An Organic Baby Blanket Tops The Essentials List

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Posted by Marian Hammel | Posted on 12-01-2010

Wool Baby Blanket

Organic Baby Blanket

Most people think that the list of baby essentials ends with getting things such as a baby crib, car seat, and all the baby foods. Baby blankets are not considered essential, but the truth is that the list goes much farther down than that. If there is one thing that this life has taught us it’s that the little things are those that count the most.

And even for a baby, that is one fact that is not bound to change. Babies love something that they can attach to, something besides the mom. One of the best things to do that is an organic baby blanket.

It’s the perfect companion for your little bundle of joy whenever they want the subconscious kind of security that we find behind four walls and a roof.

Choosing An Organic Blanket

Finding the right kind of baby blanket is of the essence. There are baby blankets tailored for both small boys and girls with the main difference being the choice of color and not so much the fabric. But that is not to say that the choice of fabric is dispensable – on the contrary.

The kind of fabric you go for will very much determine how well the baby adores the blanket. Cotton has for the longest time been the option and with good reason too. Woolen baby blankets are common too. Undeniably though, baby blanket that is organic tops the list of best sellers!

When finding the right organic choice of blanket for your kid, you have to make sure that you have the right kind of cut. Its dimensions are also very important. You don’t want one that is too big for your baby or the other way around.

Match Your Current Nursery

Sure, you might be looking at the future, and how big they will get soon, but these are blankets for babies. For reference, you can always get one that is the same size as the baby crib. Those dimensions usually suffice.

As initially highlighted, the color too is of the essence. Here it’s not about matching the decor, but finding an organic baby blanket that your child will most definitely love. Green, blue and pink, either pure or in assortment are always great.

It would also help if you added a personal touch. The customization here could be the name of the baby, and perhaps their birthday. This is more the rule when personalized baby blankets are made up of one color.

Make The Most Of It

Blankets For Babies

Blankets For Babies

A baby blanket should not be a big investment. Its sentimental value is what matters most, so parting with $20-$50 for your child is asking for too little. For any store that specializes in selling of baby accessories, you can be sure of finding the right organic organic choice of blanket.

Now, if you want to spend some more and go for something really special, I would recommend going for a crochet baby blanket. These blankets are not only beautiful, but also very comfortable which should be a key factor when purchasing something for your baby.

Personalized Baby Blankets

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Posted by Marian Hammel | Posted on 02-01-2010

Personalized Baby Blankets

Personalized Baby Blankets

Not only are they great gifts, but there is a big market for personalized baby blankets.  It used to be there were two things we could be sure of, dying and paying our taxes.  Everything else was open to discussion.  I have figured out there is a third thing to add to the list, babies.  Figure it out, it isn’t rocket science.

If there are no babies being born then there is no one to die and no one to pay taxes.  So, since there will always be babies and babies need to stay warm, there will always be a demand for baby blankets!

Makes A Great Gift Every Time

Seriously, there is always a demand for blankets that can be customized because every baby is special.  Parents love to get personalized gifts for their newborn babies, especially if it’s their first child.  You can start a business with a minimal amount of money and within a short period of time your business can become quite lucrative.

This is especially true if you are able to do several different crafts.  You can sell knitted baby blankets, crochet baby blankets, in fact handmade baby blankets of any kind.

Buy Your Own Embroidery Machine

There are inexpensive home embroidery machines on the market for as low as around $500.  The embroidery field is usually only a four inch square, but with a little patience you can learn how to combine designs so that they form a larger pattern.

With an embroidery machine you can do custom blanket with the child’s name and his/her date of birth.  If you intend to do any kind of mass production then you can even find pre-made wholesale baby blankets online that are ready to be personalized.  Fleece baby blankets are not very expensive and can easily be embroidered.

Sell Baby Blankets

If you are looking for a place to sell your blankets for babies you can sell them at places like:

  • Ebay
  • Craigslist
  • Other Auction Sites
  • Make Your Own Site

Many people are listing crafts for sale on other sites as well – that’s where I found a personalized baby blanket that was actually organic which is always preferable in my book.

Sell Your Blankets

Sell Your Blankets

If you have a consignment shop in your area you could place a sample there on display and take special orders.  Some people set up at flea markets and craft shows to sell personalized baby blankets, handmade baby blankets and a whole array of other personalized baby gifts.

Especially during fall and winter months, baby blankets are big sellers.  Whenever the weather changes parents start looking for unique blankets to keep their children warm.  All babies have blankets, but not all babies have custom blankets for babies, so they can be a big seller.  It’s not expensive to get started and you know there will always be a demand.

All in all, I would say that investing in a personalized baby blanket will pay off in the long run, and in the short run to be quite honest. I remember how excited my baby boy was when I gave him his and that excitement is worth so much to any parent!

A Crochet Baby Blanket For Mom

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Posted by Marian Hammel | Posted on 02-01-2010

Crochet Baby Blanket

Crochet Baby Blanket

It’s kind of funny but whenever you go shopping for baby blankets for a friend or family member’s baby you really aren’t thinking of the baby at all!  Just think back to the last time you went shopping for a blanket for a baby shower or a gift for a newborn.

You probably thought to yourself how much mommy would love that blanket made from crochet you just spotted at the Pottery Barn™ Kids display.  In fact, you probably never realized it but now that I’m telling you, you KNOW it’s the truth.

So now that we know WHO we’re shopping for, let’s figure out what kind of baby blankets we need to look at.

Planning Ahead

If your friend is already setting up a memory book for the baby then probably something with a personal touch would be great.  Do you know how to do any crafts?  Perhaps you could find patterns for knitted baby blankets or crochet baby blankets.

If you don’t want to spend an arm and a leg on a pattern book there are online sites that have free patterns for either a knitted or crochet baby blanket.  There are also sewing patterns if you are really into it and want to make a custom blanket for a baby from start to finish.

Embroidering Yourself

I, personally, like to take out the embroidery machine and play with it.  I buy a few fleece baby blankets and “personalize” them.  Sometimes I monogram them and sometimes I embroider the baby’s name and date of birth on a blanket made from crochet, if the baby is already born that is.  I have most of the Disney line of embroidery designs for my brother.

Some of the designs came built in so I don’t even need the card reader and memory card in order to make Disney embroidered baby blankets.  Actually, I have had a bunch of people call me to see if I would make personalized baby blankets for them.  I’ve been working on Christmas throws at the moment and that’s OK.

Learn Where To Buy

I’m picking up extra money for the holidays.  If you really get into it you can buy wholesale baby blankets and make some major money selling them.  Like I said, around the holidays people actually come to you, it’s not like you have to go scouting them out, but you can if you want.

Once you realize what the baby’s mom is into you have a place to start.  Baby blankets are meant to keep the baby warm and comfy for sure, but the gift is really for the mom.  That baby isn’t going to know if it’s green or orange or purple or polka dot or whatever.

Create A Memory

Create A Memory

Create A Memory

The baby is not going to remember whether he/she was in a blanket made out of certain material or a fleece one! At least not until that baby is all grown and ready to have a baby of its own.  Then the memory box will come out and the process will start all over again.  By then baby blankets might not even be necessary!

Maybe scientists will figure out a way to keep body temperature at 98.6 all the time no matter what the room or atmospheric temperature is.  But that’s something for late night scientific fiction reading.  For now, I guess you’ll just have to figure out which baby blankets mommy will like.