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