Soft (and Safe) Fabrics Your Baby Will Love

Welcoming a new baby is one of the happiest moments in a new parent’s life. It’s also a joyous time that others will want to celebrate too, whether it be by gifting baby blankets, clothes, and/or onesies. If you’re searching for a perfect baby gift for new parents, or you’re looking for the best accessories for your baby, follow this guide to find fabrics that you and your baby will love.

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 Cotton Muslin

Cotton is one of the most popular fabrics for baby apparel. Soft, absorbent, and gentle, cotton is perfect for young infants and growing babies. Organic cotton has the added benefit of ensuring that your baby will not be exposed to harsh dyes, chemicals, or irritants from fertilizers.

For an even softer feel, select baby accessories made with soft cotton muslin, which is a plain weave cotton fabric known for its soft woven texture. Muslin fabric originated in Bangladesh and has been used for centuries for its soft, breathable properties. This lightweight fabric facilitates airflow to keep babies cool and cozy, while its natural fibers offer a natural give while also maintaining a snug fit.

Look for soft cotton muslin burp cloths that are made with this ultra-breathable fabric or a cozy swaddle or sleeping bag set.

 Bamboo

You likely associate bamboo with the hard, stalky plant often harvested for flooring or furniture. However, bamboo can also be processed into a soft fabric. A 100% natural bamboo fabric is perfect for swaddles, receiving blankets, and baby clothes. It’s produced by crushing the bamboo into a soft mass and spinning the natural fibers into a yarn. Bamboo creates a natural, breathable fabric that will keep a new baby happy and dry.

Be aware of chemically manufactured bamboo. This is produced using chemicals like sodium hydroxide and sulfuric acid to create cellulose fiber. This process produces bamboo rayon, which is chemically different than natural bamboo products.

 Minky

Minky is a soft, plush fabric that is 100% polyester. Although minky is a synthetic fabric, its soft, fleece-like properties makes it popular in baby blankets, clothing, and baby accessories. It’s not as breathable as natural fabrics, but high-quality minky fabric will keep a baby warm and cozy.

 Baby Wipes and Diapers

While baby wipes and diapers aren’t types of fabric, they’ll quickly become an essential part of any new parents’ routine. They’ll also come in contact with a baby’s skin just as much, if not more, than clothing and fabric, so it’s important to select high-quality products.

Soft baby wipes formulated with natural ingredients such as aloe vera, chamomilla recutita flower extract, cucumber extract, althaea officinalis root extract, and oat kernel extract add a delicate touch to a baby’s skin without harsh fragrances or parabens. Look for soothing wipes with a thick, quilted texture for a gentle, clean feeling.

Similarly, select disposable diapers made with chlorine-free wood pulp, polypropylene nonwoven fabric, super absorbent polymer, and latex-free hygiene-grade elastic will help keep a new baby’s skin dry and moisturized.

 About aden + anais

aden + anais creates cute, cozy, and functional baby essentials that babies and parents love. Their cotton muslin washcloths, bibs and burp cloths, blankets, swaddles and sleeping bags are seminal favorites and make perfect gifts for any baby shower, birth, or birthday. Founded in 2006, aden + anais creates soft, durable, high-quality baby products that are practical, safe, and fashionable.

Find adorable, practical gifts for baby at Adenandanais.com

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