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Our muslin blankets for babies are made from four layers of OEKO-TEX® certified organic cotton muslin — soft, breathable, and gentle on newborn skin. Each one is a muslin swaddle and baby blanket in one, with a light, crinkled weave that gets softer with every wash and works beautifully from the newborn stage through toddlerhood.
Shop by color:
- Sage Green Muslin Baby Blanket — a calm green baby blanket for any nursery palette
- Pink Muslin Baby Blanket — a soft pink baby blanket, perfect for a newborn swaddle
- Cream Muslin Toddler Blanket — the comfort blanket toddlers reach for every time
- Turquoise Muslin Baby Blanket — OEKO-TEX® certified, bright and cheerful
All of them measure 47.2 × 47.2 in (120 × 120 cm) — generous enough to swaddle a newborn and soft enough to become a toddler's favorite cuddle companion. Use them as muslin swaddles, stroller blankets, crib layers, or play mats.
Muslin Swaddles for the First Months
A muslin swaddle blanket is the piece most parents use hardest. At 47 inches square, ours are big enough to wrap a newborn properly — a muslin swaddle cloth and receiving blanket in one — and the open gauze weave keeps air moving even through several folds. Most families keep three to six muslin swaddles in rotation — one in use, one in the diaper bag, one clean and ready.
Why Muslin for Babies
Muslin has been woven for skin-soft comfort for generations. Each blanket in this collection is made from organic cotton muslin. The weave feels light yet still holds warmth on cool evenings. The open structure breathes naturally with your baby, helping regulate temperature during naps, cuddles, and stroller walks. With each wash, the cotton relaxes more — so the muslin baby blanket your child loves at three months feels softer at three years. Comparing fabrics? Read muslin vs bamboo vs cotton baby blankets to see why a cotton newborn blanket in muslin is the easy choice.
Swaddles vs. Baby Blankets: What You Need
A muslin swaddle blanket is usually larger and lighter, designed to wrap a newborn snugly through the first months — typically 44″ to 47″ square. A standard muslin baby blanket is a touch thicker, better suited for tummy time, stroller rides, and toddler years. Ours are four layers, so one blanket covers both: large enough to swaddle, with enough body to use as an everyday baby blanket and toddler blanket afterwards.
Looking for an Adult Muslin Blanket?
This collection is sized for babies and toddlers. If you want the same organic cotton gauze in a grown-up size, our muslin blankets for adults are four-layer throws at 55 × 67 inches — the same fabric, built for a bed or a sofa rather than a crib.
How to Wash a Muslin Blanket
Muslin gets softer with every wash — skip the fabric softener and let the cotton do its thing. Machine wash cool on a gentle cycle and tumble dry low, or air dry to extend the life of the fabric. Each blanket is pre-washed, so it's soft from the very first use. A small wrinkle is part of muslin's charm; a low iron on the lowest setting works beautifully if you prefer it smooth.
FAQs
What is a muslin blanket?
A muslin blanket is made from muslin, a light, loosely woven cotton gauze that lets air pass through. Ours are four layers thick, so they stay breathable while holding a little warmth — ideal for swaddling, naps, stroller walks and cuddles. We make the same blanket in a grown-up size too: see our muslin blankets for adults.
How many swaddle blankets do I need?
Since muslin swaddle blankets are used and washed often, 3 to 6 is a good baseline. That gives you one in use, one in the diaper bag, and at least one clean and ready for bedtime.
What size is a muslin swaddle blanket?
Most muslin swaddles run 44″ to 47″ square. Ours are 47.2 × 47.2 in (120 × 120 cm) — at the larger end, which makes the wrap easier to get snug and gives the blanket a longer life as a toddler cuddle blanket afterwards.
What is a receiving blanket?
A receiving blanket is a soft, light blanket used to wrap or hold a newborn, often the first blanket a baby is wrapped in. Our muslin blankets work as an infant cotton blanket and receiving blanket in one. Learn how to swaddle with a muslin in our parent's guide to muslin baby blankets and swaddles.
Are muslin blankets breathable?
Yes. Muslin's open gauze weave lets air move freely, so it helps your baby stay comfortable rather than overheated. Four layers add gentle warmth for cooler days without losing that breathability.
Are muslin blankets safe for babies to sleep with?
Muslin is soft and breathable, but newborns and young infants should not sleep with any loose blanket. Experts recommend a firm mattress with a fitted sheet only — no loose blankets, pillows or toys in the crib. Use a well-fitted swaddle or sleep sack for sleep, keep muslin blankets for supervised naps, tummy time and cuddling, and follow your pediatrician's guidance on safe sleep.
When can babies sleep with a blanket?
Many pediatric experts suggest waiting until at least 12 months to introduce a small, lightweight blanket. Some parents wait until 12–18 months, when their child can move and roll with confidence.
Can toddlers use a muslin blanket?
Yes — that's where a muslin toddler blanket really earns its place. At 47″ square, it's big enough for a toddler bed, the sofa or the car seat, and it only gets softer with every wash.
Is a muslin baby blanket a good baby shower gift?
Yes. Each blanket arrives tied with a ribbon, ready to give, and it's something parents use every day — as a swaddle in the first weeks, then a stroller cover, play mat and toddler blanket for years after.