What Are the Developmental Benefits of Baby Blankets?

Baby Under Swaddle

In the past, baby blankets were solely regarded as clothing items to keep the baby warm. Today, that perception is changing. More people are awakening to the numerous developmental benefits that baby blankets hold. The following are some of these benefits. Familiar comfort When you swaddle your newborn baby, you are recreating the womb environment…

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Baby Blankets for the Cold

Deanie Baby Blanket

Every mom understands just how difficult sometimes it can be to keep up with the demands of their babies, especially during winter. It can be especially challenging for new moms who’ve not done anything even remotely close to this in the past. The challenges of carrying around blankets that sometimes fall off, carrying their tiny…

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Swaddling During the Winter Months

Deanie Baby Swaddle

Most moms do their best to try and recreate an environment for their newborns that feels safe and warm as the womb their babies lived in for 40 weeks. The most common technique employed by these mothers is swaddling. The idea behind this is to help the newborn feel safe thereby calming the startle reflex…

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How to Swaddle a Baby with GOTS Certified Fabric in Hot Weather

Baby Swaddle - Flowers

Swaddling refers to a practice of wrapping infants using a wrap or a blanket that restricts the movement of the baby’s limbs tightly.  This practice has been going on for centuries and is still very popular today. Swaddling allows the baby to sleep better, ensures that he/she does not scratch his face, and gives him/her…

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Organic Versus Non-Organic Baby Swaddles and Blankets

Baby Swaddle - Flowers

The epidermis is the largest organ in our bodies and does a pretty good job protecting us against chemicals and such other harsh elements that we encounter daily. For newborns, the reality is quite different; their epidermis is susceptible to harm because it is paper-thin. It takes a year for their skin to thicken and…

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GOTS – The Global Organic Textile Standard

After spending time on the internet browsing baby swaddles, I was shocked to see the number of companies who were not using GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified fabric. This made me pause and think about what standards are necessary for the type of material that is touching our babies’ skin when we wrap them…

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