Baby Blankets,

"I got the grey blanket and am in love! It's the softest blanket I've ever seen, and I'm sure baby will love it in these winter months. A little smaller than I had expected, but absolutely adorable

I bought recently one of La Millou's Handmade Organic Baby Blankets and simply Luv It!!! I got the Strawberry Fields themed blanket which is unbelievably soft and snugly and most of all, so colorful. It definitely makes my baby and buggy stand out from the crowd! I bought it online from www.peekaboo.co.uk and although it comes with a price tag it was money well spent!

hi, i am looking for a baby blanket, a couple of days ago i bought two blankets from kiddistuff.co.uk and they are really so sweet and now i want at least three more but this i want something different look and style and i really impress.

I love the Stripy Company Blankets. The knitted 100% cotton blankets are big enough to use as a swaddeling blanket for newborns but also warm enough to use as a pram blanket so you can use them from birth but still be using them when they are toddlers. My children use them on car journey. They wash really well too

I have purchased blankets from Rocket and Bear twice through Etsy and they always arrive in the US quickly. They are wonderful gifts and are always loved by the recipients (mommies and babies).

I bought a crocheted granny squares blanket from Rocket and Bear last month in a timely fashion, even though I live in Northern California and it had been holiday season. I have to confess it was a present for myself. Since receiving it, I've enjoyed precious "alone time," crashed on the sofa with my blanket, tea, and a good read or movie. The colors are so cheerful and hip: my boys keep trying to use it. I follow the affixed label in terms of care, as it's a quality item (obviously made with care) and I cherish it. I definitely will be ordering more blankets in future!

I was absolutely thrilled when I found Lucy's Rocket and Bear! I have a boutique baby gift business in Toronto, Canada, and I strive to find handmade, quality gifts for my customers. I'm always looking for the 'perfect' baby blanket, and I know that I've finally found that in Lucy's shop. Recently I took one of Lucy's sensational blankets to a baby shower, which was clearly the showstopper of the day when all the ladies were in awe when mom-to-be pulled it out of its wrapping. You simply can not go wrong with the vibrant fun and quality that Lucy lovingly puts into her blankets. I will be a faithful customer at Rocket and Bear forever :)

I have three blankets from Rocket and Bear and my children love them. They have them on their beds but insist on taking them in the car if we are going on a long journey. They are beautifully made and definitely among my favourite things that I have ever got for my children. Rocket and Bear products are hand made by Lucy Gulotti and the website is well worth looking at. She also makes great t-shirts with your child's favourite teddy printed on them. Great products.

I bought a blanket from rocketandbear via Etsy as a gift for my god-daughter. It was beautiful, with that fantastic soft homemade feel. The colours and textures (with little baubles) were great for the baby. My sister-in law said it was one of the best and most useful gifts she received - it is always on hand to throw over the baby in the car seat or the buggy and seems to go everywhere with them!

I bought a blanket from www.rocketandbear.com I wanted a handmade blanket that I might have made myself if I'd had the time or the know how. Lucy makes all her blankets and shes ace! Its a few years old now and a firm favorite with my small friend really think wool with crochet around the edge just lush and easy to look after its like my dads old woolly jumper and I love it nearly as much as my boy. I would recommend her to anyone she does great T shirts too!

Comments from Mumsnetters: A baby blanket is "one of those things that does loads of jobs in one. It's brilliant as a shawl, a blanket for the pushchair and, as they get older, a play mat". "These from Hippins are lovely gifts as they are personalised". They work really well as swaddling blankets or simply as something attractive to wrap around your little newborn if you can't face struggling with cardigans and coats". Alternatively you could splash out on a "luxurious cashmere one from Brora", or for the more practically-minded a fleece version which is "easily washed".

I bought a personalised blanket from www.cashmeretots.co.uk & i have to say its the most adorable thing ever!!! I bought it for my best friends baby & its the softest most more'ish thing ever!!! I want one myself!! Wish they did them in adult sizes, I could just see myself wrapped up on the couch in one of them, although i could never afford it!! My friend loves it & says she'll use it for years, it's so hard to find lifelong gifts for a baby. anyway, i totally recommend them, great service & a great idea.

I love my Organic Thermacell wool blankets I was given! It is so light - but my baby stays warm. It lets her move too, which is important. Also the wool made to use it is natural and safe - no chemicals! I got it from WhiteCloudTrading... I would really recommend it. I wish I found out about them earlier!

We have also found a great new born blanket from a website called the Stripy Company. We had heard that Wayne and Colleen had one so we took a look at the site. Fantastic we bought the Tivoli cotton stripe!!

