How to Choose the Perfect Baby Quilt

Amity home baby quilt

A baby quilt is something special, more than just a blanket. More often than not, it is the first heirloom, a soft layer for the crib, and the cherished background for photos. When choosing a quilt, you may even find it feels like a ritual in that moment, a reflective instance of preparation for the tiny beautiful human you are preparing to welcome home.

At Amity Home, we create our quilts knowing baby’s first textiles should be as luxurious, safe, and beautifully designed as the other textiles in your home. Amity Home quilts are made to be unbelievably soft, durable, and made to be wrapped around the baby and to be loved into childhood. 

Here is Amity Home’s guide to selecting a baby quilt that meets the standards of quality, safety, and that one-of-a-kind heirloom feel.

1. Safety and Comfort: Quality is Key

– When selecting a quilt for a baby, the first thing to ensure is that it’s quality materials and quality construction. A luxury quilt should be exquisite in its design and entirely safe.

– Fabric is Important: Choose a natural, breathable fiber (100% Cotton or Soft Linen Blend) as these materials are friendly on sensitive skin, allow the quilt to breathe and help regulate temperature, and become softer with every wash; a must for baby items.

– The Filling: Look for quilts that have a thin, light filling that will be warm, but is not bulky. This is important for safety and comfort; a good quilt will still feel

Wildflowers baby quilt

2. Design: A Heirloom in the Making

– A baby quilt is one of the few items that can ground the design of a nursery. It’s where you can introduce texture and pattern in a subtle, refined manner.

– The Classic Look: Solid Neutrals

– The soft solid quilt—an ivory, pale grey, or natural flax—is a classic. It sets a calm base to the room, while being aesthetically compatible with any sheet or stuffed animal. Its simplicity makes it easy to keep the focus on the texture of the quilt.

– The Artful Touch: Subtle Patterns

– Select patterns that are simple and classic. Soft stripes, wild flower prints, or simple geometric stitch are visually interesting, while not taking over a small space. These patterns tend to carry over, too, as the child grows.

– Texture: A simple quilt can quickly be enhanced to near art status with hand-stitched details like Kantha work, or a sophisticated box stitch. Textural details can help give depth to the crib or armchair, while increasing the

Spring time quilt

Amity Home’s Styling Tip: We enjoy a classic, clean-lined quilt in a neutral shade. It acts as a wonderful complement to the lively designs of a playful mobile or the strong lines of a wooden crib while still allowing the nursery to keep a calm, high-end feel.

3. Size and Purpose: Where Will It Be Used?

– Baby quilts come in a few standard sizes. The choice is up to you based on how you envision using the quilt.

– The Crib Quilt: This is a larger standard size designed to fit neatly over a crib mattress. Its perfect for laying on a crib as a decorative item (when the baby is not sleeping), or to use for tummy time.

– The Receiving/Stroller Quilt: This smaller size is more manageable and can be cuddling your little one, tucking it into your stroller or using it as a portable changing pad. It’s useful everyday, so you’ll be glad you stitched it!

Llama love baby quilt

Important Note: It is recommended to not place loose blankets in a crib where an baby is sleeping. Your baby quilt is best for supervised cuddles, tummy time, or a beautiful pop of decoration draped over the railing or rocking chair.

4. Longevity: Selecting a Quilt That Lasts a Lifetime

The real test of a luxury baby quilt is its longevity, not just through one child, but as it can be folded up and kept for the next generation.

– Ease of Care: Life with a baby is messy. You want a quilt that can be washed in your washing machine in a gentle cycle. If you need to dry clean a baby quilt constantly, it will spend more time out of service than in service, unfortunately. Natural cotton and linen fabric are typically the best choice as they soften with washing.

– Color Fastness: When buying a luxury quilt, you typically will get a quilt made with dyes that will hold color better than other types, and a lighter natural color will tend to look less worn than other colors.

Grey baby quilt

Amity Home promises with every stitch, quality, and comfort to last a lifetime. Choosing the right baby quilt is just the first step in soothing your new arrival and creating a beautiful, soft, and lasting nursery.

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