Security blankets, as the name itself suggests, are designed to make babies and toddlers feel secure and comfortable at bedtime or in other unusual situations. Often made of an ultra-soft material like fleece, these blankets usually come with a stuffed animal attached.

Sometimes also called blankeys or loveys, security blankets are used by a baby until he grows into a toddler. For the reasons, they must be durable picnic blanket so that your child could enjoy his toddler age to the fullest. However, your little one may also get attached to any other type of blanket and can treat it as a security blanket.

Swaddling blankets are designed to wrap babies tightly, making them feel like they are still in mother's tummy. These blankets are quite similar to security blankets in the terms of functionality, with the only difference that they come with Velcro fasteners that help you swaddle your newborn quickly and easily.

Unlike receiving blankets, swaddling blankets are often made of muslin, larger in size and have a square shape. Not only they help your little one stay calm and relaxed but also they prevent him from scratching face with his little nails. Some varieties of swaddling blankets even allow you to change diapers without fully un-wrapping the baby.