| tart --> | | | | possibly, in large and bold colors with an elaborate logo |
| The wonderful event of a new birth is an occasion for | | | | or font. Essentially this design is aimed at creating a |
| celebration, be it within your own family or a dear | | | | family heirloom or memento of the occasion that is a |
| friend. Many people offer gifts to the new parents as | | | | unique event in the lives of the people involved. The |
| a way to celebrate the occasion, and also to give | | | | hope is that the blanket will not be used but be packed |
| them a helping hand with some of the essential items | | | | away in a safe place and brought out to celebrate the |
| that are needed to make a baby's first year | | | | family history. |
| comfortable. Gifts can vary from expensive items | | | | Both approaches are fine and deciding on which |
| such as cribs, strollers and clothing to cheaper items | | | | approach to take should involve the affect you want |
| such as toys, bibs or mobiles. Blankets are a firm | | | | to make on the parents and the need they might have |
| favorite as a gift as there is always a need for baby's | | | | for baby items. Of course you could solve both these |
| warmth and comfort. Blankets are a relatively | | | | problems by creating a blanket set which has both |
| inexpensive option as a gift. A monogrammed baby | | | | types of monogram. |
| blanket is a way to personalize the gift and add that | | | | Providing a set of blankets makes sense in some |
| extra special touch to gift giving. | | | | ways as you know that the blanket may be heavily |
| Most traditional monograms consist of the baby's | | | | used and wear out so a replacement blanket will be a |
| name or initials and the birth date. Of course, you could | | | | great help. On this point, the blanket should be made of |
| add your own personal message to the monogram if | | | | natural fibers, as these materials tend to be more |
| you so wish. There are two styles you can take when | | | | durable and comfortable. A cotton blanket for example |
| adding a monogram to the blanket. You could add it to | | | | will last many washes and will allow air to circulate |
| an edge of the blanket, in a small font and aimed at | | | | making it more comfortable for baby. |
| being fairly unobtrusive. This could be seen as a more | | | | The birth of a baby is a precious moment in life and a |
| practical choice and would ensure that the blankets | | | | monogrammed blanket is a memorable way to |
| are put to use and some practical value is gained from | | | | celebrate the occasion. |
| them. The alternative is to be bold with the monogram, | | | | |