Nursery to Toddler

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".

Too Good by Jenny McCarthy Dreamtime 2-Ply Organic Knit Baby Blanket $19.99 Colorful stars highlighted by pastel shades will lull your little one to sleep. This organic cotton 2-ply blanket is nontoxic with no vinyl or polyester appliqués and uses carefully tested dyes for baby’s health and safety.

Cable Knit Carriage Liner and Blanket $110 Beautiful and Plush Comfort Add that luxurious look to your babys stroller with this beautiful Cable Knit Carriage Liner and Blanket setThis exquisite set includes a stunning softly cushioned liner decorated with cable design and mini bows and a gorgeous large size matching blanket with a ruffle trim Aside from the elegance and beauty this practical set will attach securely to your stroller with its five point harness and ties What a perfect way to keep your baby comfortable and warm Makes a Perfect gift 100 Cotton Includes Carriage Liner and Blanket Accommodates most strollers Attaches securely to carriage – The top of backing has an overlapping fabric and ties on both sides Opening for 5 point harness Comes in a convenient storage bag Machine Washable

Argyle Knit Carriage Liner and Blanket $120 On the Go – In Style Transform your babys stroller into a luxurious stroller with this stunning Argyle Knit Carriage Liner and Blanket set This exquisite set includes a beautiful softly cushioned liner designed with an argyle pattern and a gorgeous large size matching blanket with a ruffle trim This elegant set can be secured to your stroller with its five point harness and ties So keep your baby comfortable and warm while not giving up on the luxurious look Makes a perfect gift 100 Cotton Includes Carriage Liner and Blanket Accommodates most strollers Attaches securely to carriage – The top of backing has an overlapping fabric and ties on both sides Opening for 5 point harness Machine Washable Comes in a convenient storage bag

Too Good by Jenny McCarthy Zoo Zoo 2-Ply Organic Knit Baby Blanket $19.99 Create a cheery nursery with the fun zoo animals and colorful patterns of the Too Good by Jenny McCarthy Zoo Zoo 2-Ply Organic Knit Baby Blanket. This organic cotton 2-ply blanket is nontoxic with no vinyl or polyester appliqués and uses carefully tested dyes for baby’s health and safety.

Too Good by Jenny McCarthy Pretty in Pink 2-Ply Organic Knit Baby Blanket $19.99 Flowers on a sweet pink palette make any little girl’s room beautiful. This organic cotton 2-ply baby blanket is nontoxic with no vinyl or polyester appliqués and uses carefully tested dyes for baby’s health and safety.

Organic Baby Crib Blanket $39 Pamper Baby Pamper baby with elegance with warmth with softness Pamper baby with this luxurious blanket This beautiful crochet blanket features an attractive fringe and is made of the softest cotton organic that gentle enough for the most sensitive baby skin

Too Good by Jenny McCarthy Jungle Jubilee 2-Ply Organic Knit Baby Blanket $19.99 This jungle themed blanket will brighten any nursery room with color and excitement. An adorable coordinate to the Jungle Jubilee collection. This organic cotton 2-ply blanket is nontoxic with no vinyl or polyester appliqués and uses carefully tested dyes for baby’s health and safety.

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.

knit baby blanket cotton

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

Absorba Baby Girl Lilac & Green Little Bird Cotton Knit Crew Neck Long Sleeve Sweater 2PC Pant Set Infant 12M Absorba baby girl lilac & green little bird 2 piece pant set. 100% cotton . Long sleeve crew neck knit & pant set with bird applique. Brand new with tags and hangers. Size 12 MOS….

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….

Miyim Simply Organic Lovie Blankie, Monkey, 0-3 Months $7.99 Oh so snuggly Lovie Blankies bring warmth and comfort and also come with a fun character that your child will love to carry with them wherever they go. Your child will love to cuddle up close to our soft organic Lovie Blankie! They are made with certified organic cotton….

