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Baby Quilt

A small quilt sized for an infant, typically 36×45 to 45×54 inches.

Baby quilts are sized for use in cribs, as play mats, or as stroller covers for infants. Standard dimensions range from 36×45 inches (a small crib quilt) to 45×54 inches (a generous crib quilt). Baby quilts are popular as handmade gifts because they are meaningful, useful, and small enough to complete in a reasonable time. Fabric choices for baby quilts are often bright, cheerful prints. Many quilters recommend pre-washing all fabrics for baby quilts to remove any chemicals from the manufacturing process.

Related Terms

Crib QuiltA quilt sized to fit a standard crib mattress, typically 45×60 inches.Throw / Lap QuiltA quilt sized for draping over a sofa or wrapping around one person, typically 50×65 to 60×72 inches.

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