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