Babies and Infants

Both Moms and Dads are important to a baby.  When asked what you do for a living or as your job, let people know you have the most important job there is, raising your child.  Whether your are a stay at home Mom or Dad, you have the position that makes all the difference to your baby.

What is your moral and belief system?  What is your baby learning?  Only you can teach your child your morals and beliefs.  So remember this, when you are holding your baby swaddled in his baby blanket, being with your baby, you hold the most important job you will ever have.

Receiving blankets are great for brining home your newborn.  They are generally smaller than crib blankets and make it easier to swaddle your baby.  They also can be used in bassinets or car seats.  Receiving blankets are a little small for the crib, so you will most likely want to have crib blankets.

You might want to consider buying several receiving and crib blankets.  Having more than one baby blanket will allow for washing the blanket and still have your baby covered with a blanket.  Or if there is an accident, you will have extra to place on your baby while waiting for the others to be laundered.  Also, you can buy blankets in organic cotton or organic wool for any type of weather.

Your infant and baby will at times require a baby blanket.  The blanket will help keep your baby warm and cozy.  Blankets also make the nursery look beautiful.  You can buy different colors even in organic cotton or organic wool.

But, you will want to make sure to place the blanket properly on your baby.  Infants and young babies can have breathing problems if the blanket covers their mouth.  It is recommeded to tuck the blanket securely under the crib mattress and have it only go up to the babies under arms.

From the time you bring your newborn home from the hospital you will need some kind of blanket for your baby. Baby blankets come in various sizes and textures. They may be knit, crocheted or woven, in terry, velour or jersey. Most blankets for infants are made of cotton, but wool is also available.

Sizes vary. Receiving blankets are usually smaller and lighter weight. Crib blankets are usually quite a bit larger and heavier. When shopping for a blanket, you will want to check the size.  Some small crib blankets may not be large enough to cover your baby when he is bigger.   

Various chemicals may be used in the manufacture of the blanket fabric. Some of the chemicals used to process fabrics are toxic to humans, especially formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is used in many fabrics and is a known carcinogen. Newborn babies are especially susceptible to the chemicals used in fabric production.

Only 100% certified organic baby blankets contain no chemicals in the cotton or wool used to produce the fabric, and the dyes do not contain harmful chemicals.

Every baby needs a blanket.  Whether in his crib or out on the town, a baby needs a blanket. A practical cotton blanket can do more than keep baby warm; it can also add that finishing touch to her crib or stroller.

To keep your baby from breathing in cold air when you take her out, you probably cover her face with a lightweight blanket.  Because infants are susceptible to the chemicals used to grow and process cotton, an organic baby blanket, fabricated without harmful chemicals, is an excellent choice.  Your baby won’t be breathing in chemicals if her blanket is 100% organic cotton.

Merino wool comes from merino sheep. Merino wool is soft and finely crimped.  Merino is now commonly used in textiles but originally denoted wool from Merino sheep raised in Spain.  Merino sheep of equal quality are also raised in Australia and New Zealand.  Organic merino wool is wool from merino sheep that have been raised organically.

O-wool is a registered trademark of the Vermont Organic Fiber Company.  They produce wool yarn from organically raised sheep.  They manufacture their wool using 100% NOP (National Organic Program) certified organic wool.

So whether your baby blanket is from organic merino wool or O-wool, you can be assured your baby is safe from harmful chemicals.

When deciding on whether to buy a crib blanket or receiving blanket, you might want to consider the size.  Receiving blankets tend to be smaller than a crib blanket.  The receiving blanket makes it easy to swaddle your infant to keep him warm and cozy.  But when the infant gets bigger, the blanket will not cover him as well.  Crib blankets are larger and will be able to be used for a longer time.

There are some receiving blankets that are larger to allow them to be used even on the crib.  But in general you want to make sure the blanket is large enough to be tucked in when used on the crib to keep your baby from getting wrapped up in the blanket.

Merino wool is soft enough to be next to baby’s skin.  Wool is naturally fire retardant.  Harmful chemicals are not needed, so you can have an organic baby blanket that will protect your baby.  Wool also has other natural properties that make it a good choice for your baby.

Wool is naturally mildew and mold resistant.  Because it wicks moisture from itself, the mold and mildew cannot grow.  This wicking helps regulate body temperature, so it is cool in the summer and warm in the winter.  It is a strong and sturdy fiber and should last a long time.

Receiving blankets are specially designed to wrap babies in a soft, comforting manner directly following a bath. As such, the best blankets are spun from the safest, gentlest fabrics. Cotton is one of the most popular fabrics used to produce baby clothes and blankets. When shopping for baby blankets, be sure to check for organic cotton composition.

An organic baby blanket is fashioned from all-natural cotton that hasn’t been treated with harsh pesticides. Additionally, organic cotton is never bleached before it reaches market. These blankets benefit baby in obvious ways, but they are also environmentally friendly. Many organic clothing products are reusable, so they retain utility much longer than traditional garments.

Every parent wants nothing but the best for their children. That means you want them to be happy, well adjusted adults, but you also want them to have more immediate comforts like the best bedding possible. That’s why it’s important to pay attention to little details like what fabric their bedding uses, because it can drastically alter how comfortable your child is throughout the night.

For one, make sure that all your baby blankets are made of soft wool. Not only is this comfortingly soft, but it will also help keep your baby warm in the winter and cool in the summer. You should also look into organic fabrics, as these reduce the chance that your child will have an allergic reaction to the bedding itself.