Have you ever asked yourself the question"what are the best baby blankets?" In my opinion there are many blankets that fit the description. If you live in a very cold climate the warmth of a blanket is very important. A blanket that is light in weight but is very warm, such as a thermal blanket, would be the perfect one for this category.

The material a blanket is made from must be soft and not scratchy. From my own experience most wool baby blankets are irritating to a baby's sensitive skin, just as it would be to an adult. We want our baby comfortable so they will sleep peacefully and not be up all night crying.

Hand knitted baby blankets made from cotton or cashmere would be a wonderful choice, especially for someone who loves to knit and make the gift themselves. Handmade gifts are always very special and are appreciated and treasured by mom and dad. It is not very often someone takes the time and effort to create a gift made with love.

More choices to be considered are unique baby blankets, small baby blankets (usually so baby can carry it around and take wherever baby is going), silky baby blankets, and designer baby blankets.

No matter how many selections there are to choose from, one stands out for me. I like the super soft, that is light weight, keeps baby warm and can be put in the washer and dryer whenever it needs to.

Baby blankets are the number one gift to give a newborn. Don't forget that personalizing the blanket will make it even more special. In addition to the name you can also put the baby's birth date.

Just choose the type of blanket you would want to sleep under and you will know that the new little bundle of joy will be able to sleep "just like a baby!"