A blanket is undoubtedly a newborn's best friend. Even, many babies don't get ready to sleep without it. Therefore, buying an appropriate blanket for your little one becomes obligatory for you. With several types of baby blankets available in the picnic mat market today, deciding which one is perfectly suitable for your newborn is really a daunting task. However, if you already know what different types of baby blankets are, it becomes quite easy for you to buy a perfect one for your infant.

 

Receiving blankets are definitely the most versatile type of baby blanket because they are highly multi-functional and can be used for almost any purpose, including a play mat, burp cloth, swaddling blanket, breastfeeding cover and more. However, they are designed specifically to receive the baby at his birth.

Usually made of a lightweight and eco-friendly material such as organic cotton, fleece, flannel, muslin and bamboo, receiving blankets have either a square or rectangular shape and are mostly used in hospitals. Being quite thin, they can also be layered with other kinds of blanket. Needless to say, these all-purpose blankets are a staple in a newborn's world.