Blankets

You’ve seen them at the end of marathon races, with athletes at the finish line draping themselves with thin sheets of what appears to be aluminum foil. Have you witnessed a disaster’s results and have noticed that rescue workers use them to shield victims from the elements? But what are Mylar blankets, and how exactly […]

While minding your own business, you’ve picked up a random blanket and have been rudely jolted by an electric shock. Well, not as bad as sticking your finger into an outlet or touching exposed live wires, but startling all the same. While it’s been an ongoing issue, it’s now come to mind that you can

Infants outgrow things within months. It can be a hassle trying to keep up with sizes for your baby’s blankets. However, with some crocheting skills, you can make items that fit the purpose, such as your child’s wraps or throws with a personalized pattern design. But when creating a comforter, it’s essential to ask yourself,

Ask any mum, parenting forum, or baby garments salesperson about muslin, and you’re bound to get a ton of positive responses. You’ll hear things like how invaluable they are and a lifesaver or the best fabric in the world. Your only query now is how many muslin blankets do I need to swaddle my baby

Little ones are covered in super-soft fabrics with high absorption and quick-drying capacities. That’s due to their sensitive, delicate skins and immune system constitution. With the many types of baby blankets available for expectant or new mothers, you must understand the best options for your child. So, what’s the difference between receiving blankets vs. muslin?

There are a couple of things that top your delivery room registry or shopping list for your baby, and a muslin blanket is one of them. You may know that this fabric is one of the softest, most gentle natural cotton fibers. But you’re not exactly sure how to answer the question what are muslin

As a new or experienced mum, you can attest to rocking your baby to sleep only for them to wake up the moment you place them in their crib. That’s a nightmare, especially when you’re sleep-deprived and yearning for a moment of peace. Seeing as the solution is swaddling, you wonder which to use with

In newborn pictures taken in the delivery room, most likely, the tots are wrapped in soft blankets of white, pink, and blue colors. It’s the undoubted wrap in which many moms receive their babies, but their uses extend past the hospital to your home and other strategic areas. Why is it called a receiving blanket,

You’ll buy and get a lot of receiving blankets as an expectant or new mum. Including the one swaddling your newborn at the delivery room. They are typically available in packs and often a ubiquitous baby shower gift. You’ll end up with tens of blankets stashed away or repurposed. You may often wonder what to

It’s the first piece of cloth you’ll receive your baby swaddled up and snuggled in at the delivery room. This blanket’s iconic design has been around, and it’s always at the top of any new mother’s list. But as you prepare for your or someone else’s newborn as a baby shower gift, how many receiving