Chocolate & Aqua Dot Blanket From Elegant Baby, a sought-after brand sold in Barney’s New York and Kitson in LA, comes this collection of reversible knit blankets. These funky, fun chocolate dot blankets are available in sour apple green, tangerine, and aqua. All are perfect for a boy or girl! Generously sized at 36″x45″ and made of 100% cotton for the ultimate softness for delicate baby skin. They arrive gift-ready, folded, …

Elegant Baby Fancy Blanket, 30 X 40 …

Mud Pie Baby 100-Percent Cotton Knit Polka Dot Blanket, Pink/White $28.12 Mudpie PINK POLKA DOT KNIT BLANKET…

Tadpoles Organic Double Knit Cotton Footless Snap Front Romper brlpis029 Size: 0 – 3 months Features: -Double knit cotton footless snap front romper in cocoa.-The best choice to give your baby a good start in life.-Gentle striped pattern.-Made from soft 100pct certified organic cotton.-Healthy to wear, eco-friendly to produce, and soft on baby’s skin.-Without harmful chemicals.-Manufactured without machine washable. Options: -Available in 3 sizes: 0 – 3 month…

Natural Knits for Babies and Moms $4.07 This inspired collection of patterns for mother and baby includes designs with a simple flare and an elegant, modern feel for use with organically grown, undyed yarns. The projects are designed for beginning to average knitters so that essential baby accessories such as booties, mittens, hats, and simple knitted toys are quickly completed and instantly cherished. A cot blanket is an example of a g…

Pipsqueaks: Thirty-five Knitting Designs for Babies and Children up to Ten Years Old $19.95 Here’s a beautiful collection of unique, easy-to-make sweaters, hats, mufflers, blankets, and other lovely knitwear designs for children, newborn to age 10. Plus, it’s all explained with clear, simple instructions and targeted for a range of skill levels….

The Baby Knits Book: The Ultimate Collection of Knitwear Designs for Newborns to 3-Year-Olds $24.95 Best-selling author Debbie Bliss is back with a new collection of gorgeous knitwear designs for infants and toddlers–from sweaters and jackets to blankets, booties, and hats….

Designer Interview – New Traditions Baby Blanket Kit

More Baby Blanket

Years ago the baby blanket was a very simple knitted or crocheted sheet that you lay over a baby when they were in their cot, or pram.  Grannies knitted away months before the baby arrived and you found yourself with something no one else had.  These days there are so many options for blankets that do the same job but better.  

Of course you can still have a simple baby blanket, but made out of so many different materials and colours, fleece, cotton, wool, patchwork, they are quite often very inexpensive and cheaper than the materials that you would need to buy to make one.  The other alternative is to look at more shaped options or things that the baby actually wears.

I was recently looking around my local department store and notice the blankets that babies wear that are a bit like sleeping bags, they are such a clever idea because the baby can’t kick them off during the night, but they still have their arms out so they don’t feel too restricted. 

The other product I noticed that make a clever alternative for a baby blanket for use in a buggy and pram, are the bags that zip all the way round, it prevents the blanket slipping off and going under the wheels.  Even more versatile than that I have seen similar products that fit the buggy, pram or car seat and wrap round and also incorporate a hood.  These products can be expensive, but the practical solutions that they offer make them well worth their price and you can always ask for them as gifts from friends and family.

Of course this makes the old baby blanket rather redundant and the Grannies and Aunts that knit and Crochet them redundant also.   It seems such a shame but with reusing and recycling becoming the in the thing maybe these skills or different ones will return.

I recently made a huge quantity of bunting for friends wedding; she wanted something she could keep forever instead of flowers that are gone after a week.  When I attended the wedding I took all the leftover fabric with me incase of any bunting emergencies.  When I mentioned this to another guest, she offered to use them make a patchwork bedspread out of them for the bride and groom when they returned from honeymoon.

With so much fabric left I realised there was an opportunity to use it for so many things that we could give to the couple in the future, for example a baby blanket for their first child or a dress if they had a daughter. 

It made me realise that the homemade knitted baby blanket may be a dying breed but maybe there are other skills and crafts that are coming back that will possibly replace it.

About the Author

I have children myself and I write about products and tips which are useful to parents, they cover making life less fuss and more fun, saving time and getting out and about with young babies and children.  Some of my articles are interesting but they try to have a bit of fun and laughter about them.