In the first months of life, the child sleeps a lot. And to keep him warm, comfortable and safe, you need to choose the right blanket.
The best manufacturers of baby blankets
A blanket for a newborn should be lightweight, hypoallergenic and pleasant to the body, and the materials used in production should be safe for the baby. The products of the companies meet these requirements:
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Kariguz has been producing goods from high quality down and feather material for more than 26 years. The company's products comply with GOST and international quality standards.
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Farla Dream – produces blanket envelopes for newborns. Received certificates of conformity to GOST and international quality certificate OEKO-Tex Standart 100.
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Primaville – has been producing blankets for over 15 years. In addition to standard materials, it uses natural phyto-fillers from corn and bamboo. The company's products received a declaration of conformity with the technical regulations of the customs union.
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German Grass – produces luxury goods of Austrian quality. The production uses environmentally friendly and anti-allergenic materials.
Types of blankets for newborns
Standard blanket
Standard blankets for newborns are designed for children of different ages. Some models are suitable only for the first year of life, while others can be used from the moment of birth until three to four years. For example, blankets with sizes 100×140 and 110×140 can be used for babies 0-3 years old, and models with sizes 80×110 can be used for babies up to one year old.
Blankets for newborns are made from different materials: bamboo fiber, camel wool, linen, fleece, cotton, down and padding polyester. There are winter and summer models (with and without fillers), as well as products designed for all seasons.
Blanket envelope
Such products have a standard envelope shape, but if necessary, they can be expanded into a regular blanket. They can be used for discharge from the hospital or for a walk, as a regular blanket or play mat.
The envelopes are lightweight and fold easily. Sizes are different, most often they are 75×75, 90×90 or 110×110. The production uses natural fabrics (100% cotton) and anti-allergenic insulation.
Envelopes can be winter, summer, demi-season and all-season. All-season models come with a fur blanket, which is used with the envelope during the cold season.
Filler
Silk
Silk duvets are durable and durable and can be used any time of the year. Moreover, they are not 'liked' by dust mites, which can cause asthma attacks and rashes in a child. Such products do not cause allergies in children. The main disadvantage of silk blankets is the high price.
Fluff
In production, duck or goose down is most often used. It is a warm and light material, elastic and pleasant to the touch. However, duvets are not recommended for babies, as they often cause allergies and may develop mites and mold.
Wool
This material is used when sewing winter models. It perfectly warms the baby and keeps the right temperature. Woolen blankets are well ventilated, so that the baby's skin breathes. They are highly hygroscopic, i.e. absorb and evaporate moisture. Under such a blanket, the child will not wake up in sweat. However, wool can cause allergies in some people and may harbor dust mites.
Bamboo
This filler, like wool, is highly hygroscopic. It does not cause an allergic reaction in the child, it does not get ticks and fungi. In addition, bamboo blankets are breathable, warm and comfortable to sleep under. Another advantage of bamboo is its lightness – even the largest blanket 220×240 weighs no more than 1.5 kilograms.
Cotton wool
This hypoallergenic and warm material is often used to create winter blankets for children. But he absorbs smells and eventually gets lost in lumps. A cotton blanket is not recommended for newborns, as it is too heavy and not hygroscopic.
Synthetic fillers
In the production of blankets for winter and summer, synthetic fillers such as holofiber, ecofiber and thinsulate are often used. Holofiber is characterized by lightness and high wear resistance, and ecofiber is characterized by elastic structure, durability and breathability. Thinsulate is considered one of the lightest synthetic materials. It is a very warm material and is great for making winter blankets. But thinsulate has a drawback – it accumulates static electricity.
Cover material
Covers for baby blankets are most often made of cotton, linen, satin, silk and cambric. The best of them is cotton. It does not cause allergic reactions in children, because it is of no interest to dust mites or other parasites. Cotton 'breathes' and, in addition, it can absorb and evaporate about 30% of the moisture from the environment and remain dry.
Which blanket to choose for a child
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When buying a blanket for a newborn, pay attention to the natural materials and lightness of the product. For the summer, models made of silk, cotton and bamboo are best suited, and for the winter, blankets with sheep wool fill.
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Your baby should be comfortable and warm in their crib, so choose products made from hygroscopic material that retains warmth. If the baby is prone to allergies, give up down, wool and cotton fillers.
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Some manufacturers indicate in the name that the blanket is composed of '100% camel wool' or '100% bamboo', but the label indicates that the filling is synthetic. Therefore, in order not to be deceived, carefully study everything that is written in 'small print', and do not buy goods at a suspiciously low price.
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Before buying, check the strength of the cover – remember well and fluff the blanket. Make sure no filler comes out of it. This will indicate the quality and strength of the product.
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Attention! This material is the subjective opinion of the authors of the project and is not a purchase guide.
