Flannelette blanket for newborns (like a cashmere baby blanket) are often bought by new mothers who are expecting a baby. Despite the fact that manufacturers today provide the widest range of this bedding, these models have not been lost for a long times.
Features and Benefits of Flannelette Blankets
Flannelette blankets are the blankets from childhood that we made in cribs in kindergarten or camp. Red, blue or green, as a rule, in a box - then the choice of colors and patterns was small. Today, flannelette models are available in a wide variety of colors and brightly varied prints.
The flannelette is a soft fabric with a delicate pile. In composition, it is 100% natural: it is made from cotton or wool. flannelettes of different thicknesses are used to make clothes for children and adults, diapers, bed linen. Also, this material is used in production and purchased for the needs of the army, various departments. The flannelette is not expensive at all.
The flannelette blanket is perfect for a newborn baby:
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The natural origin of the fiber guarantees hypoallergenicity.
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Soft material won't hurt baby's delicate skin.
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The flannelette conducts air perfectly, which means it is warm, but the baby does not sweat under it. All this helps to protect the child from colds.
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It is durable - under one blanket can "grow" a few children in one family.
Unlike super-lightweight blankets with synthetic fillers, flannel blankets do not require special care - they are machine washable, dry easily, and after drying, they do not shrink into lumps. For a baby who is born in the fall or winter, it is quite advisable to purchase two at once: one for the house, the other for the stroller. The flannelette will be affordable for any family. And when the child grows up, it will not be a pity to pass these things on to those who need them.
By the way, a beautiful flannelette blanket is perfect for discharge as well - this way you can save a lot of money on buying a special discharge kit.
Size large selection of modern goods for children, mid-size flannelette model for summer or off-season. For winter, parents are allowed to buy down, woolen blankets or with padding polyester, holofiber. However, as practice shows, in an ordinary city apartment, where heating works in winter, a flannelette blanket is enough.
It is also a great option for games - it can be laid on the floor as a bright rug.
Sizes and selection of Flannelette Blankets
When choosing a blanket for your baby, be guided by the size and season you need. In fact, the flannelette is all-season, it is perfect for both winter and summer. In winter, you can choose on a wool flannelette, in summer - on a cotton one. It is not scary if the composition contains a minimum of synthetics - this is a long time for a blanket, withstand numerous washing, drying and ironing. For example, 10% viscose and 90% cotton is another option.
The sizes of blankets for children from manufacturers are different. Be sure to match the size of the product and the bed - usually a mattress in a crib for a newborn is 120 by 60 cm.
The sizes of children's flannelette blankets from different manufacturers are as follows:
90x100 cm;
90x112 cm;
100x140 cm;
100x118;
100x132;
100x140.
Obviously, small sizes are suitable for a stroller - such a blanket can be placed under the baby's bottom, or you can cover it on top. For a crib it is worth choosing a larger model.
For an older child (from 2 years old) or a teenager, the size is selected so that the blanket is at least 50 cm wider than the sleeping place.
An economy-class product is distinguished by a simple pattern or monochromatic dyeing. Slightly more expensive duvets made of bibs are jacquard. This means that when they are made, threads are intertwined in them in a special way so that an intricate pattern is formed on the blanket on both sides. This is not only beautiful (in fact, such a blanket does not have a seamy side), but also makes the product durable - a jacquard blanket will last longer than usual. In addition, such models often do not contain synthetics. A jacquard blanket will cost a little more than usual.
For very young children, it is better to choose a model of calm colors. Or if you bought a bright one, wear a neutral-tone cotton duvet cover on it. For older people, things with colored prints and images of their favorite characters are perfect.
Manufacturers of Flannelette Blankets And Reviews About Them
You can buy a blanket from a flannelette in children's stores, as well as in retail outlets that sell home textiles. The assortment is wide enough, there are imported samples. But mothers prefer to buy domestic textile goods. The following brands are popular.
"Ermolino"
The largest manufacturer of flannelette blankets. The range includes models for children, adults, as well as for the needs of various departments. The children's line is called "Ermoshka". Some of them are made from 100% cotton, and some are made from cotton with the addition of viscose. The products are divided into three groups - "Economy", "Jacquard classic blankets" and "Lux". "Economy" and "Classic" are made of cotton with viscose. The most inexpensive models come in three colors (pink, green, and white and blue) and have a check or diamond pattern. Jacquard blankets - in the same colors, but with more attractive prints on the children's theme - animals, flowers. "Lux" blankets have a wide range of colors, original modern patterns, but most importantly, they are made of 100% cotton.
You can buy them everywhere - through your own online store, from distributors, in textile centers and children's stores - both small and chain. According to reviews, blankets do not fade when washed, do not lose their fluffiness. They are easily removed from dirt, they are not afraid of "little children's surprises" - all this can be easily removed when washing in a typewriter. Also, mothers fell in love with them for their bright, but not acidic colors, pleasant to the eye and safe for the baby. Of the shortcomings, buyers noted that over time, "Ermoshka" becomes less soft, tends to become thinner after frequent washings.
"Udaeva"
Another domestic manufacturer of flannelette blankets and bedspreads. This brand does not have such a wide assortment of colors - mainly, these are standard red, blue and green models with a geometric pattern. They are quite inexpensive and affordable for any family. Most of the buyers noted these blankets as "the very ones from childhood." According to reviews, they are soft, do not require a duvet cover, are pleasant to the body, easy to wash, dry quickly and do not wrinkle. The composition contains synthetics, so that the fabric does not stretch and does not lose its shape after washing.
Baby Nice
Products of the domestic manufacturer OTK (United Textile Company). The Baby Nice brand unites special products for newborns and babies. The assortment includes both one-sided and two-sided jacquard blankets with beautiful patterns in different colors. The material is 100% cotton, specially brushed in such a way that the fabric looks silk to the touch. Many mothers appreciated these blankets for their low price, bright drawings (for both boys and girls) and good packaging - each packed in a tight bag with a ribbon - this will be an excellent gift for a young mother and newborn baby.
Correct Care For Flannelette Blankets
The flannelette is completely unpretentious in maintenance. It requires washing as it gets dirty. Although it is usually made of cotton, it is not recommended to wash it at 60-90 °. The optimum water temperature is 40 °. An average spin is required, 500-600 revolutions will be enough. Can be dried on a rope, can be straightened. It is better not to do this in the drum of the machine using the special mode.
Boiling flannelette blankets is strictly prohibited! It was from frequent boiling that Soviet samples lost their density and color, turning into a "sieve". It is possible to remove stains from them with modern gentle means without aggressive chemicals. If you are fortunate enough to buy a model made of wool, it will require more delicate care. It will be possible, if desired, to give such a product to dry cleaning. These are just general guidelines. For any hostess, the manual should be the instructions indicated on the packaging of a particular blanket.
