Nursery to Toddler

Pickles 100% Bamboo Garden Stripe Knit Baby Blanket Blue $34.99 Go green with a Pickles “Farm Fresh” garden stripe knit baby blanket. It’s good for the baby and the Earth! The knitted bamboo is cool to the touch and amazingly soft on the skin.

CoCalo Baby Textured Ivory Blue Stripe Blanket $29.99 CoCalo Baby Textured Ivory Blue Stripe Blanket

Organic Receiving Blanket – Blue $32 For a soft feel on your little ones skin try our wonderful rib knit blanket. Perfect for the stroller, crib, car seat or to cover your baby in utmost softness. Features stripes on one side, a pattern on the other. Made with finest 100% organic Egyptian cotton.

ABC Organic Sweater Knit Blanket $28.49 This organic cotton sweater knit blanket is perfect to wrap baby or mom on a cold night. Knit squares give this blanket an upscale, handmade look. Measures 30" x 40".

His Little Lamb – Blue Baby Blanket $18 Wrap your ‘bundle of joy’ in this soft, blue and white, blue gingham edged, baby blanket.

Pickles 100% Bamboo Garden Stripe Knit Baby Blanket Maroon $34.99 Go green with a Pickles “Farm Fresh” garden stripe knit baby blanket. It’s good for the baby and the Earth! The knitted bamboo is cool to the touch and amazingly soft on the skin.

Pickles 100% Bamboo Garden Stripe Knit Baby Blanket Oatmeal $34.99 Go green with a Pickles “Farm Fresh” garden stripe knit baby blanket. It’s good for the baby and the Earth! The knitted bamboo is cool to the touch and amazingly soft on the skin.

Pickles 100% Bamboo Garden Stripe Knit Baby Blanket Pink $34.99 Go green with a Pickles “Farm Fresh” garden stripe knit baby blanket. It’s good for the baby and the Earth! The knitted bamboo is cool to the touch and amazingly soft on the skin.

Show Doggies Baby Blanket Blue $24.99 A doggie is baby’s best friend! The adorable Show Doggies Baby Blanket features an adorable puppy appliqué with contrast stitching and sweet detail. The warm beige and chocolate plaid trim on the 2 short sides complements the soft baby blue fleece. Create a soft haven for your little one with this warm blanket, which coordinates with other pieces from the Show Doggies collection (additional items sold separately).

Pickles Check Baby Blanket Blue $34.99 Check out baby with this cute check blanket by Pickles! This soft, cozy, and fluffy fleece blankets will have baby floating in the clouds. Now offered in 5 delicate pastel colors (in-stock status may vary).

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Nautica William Cable Navy Knit Blanket $27.99 Nautica Jack Navy…

Absorba Baby Blue Knit Long Sleeve Sweater Teddy Bear Onesie Infant Boy Size 3-6M $35.00 Absorba boy’s 100% cotton (exclusive of trim) long sleeve sweater onesie. Brand new with tags and hanger. Baby Boy Size 3M-6M, up to 24″, up to 11 lbs….

Absorba Baby Boy Dinosaur Cotton Knit Crew Neck Long Sleeve Sweater 2PC Set Infant 0-3M $36.00 Absorba baby boy blue dino 100% cotton set. Long sleeve crew neck knit & pant set with dinosaur applique. Brand new with tags and hangers. 0-3Month, up to 24″, up to 11 pounds….

Kicky Pants Knit Blanket, Pond $43.00 …

Gerber Newborn 3 Pack Variety Caps Keep your newborn warm with a variety of caps by Gerber….

Koala Baby Knit Blanket – Giraffe $24.99 This lovely blanket is embellished with embroidery and a cute giraffe friend; blue and white stripes make up the background. It’s made of 100% acrylic, so it’s soft and perfect for snuggling….

Maison Chic Cuddly Knit Dog with Animal Front Plush Blanket, Blue $28.99 29 inch x 39 inch Cuddly Knit Dog with animal front plush blanket. Made of polyester and is machine washable with the animal plush front makes this a great item for little children….