I was searching around for a blanket a little different from the usuaal offerings. I found a brilliant selection of blankets on a website called www.beandrops.co.uk. I bought a pink organic one decorated with butterflies and a beautiful velvet cot sized one decorated with Lola the Cow. Do have a look -the blankets wash brilliantly and are a firm favourite. Thanks Beandrops!

A blanket is such a lovely gift as it's not only practical but makes such a beautiful keepsake for a child as they get older. My husband actually still has a couple of his old baby blankets, that were given to him as gifts over three decades ago! Provided they are good quality and are well cared for, they certainly can last!

I was given a beautiful waffle blanket from Atlantic Blanket and it is one of those things that has multi uses. Apart from all the obvious I also use it when out and about to feed my daughter more discreetly. It is beautifully soft and just the right size to be carried around everywhere, some blankets are just too big and bulky! A real treat and a very special gift that will stay in the family for generations to come.

I have recently been given the most beautiful raspberry coloured baby blanket from a company called The Atlantic Blanket Company. The colour is gorgeous and the ribbon edging is very pretty. It is just the right size for my little girl and it certainly feels very snuggly and warm. I would highly recommend baby blankets from this company.

I bought a beautiful baby blanket from Atlantic Blanket Company for my husbands new god daughter. Gorgeous and soft and stunningly packaged.

bought Taggie blankets for all my friends new babies-a perfect size snuggle comforter with satin tags that fascinate them as they get older.
A baby gift that lasts as long as they want it.
prices ctart at 12.95.

I received a bamboo blanket, yes BAMBOO! It's amazing not only is it soft like cashmere, it's antibacterial, hypoallergenic, breathable, thermo regulating, anti-static, organic and environmantally sustainable. It's so much better than a normal blanket check out bamboomoomoo.co.uk
It is more costly than a standard blanket but a very special gift. Well worth the money

I bought a super soft, hypoallergenic Bamboo blanket from www.bamboomoomoo.co.uk and it is stunning. I have never felt something so soft and wonderful, my friend adored it.

We recieved a gorgeous cashmere blanket from Bella Baby Blankets. It's so soft, with a patchwork pink and white effect. Very soft, and warm, and looks great in photos. Dread to think what it cost, but I'd certainly consider getting one as a special gift for a new baby!!

I bought my son Harrison a mini taggie blanket when he was about 6 months as he started to show an interest on the labels on his clothes. He absolutely loves playing with the labels on this blanket and still uses it as a comforter and he is now 2 and a half! We have even moved up to the cot bed taggie blanket!

I received a beautiful lambswool blanket, that looks gorgeous aswell as being exceptionally snuggly, it was a traditional check and available in either pale pink or blue, it was great for keeping them warm in the pram, inside/or out. It came from a fab website www.littlepresentcompany.co.uk

I recently ordered a personalised blanket from hippins for a friend's baby. The quality was excellent and with a range of colours to choose from. The only downside is having to wait 14 days for delivery and having to wait until you know the baby's name you cant order in advance. It was worth the wait because it came beautifully packaged and immediately became that baby's special pram blanket and was big enough to grow with him into childhood.

A blanket which i bought from Tots.co.uk would have to be one of the best items i bought for my little girl. Its helped me get her to sleep many nights!!! Its incredicble soft, she loved using it like a pillow as a comfort before bedtime. I rate this blanket as 9 def!!! It comes in blue and pink and is a bargain at £8

I received a Petit Bateau very light weight stripey blanket when dd was born and it's fab. You can use it when it's just a bit nippy but it's also quite cosy for colder weather. You can also use it as a sheet and I've seen some little ones using it as their soother-type thing. What's more, it's dead pretty!

For each of my three children they received a blanket which has gone on to help each of them sleep soundly and comfort them rather than using horrible dummies which I cannot bear seeing with children over aged 1 years.

I've just received my baby quilt from www.sleepythings.co.uk. Gorgeous product 10/10

We were lucky enough to receive a couple of hand-made blankets (knitted and crocheted) which we will keep for baby Sonny - they made a lovely personalised present. For one, I bought some wool and my grandmother knitted "squares" and my mother sewed them into a blanket, then when we need a bigger blanket (maybe for his bed) I'll get them to knit some more and just extend it!

Great present with some beautiful ones around. Could be fleece, cashmere or brushed cotton. Suits all budgets. Can be used in cot, buggy and as comforter so lasts for ages. Finally if a little ragged can be passed on to dolly.

4 - Worth finding out whether the family needs blankets. We ended up with about 10 and lovely as most of them are only a couple of them get regular use.

I am expecting 2nd baby in 4 weeks and really want someone to give the baby a blanket from bonnie baby! Beautiful quality and lovely colours.

You can never have too many blankets. Ensure that whatever you choose is lightweight, machine washable and super soft. My personal recomendation for the closet of fiends and family is the Little white company's cashmere cot blanket.