How to Choose a Baby Blanket Gift: Sizes, Cotton Knits & Muslin

Buying a baby blanket as a gift is easier when you can compare its real dimensions, fabric and care instructions. A knitted stroller blanket, a larger cotton blanket and a muslin wrap have different textures and formats, even when their names sound similar. Here is a practical guide to choosing from DLUX Baby.

What size baby blanket should you choose?

Start with the measurements on each product page, rather than a universal size chart. The dimensions below describe the DLUX item itself; a product name or size does not determine its suitability for an infant’s sleep environment.

70 × 90 cm: compact knitted cotton blankets

Three DLUX designs share a 70 × 90 cm size but have different finishes. The Archie Stroller Blanket is a reversible cotton knit with a triangle pattern. The Mica Cotton Knit Baby Blanket offers a softer-looking, lightweight knit in a choice of colours. The Joy Bubble Knit Blanket has a raised bubble texture. All three are listed as 100% cotton on their individual product pages.

When choosing between them, consider the family’s preferred colours and the texture they might appreciate rather than assuming all cotton knitted blankets feel alike.

100 × 120 cm: a larger knitted cotton blanket

The Pixie Cot Baby Blanket is a 100 × 120 cm knitted blanket made from 100% cotton. It gives gift buyers a larger format than the 70 × 90 cm styles. Although the product is named a “cot blanket”, its label is not a substitute for the family’s safe-sleep guidance.

120 × 110 cm: a lightweight muslin wrap

The Alps Cotton Muslin Baby Wrap is 100% cotton, measures 120 × 110 cm and carries Alpine motifs. It is delivered rolled and tied with cotton tape. Muslin offers a different woven construction from a knitted blanket, so comparing only length and width can overlook a meaningful difference in the product.

110 × 110 cm: a layered muslin blanket

For another fabric option, Bunny Tales Layered Muslin Blanket measures 110 × 110 cm and is listed as a 70% bamboo, 30% cotton blend. Its bunny print and layered muslin format offer an alternative to the solid-colour cotton knits. Check the exact material details and care label on the product page.

Knitted cotton or muslin: which makes the better gift?

Choose by texture and preference, not a blanket rule. Knitted cotton offers visibly different patterns, from Archie’s reversible triangles to Joy’s bubble knit. Muslin uses a woven construction and folds differently from a knitted blanket. Neither is automatically right for every baby, climate or use.

If you know the parents want a particular colour, size or textile format, that is usually the most useful starting point. If they have a registry or have mentioned what they already own, use that information to avoid doubling up.

Check washing instructions before buying

Baby gift buyers often focus on colour and design, but care instructions matter. Archie and Alps list machine washing; Mica and Pixie specify a gentle machine wash; Joy specifies gentle machine washing and either low tumble drying or air drying. Always follow the instructions supplied with the individual item, including for different colours or finishes.

One blanket or a baby gift set?

A single blanket can be a thoughtful, practical gift when you know the recipient’s preference. A coordinated set may be more suitable if the family wants a mix of items. DLUX offers baby gift sets alongside individual blankets, wraps and toys. Check the selected product for exact inclusions, available colours, gift presentation and any sale-item packaging charges.

Important: safe sleep is separate from product sizing

A product described as a cot blanket, stroller blanket or wrap is not, by that label alone, approved for every sleeping situation. For infant sleep, follow current Red Nose Australia safe-sleep guidance. It recommends a clear, safe sleep environment, keeping the baby’s face and head uncovered and, where bedding is used, ensuring it is lightweight and firmly tucked in. Do not leave loose or bulky blankets in a baby’s sleep space. Wrapping guidance also changes as a baby develops, particularly when they show signs of rolling.

Browse the DLUX Baby range

Explore all baby blankets and muslin wraps, compare baby gifts, or visit the DLUX Gift Guide for more gift ideas. DLUX Baby is currently offered to customers in Australia and New Zealand.