Crib blankets: what to choose, what fabric and size
When a newborn baby is born, many people go out of their way to buy the cutest and most original gifts for the new parents and the baby and often you are left without the most trivial but strictly necessary items: cot blankets, for example, are essential at any time of year when you have a newborn baby, even in summer.
Blankets are, in addition to clothing, one of the objects with which the newborn baby is most in contact, for this reason it is important to evaluate well the quality of the fabrics and the production of the blanket and make sure that there is no type of element that can irritate or endanger the health of the skin. Definitely it is good avoid products imported from outside the european community, since the garments are not guaranteed by European standards that are very attentive to the health of the newborn. Even safer if you choose to buy crib blankets Made in Italy, guaranteed and certified by intransigent standards on the production of fabrics that come into contact with the skin of the newborn.
After choosing the origin of the product and evaluating the fabric according to the season and temperature, it is important to reiteratethat even in the summer it is important to use a light cotton blanket or a bed sheet to protect the baby from humidity and mosquitoes and to avoid the baby suffering temperature changes when taken from the cot or pram.
Cotton crib blankets
Surely cotton is the fabric of excellence for the newborn, being light, not bulky and breathable allows the skin of the child to breathe well, not to make him sweat, indeed it tends to remove moisture.
In addition, the cotton crib blankets if made with safe and natural fibers are also hypoallergenic, respects the extremely delicate skin of the newborn and does not irritate it. It is also important to evaluate the colour; it is better to always choose soft colours or even to prefer the natural colour of the cotton in order to guarantee that no too aggressive colours are used which could also bleed and be absorbed by the baby's skin. In addition, cotton can be sterilised very easily by washing it at 60 degrees and dries very quickly. In fact, it is a good idea to wash the covers very often because, although the newborn baby does not sweat and does not get dirty, the cot blanket acts as a barrier to the outside world and smog, dust, germs and bacteria are deposited there. It is not enough to read on the label the presence of cotton it is good to make sure that it is 100% cotton and that they are not mixed with synthetic fibers such as polyester or acrylic.
Wool crib blankets
Wool is also a very popular fiber for the production of baby blankets. In fact, years ago, those who knew how to work with needles produced woolen cradle blankets at home. These blankets, however, are less and less used because wool, despite being a natural fibre, can cause irritation to the skin, with annoying itching, and unlike cotton that can be washed at high temperatures, this fibre can be washed at a maximum of 30/40°. Moreover, over time wool tends to become felted and yellow, losing its initial softness. In spite of this, in its initial state the wool cradle blanket is warm, comfortable, soft and extremely insulating from both heat and cold. The most important thing to evaluate is the mesh weaves. Do not choose blankets with holes that are too large or with embroidery that provides holes, you could snag a finger or a little hand and you could hurt the baby by moving it or simply by moving the blanket.
Chenille cradle blankets
The chenille blankets are perfect for the coldest months, between autumn and winter. In fact, the chenille is the fabric of excellence for the realization of theclothing of the newborn. Being extremely comfortable thanks to its softness and being warm and snug, it is definitely recommended for all winter garments. Chenille boasts a wide range of colours, but even in this case light tones and pastel colours are recommended. Also in the case of chenille it is not recommended to use high temperatures, follow our guide " how to wash chenille babygrows" you can also apply it to wash chenille cot blankets.
Cradle blanket sizes
Cradle blankets are different from the ones you will use for the crib where he or she will sleep at night. The cot, just like the pram, has reduced measurements and is only used up to the maximum year of birth. So the cot blankets can also be used as pram blankets. The measurements of the cradle blankets are 82x70 but we could find on the market also slightly smaller or slightly larger.
Cradle blanket for newborn baby
Blankets for newborns are not only a source of warmth, the blanket replaces the feeling of envelopment and protection of the womb. In fact, for many years the blanket has been used to wrap the newborn baby tightly and contribute positively to his or her peace of mind and well-being. Inside the blanket the newborn baby feels protected, thus replacing the mother's arms. Often this blanket acquires an emotional value for the newborn baby, thus becoming the famous "Linus blanket", that is, that transitory object capable of providing tranquillity and security to the newborn baby, which he will use whenever he needs to find serenity again.
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