Originally Posted by Suz

I make Quilts of Valor and the very last thing I do is put the quilt in the washer and dryer. They area going into a hospital setting.

I would think that newborn babies should also receive laundered quilts just for the safety issue. I know most of us are careful, but many of us do not prewash our fabrics and we have no idea who handled the fabric before us. I would err on the side of cleanliness, particularly for the newborns.