make them feel more comfortable and at ease. Whether you're looking for a swaddling blanket to assist with feeding time, a play mat, a changing table blanket, a security blanket or a bedtime wrap, you'll find the perfect one for your baby.

When shopping for a baby blanket, look carefully at the packaging to see the size and dimensions. Nothing is more disappointing than getting a nighttime baby coverlet home, only to find that it barely covers the infant. "Well it looks like I have another dust rag," you may think. Often, when you purchase cheap three-packs, you'll find these are small and of poor-quality. However, these bargain bin blankets for newborns do come in handy for mopping up vomit, as burping cloths, change table blankets or sick baby mattress pads. Keeping a few of these handy will be extremely helpful for those little, messy emergencies.

There are many benefits to purchasing swaddling baby blankets. One benefit is that they allow for quick diaper checking and easy diaper changing. Babies can remain wrapped up and sleepy with their arms tucked inside the baby blanket, even while you're busy at work. Time and time again, mothers report that their babies slept much better with swaddling blankets, with some going from 2-3 consecutive hours of sleep to six hours or more overnight! The SwaddleMe Adjustable Infant Fleece Wrap infant blankets have received rave reviews and numerous testimonials that are hard to ignore. If you find one you and your baby love, then you may want to buy two in the event the original blanket gets lost or damaged.

Do you ever wonder, "What kind of baby blankets do the stars swaddle their little ones in?" Well, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes just recently purchased the Little Giraffe brand chenille baby blanket for $78 to give to Nicole Kidman as a gift. This super snuggly blanket gets rave reviews from mothers who say "This is my daughter's favorite," "With a little stain remover I can get out everything from spit-up to poop," and "It's pricey but it will be the blanket that is saved forever, not thrown out year to year."