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

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!