That is the point I wanted to make.
Originally Posted by moonangel12
Originally Posted by Mattee
As a mom, I am well aware of the danger of SIDS and leaving an infant unattended with a blanket of any sort. However, my common sense, such as it is, tells me that if a well washed rag quilt (the long threads removed in the wash) were too dangerous for a supervised infant, many of the books and toys that are intentionally made with varying materials such as ribbons to stimulate a baby would also be too dangerous. I just don't buy it. Just supervise your kids.
Originally Posted by Candace
Originally Posted by bakermom
what is your source of information for the "danger"? I've made/used both tied and rag quilts for nearly 30 years. noone ever mentioned this as being a problem for them with their babies.
Common sense is my source.
I was thinking the same thing. Last I heard, regulations state that any strings or ribbons must be 6" or shorter so as to lessen the strangulation risk (this was while studying in college so in the last 5 years things might have changed - they seem to change their minds every few months anyway!). If lint or fuzz is the concern, I would think dolls with yarn hair would be bad, too. Once it is properly washed and dried a few times any lint "danger" (if there is one) is pretty much gone. I would think a rag quilt would be a good texture for babies. There is a whole company marketing tag items that haven't posed any obvious risks yet or I am sure they would have been pulled of the market by now. There are going to be freak accidents, but you can't really raise a child in a plastic bubble?
As for the original question, I have never made a rag quilt before, but 3 layers of flannel should be fine. I used one that was 2 layers during the spring and summer or to nurse b/c it seemed too light weight for much warmth. I would use it with my baby, especially in the car or on the floor. When they were itty bitty, baby blankets were perfect for tummy time and impromptu naps while away from home.