Hi,
I was a daycare provider for 34 years and that is true about quilts and blankets on babies. I, however, used quilts all the time for tummy time or over the car seat, in the buggy, etc.
Lots of new rules and regulations for almost everything we all grew up using or doing.....funny we're all here!
Make the quilt and make it lighter, I just made my great neice one and used polyester batting so it's lighter and she is using it. Not sure about if it's in the crib or not.
Totally up to the new parents and it's an awesome gift.
Bev