Was the child in the NICU for any time or reason? I know our daughter was born at 29 weeks and we got a small blanket that a local group makes for NICU babies. We used it to cover her changing pad and now it is a play blanket...after almost 4 years, so it was appreicated and used.
But I do understand your questioning....maybe the hospital had an influx of quilts and could "afford" to give all babies one during that time.