Ahh blankets.....

Boomerslady · Nov 8th, 2009, 14:30 PM

I know there's been a few blanket threads before, but I'm soo confused!

I got the Moses basket out for the first time today! Also sorted out what clothes I'm going to take to the hospital!

I have to admit I got all babified, and put a sleepsuit & hat in the basket! Anyway I got all my blankets out and realised I had no idea what to use.

If I list what I have, would you ladies mind telling me what they are used for?!

I have a large cellular blanket, but it needed to be folded 4 times to fit the basket!

A small cellular blanket, it seemed thinner than the other and had to be folded in half to fit.

A small fleece blanket that fitted when in half.

Also a large cloth type blanket (not cellular just thick cloth)

Oh and and a sleeping bag thing, that's only 1 tog.

Sorry if this is long! I'm just so confused as to what to use and don't want to use something that could harm him....

purpledahlia · Nov 8th, 2009, 14:36 PM

well a 1 tog sleeping bag wont be warm enough in winter, so ud need a small cellular blanket ontop of it, maybe folded once but no more, that would make 3 layers, Also tucked in very tight. u can also swaddle with a blanket and put one ontop tucked in under the mattress. Remember every time a blanket is folded over it counts as an extra layer so if u use the big one folded 4 times its 4 layers... thats probably too many layers.. just judge on the weather on the day.. how warm your house is and baby is.. etc.

Zarababy1 · Nov 8th, 2009, 14:41 PM

well charlie was a summer baby so he was diffrent but i think with harry he'll probably be swadeled in a shawl wool type blanket, and then one or two fleece blankets over the top depending how cold it is xx

edit: thats during the day in the moses basket, on a night i'll probably put one more fleece blanket over, its all about layering really so if he's too warm/to cold u can take off a blanket or two, it comes naturally tho hun i wouldnt worry about it u'll know whats right when the time comes x

PieMistress · Nov 8th, 2009, 16:50 PM

If our baby is swaddled what should you put on top? One more layer or two?

purpledahlia · Nov 8th, 2009, 16:54 PM

i think it depends really.. just judge it at the time, if your cold baby will be colder..

Boomerslady · Nov 8th, 2009, 16:59 PM

Thanks ladies.

Stupid question (I have lots!) what's swaddling? I'm guessing when they are all wrapped up, but how do you do it? Will it not squash the buba?!

DaisyDuke · Nov 8th, 2009, 17:05 PM

I have bought swaddling blankets as i wouldnt know how to do it without rofl: have u got plenty of sheets to?

purpledahlia · Nov 8th, 2009, 17:07 PM

http://www.babycentre.co.uk/baby/new...addleyourbaby/

DizzyMoo · Nov 8th, 2009, 17:22 PM

Tbh the blanket material is preference & warmth only , Its not like you only use cotton for this or fleece for that if you get me. Its purely which you feel you want to use & going off whether its warm or cold.
I'd still use the 1 tog sleeping bag but add blankets, At least he/she will remain covered

I've got a sleeping bag & 4 thick ish blankets, My 1st hated being swaddled & much preferred to just have blankets over him. So i'll wait & see what this one likes .x

tiggercats · Nov 8th, 2009, 17:35 PM

Just a point about the sleeping bags, most cannot be used until baby is about 8lbs. Just checked this on grobags website

When can I first put my baby in a Grobag Baby Sleep Bag?

Our 0-6 months Grobag Baby Sleep Bag can be used for a full-term, 8lb 8oz (4kg) baby from birth. However, if your baby weighs less than 8lb 8oz (4kg) at birth, we recommend you wait a short time, until your baby grows larger. For the first few weeks and for babies under 8lb 8oz (4kg), we recommend the Grobag Swaddle as a safe and easy alternative for your baby. Our 0-6 month size Grobag includes under-arm poppers to reduce the size of the armholes for babies up to 10lbs (4.5kg).

Not sure if other brands specify weight.

