Quality sleep is very important for the psychophysiological state of the baby. It helps him to develop, grow faster, be healthier. In many ways, sleep depends on how well the bedding is chosen. It can be difficult to buy a baby blanket for a newborn, since such products are presented today in a huge variety.
What is a blanket for a newborn?
There are many baby blankets on the market today, varying in color, material, and even shape. Down duvets are very popular because they are absolutely environmentally friendly, incredibly light, made exclusively from natural materials, breathe and warm well. But they also have disadvantages - they damp very quickly and require regular drying, they can cause allergies in a child.
Cotton blankets are made of cotton wool, do not cause allergies, and retain heat well. However, they are too heavy, strongly absorb unpleasant odors and moisture, and over time they get lost in lumps.
Woolen blankets perfectly absorb moisture, however, from the first two they quickly erode it, remain dry for a long time, are made of natural materials, warm well, "breathe". They are knitted, woven and quilted.
A baby fur blanket is usually not placed in a newborn's crib. It is used to shelter a child during a winter walk.
Synthetic blankets are the most affordable. They are airy, hypoallergenic, keep warm well and do not require special care. They can be easily washed both by hand and with a typewriter.
The bike blanket is soft, gentle, does not irritate the baby's skin, incredibly comfortable. Made from 100% cotton. Suitable for summer.
The fleece blanket is hypoallergenic, does not overheat the baby's skin, and keeps the required temperature. Thin enough.
The modern transformer blanket for a newborn is made according to the "2 in 1" principle and can be quickly transformed from an ordinary blanket into an envelope. It is useful not only at home, but also for walking with your baby. It can be made from various natural materials.
Requirements for baby blankets
When choosing a blanket, you need to focus on the season. So, the first 5 types of these products, discussed just above, are great for cold autumn and winter weather, the rest are for warm summer and spring. In addition, it is necessary to pay attention to the compliance of the blankets with such requirements as: good heat conduction; the ability to pass air; hygroscopicity (the product must maintain a warm temperature when moisture evaporates); ease; hygiene.
In addition, a blanket for a newborn should be easy to wash, do not require special care, be incapable of deformation, and be comfortable to use. It is also very important to consider such points as the naturalness of the materials from which the blanket was made. It must be of very high quality. Otherwise, irritation will appear on the baby's skin every now and then. It is worth purchasing 2 blankets at once - winter and summer. Even better - several at once, so that they are enough for all occasions.
Correct size baby blanket
Most often, the size of a blanket for a newborn is one - 120x90 cm. But if you wish, you can find and use products of other sizes, for example, 110x140 cm. When choosing, be guided by what size the crib has, what duvet covers you have, etc.
If you take into account the recommendations given here, you will understand what a blanket should be for a newborn, and you can easily choose the best one for your baby.
