The range of baby blankets available in stores and markets is quite diverse. What should you pay attention to when choosing this important thing for a child?
Instructions
Step 1
Decide on the "stuffing" of the baby blanket. Cotton filler retains heat well, has a fairly high hygroscopicity. The second property of the material can be attributed to both pluses and minuses. The positive side of good hygroscopicity is the fact that the blanket perfectly absorbs moisture from the body. The disadvantage is that odors are absorbed along with moisture. Moreover, they persist for a long time. In addition, a cotton blanket is too heavy for a child's body and cannot be washed, which does not meet hygienic standards.
Step 2
Look out for duvets for children. They create a normal balance of temperature and humidity in the baby's bed. It is not hot under such a blanket in summer, not cold in winter. This duvet is very light and warm and will help you sleep comfortably. But there are also disadvantages here: fluff is an excellent breeding ground for dust mites and various microbes.
Step 3
Opt for a woolen baby blanket if you value natural materials. It retains many of the beneficial properties of wool. Baby blankets are made from wool of camels, merino, llama. Incredibly light and soft wool absorbs moisture better than other materials, and also gives off heat worse than others.
Step 4
Choose a synthetic blanket for your baby if the main purchase criteria are low price and easy washing. The synthetic winterizer retains its shape well and has hypoallergenic properties. The disadvantages of such a filler are that it does not absorb moisture well, does not conduct heat very well, and over time gets lost in lumps.
Step 5
Opt for a polyester fiber blanket if you are choosing a blanket for summer. Such blankets are not very warm, but they are easy to wash, "breathe", do not cause allergies and quickly regain their shape after being compressed.
