Today there are a large number of different blankets for children. Small, large, round, rectangular, in short, there is something for all tastes and ages.
You can use a blanket to cover your child, to put on his bed or for him to have with him when he plays.
Infant sleep safety: Do not put a throw or blanket in a baby's cot for sleep, even for a short nap. Place the baby on their back in a sleep sack that fits properly.
Before choosing your blanket, identify the use that the blanket will fulfill. Will it decorate the bed or serve as a cover?
To choose your child's blanket , here are three criteria to look at: the material of the blanket, the size and its aesthetic appearance.
We will first look at blankets for babies and then, in the second part, at blankets for older children.
What material is suitable for a blanket for my baby?
This is the most important criterion. Children's blankets can be made from many materials, more or less soft, or even allergenic.
For a baby, it is very important to choose a soft blanket, which does not irritate the skin and does not risk causing allergies.
The soft and hypoallergenic baby blanket
So, choose blankets made of cotton or synthetic materials . As synthetic materials, you can choose a blanket made of silk, fleece or flannel. These are soft blankets that do not cause allergies.
Avoid woolen children's blankets
Avoid wool blankets which can be unpleasant to the touch. If you will be playing with your newborn on the blanket and he will often be on the floor, choose a blanket that is easy to wash.
For the material of the blanket, whether your child is 1 or 5 years old, it is pretty much the same as for an infant. It is better to choose a blanket that does not cause allergies and that is soft. A blanket made of cotton or synthetic material in short.
What size for a child's blanket?
A small throw can be used with an awake baby under supervision, but never in the baby's cot during sleep.
For an older child, measure the bed if the throw is intended as a bedspread. A larger throw can also be used for play.
Here are size guides by age and use; for babies, a throw is only for awake moments under supervision:
- 80x100 cm for use with an awake baby, under supervision and away from the cot
- 100x120cm for small children up to 4 years old
- 150x200cm from 5 years old, up to teenagers
The aesthetic aspect of a blanket for a child
As for the aesthetics of the child's blanket, it's up to you! For a baby, only use a throw during awake moments under supervision; it must not be used as a blanket in the cot for sleep.
For a child who is starting to have his own tastes, the most important thing for him will be aesthetics more than comfort. He will therefore need a blanket that he finds pretty. To know if this or that blanket will please your child, simply show them to him.
If it's a surprise, for his birthday for example, several clues can lead you to a blanket that he's sure to love:
- His favorite color
- Does he like animals?
- Does he like superheroes?
- Does he like princesses?
There are also blankets made of double material. One side in faux fur and the other in cotton.
Perfect for seeing your superhero or superheroine embroidered on it while having the softness of fur.
Finally, what blanket should you choose for your child?
In short, material and size depend on age and use. For a baby, a throw is only for awake moments under supervision, never for sleep in the cot.
A child over 4 years old will need a blanket of a larger size and adapted to the use he will make of it: bedspread, blanket, etc.
We now invite you to discover the different reasons that will push you to buy a blanket . Some will surprise you, besides the fact that it provides warmth.
