What kind of baby blanket to choose?

Wool, cotton, bamboo yarn? Which baby blanket will work best? Choosing the right fabric is super important when considering what baby blanket to choose. The right fabric will provide the ideal temperature, the ability to thermoregulate, no skin irritation, thermal comfort for the baby and a peaceful sleep. What baby blankets do we recommend? Explore the world of baby-friendly fabrics with us.

What blanket for baby - choosing the right material

A baby blanket for a newborn is a layette must have. There are many brilliant Polish and foreign brands that produce beautiful baby blankets, which delight not only in appearance, but also in softness, breathability, season-appropriate weave. You can find them in this post.

What should the perfect baby blanket for a newborn be made of? What material for a baby blanket will work best in winter, and what in summer? Get to know the types of blankets that we recommend to you with a pure heart, convinced of their brilliant quality.

Types of baby blankets and their features

Tens of proven baby blankets made of merino wool, organic cotton, bamboo viscose and other certified materials, whose safety in contact with the baby's skin is confirmed by the relevant certificates, are available in the Noski Noski range. We are slowly approaching a hundred such products on offer, and the final number is constantly expanding with new items for toddlers.

Merino wool baby blanket

Exclusive, super soft blankets are those made from natural merino sheep wool. This type of yarn has been used for years to make thermal clothing for mountaineers. No wonder, since this very type of wool has wonderful properties. After all, each of us has our own Everest. If yours is the comfort and peaceful sleep of a toddler, bet on merino!

Merino wool and baby blankets made of it are incredibly pleasant to the touch, do not irritate the baby's skin, do not bite. They have anti-allergic and antibacterial properties. They are breathable, brilliantly breathable, providing the baby with good thermoregulation. They drain moisture to the outside, so the toddler does not sweat, and this realistically affects the length and quality of naps! What's super practical and interesting is that merino wool reacts to the temperature of the toddler's environment! The fibers expand or contract, so the blanket will work well in both summer and winter - giving more warmth or airiness. Throw in the fact that merino fibers have a natural UV filter and are flame resistant - and there you have a blanket perfect for a newborn born in any of the 12 months of the year. You often ask us if washing and caring for a merino blanket for a newborn is particularly difficult? That merino blankets need to be washed by hand is a myth. You can, but you don't have to. Most blankets of this type can be washed in a washing machine on a wool or delicate program (without spinning or with spinning up to 200 rpm). A merino baby blanket likes wool-dedicated laundry detergents and drying flat. It does not tolerate tumble dryers. It is also not served by strong wringing.

Organic cotton newborn blanket

Organic cotton is also a delicate material that is safe for the baby and has no allergenic properties. The cotton blanket will provide adequate air circulation. A toddler wrapped in such a blanket will feel definitely more comfortable than in any synthetic blanket.

The newborn cotton blanket can also be a year-round blanket. You just need to choose the right weave for the season (you will read about it later in this article).

Cotton blankets can be washed in a washing machine, even at 40 degrees. Drying - to preserve the shape and weave - always flat.

Bamboo blend baby blanket

Bamboo-blend baby blankets are lightweight, flowing, silky to the touch. They keep you cool in summer and warm in winter. Breathable bamboo yarn will keep toddlers comfortable and prevent them from overheating. It is a 100% natural, vegan and anti-bacterial material, so it does not absorb odors and stays fresh for a long time. Bamboo blankets are a frequent choice of parents living less waste.

What size blanket for baby

The standard size of the first blanket is 80 cm x 100 cm. This size will work perfectly for both a newborn and toddler, so the blanket will stay with you much longer than the newborn or infant period. There are also blankets and wraps with larger sizes, such as 100 cm x 100 cm or even 120 cm x 120 cm.

What blanket for a newborn baby for autumn and winter?

A warm baby blanket is a must, especially in autumn and winter. In the cold season, bet on wool blankets, with a dense weave, which will protect against both cold and overheating. What winter blanket for a newborn baby will be the best choice? Consider merino wool, due to its moisture-wicking and temperature-responsive properties.

Spring and summer baby blankets - what should they be?

What blanket for spring? What baby blanket for summer? When the weather gets warm, consider swapping your blanket for an openwork one. Breathable yarn plus openwork weave means protection from wind and sun, comfort of being covered, and at the same time brilliant breathability on warm days. What summer blanket for a newborn baby will be the best choice? Here our favorite is cotton with a blend of bamboo because of its silky, pleasant cooling. A bamboo wrap can also be a great alternative.

Applications of baby blankets - blankets for carrycot, carrier or car seat

There are beautiful baby blankets with a dedicated purpose. Each of them is suitable for use in a crib and carrycot. Some of them will successfully replace the quilt. Those that have a special cut, cut-outs for belts, or additional Velcro, can also be useful for a car seat or carrier. Fastening the straps to a jacket or winter suit reduces travel safety and makes it difficult to transfer the child from the car seat to the stroller or crib. An infant car seat blanket solves this problem by allowing you to strap your baby into his clothes and secure him with a thicker blanket until it gets warm enough in the car, or for the entire trip.

Practical, quality and fashionable baby blankets, as well as plenty of other useful layette accessories can be found here: newborn layette.