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Crochet Baby Blanket

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Posted by Marian Hammel | Posted on 09-12-2010

Category : Types Of Baby Blankets

Crochet Baby Blanket

Crochet Baby Blanket

There are a few important things that need to be considered no matter which type of crochet baby blanket you decide to buy. The ultimate concern is obviously going to be the safety of those cotton baby blankets, and that means you must always be on the lookout for anything that could harm the baby.

When talking about anything in regards to baby bedding, everything must be hypoallergenic, which means they have a much lesser chance of producing an allergic reaction, because these blankets for babies will obviously be in contact with their skin for a long period of time.

What To Look For

A few other things to look for, and avoid at all costs, are loose threads or stitches on those crochet baby blankets which could get caught in the baby’s fingers or toes and could actually cut their delicate skin.

Now, on to the different types of crochet baby blankets that are available these days. My favorites are those personalized baby blankets which have the baby’s name on them and maybe some other kind of decoration that fits with the gender of the baby.

Great For First Time Parents

These are cool baby gifts to give to new parents because, well, let’s face it; you can never get enough blankets for babies! You will probably find that most other people are buying baby clothes and little toys for new baby gifts, so it is always good to give them something different that they can definitely use.

Another great idea that I have been falling in love with is monogrammed baby blankets, which can be made out of any materials and make some of the best monogrammed baby gifts. If you are buying it as part of one of those baby gift sets, then make sure that it can be used no matter what the season is.

Give Them Warmth

Get one of those baby quilts that will keep the warmth in for the winter, but will not overheat the baby in the summer. Try and find some cool possibilities for crochet patterns so that your new baby gifts are even more unique.

As an alternative to an easy blanket for a baby made from crochet, you could also consider those good old fashioned knitted baby blankets. They are also one of the best baby gifts you can give, and many grandparents choose these types of handmade baby blankets as soon as they hear that a new baby is coming along.

Makes A Great Gift

A girlfriend once asked me for some ideas for unique baby shower gifts for twins, and I recommended that she made two knitted baby blankets herself. It won’t take much of your time and you can make handmade personalized baby blankets that will astound the recipient.

Great Gift Oppurtunity

Great Gift Oppurtunity

So now the choice is yours, and really it doesn’t matter whether you choose to go for a crochet baby blanket or anything else as long as you choose one that is safe for the baby. Just try to find one that is nice and soft to give the baby sweet dreams and that’s what will make it one of the best baby gifts out there.

 

 

 

There are so many different types of blankets for babies available to buy or make these days. I would recommend that you definitely include one in your baby gift baskets because the make for the best baby gifts!

Best Baby Blankets For Warmth And Safety

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Posted by Marian Hammel | Posted on 19-09-2010

Category : Types Of Baby Blankets

Baby Blankets For Boys

Baby Blankets For Boys

One of the most important things to remember for new parents, or anyone for that matter, is that baby blankets are not just any old piece of fabric that a baby lies on or under. They must be warm, comfortable, and of course safe; all of these properties will help to make your baby’s bedtime a much easier thing to handle and can relieve a lot of the stress that comes along with it.

Even if you haven’t had your baby yet, I can say without any doubt that you would have heard about how hard it can be to give your baby, and yourself of course, a good night of sleep. So get it right the first time with proper blanket choices for babies and save yourself the frustration.

Figure Out What You Want

Now, there are probably hundreds of different types of blankets for babies out there on the market these days, made from a wide range of materials such as cotton, blended cotton such as muslin, and even bamboo.

Yes, bamboo, it surprised me too when I first heard about it! But having your baby blanket made from bamboo is not as crazy as it may sound. You might have a picture in your head right now of a baby lying on a bunch of hard bamboo sticks, but don’t worry because that couldn’t be further from the truth.

Different Fabrics Are Available

Fabric spun from pure bamboo is actually very soft and has its own natural antibacterial properties, which make it one of the top choices for careful parents who want to avoid as many unnecessary chemicals as possible, and you can throw it in the washing machine without worrying about it as well.

Do you want something with an added “cute factor”? OK, I think I just made that up, but hear me out on this one. You can buy a handmade crochet baby blanket with matching sweaters and other clothes, which will be sure to make your friends and family all say “ahhh how cute!” every time you stop by to show them your new baby.

Not That Expensive

Make Them Happy

Make Them Happy

These blankets and matching clothes really aren’t as expensive as you may think either; you can find more information on these simply by searching around on Google or other search engines.

No matter which baby blankets you choose in the end, you need to keep safety in mind. Always make sure the blankets and baby sheets are securely tucked in to the bedding and always keep your baby’s head exposed.

Be Cautious with Home Crafted Baby Blankets

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Posted by Marian Hammel | Posted on 26-06-2010

Category : Baby Blankets Corner

Sleeping Baby Blanket

Sleeping Baby Blanket

Enterprising people have even turned baby blankets into works of art. However, in crafting, as in any kind of artistry, many are called but few are chosen. There are mistakes that can be made in creating blankets for babies.

Most people think it’s fairly easy to stitch together something that little. If you take for instance, a basic organic baby blanket, say one that’s 36 inches square, it seems fairly easy to snip out the material and run up a few stitches.

Choose Wisely

However, there are many choices that the would-be blanket crafter has to make. One is that they might decide to go with the non-traditional type of baby blanket and pick a material is some wild colors. This is not necessarily a good choice to make.

Blankets for babies are traditionally and typically in light and pastel colors for a good reason. Babies need some stimulation, but not constant stimulation. There are crib mobiles that can be hung to entertain the baby, and even these are often in muted colors, and with a flash of bright colors from time to time.

With this, it’s a different thing than something that is wrapped around the baby, that the baby sleeps on and looks at all the time. It could be jarring for the baby if you have something that’s in brilliant reds, and oranges, and bright blues and greens.

Check the Material

Another classic mistake that I’ve seen take place in a handmade blanket for a baby if a person buys a proper soft fabric, and then hems it with hard hems. They fold the material up too tightly and stitch through it, and this leaves a hard ridge all around the edge.

And while to the adult, the hard ridge doesn’t look like much, to a tiny baby, it can be quite difficult to lie on. Another mistake, well-intended though it was, involved attaching a very lacy edging to a baby’s blanket, and the edging that caused a problem was a beautiful filet style.

Hand-made Blanket

Hand-made Blanket

However, baby’s little fingers and little toes kept getting hooked in the crocheted edging of thebaby blanket, and this caused some panic for the baby. If you want to be creative in creating baby blankets, stick to traditional colors, add maybe a tiny bit of accents here and there, stay away from lacy finger-catching trim, and if you are into making baby blankets at home, be absolutely positive that all pins and needles have been removed.

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