What are they? What are they for?
Before becoming a mother, you will have hardly heard of muslins. This is an accessory used almost exclusively for newborns (although as we will see it can be used for various needs even when your baby is older) Muslin is a light, breathable and absorbent fabric sheet, extremely versatile for the various needs of the first months of a new mother!
Why Does It Have to Be Breathable and Lightweight?
Newborns are unable to regulate their own body temperature, so it is vital to ensure that air circulates, keeping them cool and preventing overheating. Breathable muslin limits the build-up of sweat and moisture, helping to reduce irritation on their delicate skin.
What can I use it for?
Muslins are incredibly useful for a variety of everyday situations:
- To Protect Him From The Cold And Wind: During Walks, Feedings And Naps. In Any Season.
- While Breastfeeding: Great for both you and your baby while breastfeeding, for drying milk residue, shoulder protection for burping and protection from the cold while feeding.
- As an Anti-Chafing Base: Perfect for use on changing tables, strollers or car seats to prevent chafing.
- To Swaddle Him with the “Swaddle” Technique: Useful for wrapping the newborn and making him feel safe and protected, find out more about this topic here .
- To Dry After Bathing: with great absorbency and gentle on the skin, they are ideal for drying the newborn after bathing. Try using it even while bathing, wrapping him before immersing him in water. This will help to perceive less detachment from the external temperature helping to make bathing more pleasant.
- To Dry Spit Up, Milk and Food Residues: Practices for cleaning the newborn after feeding, for the first meals, for spit up, saliva, etc.
Which Size to Choose?
Muslins come in various sizes, each suited to different needs:
- Large size (from 100 to 120 cm)
- Use: Versatile for any use, ideal as a blanket, protective base or for swaddling with the “swaddle” technique. You can also use them when the baby is older. They are less practical as a reserve to take out of the house and for small daily gestures such as changing diapers and breastfeeding.
- Medium Size D (from 50 to 70 cm):
- Use: The most versatile for everyday use, also suitable as a bib, absorbent wipe for any milk residue, food and saliva at any time of the day. They are perfect to always carry with you outside the home.
- Small size (25 to 30 cm):
- Use: Excellent for drying the newborn after changing diapers and as a handkerchief.
What material to choose?
They are available in various fabrics that are suitable for newborns, let's analyze together the various characteristics and how they differ:
- 100% Cotton
- There is a consolidated trust in this fabric and it is often chosen for this reason, it is breathable, dries quickly and has the advantage of being more resistant to high temperatures and does not require special washing care.
- Cotton + bamboo
- Bamboo has advantages over cotton: it is a more ecological and sustainable choice, it is softer and antibacterial.
- Viscose
- It gives greater softness and slipperiness and for this reason requires more delicacy in caring for the fabric
Other Uses of Muslins
In addition to the uses mentioned, muslins can also be used for:
- As a Stroller Tent: Protects your baby from the sun and wind.
- As a Car Seat Cover: Keeps your car seat clean and fresh.
- As a Diaper Changing Cover in Public Places: Ensures hygiene and comfort for the newborn.
- When your baby is older : use them throughout the first year of life but not only, they can maintain their function as a bath towel, play mat, blanket etc.
These are just a few examples of how you can use this accessory. You will find that for the first year of your baby's life you will not be able to do without it, both for everyday life at home and away!
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