thank you for the links. I bookmarked the shooting star one. Would be really cute as bright scrappy quilt.
I personally tend to make baby quilts in primary and secondary colors. Babys and toddles love red. Remember Elmo on Sesame Street?
One of my favorite baby blankets was just two pieces of fabric sewn together and turned right side out. One side was flannel, one side was seersucker. This made one side snuggly & warm feeling, the other side felt cooler against the skin. This blanket went everywhere. It was great in the summer when you go from outside to airconditioned stores.
Have fun creating quilts and other items for your baby.