Angel Dear Stuffie Plush Blankie, Blue Elephant $26.00 FunBath Angel Dear Blankies are 14″ square and make with the super light cashmere soft material that babies love. Machine Washable! Size: 14″ x 14″…

My Twinn Doll’s Blue Knit Blanket Wrap your doll on cold days in this lovely blue knit blanket. Appropriate for age 3 and up….

Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Knitter’s Almanac (Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace) $3.21 A year’s worth of knitting projects from “one of America’s most ingenious and creative knitters.” Classic patterns for Aran sweaters, baby items, blankets, mittens, moccasins, and other seasonal needs can be followed by intermediate to advanced knitters, or may be adapted into original works. Charming, delightful, informal, and instructive. 35 illustrations….

Tunisian Crochet: The Look of Knitting with the Ease of Crocheting $10.90 Tunisian crochet, sometimes called the Afghan stitch, combines the ease of crocheting with the appearance of knitting. This instructional pattern book brings Tunisian crochet into the realm of high fashion with exquisite stitch patterns, meticulous shaping, and attractive finishing. Sixteen chic projects for apparel, accessories, and home decor are explained in detail. Readers will learn how to ma…

Afghans for All Seasons (Leisure Arts #100318) (Crochet Treasury Series) $8.98 Cozy up to these soft, inviting afghans 52 tried and true favorites from Leisure Arts, all in one spectacular edition. Whether giving them as gifts or decorating with their loving warmth, these afghans will suit the needs of every season. Welcome Spring with soft charm and blooming colors; bid Summer hello with bright designs; capture Falls spectacular transition with harvest hues; and wrap up for…

Blue Sky Alpacas Hooded Baby Blanket Pattern and Dyed Organic Cotton Yarn Review

Buying Your Baby’s First Blanket

In the large scheme of things, deciding which baby blanket to buy is low on the scale. Nevertheless, it has to be done. And here are some tips to help you to choose the right one.

Blankets come in so many styles and colors that it can be difficult choosing which one to buy. But you want one that will provide a bit of visual interest and stimulation for the child. Babies don’t come out of the womb able to see as well as an adult. It takes a while for babies to develop their vision. In fact, it’s mostly during the first four months following birth that babies began to recognize and distinguish colors.

If you’re wondering what types of colors you should target, it’s not something to be extremely concerned about. Researchers believe that in the first month, babies like contrasting dark and light patterns – because they are not able to distinguish between similar color shades – such as blue and green. Also, pastel colors are nice. Since the baby’s color vision begins to develop in the first two to four months after birth, pastel colors will give his or her eyes bright colors to interact with. If you are buying the blanket before the child is born and you don’t know the sex of the child, a neutral color is probably best.

Teething blankets, have become very popular over the years. Most are not too expensive at all. These blankets typically have “chew tabs” along the edges that a child can chew on.  These blankets are very popular among babies as well as their parents and you shouldn’t consider it unusual if the teething blanket becomes your baby’s favorite blanket. Most quality teething blankets are sturdy enough to place in the washer and dryer many times before they start to show signs of wear. This makes them very easy to care for. In fact, you might consider getting at least two so if one is in the wash, your baby can still use the other one.

If you are looking for eco-friendly baby blanket, you’ll be happy to hear that such stores are becoming more popular. Unlike conventional stores, they try to ensure that blankets, clothing, and toys sold by their establishments don’t contain pesticides, harmful dyes, dangerous metals, and so on. They try to market 100% organic materials – even though they are not always successful. At any rate, it’s nice to know that there are people out there who are just as interested in the welfare of your children as you are.

When buying blankets for your child, be on the lookout for attached accessories or decorative items that could present a choking hazard. In the same vein, be aware of loosely knitted parts of the blanket that your baby can possibly tear off and put in his or her mouth. In the wake of lawsuits, stores and companies are becoming much better at making child-safe apparel and toys. But, in our global economy, many toys and baby apparel are coming from overseas – and sometimes from countries that don’t have our stringent requirements.

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Jill Viland writes articles on children, the home, and home related topics. For her latest article on personalized baby blanket please visit her web page.