Baby blankets in strollers: varieties and selection criteria

One of the first things that appear in a little man who comes to our world becomes a blanket, because it is usually where children are taken from the hospital. Due to its versatility, this accessory becomes useful in the future life of the baby. Especially often the blanket is placed in the stroller during walks. This article will tell young parents about what types of children's blankets exist, and also help to understand the criteria for their selection.

The border between the blanket and the blanket is very conditional and is determined not so much by their structure, as by the features of the application. The blanket is intended only for warming the child during sleep. The blanket is called a single-layer, fairly light, but warm cape, which is usually beautifully decorated, has decorative elements (fringe, ruffles, prints). This cape is designed for use in a variety of situations:

• the blanket can be used as a blanket during walks with the baby in the stroller;
• it can be rolled up and put under the child as a pillow or to give it the desired position;
• it is possible to wrap the child in it, getting it from a carriage;
• they can warm the baby’s feet;
• the young mother can hide from the prying eyes with a blanket to feed the infant;
• a blanket child can hide in the summer if it is too hot under the blanket and uncomfortable to sleep when opened to him;
• You can take a blanket with you to visit relatives and other places (if a child has to sleep not at home, he will be much more comfortable sleeping under a familiar veil).

The variety of blankets on the market can be divided into two main parameters. The key to the properties of this accessory is its material.

• Cotton and linen blankets they are light and comfortable, but due to air flow they are suitable mainly for summer and require more complex care than synthetic ones.
• Products from mahra and velor - the softest and most pleasant of natural products, they absorb moisture well, but are more suitable for warm weather.
• Wool AccessoryWe warm well (and if camel wool is used, they also bring health benefits), but they are very electrified. Some children have allergies to wool, and caring for such products is more difficult than cotton.
• Fur - the warmest and most difficult to care for, they electrify, can cause allergies and are recommended for use only on the street.

• Artificial wool and fur have the benefits of natural, but usually hypoallergenic.
• Microfiber Products light and comfortable, suitable for children of any age, unpretentious in care, do not cause allergies and do not "attract" dust to themselves. However, they are much thinner than products made from other materials, which means they are only suitable for summer walks.
• Fleece blanket - warm, hypoallergenic and very light option. Such products can be used both in the city and in nature. The main drawback - they can electrify.
• Products from velsoft Combine the benefits of fleece and increased softness.
• Acrylic accessories its properties are similar to wool, but do not cause allergies, do not collect dust, are cheaper than many competitors. Their main drawback - the rapid loss of form.
• There are also products made from mixtures of synthetic and natural materials in different proportions.

The second important parameter of the accessory is its size. Main standard sizes of plaids:

• very small (75 by 75 cm and 75 by 90 cm) will suit newborns;
• medium ones (100 by 120 cm and 110 by 140 cm) will suit babies up to 3 years old;
• Larger blankets (150 to 200 cm) are suitable for older children.

Due to the universality of its use A good blanket must meet certain parameters:

• ease;
• hypoallergenic and no harmful substances in the composition;
• ensuring adequate ventilation and heat retention;
• comfort;
• ease of washing and care;
• design;
• price.

In a region with changeable weather, buying two blankets (summer and winter), which can be worn together and used depending on temperature, can be the best solution.

The presence of silk in the composition of the product does not improve its properties, but affects the price, and mixtures of synthetics and natural materials can cause allergies. Mothers and grandmothers who know how to knit can make a blanket of cotton or wool for the child themselves, the main thing is that the resulting product meets the above parameters.

How to sew a children's blanket with your own hands, see the following video.