" First playground to discover the world "
The advantages of a baby blanket are obvious. Playing, cuddling, first attempts at crawling and walking - everything is easier for babies on a nice blanket. They also fall softer.
In any case, the baby blanket is part of the initial equipment. As soon as the baby has longer periods of wakefulness, it comes into its own. For some little diaper wearers, this is usually around the second month. The older your little one gets, the less time they spend sleeping.
Curiosity grows and just lying awake in the crib or cradle becomes boring in the long run.
After all, your child wants to be part of your everyday life. Housework and the simplest chores are still very interesting for your little one. You will see with what keen interest a baby follows all these things attentively.
Crawling blanket as a first playground to discover the world
The advantages of play blankets
The special baby blanket is not just a blanket. It is much more. It is ideal so that your child does not have to lie alone in the crib, but can be in the middle of the action. As your little one is lying on the floor, there is no risk of falling. You don't have to be in close proximity all the time with a baby blanket. You can lay the blanket out in the living room and prepare food a few steps away in the kitchen. Your little sunshine will feel very comfortable.
He can be part of the action and keep an eye on everything around him.
What's more, your little diaper wearer will certainly try to roll over onto his tummy from time to time. Even if he manages to do so, he will lie extremely softly on the baby blanket.
What should a good baby blanket be made of?
You are probably wondering what makes a good baby blanket. First and foremost, it should be lightly lined or quilted. This ensures good thermal insulation when it is placed on the floor. In addition, the outer material should be soft, but of course it must not fluff. Therefore, furs and blankets with wool threads are rather unsuitable for use as play blankets. Good baby blankets can also be washed.
Every mother knows this all too well after a while. Every now and then, a small spill of milk comes up while playing. No problem if the blanket can be washed. The size of such a play blanket is also not to be sneezed at. The ideal size is around 100 cm x 100 cm. Your little sunshine will have plenty of room and your child won't be lying on the cold floor as soon as he or she has turned over. In addition to all these practical benefits, there is of course also the visual aspect to consider. A baby crawling blanket should definitely have cute motifs. Baby animals, for example, are always very popular.
Your child will marvel at these cute pictures and enjoy them as they get older.
How do I keep my baby occupied on the playmat?
As soon as the waking phases increase and your child becomes much more active during the day, they will naturally want to be kept busy. But don't worry! Babies need very little, as they are primarily learning - day by day. It is primarily the senses that your little one uses to discover the world. Hearing, touching, feeling and tasting are at the top of the list. Motor skills also need to be encouraged.
Play arch
Little ones often practise instinctively and train their muscles. You can consciously encourage this by offering a few incentives. One such incentive is a play bow. This promotes the gripping motor skills of the hands and helps your little diaper wearer to lift their legs in a targeted manner.
Baby on crawling blanket under play arch
You even have the option of making a play arch yourself. A unique item made with lots of love.
Grasping toys, rattles and sliding animals
In addition, small grasping toys, rattles and also sliding animals are welcome objects on the adventure blanket. This is because the play mat becomes a play mat as soon as your child consciously starts to play on it.
Spend more time together
Of course, take the time to play together with your little sunshine. There are little books that you can look at together on the blanket or you can play some music.
Spend more time together
It is important to find a good mix. This means that your child learns right from the start to spend time alone on the blanket as well as discovering things together with you from time to time. In this way, toddlers become more independent and yet do not feel alone.
Special adventure blankets are sensory overload
A pure adventure blanket, as you often see these days, with lots of noises, crackling and squeaking can sometimes lead to sensory overload. These special blankets often make noises when they are not expected or wanted. In this case, it is better if the child acts first and makes specific noises.
In the toddler group with your own play blanket
Do you occasionally attend a toddler group or meet up regularly with new moms? Then simply take your own blanket with you. Your child will be happy to have something familiar with them and will usually feel right at home on it, even if the surroundings seem new and strange at first.
To make it easy to distinguish your cuddly blanket from the others, take the wonderful opportunity to have the baby blanket labeled with your child's name. Not many people will have a baby blanket with a name on it. You will certainly feel a little pride and you can always be sure that you are taking the right blanket home with you.
Gift tip for parents-to-be: baby blanket with name
It's not just mothers and fathers who think about the initial equipment and what to give as a birth present.
It is often the expectant grandparents who can hardly wait to hold another little bundle in their arms. Many are therefore looking for a baby giftthat not only seems useful, but also carries a loving message. In this context, how about personalizing a baby blanket?
