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We all think of toddler blankets as soft, cuddly, warm and comforting.  They are!  They are absolutely an essential item to have when there's a baby around.  Newborn babies need to be swaddled to feel loved and nurtured.  Blankets have a way of making children feel warm and safe.  No one would guess that a blanket could pose any kind of danger.  Guess again!According to the American SIDS Institute, soft mattresses and heavy coverings such as blankets, can contribute to the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).  It is recommended that babies sleep only on a firm surface and with no covering, pillows, toys, positioning devices or anything else in the crib with them.  This prevents suffocation and overheating while sleeping.  It is also recommended that they sleep on their backs.  Dress your babies in enough clothing to keep them warm without having to use a blanket or other cover.The number of cases of SIDS in the U.S. has dropped dramatically since 1983.  Research and new disc... read more »

There was a time when a toddler blanket was defined as a rectangular-shaped covering, approximately 30"x36", often given as a gift.  Research studies on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) along with creative blanket manufacturers have brought us a plethora of blanket shapes and sizes to choose from.  While the very popular 30"x36" blanket is still standard, these new sizes have their own special role in your toddler's life.Let's start small.  These smaller blanket versions are best known for making toddlers feel secure.  They don't cover much more than an arm or leg, but that's not the purpose behind them anyhow.  Security blankets are the most loved and abused blankets in the world.  They are like your toddler's best friend, loved and cuddled, spat up on, there when you need a shoulder to cry on and always in attendance at tea parties.  Security blankets can range in size but vary in texture, color, pattern and trimming but it's best that they are made small enough as not to drag ... read more »