| Your first look at a cotton muslin swaddle or receiving | | | | quality and is sometimes mistakenly called "sheer |
| blanket might surprise you. The fabric looks a bit like | | | | cotton" or "sheeting." Today you will find muslin fabric |
| gauze and doesn't look thick enough to keep an infant | | | | used in clothing, blankets and upholstery. However the |
| warm. And the fabric doesn't seem nice and pressed | | | | type of muslin used in swaddle blankets generally |
| like other baby blankets you might find. | | | | consists of softer, thinner fabric. |
| But don't let appearances fool you. Cotton muslin just | | | | Reasons to look for cotton muslin in a swaddling |
| might be the perfect fabric for a specialized blanket | | | | blanket |
| like a swaddling blanket. The light weight fabric is | | | | We love this wonderful fabric for a number of |
| perfect for a loose fit yet keeping the ability to make a | | | | reasons including child safety and product durability |
| snug wrap. And the breathable fabric is an absolute | | | | which offer added value for parents. Other reasons |
| necessity for allowing babies to regulate their body | | | | include: |
| temperatures. | | | | - Breathable to prevent baby from overheating |
| About Cotton Muslin | | | | - Stretchable for safely and securely swaddling your |
| A blanket make of 100% cotton muslin is the best | | | | baby |
| quality receiving blanket or wrap you can find for your | | | | - Gets softer with use and washing |
| baby. Soft, breathable and stretchable cotton muslin | | | | - Lightweight fabric allows babies to self regulate their |
| fabric has been popular since the 17th century in | | | | temperature |
| Europe and the Middle East for its many qualities and | | | | - Large size allows for use with older babies |
| is an ideal fabric for infant products such as swaddling | | | | Choose swaddle blankets with top quality materials for |
| blankets and clothing. | | | | your baby |
| Moms really like cotton muslin because it is a very soft | | | | There are many types of baby swaddle blankets |
| yet very durable fabric capable of putting up with | | | | available today for parents to choose from. It seems |
| continual washing and drying with the regular laundry. In | | | | easy to shop based on price - but who wants to |
| fact, cotton muslin generally gets softer the more you | | | | compromise the comfort or safety of their infant to |
| wash it. | | | | save a little money? Don't cut corners with plain cotton |
| Cotton muslin is considered a "working fabric" because | | | | blankets that may scratch or irritate your infant's skin, |
| its texture and composition allow it to be used in a | | | | shrink with use, or possibly cause your baby to |
| number of different applications. It has a fine woven | | | | overheat. |