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Graco Receiving blanket review

Posted by on January 31, 2013 Comments Off

Graco Receiving BlanketGraco is well known for making popular car seats, strollers and combination of the two called travel systems. They make quality products for babies, so when I found out that they are selling receiving blankets I wanted to check them out.

The first observation is that these receiving blankets are soft to the touch and are made of 100% cotton flannel. This 4-pack set has various color designs ranging from giraffes to circle patterns. These receiving blankets are 30”x40” in size and great for newborns, but if you were thinking about swaddling your baby with these blankets when after the first month, then you might want to looking into other swaddle blankets by Aden and Anais or Swaddle Designs. They make blankets that are as large as 47”x 47”.

These Graco receiving blankets can be easily machined wash and dry without any problems. The colors do slightly fade with washings, but it adds a broken in look to them. The flannel does loose some of its softness, but they are still great for wrapping your baby. Muslin fabric swaddle blankets tend to stay softer even after multiple washing.  But, what makes these blankets great is the pricing. It’s relatively affordable for a pack of 4 that you can easily rotate when they get dirty.

With any receiving blanket, your baby will eventually out grow them or you want to train them to sleep un-swaddle. But, these Graco receiving blankets are versatile and can be used for other useful things like a towel, wipe, blanket, shade covering or for whatever comes to your mind.

American Baby Company Receiving Blanket Review

Posted by on November 13, 2012 Comments Off

American baby organic Receiving BlanketSwaddling a baby has been practiced for generations and is enjoying a strong revival because parents are realizing the numerous benefits swaddling baby can provide. A swaddle baby will be kept warm and comfortable during the cold winter. The cozy feeling will remind a newborn of their time in the mother’s womb, which will calm and soothe babies who show signs of colic. Additionally, swaddling a newborn will help them sleep on their back, which is recommended sleep position of American Pediatric Association. With all these benefits, parents just need to find the right swaddle blanket.

The American Baby Company is a wonderful organic receiving blanket that can meet the swaddling needs of all parents. The fabric for the blanket is extremely soft and stretchy. The softness you can feel upon the touch. The stretchiness makes it great for swaddling because you need a little pull to create a nice wrap around your baby for them to be securely tucked in. For those who like teddy bears, then you will find a treat with this receiving blanket. On one corner of the blanket you can find a cute teddy bear. The bear embroidery does get rough after some washes, but the cotton fabric overall is durable and soft after multiple washes.

The color of the blanket is mocha and this neutral color makes it great for mixing and matching with other items you might have to dress your baby in. The color does not fade with multiple washing and can be machine washed and tumbled dry in most dryers. This make cleaning the blanket convenient for busy parents.

This is a 100% organic cotton fabric. So, parents do not need to worry about the potential of harsh chemicals being used to prepare the blanket. No chemical, pesticides were used in making of the materials that went into this wonderful swaddle blanket.

On disadvantage that I noticed about this product is the size. It’s a good 30×40”, but 30×40” is relatively on the small side when compared to other swaddle blankets that are on the market. If you have a bigger baby, then this receiving blanket might be too small and your baby would easily out grow the blanket in a month. There are some swaddle blankets that go as big as 47”x47” that are also made with high quality cotton.

The major plus about this blanket is it’s relatively affordable for an organic swaddle blanket. Priced at $9.99 on Amazon, it’s the most budget friendly blanket you can find. After reading more into the company, we found out why. The blanket is actually manufactured outside of America and that is why we think it’s affordable. Even though it is made overseas, the swaddle blanket is still a top quality product that is great for swaddling your baby.

Overall, the American Baby Company receiving blanket is a great buy for parents who are looking for an affordable organic swaddle blanket for their little one.

Carter’s Wrap Me Up Receiving Blanket Review

Posted by on March 25, 2012 Comments Off

Are you searching for a quality receiving blanket at a great value, then look no further than the Wrap Me Up receiving blanket by Carter’s. The Wrap Me Up is available in packs of 4 and offers numerous design patterns and colors. I’m sure all parents could find at least one pattern from the 20 available that their newborn baby will love.

