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FAQs

When can a toddler sleep with blankets?

The best practice when it comes to sleep is not to introduce any pillows, stuffed animals, or blankets before the baby turns one year old. Toddlers aged two and above are perfectly safe to sleep with blankets. The main reason for this precaution is to remove any potential hazards while a child is still in infancy.

How to introduce a blanket to a toddler?

Toddlers can have a strong reaction to any change in their environment. Besides, anything new needs to be introduced gently to allow your baby to get accustomed to the novelty. This principle applies to toddler blankets, too.

The best time to introduce a new blanket to your toddler would be at bedtime. When it’s time to sleep, the amount of melatonin rises. This is the hormone that calms down and induces sleepiness. Due to the effect of the hormone, your kid will be much more relaxed.

When you show your toddler the blanket, allow them to touch it and play around with the blanket. Then, once their curiosity is sated, tuck them in and go on about your business like any other day. Your toddler might be fascinated by the new blanket and may not fall asleep as quickly as usual. That’s perfectly fine – let them have their fun with the blanket. It shouldn’t take long for the initial excitement to wear off.

How big should a toddler blanket be?

A toddler blanket should be the right size to fit the crib. This will usually mean a length of up to 60 inches and width of 42 inches maximum. However, you can get a slightly oversized toddler blanket, but be careful not to get one that surpasses the standard dimensions by too much.