OHbaby! Forums : Wool or Synthetic blankets

OHbaby! Forums : Wool or Synthetic blankets https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:31:45 +0000 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:28:07 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=16034 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Wool or Synthetic blankets : I have heard that synthetic blankets...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16034&PID=347933&title=wool-or-synthetic-blankets#347933 Author: MalibuBarbie
Subject: 16034
Posted: 07 April 2008 at 6:28pm

I have heard that synthetic blankets can cause a baby to over heat. I used polar fleece blankets for my older son's bed and he used to come up in a heat rash. This stopped when I used blankets made from natural fibres. Wool blankets may seem expensive but the others in this forum are right, you can get cheaper ones off trade me etc. And even if you do buy expensive new ones, you can always sell them for a good price. Natural fibres are good for babies as they help to regulate body core temperature. I found that for me, two cotton and two wool blankets was plenty. I just alternated what I used depending on the season. I even went camping just recently with my six month old and I found the wool blankets to be awesomly warm. The other alternative is to use the winter / summer weight sleeping bags for babies. In my opinion cotton and merino aircell blankets are the best as they are the best at regulating core body temperature and they are also warm but light. The sleeping bags are good too as babies can't kick them off like blankes but I question whether or not they are good for babies on a developmental level as I feel they hinder movement somewhat.]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:28:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16034&PID=347933&title=wool-or-synthetic-blankets#347933 <![CDATA[Wool or Synthetic blankets : I got my ear chewn off at the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16034&PID=347188&title=wool-or-synthetic-blankets#347188 Author: NeoshasMummy
Subject: 16034
Posted: 07 April 2008 at 8:13am

I got my ear chewn off at the hospital for synthetic blankets

They say wool or cotton. I personally like those soft merino ones they are expensive but they last forever ]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:13:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16034&PID=347188&title=wool-or-synthetic-blankets#347188 <![CDATA[Wool or Synthetic blankets : Maya wrote:We used fleece with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16034&PID=347164&title=wool-or-synthetic-blankets#347164 Author: Kellz
Subject: 16034
Posted: 07 April 2008 at 7:55am

Maya wrote:

We used fleece with the gremlins, but never next to their skin. They'd have a cotton sheet, then a cotton quilt then a fleece blanket over the top.

Ditto what she said. We also wrapped Isla for like 10 months with muslin or cotton wraps.

But now Isla wears polar fleece PJ's with a cotton singlet underneath. Dont seem to have any probs. ]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2008 07:55:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16034&PID=347164&title=wool-or-synthetic-blankets#347164 <![CDATA[Wool or Synthetic blankets : We use our go go bag during summer...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16034&PID=347138&title=wool-or-synthetic-blankets#347138 Author: yummymummy
Subject: 16034
Posted: 07 April 2008 at 2:59am

We use our go go bag during summer - merino & cotton.
We use wool blankies in winter but may switch to the winter weight bags]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2008 02:59:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16034&PID=347138&title=wool-or-synthetic-blankets#347138 <![CDATA[Wool or Synthetic blankets : Thats what we did for wraps with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16034&PID=346982&title=wool-or-synthetic-blankets#346982 Author: Maya
Subject: 16034
Posted: 06 April 2008 at 9:21pm

Thats what we did for wraps with the gremlins, went to Spotlight and bought fabric and hemmed it.]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2008 21:21:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16034&PID=346982&title=wool-or-synthetic-blankets#346982 <![CDATA[Wool or Synthetic blankets : you can actually source 100% cotton...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16034&PID=346846&title=wool-or-synthetic-blankets#346846 Author: pekemoemum
Subject: 16034
Posted: 06 April 2008 at 8:32pm

you can actually source 100% cotton in various types of fabrics.. it's probably WAY cheaper to search out fabric shops and look for the 100% cotton and just 'edge' it yourself?
I have just sourced (from a wholesaler) a really lovely 100% cotton tracksuiting type fabric (smooth on one side and fluffy on the inside) it's sooooooooooooo lovely!
In saying that.. both my boys had a small polar fleece blankey though as part of the bed ensemble early on! Tyde has his Peke Moe now so doesn't have blankets in his bed! ]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:32:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16034&PID=346846&title=wool-or-synthetic-blankets#346846 <![CDATA[Wool or Synthetic blankets : We used fleece with the gremlins,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16034&PID=345847&title=wool-or-synthetic-blankets#345847 Author: Maya
Subject: 16034
Posted: 05 April 2008 at 9:29pm

