Shopping: Best Baby Blankets

There are a variety of swaddle blankets, receiving blankets, and sleep sacks available to wrap your new baby up into–each with its own unique look and benefits for safe snuggling and sleeping. Check out some of our faves to find the baby blanket that works best for your new addition to the family.

aden + anais Sunset Merino Muslin Swaddle
Made from 100 percent Merino wool muslin, which is fire-resistant and offers protection from UV rays, this soft swaddle is a must! The breathable fabric will keep babies cool when it is hot and absorb any excess moisture for a comfortable slumber; it will keep them warm when it is cold as well. $150, adenandanais.com
lulujo Baby Whale Cotton Muslin Swaddles
This sweet cotton muslin swaddling blanekt from lulujo is super soft and is easy to wrap baby securely in. It can be used as a blanket, a nursing cover, a portable crib sheet, a change mat, a stroller cover, and more. And the best part? It comes in an adorable whale print design! lulujo.com
Just Born Safari Deluxe Swaddle from Babies "R" Us
As the name suggest, this deluxe swaddle, by Just Born, is specially made for newborns. It has padded foam inserts so your baby is not disturbed. (making it perfect for light sleepers) and the safari pattern is just too cute! $49, toysrus.ca
giggle Better Basics Muslin Sleeping Bag (Organic Cotton)
This 100 percent Egyptian cotton muslin blanket, which is available locally at giggle stores, is totally organic and will keep your baby cool. The fabric is also especially soft and durable. Plus, it features shoulder and diaper snaps to enable easy-changing. $30, giggle.com
MilkBarn Hummingbird Swaddle Blanket from Sprout San Francisco
This swaddle blanket, which is available locally at Sprout SF stores, is quilted from pre-washed organic cotton muslin and non-toxic dyes to ensure nothing harms your baby’s gentle skin. Not only will this make your baby happy, but when you purchase this swaddle blanket 10 percent of profits go to Project Congo, which directly support Mamma Jeanne's Orphanage in Goma D.R. of the Congo. $28, sproutsanfrancisco.com
Love to Dream Love to Swaddle UP 50/50 Transitional Swaddle in Blue/Grey from BuyBuy Baby
Specifically made for the babies transitioning from swaddle wraps to sleep bags, this special swaddle from Love to Dream has zip-off arms to gradually ease them into a less restricted sleep (yet still making sure they're safe from loose blankets in their crib). The bottom half is also wider to give them a little more room. $34.99, buybuybaby.com
Oeuf NYC Swaddle-Yellow/Indigo Dots
If you value a fabric being organic, then this is the blanket for you (plus, it's made by the locally-based brand Oeuf NYC)! It is woven from GOTS-certified 100 percent organic pima cotton, which is known for being durable, breathable, and hypoallergenic. It is also a good size for swaddling. The size is quite large making it perfect for swaddling. $68, oeufnyc.com
SwaddleDesigns Ultimate Swaddle - Planets
Are you a new parent that struggles with swaddling? This blanket’s size and square shape makes swaddling; plus, it has an instructional label sewn to it. It also works great as a privacy throw or as a playmat. The fun planet design is both unique and gender-neutral. $25, swaddledesigns.com
Little Me Sailboats Blanket
If you require something a little bit more gentle, this cotton receiving blanket from Little Me is soft against delicate skin. It can be used for anything, like swaddling and burping, and has an adorable nautical sailboat design. $16, littleme.com
Skip Hop Reversible Welcome Home Blankets
There is no need to sacrifice style for comfort! Belove local brand Skip Hop’s new Reversible Welcome Home Blanket is double-layered for warmth and coziness. The blanket is two-sided and is offered in three colors, all with more modern and contemporary prints. $24, skiphop.com
Rosie Pope Baby 3-Pack Receiving Blanket - Flamingos/ Dots/ Stars
These 100 percent cotton receiving blankets, designed by local maternity maven Rosie Pope, are designed for your baby’s early days. And since they are so soft and cozy, they will probably want to hang on to them as them grow older. Luckily, they are machine washable so they are sure to last a while. There are three included in a pack: prints with flamingos, dots, and stars. $30, rosiepope.com
Little Giraffe Swaddle & Shelter Leaf
This leaf print blanket by super-luxe baby brand Little Giraffe is made of sand-washed soft cotton muslin. The fabric is very soft and has enough stretch to keep a baby comfortably and safely snug. A sweet leaf print rounds out this blanket's charms. $48, littlegiraffe.com

Rella’s Spielhaus Summer Camp

<h1>2024 Rella&rsquo;s Summer Camp</h1> Guten Tag! Rella's Spielhaus Summer Camp is New York's premier German Summer Day Camp, excited to be back for the 10th summer in a row! Located on 50 West 97th Street, half a block away from Central Park, we offer 9 weeks of summer camp between June 24 th and August 30 th . Kids 1-12yrs are invited to enroll week-by-week. Sibling/twin discount. <h3>Daily schedule:</h3> Mon &ndash; Fri: 9am &ndash; 3pm Early Drop-off Mon - Thu: 8:30am Aftercare Mon - Thu: 3-5pm&nbsp; Any level of German welcome, no potty training required. The younger kids can nap. Be it the kids&rsquo; favorite "Fussball" , an introduction to the mighty music of "Mozart" or a magical week of wizardry during &ldquo;Abrakadabra&rdquo;, the children will be immersed in singing, dancing, arts &amp; crafts, and reading and writing - all tailored to their age group and level of German. In the second part of the morning, we will head out to nearby Central Park and enjoy the sprinkly summer activities. <h3>Testimonial of a 2023 Rella&rsquo;s Spielhaus Summer Camp Parent:</h3> Rella&rsquo;s is awesome! We started off with Saturdays and now our 3+ year old daughter is going to the summer camp every day and loves it. The entire team lead by Barbara genuinely cares and if you would see the level of thought and attention to detail, they put in each week is incredible. The kids spend so much time outside, are active and come back home happy and excited&hellip; couldn&rsquo;t ask for more. M-A. B. It is our goal to instill a life-long joy in the German language and culture and create a summer experience for your child she will remember for a long time. Call us today, wir freuen uns!

Friends Academy Summer Camps

<div>Our programs offer engaging and hands-on activities that give children the opportunity to learn, socialize and have lots of fun!</div> The Explorers Program (Age 3 &ndash; Rising Grade 2)&nbsp;includes theme-based activities in addition to daily sports, swim sessions, and&nbsp;two weekly specialty classes. Our specialty classes include learning science, practicing gymnastics, fireless cooking, and more. The Trailblazer Program (Rising Grades 3-8) allows children the opportunity to develop new interests by selecting two different specialty programs of choice each week in addition to campus-wide activities and recreational swim sessions. Specialty classes include cooking, sports, app building, dance, chess, art and much more!

Kents Hill Sports Camp

A premier 3 week overnight sports camp, providing girls ages 8-15 an opportunity to excel in the sport of their choice, plus all the activities, spirit, &amp; values of a traditional summer camp. &nbsp;Girls will select a major (ice hockey, field hockey, soccer, basketball, dance)&nbsp;which they will participate in and receive a high level of instruction in each day.&nbsp; They will then choose all of the other activities they would like to try, which will round out their weekly schedule. We also have fun special events, cookouts, campfires, carnival, out of camp trips, and color war to end the session.