Originally Posted by
Daylesewblessed
I was told by the neonatal department in one hospital to avoid solid white because it does not photograph well in these circumstances. White or light color with a contrasting edging is fine. The baby's coloring looks better in a blanket with some color. I don't know if what she said was unique to the photo system they had at that hospital or not. It might be good to ask in your case just what is most desirable.
I have made small afghans for these little mites. I was told to stay away from white, premmies are often reddish and look garish against the white...yellow make the baby look jaundiced, bright colors wash out whatever color the baby might have. I used -pastels, blue, pink, lavender