Custom Burp Cloths

Custom burp cloths make delightful new baby gifts. It's not often you'll find a new mother without a burp rag nearby.

Any new mother learns (and fast) what the diaper bag necessities are. Speaking for moms everywhere I will tell you that burp cloths definitely make the short list.

It's true, a burp cloth's primary purpose is to clean up all sorts of baby goo. But, there's no reason to make them akin to a ratty old dish rag. Personalized burp cloths wipe spit-up with style.

You can choose to customize your baby gift in several ways. A monogramed name makes a common baby gift much more appealing and choosing a hip stylish design sets your gift apart. Any mom can think of a dozen situations where burp cloths come in handy. Read on for advice to help her out in those dire times.

Choosing Better Burp Cloths

Now, not all burp cloths are created equal. That is for sure. Cute just doesn't cut it when there is an important job to be done, and burp cloths have very important jobs.

There's nothing worse than a burp cloth failing to perform its duty. It pays to be sure they meet all the criteria for usefulness. So, keep the following in mind.

• Flannel is soft, but not absorbent, it's a better accent fabric.
• Go for thick and absorbent
• Cloth diaper burp cloths rock!
• Terry cloth on one side is a great choice.

Making Custom Burp Cloths

If you like to sew, or you're a remotely ambitious non-sewer, I recommend making burp cloths yourself. Want do know a secret? They are very easy to make. If you need ideas, patterns or tutorials, here are some suggestions.

• Custom burp cloths with terry cloth on one side and a printed flannel or cotton fabric on the other.
• Cloth diaper burp cloths are also very cute and stylish.

You can bet that Mom will more than appreciate your thoughtfulness when it comes to choosing the best burp cloths to meed her needs.