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Baby Blankets

By Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE, About.com

Baby blankets are one of the things that you need to have for your baby. You use them to cover your baby, to swaddle, you lay them on the floor to protect your baby - they do so many things. Here are some of my favorite baby blankets. They are perfect as a baby shower gift.

1. Aden + Anais Australian Muslin Wrap Baby Blanket

Photo (c) Aden + Anais
These blankets have become my new favorite. They are light weight and soft, making it easy to put next to baby's delicate skin, and yet large enough to effectively swaddle as newborns need and love to help them feel safe, without the overheating of many blankets.

2. The Miracle Blanket

Photo (c) Miracle Blanket
Swaddling is an age old concept. This blanket helps prevent the blanket malfunctions and parental mistakes common to most regular blankets. The soft, easily washable material really helps the blanket keep well for baby, while comforting the baby easily. There are also no worrisome snaps, Velcro or other attachments to potentially harm your baby.

3. Max Daniel Satin and Sable Blanket

Max Daniel Baby Blanket Satin & SabelPhoto (c) Max Daniel
The Satin & Sable Baby Blanket from Max Daniel is one luxury baby blanket! This blanket is large and in charge - for even the tiniest of babies.

4. Chic & Cozy Blanket Bag

Chic & Cozy Blanket BagPhoto (c) Chic Tots
The Chic & Cozy Blanket Bag by Chic Tots is a really cool invention! By combining the bag of "stuff" you take with your baby and the baby's blanket to play on you drastically reduce what you carry and to do it with such style! This blanket/bag is sure to be on every new mom's list of must-haves!

5. Dream Blanket by Aden + Anais

This is a very soft, but thicker, version of the Aden + Anais blanket. It's great for cooler months and yet still appropriate for swaddling. The sizing is so generous that you can even use it to cover a toddler.

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