When we were preparing to have Miss Magoo join our family, I came across some adorable aden + anais Muslin Swaddle Blankets
. Seriously, these are some amazing blankets, but I just couldn’t justify the price. Later, when Little Man was just over a year old, I came across a used Aden and Anais in the $1 bin at a consignment shop. Since Little Man loves snuggling up in blankets year round (even when the rest of us are sweaty, he’s wrapped in a blanket), I picked it up. And fell even more in love with these blankets. It’s lightweight, which is nice, and it works so well for swaddling. So with Baby Girl, I decided to see if I could create an Aden and Anais knock off blanket. I found a gorgeous gauze that is 100% cotton at Joann’s Fabric. I was able to use a 40% off coupon, so I spent about $5 on the fabric. And I adore the fabric- it’s just so pretty!
The awesome thing about sewing a blanket like this is that it’s super easy. I washed and dried the fabric first. Then folded the fabric on the bias to make a square and cut it. Finally, just a quick skinny hem along all 4 edges, and it was finished!
Do you swaddle your baby? If you don’t, or if you don’t know how, check back on Friday when I share a post on How to Swaddle Your Baby.
Follow us on Pinterest at Coffee With Us 3
Check out our link parties here.
Linking up at Tuesdays at Our Home.

Coffee With Us 3 | My Favorite Baby ItemsMy Favorite Baby Items - Coffee With Us 3
Thursday 16th of February 2017
[…] just use a stretchy swaddle blanket. Or if you’ve got a spare 20 minutes, you can even make your own! Don’t know how to swaddle a baby? You can learn how […]
Mommyondemand
Monday 28th of October 2013
What a great idea! These were my favorite blankets especially in the summer months. Thanks for sharing over at Mommy on Demand, hope you come back tomorrow and link up!
Jamie H
Monday 28th of October 2013
Thanks! They are so great for when it's hot out! I will definitely be linking up again :)
Jess
Tuesday 22nd of October 2013
So cute! :)
Thanks again for joining the Link Up this week! Don't forget to enter the giveaway!
Jamie H
Monday 28th of October 2013
Thanks for hosting the link up! And we really appreciate that you stopped by our blog!
Nicole Burkholder
Monday 21st of October 2013
I don't sew AT ALL, but this looks like something I could actually do :) Shared on Twitter!
Jamie H
Monday 28th of October 2013
You definitely could- they're so easy! And the plus side it, you'd be getting some practice on sewing if you want to go on and try harder stuff, but if not you can still whip out some great baby shower gifts for cheap.
Britni
Monday 21st of October 2013
This is a great idea. We have a couple of the Aden & Anais blankets but this would make a great baby shower gift for someone on a budget with a sewing machine. Pinning this for future reference.
Britni @ Play. Party. Pin.
Jamie H
Monday 21st of October 2013
Thanks Britni! They really are great blankets, aren't they? We appreciate your pin!