Bertie’s Blankets are XL muslin swaddles, made by new mum Gemma Walker who decided big, soft swaddle blankets was what she wanted to make for her son Bertie — and for everyone else. Made from a special woven mix of cotton and bamboo rayon, Bertie’s Blankets are really incredibly soft. Not only that, they are also incredibly royal in size — so big, that I can still use them for Casper, and actually for Ava as well!

Bertie’s Blankets contain 30% cotton, and 70% rayon from natural bamboo fibres. Bamboo fibres are similar to those of cotton, but with many more advantages: thermal regulating (bamboo has amazing ability to regulate the body temperature), extremely absorbent (pulls moisture away from the skin), lightweight (open weave allows air to flow freely), quick to dry, naturally anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, and anti-static. Also, the blankets have less lint and a smoother weave, making them extremely soft and super comfortable — even for babies with delicate skin and for those with eczema.

I think they make the perfect baby present — they come in a pretty gift box, with swaddle instructions inside and other suggestions for use as well — like as a towel, a nursing cover, a blanket, a sun shade… And when baby grows they will still be so useful (I love the suggestion of using them as a turban for mum’s wet hair)! They’re easy to wash, quick to dry, and will get even softer over time — to be used over and over and over again.

xxx Esther