Best Toddler Blankets

Have you been waiting for the day you can tuck in your little one each night under a soft, warm blanket? While loose blankets are a definite no-go for babies, older toddlers can safely snuggle up. Whether your toddler is using one to sleep each night or simply for some cuddles on the couch, a cozy blanket is a must. Here’s what you need to know before you start shopping for a toddler blanket.

When Can a Toddler Sleep with a Blanket?

While it’s not safe to keep a loose blanket in your baby’s crib, most experts say you can let your toddler sleep with a blanket by around two years of age.

“The general guidelines recommend avoiding anything additional in the sleep space until an infant is at least 12 months old,” says Dr. Krupa Playforth, MD, FAAP, pediatrician and Babylist Health Advisory Board member.

This includes soft objects and loose bedding like pillows and pillow-like toys, quilts, comforters, mattress toppers, non-fitted sheets, blankets, toys, bumpers and other products that attach to crib slats or sides.

“I personally wait until age two to introduce blankets to my children. The risk of accidental suffocation is significantly diminished by this point,” she explains.

How to Introduce a Blanket to a Toddler

There’s no right or wrong way to introduce a blanket to your toddler, but there is the issue of practicality to keep in mind.

“Toddlers are such restless sleepers,” notes Dr. Playforth. “In my experience, it is rare for them to keep a blanket on. So we typically used footed pajamas and sleep sacks for as long as possible.”

And don’t forget another benefit to putting your little one in a sleep sack, according to Dr. Playforth—it’s a great way to stop a precocious toddler from attempting to climb out of their crib.

Are Weighted Blankets Safe for Toddlers?

The American Academy of Pediatrics advises against weighted blankets for infants, but many experts do not recommend them for children at all due to safety concerns.

“We do not have any randomized controlled trials that can assure us of their safety, and there have been recent cases of accidental deaths in even older children due to weighted blankets, “ Dr. Playforth explains.

“The purported benefits of weighted blankets are along the lines of helping with anxiety and regulation,” she says. “My advice is that if a parent is concerned about these issues in their children, they talk to their pediatrician about a referral to an occupational therapist with expertise in this area.”

Toddler Blanket Size

Most baby blankets measure about 30 by 40 inches, while blankets sized for toddlers are larger—usually 40 by 60 inches or above. Can you use a smaller blanket for your toddler? Of course. Just keep in mind that a more oversized blanket will last longer as your child grows.

How to Choose the Best Toddler Blanket

Choosing a blanket for your toddler should mostly be about fun—but there are a few things to keep in mind while you’re shopping.

• Size. As noted above, keep size in mind when choosing the best toddler blanket. An oversized blanket may seem too large for your toddler at first, but you’ll be surprised how quickly they grow into it.
• Fabric. Does the temperature in your nursery run hot or cold? What’s the weather like where you live? Does your toddler have any sensory sensitivities? Toddler blankets come in all different types of materials, from light, airy cotton muslin to warm natural wool. Choose the fabric that works best for you. And don’t forget to consider washability, too. (Toddlers are messy!)
• Style. Prints or patterns, bolds or neutrals, there’s a toddler blanket for every style. Choose what you (and your little one) like best.

Best Toddler Blankets for Crib

These blankets are on the smaller side—mostly around 30 by 40 inches—making them a good choice if you’re introducing a blanket to a younger toddler who’s still sleeping in a crib. They also work well as stroller blankets or for tossing over your little one in the car seat.

Burt's Bees Baby 
Reversible Organic Cotton Jersey Knit Blanket

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Target$26.99

Oilo Studio 
Jersey Cuddle Blanket

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oilostudio.com$45.00

Crane Baby 
Cotton Muslin Jacquard Blanket

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Babylist$34.99

Amazon$24.50

Pehr 
Stork Blanket

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shoppehr.com$76.00

Safavieh 
Tater Trot Rocking Horse Throw Blanket

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In2Green 
Hedgehog Blanket

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maisonette.com$90.00

Cloud Island 
Toddler Plush Blanket

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target.com$19.99

Best Oversized Toddler Blankets

As your toddler grows, so should their blanket! These toddler blankets are oversized for maximum coverage (and comfort). They’ll work if your toddler is in a crib or in a toddler bed, or even just as an extra snuggle buddy.

Chappy Wrap 
ABC Midi Blanket

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chappywrap.com$85.00

Pottery Barn Kids 
Oversized Chamois Blanket

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potterybarnkids.com$55.00

Pehr 
Checkmate Large Toddler Blanket

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maisonette.com$75.00

Saranoni 
Lush Toddler Blanket

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saranoni.com$69.00

Best Bamboo Toddler Blankets

If you’ve ever tried a bamboo footie or a bamboo sleep sack, you know just how incredibly soft this buttery-feeling fabric feels against your skin. These bamboo toddler blankets are generously sized and work year-round.

Kyte Baby 
Toddler Blanket 2.5

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kytebaby.com$80.00

Little Sleepies 
Triple-Layer Bamboo Blanket

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littlesleepies.com$68.00

Best Muslin Blankets for Toddlers

If you live in a warm climate or simply prefer a lighter-weight blanket, these toddler blankets are the perfect solution. Cotton muslin is an ultra-breathable fabric—and it gets softer with every wash.

Aden + Anais 
Cotton Muslin Dream Blanket

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Little Unicorn 
Cotton Muslin Original Quilt

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Babylist$59.95

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Amazon$49.95

Little Jump 
Rainbow Muslin Quilt Blanket

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amazon.com$26.99

Best Organic Toddler Blanket

Made from 100% organic fabric, these toddler blankets should top your list if organic materials are important to you. They’re generously sized and there are lots of colorful prints and patterns for any style.

babyletto 
Quilt in 3-Layer GOTS Certified Organic Muslin Cotton

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WOOLINO 
Organic Cotton & Merino Wool Toddler Blanket

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nordstrom.com$99.99

Naaya By Moonlight 
Green Turtle Organic Quilt

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maisonette.com$110.00

Best Luxury Toddler Blankets

Feeling fancy? These toddler blankets are a luxe splurge, but a worthwhile one if you’re looking for a blanket that will go the distance and can be passed on through generations.

Petite Plume 
Cashmere Baby Blanket

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maisonette.com$145.00

Little Giraffe 
Luxe Big Kid Blanket

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nordstrom.com$199.00

Best Toddler Wearable Blankets

Toddler wearable blankets are similar to sleep sacks but with foot openings. Try one if you have a new walker or if your toddler is ready to transition out of a sleep sack but isn’t ready for a traditional blanket quite yet.

ergoPouch 
1.0 TOG Sleep Suit Bag

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Halo 
Toddler SleepSack Cotton Transition Swaddle

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Amazon$29.99

Woolino 
4 Season Sleep Bag Walker

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amazon.com$84.99

Kyte Baby 
Sleep Bag Walker 1.0

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kytebaby.com$65.00