10 of the best baby blankets for newborns 2024
Baby blankets can be used to keep your baby warm at night or in their pram and also to swaddle your baby during the day.
Cellular blankets are popular as they have small holes, making them very breathable and safe. They keep your baby warm in winter and cool in summer and are easy to wash.
A nighttime alternative is the baby sleeping bag, which can’t be kicked off. The advantage of blankets is that they can be layered according to the temperature. Duvets and pillows shouldn’t be used until your baby is one.
Blankets are very popular gifts for new parents.
This list has been narrowed down to the very best with thorough research and the following considered:
Consumer reviews
Best-seller lists
Recommendations from industry experts
Award-winning products
Personal experience and the products loved by other parents.
The list is updated annually. It was last updated on 22 January 2024.
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1. Clair de Lune Cellular Baby Blanket
Cellular blanket made from 100% cotton and produced in an OEKO-TEX-certified factory.
Available in two sizes: 70 x 90cm and 100 x 150cm.
Comes in a variety of colours.
Machine washable at 40˚C.
2. The Little Green Sheep Organic Knitted Cellular Baby Blanket
A cellular blanket made from 100% certified organic cotton.
Measures 75 x 75cm.
Available in five colours.
Machine washable at 30˚C.
3. Bloomsbury Mill Extra Soft Cellular Baby Blankets
Two 100% certified organic cotton cellular blankets.
Award-winning.
75 x 95cm
Ethically produced.
Machine washable.
Comes in blue, pink, grey, cream, mint green and white.
4. Mori cellular blanket
This cellular blanket is 50% cotton and 50% bamboo making it very breathable and great for temperature regulation.
Measures 70 x 100cm.
Available in a variety of lovely colours.
5. aden + anais dream blanket
Made with four layers of soft and breathable 100% cotton muslin.
Perfect as a summer blanket or for naps.
Available in two sizes: 120 x 120cm and 112 x 112cm.
Machine washable.
Comes in a wide variety of prints.
6. Cheeky Chompers baby travel blanket
This is a travel blanket with little pouches to tuck hands and feet into and poppered straps so it can be attached to a buggy, car seat or baby carrier.
Sensory ribbon tags have also been included to stimulate and entertain your baby.
Soft jersey cotton on one side and cuddly fleece on the other.
Machine washable at 40˚C.
Available in a variety of prints.
7. John Lewis Organic Cotton Cellular Pram Blanket
This cellular pram blanket is made from GOTS-certified organic cotton.
It has a recycled polyester satin trim around the edges.
Measures 90 x 70cm.
Machine washable at 40°C.
Available in grey, pink, white and blue.
8. John Lewis Anyday star blanket
A very soft 100 x 75cm star print blanket.
Made from 100% polyester.
Machine washable and tumble dry low.
Comes in pink and blue.
9. Jasmine Silk 100% Bamboo Cellular Baby Blanket
Made from 100% soft and temperature-regulating bamboo.
Has very fine holes to make it breathable.
90 x 90cm.
Comes in pink, blue and cream.
Machine washable at 30˚C.
10. Clair de Lune Marshmallow Baby Blanket
Plush Marshmallow fabric blanket.
Made from 100% polyester.
90 x 70cm for a pram or Moses basket.
Produced in OEKO-TEX-certified factories
Made in the U.K. by a company specialising in nursery products for nearly 80 years.
Machine washable at 40˚C.
Available in blue, cream, white and pink.
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