Baby Blankets

Soft blankets serve countless purposes throughout your baby's early years, from providing warmth during sleep to creating cosy spaces for tummy time and cuddles. Baby blankets come in various materials and weights suited to different uses, making them versatile essentials that every family needs in multiples for daily life with little ones.

Different Types and Uses

Cellular baby blankets feature distinctive honeycomb weaves that trap warm air whilst remaining breathable. These work brilliantly for layering, allowing you to adjust warmth levels easily by adding or removing blankets as temperatures change. The cellular structure prevents overheating whilst providing excellent insulation, making them ideal for cots, prams, and car seats throughout the year.

Fleece and knitted blankets offer different textures and warmth levels. Fleece provides substantial warmth with minimal weight, perfect for outdoor pram use during cooler months. Knitted varieties bring softness and visual appeal, often becoming treasured keepsakes that families preserve long after babies have grown.

Muslin blankets are lightweight and breathable, serving multiple purposes beyond simple covering. Parents use these for swaddling newborns, protecting shoulders during burping, providing shade over prams, and creating clean surfaces for nappy changes when away from home.

Choosing for Boys and Girls

Baby boy blankets and baby girl blankets come in traditional colour palettes if you prefer coordinating with nursery schemes. Blues, greys, and neutral tones suit boys' rooms, whilst pinks, lilacs, and creams complement girls' spaces. However, many families now choose gender-neutral options in whites, yellows, greens, or patterned designs that work for any baby.

Size and Practicality

Blanket sizes range from small muslins perfect for on-the-go use to generous throws suitable for cots and playtime. Smaller blankets fit easily in changing bags, whilst larger versions provide adequate coverage for growing babies.

Machine washable options simplify maintenance, essential when blankets face daily spills, dribbles, and general baby mess. Pre-washed blankets feel softer and maintain their texture through repeated washing.

Layer blankets according to room temperature rather than relying on single heavy covers. This approach allows easier adjustment as conditions change throughout the night.

Our collection includes options from The Little Green Sheep. Use alongside sleeping bags and cot bedding for complete nursery comfort.