The choice of a baby blanket should be approached very carefully. The baby's sleep will depend on how successful the purchase is. A child sleeps much better under a warm and light blanket.
The choice of a blanket according to the main characteristics
When choosing a baby blanket in a store, you must first of all pay attention to the material from which it is made. Usually, a blanket consists of a cover and a filler, but it can also be made up entirely of one material. The cover should be made of thick cotton, satin, teak and other natural fabrics.
According to the type of filler, all blankets can be divided into several categories. Quilts with wadding are not in demand. They have a number of disadvantages. Such products are quite heavy and it is very inconvenient to sleep under them. Despite their increased density, quilts are not too warm.
Duvets are very warm, but pediatricians do not recommend covering small children with them, as babies often open up. They overheat under the duvet. When throwing off the blanket, there is a sharp temperature drop, as a result of which the child may well catch a cold. In addition, feather filler can cause allergies.
The padding polyester is very lightweight. It is comfortable to sleep under such a blanket, but this fiber is synthetic. It is not very useful for children, as it can cause allergies.
Today, baby blankets made of wool are considered the best. Wool can be part of the filler, but there are also completely woolen products on sale. This unique natural material is quite lightweight, warm, hygroscopic, and does not cause allergies even in babies.
In warmer months, you can also buy a thin cotton blanket that looks like a blanket. If the apartment is hot, then it can come in handy in winter.
Caring for baby blankets
In order for the selected blanket to serve for a long time, it is necessary to properly care for it. For most models, washing is categorically contraindicated. To clean them of contamination, the blankets must be dry-cleaned.
Before you put a blanket in a crib, you need to study all the manufacturer's recommendations regarding the use of the product and its care.
From the first day of use, it is necessary to fit the blanket into the duvet cover. Baby bedding can be purchased at the same store that sells blankets. Currently, underwear sets with images of characters from your favorite cartoons are especially popular. You can also buy a suitable fabric in a fabric salon and sew a sheet, duvet cover and pillowcase yourself.
