| What is it with babies and their blankies? Give a | | | | with friendly smiles. Or opt for a safari style sporting |
| personalized baby blanket as a gift and you will be | | | | the most lovable lavender elephant, blue bear or a |
| associated with a treasured possession for many | | | | mom-and-baby giraffe pair. By opting for a little taggy |
| years to come. These coverlets have been a source | | | | blankie, you give a gift with a purpose. While still the |
| of comfort and security for babies almost since the | | | | best for snuggles, it has been designed with vivid, |
| beginning of time. The beloved snuggle-source | | | | colorful rows of tags perfect for tactile stimulation. |
| virtually becomes an extensions of the tiny human | | | | Watch as a delighted baby goes on a treasure hunt, |
| being. Many a mom has discovered that bath-time for | | | | using plump inquisitive fingers, teething gums and |
| blankie leads to major anxiety in baby and may even | | | | bright eyes to examine this newly discovered gem. |
| give rise to a tantrum. The cuddle companion can be | | | | The coverlet comes with a beautiful embroidered |
| a silky receiving coverlet, a soft swaddle style, or a | | | | message and adorable applique work. Knitted |
| throw that has been lovingly and delicately woven. | | | | personalized baby blankets have the added benefit |
| Every baby has his or her personal favorite and | | | | that the lettering has been knitted into the design. |
| beware the adult who thinks she has the right to pry | | | | This will therefore last for as long as the item is in |
| it away... This is a baby nursery gift idea that will | | | | use. Look for machine washable lines. Another |
| always be welcome. A vast variety of styles and | | | | favorite is cozy, dreamy polar fleece with the name |
| textures are yours to choose from. For a newborn, a | | | | and date of birth embroidered in bright colors. Try to |
| personalized baby blanket in a swaddling style may | | | | be as practical as possible in your choice. Remember |
| be just what is needed to recreate the familiar | | | | that this item needs to be up to serious multi-tasking |
| womb-like security. These designs make it easier for | | | | over an extended period. While the main use will be |
| clumsy siblings to hold the new baby securely and | | | | at home, it also has to do duty during stroller outings, |
| safely. They come with a foam insert for extra neck | | | | adventures in the car seat, or overnight visits in |
| support during the first weeks. In some instances, | | | | strange homes. Becoming a world traveler with the |
| velcro straps are attached for easy wrapping and | | | | protection of a trusted blankie companion close by is |
| unwrapping. The swaddling coverlets are | | | | simply much more tolerable. Resilience and the ability |
| manufactured from the softest of flannels and can | | | | to collect loads of frequent-washing miles are |
| be washed in your machine. Often the label comes | | | | prerequisites when it comes to selecting personalized |
| with clear pictures detailing how to use it correctly. | | | | baby blankets. |
| Babies love animal buddies. Personalized baby blankets | | | | - Where you can read more about personalized baby |
| combined with animal antics are a sure winner. There | | | | blankets and baby furniture. Copyright this article: Rika |
| are pups with perky ears, dainty ducks, and frogs | | | | Susan, 2007. |