| Designer baby blankets are becoming more popular as | | | | Some of the most popular materials are cotton, |
| gifts for baby showers because they offer something | | | | synthetics and wool, especially cashmere. Cotton |
| truly special. Let's face it, some people just aren't | | | | blankets, like those made by Bella Notte, are perennial |
| satisfied giving a gift that anyone can pick up at one of | | | | favorites. Synthetic chenille is also a very popular |
| the big chain stores. They want to give something | | | | choice because of the softness of the nap. Lately |
| unique that shows that they took the time to shop | | | | microfiber fabrics like Barefoot Dreams Cozy Chic |
| carefully and choose an uncommon item. And | | | | have developed a huge following because these |
| sometimes it feels good to give a gift that the recipient | | | | fabrics have the softness and delicacy of cashmere |
| knows is higher quality and more expensive. | | | | but they are durable enough to wash them in the |
| Designer baby blankets have become especially | | | | washing machine whenever necessary. Some people |
| popular lately because of all the media attention they | | | | will always prefer genuine cashmere, of course, |
| have received due to the crush of celebrities having | | | | because of its legendary look and feel. Even though |
| babies and being showered with expensive gifts. How | | | | cashmere needs special treatment and is more |
| often have we seen pictures of Britney Spears | | | | expensive, for some people nothing else will do. |
| shopping for her babies or heard about what brand of | | | | Designer baby blankets come in different designs and |
| clothes Angelina Jolie or Denise Richards buy her | | | | styles. Popular styles include square and rectangular |
| children? These celebrities have the power to bring | | | | shapes, either edged in satin or not. The most popular |
| designer brands to the public's attention while also | | | | dimensions are those of receiving blankets, originally |
| showcasing the brand's appeal. Likewise, designer | | | | designed to bring newborns home in, which normally |
| blankets wrapped around Tom Cruise and Katie | | | | measure 30-36 inches square. Smaller travel blankets |
| Holmes' baby make perfect advertisements and fuel | | | | or mini blankets, which are often used for car or |
| popular demand. | | | | stroller trips, are increasingly sought after. These usually |
| Designer baby blankets are usually more expensive | | | | measure 12-15 inches square. The full sized crib |
| than blankets one might find at a discount chain store, | | | | blanket, also a perennial favorite, is often given to |
| and this naturally raises the question of value. To put it | | | | toddlers or older children, and it generally measures |
| differently, are they worth the extra money? What | | | | about 45-60 inches in length and 35-45 inches in width. |
| exactly are you buying when you choose to buy a | | | | The luxury goods market in the U.S. and around the |
| Little Giraffe receiving blanket or a Barefoot Dreams | | | | world, especially in places like China and India, is |
| crib blanket? For one thing, the materials tend to be | | | | growing at a much faster rate than the rest of the |
| higher quality or made of special fibers the | | | | consumer goods market. No wonder then that the |
| manufacturers have developed. Most of the better | | | | designer clothing and accessories industry is booming. |
| brands simply feel better to the touch. For another, the | | | | And for consumers who can afford these sweet |
| workmanship is usually excellent. But above all, you are | | | | indulgences, the selection of premium baby blankets is |
| buying an image. It's just like buying a BMW. You are | | | | greater than ever. And, as anyone with children knows, |
| saying to the world that you appreciate life's finer | | | | nothing feels better than giving your children the very |
| things. | | | | best. |
| Designer bay blankets come in a variety of fabrics. | | | | |