Why swaddling style muslin is your best options for a baby blanket

With so many choices available, how do you know that swaddling style cotton muslin baby blankets is your best option? The answer is simple: with some careful consideration your baby’s needs and these two choices, you can see that you will get a great deal of value from these blankets while keeping your baby safe, warm, and happy.

Swaddling style baby blankets

Swaddling is the oldest trick in the book when it comes to calming and soothing infants, especially during the first few months. A technique that is over four thousand years old, swaddling refers to the way a blanket is wrapped around an infant, snugly tucking his or her arms and legs into the body.  Read more about how to successfully swaddle your baby.

While this may not seem like the most comfortable way to sleep to an adult, for a new baby it mimics the tight confines of the womb and is calming. Additionally, it is believed that swaddling prevents the baby from waking himself or herself by flailing their limbs during sleep. This allows for longer periods of uninterrupted rest, something that is good for both baby and parents!

Swaddling style blankets are different from others because:

• They are usually square in shape
• They are the right size for swaddling without too much extra fabric
• They are lightweight and often have a little stretch to make swaddling easier

Swaddling blankets are a necessity for most new parents, but why should they buy cotton muslin ones over the other options available? Cotton muslin is a great fabric for infants in general and for swaddling style blankets in particular.

• It can withstand high heat, making it easy to sanitize
• It is durable, so it can be washed many times without wearing or tearing
• It gets softer with use. While it is soft initially, it will only become more pleasing to both mother and infant through regular use.
• It is both lightweight and stretchy, making it easier to use in swaddling and comfortably breathable for the infant.

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You can find cotton muslin baby blankets at Luna Lullaby, along with other great products and useful information for pregnancy, infancy, and beyond!