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Materials and Sizes for Baby Blankets: How to Choose the Ideal Blanket for Your Little One
We believe everyone deserves a good night’s sleep. And the very youngest among us just a little bit more. It all starts with the right items in the crib or cot. Choosing the correct size and materials is essential for both the comfort and safety of your baby. What do you need to know about baby blanket sizes? We’re happy to explain. There is, for example, a clear difference between the size of a cot blanket and a cradle blanket. The ideal size for a cot blanket is 100x150 centimetres. You’ll read all about this and more in this blog.
In this blog, you’ll learn everything about:
- The right sizes for cradle blankets
- The perfect sizes for cot blankets
- Tips for making up the cradle or cot
- How to determine cot sheet sizes and cot mattress dimensions
The Right Baby Blanket Sizes
Although a children’s duvet is only suitable once your little one is around two years old, a special baby blanket is useful much earlier. A soft baby blanket is perfect for the cradle, cot or pram. Choosing the right size is essential here. First of all for safety: you don’t want your baby to get tangled in a blanket that’s too large. A good rule of thumb is that the blanket should not come higher than your baby’s shoulders. At the same time, the blanket should be large enough to keep your baby comfortably warm.
| Use | Baby Blanket Size |
| Cot | 75x100 cm |
| Pram | 100x150 cm |
| Cradle blanket size | 75x100 cm |
AfCradle Blanket Sizes
A cradle blanket measuring 75x100 is perfect for a cradle. The size is nice and compact, ensuring the blanket is safe, warm and comfortable.
Cot Blanket Sizes
Once your little one has outgrown the cradle, it’s time for the cot. A larger bed means a larger blanket. A cot blanket measuring 100x150 is perfect for this stage.
Pram Blanket Sizes
A baby blanket isn’t only useful in the cradle or cot, but also on the go. A soft blanket can double as a play mat, or be used in the pram or car seat. A blanket that’s too large can easily trail on the ground, which isn’t practical. That’s why we recommend choosing a smaller blanket of 75x100 for this use.
Making Up the Cradle and Cot: Our Tips
The size of a baby blanket is important for a comfortable and safe sleeping environment, but there are other things to keep in mind as well.
Our tips:
Make up the cradle or cot from the foot end, making sure the blanket is tucked in firmly and reaches no higher than your baby’s shoulders.
Use the blanket together with a sheet. Curious about the right sizes? At Yumeko you’ll find cot sheets in 120x150 and cradle sheets in 80x100.
Match the size of the blanket and sheet to the dimensions of the cot mattress.
Always check whether your baby is warm enough. For example, don’t cover your baby extra when they have a fever.
Make sure there is no loose bedding or other items, such as soft toys, in the cradle or cot.
Choose breathable materials
Now you know everything about making up a baby bed and choosing the right sizes. Step two is shopping for baby blankets. Besides the right size, the material is just as important. Luckily, at Yumeko you’ll find baby blankets in different sizes and materials. What they all have in common is that each blanket is breathable and free from harmful substances. Essential qualities for a baby blanket, because safety always comes first.
Baby Blankets Made From Organic Cotton
Under a cotton baby blanket, your little one will drift off into a peaceful sleep. The 100% organic, Fairtrade cotton has never come into contact with chemicals. Clean, safe and toxin-free, guaranteed by the Global Organic Textile Standard certification. The cotton is knitted, creating a supple, soft baby blanket. It drapes beautifully around your baby, keeps them warm and is breathable at the same time. It’s such a lovely item that we’ve made it in several variations. You can choose a 100x150 cot blanket or a 75x100 cradle blanket. And we haven’t even mentioned the beautiful colours yet.
Baby Blankets Made From Pure Merino Wool
For the very smallest among us, only the softest and safest materials are good enough. That’s why we created a beautiful wool baby blanket. The pure virgin wool is of the highest quality and washed using only natural soap. The colour even comes from the sheep themselves. This makes the blanket completely natural and safe for your baby. You might associate wool with winter, but nothing could be further from the truth. These wool blankets can be used all year round, as they are highly breathable and excellent at absorbing and releasing moisture. An added bonus: wool has self-cleaning properties, which means the blanket lasts a long time. The size? Our wool baby blankets come in 75x100, perfect for the cradle and for outings.
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