Nov 8th, 2009, 14:30 PM	#1
Boomerslady Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bromley, London Posts: 3,618	Ahh blankets..... I know there's been a few blanket threads before, but I'm soo confused! I got the Moses basket out for the first time today! Also sorted out what clothes I'm going to take to the hospital! I have to admit I got all babified, and put a sleepsuit & hat in the basket! Anyway I got all my blankets out and realised I had no idea what to use. If I list what I have, would you ladies mind telling me what they are used for?! I have a large cellular blanket, but it needed to be folded 4 times to fit the basket! A small cellular blanket, it seemed thinner than the other and had to be folded in half to fit. A small fleece blanket that fitted when in half. Also a large cloth type blanket (not cellular just thick cloth) Oh and and a sleeping bag thing, that's only 1 tog. Sorry if this is long! I'm just so confused as to what to use and don't want to use something that could harm him....

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Nov 8th, 2009, 14:36 PM	#2
purpledahlia Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 14,871	well a 1 tog sleeping bag wont be warm enough in winter, so ud need a small cellular blanket ontop of it, maybe folded once but no more, that would make 3 layers, Also tucked in very tight. u can also swaddle with a blanket and put one ontop tucked in under the mattress. Remember every time a blanket is folded over it counts as an extra layer so if u use the big one folded 4 times its 4 layers... thats probably too many layers.. just judge on the weather on the day.. how warm your house is and baby is.. etc.

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Nov 8th, 2009, 14:41 PM	#3
Zarababy1 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 7,647	well charlie was a summer baby so he was diffrent but i think with harry he'll probably be swadeled in a shawl wool type blanket, and then one or two fleece blankets over the top depending how cold it is xx edit: thats during the day in the moses basket, on a night i'll probably put one more fleece blanket over, its all about layering really so if he's too warm/to cold u can take off a blanket or two, it comes naturally tho hun i wouldnt worry about it u'll know whats right when the time comes x

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Nov 8th, 2009, 16:50 PM	#4
PieMistress Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 852	If our baby is swaddled what should you put on top? One more layer or two?

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Nov 8th, 2009, 16:54 PM	#5
purpledahlia Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 14,871	i think it depends really.. just judge it at the time, if your cold baby will be colder..

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Nov 8th, 2009, 16:59 PM	#6
Boomerslady Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bromley, London Posts: 3,618	Thanks ladies. Stupid question (I have lots!) what's swaddling? I'm guessing when they are all wrapped up, but how do you do it? Will it not squash the buba?!

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DaisyDuke Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: U.K Dorset Posts: 8,675	I have bought swaddling blankets as i wouldnt know how to do it without rofl: have u got plenty of sheets to?

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Nov 8th, 2009, 17:07 PM	#8
purpledahlia Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 14,871	http://www.babycentre.co.uk/baby/new...addleyourbaby/

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Nov 8th, 2009, 17:22 PM	#9
DizzyMoo Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5,902	Tbh the blanket material is preference & warmth only , Its not like you only use cotton for this or fleece for that if you get me. Its purely which you feel you want to use & going off whether its warm or cold. I'd still use the 1 tog sleeping bag but add blankets, At least he/she will remain covered I've got a sleeping bag & 4 thick ish blankets, My 1st hated being swaddled & much preferred to just have blankets over him. So i'll wait & see what this one likes .x

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Nov 8th, 2009, 17:35 PM	#10
tiggercats Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 6,840	Just a point about the sleeping bags, most cannot be used until baby is about 8lbs. Just checked this on grobags website When can I first put my baby in a Grobag Baby Sleep Bag? Our 0-6 months Grobag Baby Sleep Bag can be used for a full-term, 8lb 8oz (4kg) baby from birth. However, if your baby weighs less than 8lb 8oz (4kg) at birth, we recommend you wait a short time, until your baby grows larger. For the first few weeks and for babies under 8lb 8oz (4kg), we recommend the Grobag Swaddle as a safe and easy alternative for your baby. Our 0-6 month size Grobag includes under-arm poppers to reduce the size of the armholes for babies up to 10lbs (4.5kg). Not sure if other brands specify weight.

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