High quality, cozy blanket for a toddler/little boy

December 30, 2014 12:29 PM

My todder son's crib is currently stuffed with all the tiny infant blankets from when he was a baby, and I am interested in getting him a large blanket that will cover him, and remain covering him throughout the night. Recommendations for a high quality, cozy blanket that will grow with him.

Requirements:
-Nice fabric--I don't know much about fabric, but something other than acrylic fleece. Wool? Cotton? I don't even know.
-Would prefer machine washable and dryable.
-We live in Seattle, where it rarely gets below freezing, so super-warmth isn't necessary
-Something that wouldn't be too heavy in the warmer months would be nice as well
-It doesn't need to be a large, twin-size comforter, but something that will cover a crib, and will continue to cover a growing boy
-Would like to spend around $100, but will spend up to $200 if it's really nice
-He has a small "lovey" blanket already, and this won't replace that. So portablility, special linings, etc not needed

Thanks!

posted by Ideal Impulse to Shopping (9 answers total)

Kashwere blanket. I cannot explain how soft the material is, it's simply magical and like nothing else out there. It doesn't shrink or pill or fade after repeated washings (I've had ours for several years now). Their bath robe, made of the same material, made Oprah's famous Favorite Things list, for what that's worth.

The "throw" is pretty much a twin blanket (we had their the next size down before and it is too small for a growing toddler). It's definitely on the warmer side though - not sure how you could avoid a blanket being either too warm in the summer or too cold in the winter.
posted by rada at 1:34 PM on December 30, 2014 [2 favorites]

Maybe a crocheted or knitted afghan? They can be made in all different sizes and weights and work well for a wide variety of temperatures. My toddler recently made the same transition and we often give him an afghan, layered with other blankets (a couple of synthetic ones from Ikea and a big comforter) depending on temperature. They last years and years and are machine washable depending on the yarn. If he has a relative that crochets or knits they might like to make him one, but lots are available on Etsy too.
posted by pocams at 1:36 PM on December 30, 2014

I know there are a lot of craftsy people here on Mefi. Maybe make a Jobs listing for someone to quilt or knit a special blanket for your child?
posted by jillithd at 2:41 PM on December 30, 2014

Are you looking for heirloom quality, or just a good blanket? If it's the second: I love the Calvin Klein fleece blankets they sell at the Costco in Shoreline / Lynnwood / Montlake Terrace / Edmonds whatever that intersection is. I have five or six of them. I wash them frequently and while they do get less fluffy, they last longer than other fleece blankets I've had.

They're sold other places, but they're cheap at Costco.
posted by The corpse in the library at 5:49 PM on December 30, 2014

Crud, sorry, I just saw that you don't want fleece. Well, go give them a cuddle anyway -- they might make you change your mind.
posted by The corpse in the library at 5:50 PM on December 30, 2014

As long as your son is at least a year old, I think a crib-size down comforter would be perfect. Light but warm. Here's a link to one source.
posted by primate moon at 5:58 PM on December 30, 2014

Aden and anias dream blankets. Our almost six year old still uses hers, summer and winter. It's muslin so it's perfect.
posted by dpx.mfx at 6:13 PM on December 30, 2014 [3 favorites]

If you want a bigger one, the daydream blankets are grown up sized, and around $150. You can find both at your nearest nordstrom.
posted by dpx.mfx at 6:14 PM on December 30, 2014

came in to suggest the aden and anais dream blanket, but somebody beat me to it! my 22 month old son uses it. I'm a little jealous and want to buy myself the grownup sized one.
posted by sabh at 11:01 AM on December 31, 2014