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Baby Blanket Tips
A Baby Needs a BABY Blanket
A baby blanket makes an adorable and practical baby shower gift. Before you choose just any blanket, however, keep some safety issues in mind. Under no circumstances should an infant be covered with an adult-sized blanket. If a blanket is too large there will be too much excess fabric and a baby could become tangled and injure himself or become completely covered and risk suffocation. They sell baby blankets for a reason—because they are the appropriate size for a baby. No matter how adorable that huge, fluffy, polka-dotted blanket is, don't buy it for an infant. Instead, opt for a pint-sized hooded blanket or a super-soft blankie (perhaps a flannel one lined with satin). Here are some other bedding safety tips to pass on to the expectant mother:
Before leaving a child unattended, all soft objects such as pillows and large stuffed animals should be removed from the crib
Baby should be placed on his back on a tight-fitting and firm mattress
Place baby with feet at foot of crib and tuck part of blanket under the mattress (the part that covers the baby shouldn't come up farther than his chest).
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On the Road Baby Gift
There's no doubt that, at some point in her life, that new baby is going to have to be toted somewhere in a vehicle. If you're trying to figure out what type of present to buy your friend for her baby shower, consider a car seat. Car seats are a necessity today and every good mommy needs one. When selecting a car seat for a new baby, make sure that it is age appropriate. You will need to select an infant or convertible seat (these are designed for infants that way less that 20 pounds and are under a year old). Once you have the perfect seat picked out don't wrap it up and put the bow on it yet. New babies are sensitive to temperature and it is likely that that sweet little girl is going to get chilly while on the road. Buy a cute baby blanket to go with the seat so that little angel can stay toasty. A soft, warm blanket made of fleece or chanille is a good choice. Some great selections are the "Blue Angel Chenille Baby Blanket" and the "Blue Toile Chenille Baby Blanket" both made my J. Shane.
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Boost her Independence
Studies have proven that the ability of a baby to calm and soothe herself and to be able to find comfort without assistance helps her to develop emotional intelligence. The possession of a baby security blanket can help an infant to achieve this. Through choosing a transitional object, a baby is able to establish a sense of control and independence. And, having some control over her own emotions without help from her parents can do wonders for her development. For these reasons, a security blanket makes an excellent shower gift. A great choice is one that has knots or pieces that make it easy for a baby to grasp it or one that is half blanket and half stuffed animal.
*Make sure that the material is soft (try chenille or fleece).
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Give a Gift to Boost Development
When selecting a baby blanket, try to select one that provides a multi-sensory experience. Vivid colors and distinguishable faces provide visual stimulation that will jump start baby's development. Blankets with squeakers or crinkly components that provide sounds will trigger auditory stimulation. And, choosing a blanket composed of assorted materials of different textures can easily stimulate the sense of touch. In addition, you should attempt to find a blanket that has knots or appendages that a little one can get a hold of. Grasping the blanket can help a baby practice hand-eye coordination as well as basic hand coordination skills.
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Put That Crib in Motion
That cute little baby might be snug as a bug in his crib but sometimes it's not convenient for a new mother to leave him there. Women today are constantly on the go and sitting at home while the baby's sleeping isn't always an option. Let's face it sitters can get expensive. Wouldn't it be opportune if that crib were portable? Well, you can't work miracles and shrink that thing down to pint size but you can buy a separate portable baby bed to give as your baby shower present. Get that mommy-to-be a "Baby Moses Basket And Bedding." The bed is a basket constructed of sturdy palm that is very durable and large enough to comfortably accommodate an infant without being inconveniently large (32" x 15" x 9"). It comes with beautiful chenille baby blanket that is big enough to allow the baby some growing room. It also comes with:
A chenille bumper
A fitted sheet made from Egyptian cotton
Foam mattress with a cover that can be easily removed for cleaning
This basket will make it possible for the new mommy to run errands (in or out of the house) while keeping her comfortably sleeping infant by her side. And, she can easily cart him to the grocery, the post office, or even grandma's house.
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Get Personal
If a personalized baby blanket is on your shopping list for that perfect baby gift, why not get that new bundle of joy a fantastic personalized gift basket instead? Let him her know that they are like royalty by getting either a “Personalized Princess Basket” or a “Personalized Prince Charming Gift Basket.” These precious sets come with:
An 11” x 7” rocking chair
10” prince or princess doll
Luxurious fleece blanket personalized with the baby's name and birthday
Booties
Washcloths
Monogrammed baby cap
Monogrammed bib and burp cloth Aside from being personalized with the baby's name, these gifts assign the title of “Prince” or “Princess.”
This gift is sure to be a hit and will definitely be something that the little one will want to hold on to for years to come.