We used fleece with the gremlins, but never next to their skin. They'd have a cotton sheet, then a cotton quilt then a fleece blanket over the top.]]> Sat, 05 Apr 2008 21:29:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16034&PID=345847&title=wool-or-synthetic-blankets#345847 <![CDATA[Wool or Synthetic blankets : Yeah I was going to suggest TM...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16034&PID=345820&title=wool-or-synthetic-blankets#345820 Author: MummyFreckle
Subject: 16034
Posted: 05 April 2008 at 9:14pm

Yeah I was going to suggest TM too...you can often get some good prices on wool blankets. We have only used wool or cotton blankets on both the basinet and the cot, we have been given some lovely polar fleece and other ones, but prob wont use them until he is a bit bigger, as I prefer to use the breathable ones.

]]> Sat, 05 Apr 2008 21:14:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16034&PID=345820&title=wool-or-synthetic-blankets#345820 <![CDATA[Wool or Synthetic blankets : You can get wool blankets on trademe...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16034&PID=345572&title=wool-or-synthetic-blankets#345572 Author: kebakat
Subject: 16034
Posted: 05 April 2008 at 3:01pm

You can get wool blankets on trademe if you keep an eye out. I got 2 huge single wool blankets for $20 and got 2 cot sized wool ones for $30 I think. All I did was give them a really good wash before using them. Much much cheaper than buying new.]]> Sat, 05 Apr 2008 15:01:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16034&PID=345572&title=wool-or-synthetic-blankets#345572 <![CDATA[Wool or Synthetic blankets : Thanks for your comments. Merino...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16034&PID=345544&title=wool-or-synthetic-blankets#345544 Author: Mattsmum
Subject: 16034
Posted: 05 April 2008 at 1:54pm

Thanks for your comments.

Merino sounds good.

I'm in Dunedin, it can get cold here. How warm are cotton blankets?

]]> Sat, 05 Apr 2008 13:54:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16034&PID=345544&title=wool-or-synthetic-blankets#345544 <![CDATA[Wool or Synthetic blankets : I used a wool blanket at nightime...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16034&PID=345539&title=wool-or-synthetic-blankets#345539 Author: Mum2ET
Subject: 16034
Posted: 05 April 2008 at 1:49pm

I used a wool blanket at nightime when Ella was a newborn (born in the middle of winter). Yes they are expensive, but you can get them at farmers and they often having 20% off nursary accessories so you might be able to pick one up during a sale. The other option is use merino wool....JK have some blankets in there new merino kids range.

During the day we mainly used a cotton blanket, unless it was really cold then we used the wool one.

]]> Sat, 05 Apr 2008 13:49:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16034&PID=345539&title=wool-or-synthetic-blankets#345539 <![CDATA[Wool or Synthetic blankets : I use cotton blankets. I think...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16034&PID=345506&title=wool-or-synthetic-blankets#345506 Author: tishy
Subject: 16034
Posted: 05 April 2008 at 12:44pm

I use cotton blankets.

I think I was told before not to use fleece for bedtime as they are not breathable. ]]> Sat, 05 Apr 2008 12:44:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16034&PID=345506&title=wool-or-synthetic-blankets#345506 <![CDATA[Wool or Synthetic blankets : Hi I am sure this has probably...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16034&PID=345500&title=wool-or-synthetic-blankets#345500 Author: Mattsmum
Subject: 16034
Posted: 05 April 2008 at 12:02pm

Hi

I am sure this has probably already been discussed but I can't find it.

I am looking into the blankets I will need for a bassinet and cot, the wool ones are really expensive but I thought I read somewhere not to use synthetic or polar fleece blankets.

Does anyone know anything about this?

What do people prefer?

I look forward to your thoughts.

Thanks ]]> Sat, 05 Apr 2008 12:02:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16034&PID=345500&title=wool-or-synthetic-blankets#345500