A Guide to Baby Throw Blanket Styles

Whether you're furnishing the nursery or looking for a baby shower gift, a baby throw blanket is one of the essential items you'll need. These blankets come in various materials, styles and colors to complement the crib bedding or other nursery decor.

Choosing a Baby Throw Blanket

There are plenty of options when it comes to selecting a baby blanket. For lightweight warmth, there's the Cotton Woven Organic Bed Blanket. As its name suggests, this blanket is crafted from 100% organic cotton for eco-friendly softness. It's also GOTS Certified, which means it meets or exceeds stringent organic textile production standards.

If you're looking for a baby blanket for the stroller, consider the Luxe Cable Knit Sherpa Baby Blanket. The front is a cable-knit blend of nylon and viscose, while the back is plush sherpa. Pom poms in the blanket corners add a decorative touch to this blanket, which can be personalized with your baby's name.

The Heirloom Lion Baby Blanket complements any nursery with a jungle or animal theme. It has the look of a handcrafted quilt and features cute lions and soft colors. The front is acrylic, while the back is polyester; both fabrics are sturdy and soft. This blanket is made with yarn-dyed fibers for excellent fade-resistance, and it's Oeko-Tex® Certified as free from hundreds of harmful substances.

Another environmentally friendly blanket is the Cotton Tencel® Waffle Knit Baby Blanket. It blends soft, breathable Tencel® with premium organic cotton, and it comes in an array of colors. The cotton used in this waffle-knit blanket is certified to both Organic Content Standards (OCS) and Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) standards.

These are just some of the blankets you'll find in the selection. Pottery Barn Kids also has crib quilts and toddler bed quilts, along with sheets and bed skirts. There are also adult-size throw blankets for tossing over your rocker or gliding chair, along with decorative pillows and pillow inserts.

Other Baby Gifts

When shopping for a baby throw blanket, you may want to consider other baby gifts. There are plush toys and hooded towels, along with decorative wall hangings and ultra-plush area rugs in soft hues and shades. Pottery Barn Kids' gift bundles are another option -- they come in styles including Heirloom Hippo and Lamb Snuggle. Most bundles include a blanket and a plush toy; one exception is the Plan Toys x pbk Gift Bundle which includes a xylophone, rattle and blocks.