I love babies…all babies! And my FAVORITE image of a newborn baby is when they are wrapped nice and tight in a warm blankie. My husband calls this the "baby burrito". Experts call it "swaddling".

The definition of swaddling is, "to bind (an infant, esp. a newborn infant) with long, narrow strips of cloth to prevent free movement; wrap tightly with clothes." Infants love to be swaddled for many reasons, primarily because it reminds them of being cozy and warm in their mother's womb. Parents are taught in the hospital how to swaddle their baby…but no new parent can achieve that nice tight wrap as well as the nurse did…let alone remember how to do it! Alas, the answer to our prayers…the Ultimate Receiving Blanket by Swaddle Designs.

The Ultimate Receiving Blanket is one of the prettiest things to enter my house. Not only is this blanket beautiful (solid pastel blue with chocolate mod circles), but it is made of the softest, pre-shrunk cotton flannel that reminds me of my coziest set of winter sheets. Designed to perfectly swaddle your baby, the 1 2 3 Swaddle instructions are sewn on to the blanket for a quick reference. No need for parents to panic on "how to"…your cheat sheet is right there!

Invented by Lynette Damir, a registered nurse, along with consultation from PhDs in the field of infant research, the Ultimate Receiving Blanket is a "must have" for any new parent. And, for great information on the benefits of swaddling, check out the website, Swaddle Designs. Be sure to also check out the gorgeous Baby Burpies made in coordinating fabric!

Enjoy…and happy swaddling!