I have made several "just square" quilts BUT....I use different textures of fabric and different amounts of quilting in the boxes so the baby can feel the textures. I also use black and white binding as that is the first thing the baby can see. I also make it a bit smaller than the usual size so that the baby can carry it when they get to be a bit older. My granddaughter loves to fold her own blankie and carry it under her arm! Any baby quilt made with love is a winner! (I also quilt a card that matches the baby quilt for writing welcome wishes to the child. Get the photo cards you slip a photo into but place a matching quilted piece in it instead of a photo. It makes it even more special.)