A blanket is one of the most popular gifts at a bay shower. Of
course, every mother wants her baby to enjoy the comfort, warmth,
and softness of a blanket. But, it’s not just a baby that finds
comfort in a blanket.
A young child often feels secure when wrapped in a special
blanket. They may be comforted by its color or texture. A child
usually loves to have a blanket on their bed that has their
favorite animal or cartoon character on it.
Teenagers might not want to admit to feeling a sense of comfort
from a blanket. Choosing a blanket with their favorite sports team
logo on it or one that expresses their personality makes the
blanket more of a novelty or decorative item in their room. At
those times when their are experiencing feelings of insecurity or
stress, they can still feel the comforting affects of a blanket. A
blanket is a great gift for a student leaving home for college.
Blankets can serve many purposes for adults. When carefully
folded and placed at the foot of the bed, they become a decorative
item in the room. Folded and stacked in an open wardrobe or on top
of a chest is also a way to display a collection of blankets. Some
blankets such as the hand woven Mexican blankets are so colorful
and their designs so lovely that you will not want to pack them
away out of sight.
Fleece blankets and micro fiber blankets are very useful on a
cold night. You can add them to your bed for warmth or carry one
outside with you to enjoy a cool, crisp autumn evening on your
patio.
Blankets are easy to store. They require much less space than
larger items such as comforters and bedspreads. You have a large
selection of blanket materials to choose from. For some people,
only a wool blanket will satisfy their need for warmth. Fleece
blankets are very affordable, washable, quick drying, and come in a
big variety of colors and designs. Blankets made of organic
material are gaining in popularity.
Blankets are a source of physical warmth and emotional comfort
for people of all ages.
