A Great Gift Idea: Fleece Baby Blankets

Are you looking for a perfect gift for soon to be or new parents? Look no further than fleece baby blankets. Normally made from soft wool fabric, fleece blankets provide babies with the exact amount of warmth that they need – not too hot or not too cold. Fleece baby blankets are very soft to the touch and easy to wash which you only need to do once a month. They are available in different sizes and come in almost every color imaginable for you to choose from. By buying fleece baby blankets, you can even turn them into special keepsakes by personalizing them with embroidery, such as the baby’s name and birth date for that extra special touch.

If you are considering making your own fleece baby blanket, it’s much easier if you have a sewing machine. You can make or design a wonderful look by mainly stitching around the outside of the blanket with a contrasting thread color. And while these types of blankets are often times easy to make, they are even easier to buy. You will probably spend as much on fabric as you will spend on a pre-made blanket.

Aside from keeping the babies warm, fleece baby blankets also keeps them dry. Babies are and will stay much more comfortable in fleece because of its ability to absorb moisture away from the skin. Another good advantage of using fleece is that it is strong and durable while at the same time still maintains its soft and thin feel. This long lasting fabric can go directly into the washing machine and has the added advantage of drying quickly.

There are three types of fleece being used for a blanket: the micro, the hundred-weight and the medium-weight. They all differ in warmth. Micro fleeces are light and can be used along with a heavy blanket for snowy nights. If the temperature is moderate, a single micro fleece blanket will do. Hundred-weight fleeces are heavier than micro fleece, but easy to maintain. Medium-weight fleece blankets are great for using in cold conditions.

Now, in case you have environmental concerns about using fleece (which is by the way made of polyethylene terephthalate, aka PET, polyester plastic), look for eco-fleece, which is 100% post-consumer recycled plastic, including soda/water bottles. You can also look for bamboo fleece or cotton fleece if you are searching natural materials.

Almost every department store carries a huge selection of fleece baby blankets. They are relatively inexpensive, which is, of course, good news. That’s why purchasing a fleece baby blanket will make a great gift for a baby shower, baptism, birthdays and more!