| The birth of a baby brings about numerous changes in | | | | incidents of sudden infant death syndrome. It is |
| a household. Most prospective parents start planning | | | | recommended that babies and quilts are not placed in |
| and buying items for their baby months before the | | | | the crib together as this increases the chance of |
| delivery. Decorating a baby's corner includes buying | | | | suffocation. |
| cribs, toys, and bedding material. One such important | | | | Baby quilts maybe used to decorate the walls around |
| element is a baby quilt. These come in several sizes, | | | | an infant's crib or used to fill the crib when baby is not |
| catering to babies from various age groups. | | | | in it. Thin quilts, which may seem worn out, are used to |
| It is important to understand an infants needs while | | | | cover babies in the car or in the stroller. Once babies |
| purchasing a quilt. People purchasing baby quilts should | | | | start identifying their belongings, the quilt may even |
| always be attentive to see what material the quilt is | | | | prove to be a play area for them, or a prized |
| made of. It is advisable to buy quilts made of soft yarn | | | | possession. |
| and fleece and fabrics such as ultra-soft 100% | | | | It is not possible to determine an ideal size for a baby |
| polyester. | | | | quilt, as babies tend to grow at a rapid rate. Sizes |
| If the baby is less than a year old, it is not necessary | | | | could be as small as the crib, between 29"x 45" and |
| to use a quilt. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety | | | | 45"x 60" or even larger. As infants start walking, some |
| Commission has discovered that babies are prone to | | | | like to take their baby quilts with them at all times. |
| suffocation on soft bedding if they lie on it face down. | | | | Parents should take care that the quilt is not too large, |
| This may be the cause of about one-third of the | | | | because a toddler may trip over it and get hurt. |