Personalized Baby Blanket

What is the answer to a better baby blanket gift? A personalized baby blanket! Don't leave that little one out in the cold, custom baby blankets keep them warm and snug.

Blankets are a baby basic, and for the first few months baby will always have a blanket by his side. Baby blankets have so many uses even when baby is awake. He can play on the blanket instead of directly on the floor. Mom can use the blanket as a quick cover up to minimize distractions while feeding. Blankets can block delicate new skin from the sun, and provide comfort and familiarity during plain ole snuggle time. So why not personalize your baby blanket gift to make this baby necessity into more of an accessory?

Ways to Personalize Baby Blankets

Baby blanket gifts can be personalized in a variety of ways. The simplest and most common method is a monogram or embroidering the baby's name or initials and birth date. You could also purposefully match the color and design to the nursery theme if you know how Mom plans to decorate. Sometimes it's fun to choose a theme you know would delight the new parents and select a personalized baby blanket to match.

Buy a Personalized Baby Blanket

You want your baby blanket gift to be unique. After all, a baby blanket is a pretty common and sometimes discredited baby gift. When it comes to choosing unique baby blankets here are some tips:

• Steer clear of simple monograms, they're un-original.
• Be sure the fiber is soft and baby friendly.
• Choose unique colors and design.
• Look for high quality that will stand up to frequent washing.

If time is of the essence and you want to be sure of a professional looking outcome, then purchasing a custom baby blanket is the way to go.

Making Custom Baby Blankets

If you are crafty or know how to sew it makes perfect sense to make a baby blanket gift yourself. You have complete control over the colors, design, and even the cost. You can go as simple or as complex as you like.

If making a personalizing a baby blanket gift sounds appealing, but you're really pressed for time, you can always buy a blanket from the store and add the personalization yourself. The sky is the limit. Choose from embroidery, cross-stitch, iron-on applique or even screen-printing.