best size for receiving blankets?

[barbara]

im planning to make some my self and have heard that 30 x 30 that i see in the store is much too small for swaddling. what do you think is the ideal size?
thanks!!

[Snow mom]

I'm fairly sure swaddles should be 42 x 42. The type of fabric is worth considering too. It has to have a bit of stretch but not too much or the baby will break out. My MIL made a few for us and we also have a few different types of swaddles that you can find at stores or online. Most of what you see in stores are actually receiving blankets that aren't really suited to swaddling.

[sunriseiz]

If I were making them, I'd say 42x42 is probably a good size. The standard ones you can buy in the store are too small for big babies. I personally don't like stretch for swaddling; I prefer flannel like the ones in the stores. IMHO, the texture helps them stay together.

[rgavelis]

I agree with above posts. 42 X 42 is a really good size to use for swaddling in a pinch if your swaddlers are in the laundry. I definitely recommend flannel for softness and warmth. Once your baby gets too big to be swaddled in these, they can be used as nap blankies for when it's warmer.