Baby blankets aren’t just regular old baby crib bedding. There are a few different types of baby blankets and all of them provide a soft, warm, cuddly companion for your baby in their earliest years.  They will be a staple item inside your baby's Moses basket or bassinet.  Moses baskets with a baby blanket or the coziest place a baby can by because it is reminiscent of the womb. Aside from all of the different fabrics, ribbons, and materials a baby blanket can be made out of there are two distinct types of blankets for the crib baby which are the swaddling baby blanket and the security baby blanket.

An Embroidered Baby Blanket

Wrap Your Baby in a Swaddling Baby Blanket

Swaddling blankets are those personalized baby blankets that your infant child will find themselves wrapped up in for most of their early days. You can use a swaddling baby blanket to add that little bit of extra snugginess to a baby crib or you can use it to wrap them up tight and warm for a walk in baby prams strollers.

The fabric of swaddling baby blankets is designed to pull wetness away from the baby so that no matter what the temperature is outside it will help to moderate your baby’s natural thermostat. They also make great play mats for when your baby is out and about in a baby play yard. The nice thing about the swaddling blanket is its versatility. You can wrap up your baby on a cold winter night, set it out on the floor for him to roll around in during the day, or use it as a clean surface or changing pad while you’re out on the road using baby prams.

A Hand Knitted Baby Blanket

Take a Tip from Ol’ Linus: Get Your Baby a Security Baby Blanket

Security baby blankets, whether they are knitted baby blankets, handmade baby blankets, a cashmere baby blanket, or just a generous gift from grandma, can be your baby’s best friend and pal. It is the security baby blanket that manages to stick in our head’s as children because it is this blanket that we carry around with us wherever we go. A good security baby blanket will offer all of the huggable qualities of a favorite teddy bear and all of the warm and cozy qualities of our bed.

Baby security blankets are usually adorned with colorful patterns and fantastic creatures. They can have ribbons coming off the corners or take the shape of a loveable snow man or even have a baby rattle attached. It is difficult to buy a blanket for your baby with the idea that it will be his security blanket, you have to let your baby choose for himself. You’ll know you’ve found a good baby security blanket for your child when you see them carrying it around with them wherever they go like Linus and his blanket in the cartoon Peanuts.

Babies love fleece baby blankets!

Snuggles, Bed Time, and Love Make a Baby Blanket Special

A baby blanket gift is perfect if you need baby shower ideas, or just for fun as you know that it will be a treasured item. When you’re out there shopping around for nursery bedding keep in mind that these are the foundation of a baby’s home life in early age. The baby blanket is going to nestle up against them as they sleep quietly in their crib, it will follow them around as they learn to crawl, and it will keep them warm during those rare times when Mommy isn’t around.