The benefits and drawbacks of the Crater’s Wrap Me Up Receiving blankets are

Pros:

  • Affordable 4 pack (currently listed on Amazon for $11.49)
  • Ample size 30×40 to swaddle your newborn
  • Quality fabric that is soft after multiple washing
  • Helps keep your newborn warm with the 100% cotton flannel
  • Multiple vibrant colors and animal & floral patterns to select from
  • Multi-functional blanket after babies outgrow swaddling

Cons:

  • Pills (small beads) will build up after washing and drying
  • Select patterns & colors will tend to fade after multiple washings
  • Rectangle shape and not a square, may cause swaddling difficulty for some parents

Overall Carter’s swaddle blanket is a great choice for parents looking for quality swaddle blankets at reasonable prices. These blankets will help keep your newborn warm and sleeping soundly through the early months.

Carter's 4 pack Receiving blanket, swaddling blanketsCarter's 4 pack Receiving blanket, swaddling blanketsCarter's 4 pack Receiving blanket, swaddling blankets

Notes from the Manufacturer

Keep your baby nice and warm and cozy with Carter’s Wrap-Me-Up Receiving Blankets 4-Pack. The blankets are made of 100% cotton flannel for plush comfort and a cozy feel. This package includes 4 different designs that coordinate well together. The sage blanket is adorned with a checkered floral pattern, the light brown blanket features white dots, the white blanket is decorated with geo sage and brown circles and the last blanket offers a classic look with sage and brown stripes. Each blanket measures 30″ x 40″ so you can easily wrap up your tot whether you’re taking baby on a play-date or just settling your little one down for a nap. The fabrics are machine washable and dryable for easy cleaning and care.

What is the difference between a receiving blanket and a swaddle blanket?

Posted by on March 3, 2012 Comments Off

The short answer to this question is they are the same. A receiving blanket is a swaddle blanket and the nurses use it to swaddle the babies once the baby enters the world. Below is picture of a newborn swaddled in a hospital blanket as he is introduced to the mom.

A newborn swaddle in a blanket

A newborn swaddle in a blanket

Receiving blankets are used to keep the baby warm because room temperature (75 degrees Fahrenheit) is still much cooler than the body temperature of the mom’s womb (95 degrees Fahrenheit). Traditionally, receiving blankets are thick square shaped fabrics and these qualities makes it great for keeping babies warm in the early months. Swaddling blankets comes in more varieties of shapes, thickness, fabrics, and forms because babies and moms have different preferences on what makes a good comfortable wrap.

The most standard swaddle blankets are square shaped and are made with various fabrics that are big enough to cover the baby. Aden and Anais makes one of the bigger blankets available on the market that is 47” x 47”. The larger the blanket the better as the babies grow extremely fast and will be too big for the blanket in no time. Then, there are the fancy swaddle sacks that combine the functionality of a baby sleeping bag with swaddling wings.  The babies are placed in the sack while the wings wrap around the newborn to keep them secure like a straightjacket (but in a very comfortable way). These swaddle sacks are easy to use and are great for parents who are not comfortable with swaddling newborns in the traditional square blankets.  Halo sleepsacks and SwaddleMe are some makers of this variety and they both offer multiple sizes so your newborn can fit perfectly in the sack. Also, when you want to wean the baby off swaddling, these sleeping sacks serve as a great transition because you have leave them in the sleep bag and not use the swaddle wings. Lastly, the swaddle pods or pouches are just like sleeping bags. These pods are made of elastic fabrics that will stretch and compress against the babies’ body when they are in the pod. The fabric compression against the arms, hands, chest, and body creates the womb like experience for the baby. SwaddlePod is a maker of this variety of swaddle blanket and is swaddle method is the easiest to use because all you need to do is zip up the bag.

Halo swaddle sleepsack

Halo sleepsack

Buy Halo sleepsackA receiving blanket is a swaddle blanket and the right blanket will be the most comfortable blanket for the baby. Parents should continue to swaddling because a tight blanket wrap around the baby will help soothe, calm, and improve the comfort level because the tightness reminds them of their wonderful time they spend in the mom’s womb.