General Sizing: Infant Blankets

Every now and then I get asked what an appropriate size for a blanket is. There is no straight forward answer, as it really depends on what you want it for: How big is the baby/toddler? Do you want this to last as the child grows? What size bed is it for? Do you want to fulfill a specific purpose (e.g. nursing, hooded bath towel, stroller, car seat)?

Below is a list I have put together breaking down your various options and providing appropriate measurements for each. This is only a reference based off my research, but it may help you in choosing a size. Do keep in mind, however, that as the size increases so does the wait time and price.


General Afghan Sizing for Infants & Children

Newborn-2 years	24x30 inches	60.96x76.20 centimeters
2 years-6 years	30x36 inches	76.20x91.44 centimeters
6 years-11 years	36x42 inches	91.44x106.l68 centimeters
12 years +	48x60 inches	121.92x152.40 centimeters
Lapghan	36x48 inches	91.44x121.92 centimeters

Blanket Sizing by Baby Age

Preemie (small)	18x18-20x20 inches	45.72x45.72-50.80x50.80 centimeters
Preemie (medium)	20x20-22x22 inches	50.80x50.80-55.88x55.88 centimeters
Preemie (large)	22x22-30x30 inches	55.88x55.88-76.20x76.20 centimeters
Newborn	32x32-36x36 inches	81.28x81.28-91.44x91.44 centimeters
Baby	30x36 inches	76.20x91.44 centimeters
Child	42x48 inches	106.68x121.92 centimeters

Blanket Sizing by Bed Type

Cradle (small)	15x30 inches	38.10x76.20 centimeters
Cradle (large)	18x33 inches	45.72x83.82 centimeters
Crib (small)	28x36 inches	71.12x91.44 centimeters
Crib (medium)	30x40 inches	76.20x101.60 centimeters
Crib (large)	32x48 inches	81.28x121.92 centimeters
Port-a-crib	29x32 inches 30x36 inches 36x36 inches	73.66x81.28 centimeters 76.20x91.44 centimeters 91.44x91.44 centimeters

Blanket Sizing for Home Use

Receiving (newborn)	23x23 inches   24x24 inches	58.42x58.42 centimeters 60.96x60.96 centimeters
Receiving (commercial)	29x32 inches 30x36 inches 36x36 inches	73.66x81.28 centimeters 76.20x91.44 centimeters 91.44x91.44 centimeters
Nursing (small)	24x36 inches	60.96x91.44 centimeters
Nursing (large)	28x40 inches	71.12x101.60 centimeters
Hooded (corner)	28x28 inches	71.12x71.12 centimeters
Hooded (center)	36x22 inches	91.44x55.88 centimeters

Blanket Sizing for Travel

Carseat* (baby)	20x24 inches	50.80x60.96 centimeters
Carseat* (toddler)	22x30inches	55.88x76.20 centimeters
Stroller	30x40 inches	76.20x101.60 centimeters

*Carseat blankets come equipped with two 2.5 inch slits approximately 3 inches apart for you to thread the buckle through. Baby sizes have the slits starting 12 inches from the bottom of the blanket, and toddler sizes 15 inches.