Babies are soft and the most delicate.
Their transparent smooth skin needs to be protected and kept away from ever harsh and rough surface.
Besides, after being safe in the mother cuddled and warm in the mother's womb, babies seek warmth and a touch of safety.
Baby blankets are the perfect companions that offer both warmth and safely.
Since the skin is so sensitive one need to be careful while selecting your baby's blanket.
These have to be made of the softest material that is also skin friendly.
The fabric most chosen is cotton, since cotton is non allergic and safe.
Choosing a washable fabric is important, and it is common for babies to soil, and also washing is important for keeping the blanket clean.
Many people choose wool, if the region is cold and needs protection accordingly.
These days there are number of types and shapes in baby blankets.
Earlier the design was simple and plain like a sheet or a blanket that was wrapped over the baby.
But it is common to find the covers never in place as the babies tend to play with their feet and kick the blanket away.
So there are blanket pyjamas available.
These are designed with closed bottom, so that the baby can play with in the pyjama, but not escape the cover! These are also available as wearable dresses which offer comfort and warmth.
Blanket for little ones come in most soothing colors like baby pink, white, lavender, light yellow, or sky blue.
Most parents or people prefer these colors rather than bright and sharp colors.
It is important to choose the right size of blanket for the child.
You have blankets for the bed, and those sized for the crib etc.
accordingly you may choose the blanket.
Baby blankets come with nursery rhymes, or interesting embroideries and prints to make the blanket look cute.
Prefer to choose those that do not stand out and touch and feel and check for smoothness before you buy.
Also check and make sure that there nothing hanging or left loose that the baby can play with since you may never know when the baby can get entangled.
Those designed with beads may seem attractive, but here too there is a lingering danger of the baby to chew on it during the teething phase and also carries the danger of being swallowed.
Many people choose to make blankets on their own.
This is one of the best ways so that you can ensure the material that you use and also make it customized and a blanket stitched with love.