Receiving Blanket

Receiving blankets for newborn boys and girls

What is a receiving blanket? The clue is in the name: it is simply the first cloth in which a newborn is wrapped before being handed to the parents. These blankets are supersoft, lightweight, and hypoallergenic – usually made from 100% cotton, delicate muslin, or fuzzy flannel. A receiving blanket is sentimental and usually kept by the child’s parents as a keepsake.

What can you do with receiving blankets?

They’re great for a baby’s first photo shoot, but before you add them to your registry, you want to be sure they’ll be helpful for more than that. They are!

When your child is young, the newborn receiving blanket is beneficial for the following purposes:

• Swaddling. They can even be used in the hospital to wrap moving newborns gently. Once you walk down the steps, this is an easy way to soothe and cuddle your new baby.
• Wrapping up a child after bathing. The supersoft material of the receiving blanket is gentle on the skin and helps retain body heat after a bath.
• Stroller cover for temporary protection from sun or rain. Keep newborn wrap blankets in the stroller basket if you need to add extra shade or protect your baby from the rain.
• Breastfeeding cover. A swaddling blanket small size makes it easy to throw in a stroller bag for a bit of privacy while breastfeeding. As a bonus, they do an excellent job cleaning up spills or spit up.
• Mats for changing diapers. Whether you’re using a less-than-hygienic changing table in a public restroom or want to protect your friend’s bed from a diaper mess during playtime, infant swaddle wrap makes it easy to create a clean changing area.
• Play mats. You probably have plenty of space for your baby to play at home, but receiving blankets is a handy option for when you’re visiting friends or hanging out at the park.
• Large burp wipes for particularly messy eaters as some babies have such excellent projectile burping skills that infant swaddle blankets seem just the size for burp wipes.

So, receiving blankets are practical and can be handy in different situations.

Fabrics for newborn swaddle blankets

Of the endless list of things to buy for your baby’s birth, the most important is an infant receiving blanket. A modern assortment of fabrics provides many options for parents to choose from.

• Muslin

A delicate gauze muslin receiving blanket is a godsend for a baby born in the warm season. It’s skin-friendly, breathable, and not to mention incredibly soft and cozy. The more you wash these newborn swaddles, the softer they become. A muslin blanket is usually large, making it easy to swaddle moving babies.

• Organic cotton

An assortment of baby-friendly fabrics is woven, knitted, or felted from cotton fibers. You can also rely on good old cotton in its natural form to bring the baby home.

• Cotton flannel.

The cozy and durable supersoft flannel is a cotton fabric with a nap on one or both sides. It is thicker than muslin and has a fluffy feel. Although there are synthetic varieties of flannel, we recommend only the highest quality cotton flannel for your baby blanket.

• Knitted blankets

It is best to wear a receiving blanket made of cotton flannel or jersey during cooler months, as they are great at regulating your body temperature. Jersey knit is very similar in breathability to cotton but is more durable, thicker, and stretchy. You won’t have any problems with pilling or fraying with this fabric. When purchasing a knit newborn blanket, prevent the ends from hedging.

• Bamboo

While searching for the perfect newborn blanket swaddle, you may also come across receiving blankets made from bamboo fiber. They have all the benefits of bamboo but are also very flexible and great for swaddling.

• Fleece

Softness, easy care, quick drying, and super snug fit are just qualities that make fleece an outstanding winter blanket fabric. But there might be better ideas than synthetic fleece if you’re looking for a natural and eco-friendly material for your baby swaddle.

• Wool

Wool helps to regulate body temperature. It also wicks away moisture to keep you comfortable and dry while you sleep. For receiving blankets, softer, finer wool, such as merino, is best, as regular wool can be harsh for a baby’s skin.

What to consider when choosing a receiving blanket

When choosing the type of receiving blanket you and your baby will want to use daily, there are a few things to consider.

• Durability

One advantage of baby blankets is that they are often more durable than swaddle blankets due to the slightly thicker material. Most are made from thin flannel, making them supersoft, cozy, and likely to become your baby’s favorite blanket.

• Breathability

When choosing a receiving blanket material for your baby, breathability is one of the most critical factors. Thick, heavy blankets are more likely to cause suffocation or overheating, while lighter material will allow your baby to breathe through the fabric that somehow covers its face. Bamboo and cotton are good choices for breathable, lightweight blanket fabrics, and they pack easily into a diaper bag.

• Neutral prints

Gender-neutral prints on infant wrap blankets are fashionable, aesthetically pleasing, and practical for parents who want to buy high-quality products and use them for all their children. When you choose neutral designs and tastefully muted solids, you know you can use them for boys and girls, your second or even third child, or pass them on to a friend.

• Size

As mentioned above, when purchasing, remember that the swaddle blankets for newborns will be smaller than a muslin receiving blanket. Choosing a larger blanket can save you from buying something larger as your baby grows.

What choose Carus-textile receiving blankets

When shopping for your baby, having a few different swaddle wraps for newborn options is a good idea. Receiving blankets are soft, lightweight, and suitable for swaddling, warmth, play, feeding, and even for a loved one. Everything you choose for your baby should be high quality, durable, and, most importantly, safe.

Carus-textile provides an assortment of personalised receiving blankets for boys and girls, which you can choose and buy online. We are shipping products worldwide.