Baby Blankets for Wee Baby Boys and Girls

Some people keep their baby blankie blankets forever.  We get them when we come into the world and treasure the security they bring us for months, if not years, to come.  Baby blankets are an infant’s best friend, and a true keepsake for families to pass down for generations to come.

Just as clothing styles change dramatically from year to year, baby blankets do as well.  They certainly aren’t your average plain blue, pink or yellow anymore as designers are now expanding their baby lines to feature some truly adorable pieces.  For the fashion forward baby they offer cheetah prints, plaids, animals and skulls (yes, skulls) on baby blankets these days.  They are made in the normal receiving blanket size, crib size and shorter ones for trips in the stroller.

The baby blanket industry has really made some nice advances as far as fabrics go over the years.  They are no longer itchy at first and you have to wash them with fabric softener a few times before you even give it to the baby.  Now they come in cashmere, fleece, rayon, cotton, velour, chenille, cable knit, amilux yarn, faux fur and even organic materials.

You will be sure to find the perfect baby blanket for a boy or a girl with the endless supply of pattern choices and styles for sale.  For boys the animal prints seem to be a popular choice and the pink and brown faux fur ones are all the rave for the little girls.  Manufacturers are leaving no stone unturned offering satin lining, monogramming, sides with fringe, embroidery and even ones with Moroccan prints.

For grandparents or friends looking for a truly special touch they can have the baby’s name embroidered or their picture designed on a blanket.  Most retailers do offer blanket sleepers as well, which are the ones that look like a regular sleeper on the top that zippers with a dress-like blanket on the bottom that extends just past the baby’s feet.  These blanket sleepers are a great choice for infants under the age of six months to keep them safe without the worry of them tangling themselves in their crib blankets.

When shopping for baby blankets for boys or girls, do be certain to inquire with the parents if the baby has any allergies thus far to any types of fabric.  If shopping via the Internet, some online retailers provide free gift wrapping which is a nice touch or a small matching throw pillow for their crib with your order.

With all the options in styles available you can be sure to match any pattern in a baby’s nursery.  The personalized or ones made of higher end fabrics are obviously slightly higher in price, but they are so adorable it’s easy to see why so many are willing to open their wallets.

Baby blankets provide more than just comfort and warmth to your little angels in your life, they provide memories and a tangible item from their early days that made them feel safe.  Most of us as adults can probably recall the look, smell and feel of ours so take the time to choose one as special as you’d like those memories to be for your baby. The special baby in your life will love the gift of any and all baby blankets.