Burp Cloths
You will go through so many burp cloths in the first year of your baby’s life, it will be mind boggling. You will use a burp cloth to wipe up spit up, soak up drool, protect your clothes and as a blanket for baby. Basically, you will use burp cloths for everything.
Burp cloths are very inexpensive, which is good because you will need so many. Wholesale burp cloths can be found at many baby supply stores. You can buy large quantities for pennies per burp cloth.
Baby burp cloths should be made out of soft cotton that is machine washable. Cotton flannel is an especially absorbent material for burp cloths. Gerber flannel burp cloths are a good buy because they are well made and come in many fun patterns and colors.
Making Your Own Burp Cloths
Anyone with the desire and time can make their own burp cloths. Burp cloths are just small squares of fabric. Even if you do not like crafts, making burp cloths is easy. If you love crafts, burp cloths can be as creative as you can make them. Burp cloth patterns are available online. Most pattern websites have a free burp cloth pattern that you can download. However, you really do not need a burp cloth pattern to make a burp cloth.
If you have a sewing machine, you can easily sew burp cloths by the dozen. All you have to do is cut them out and finish the edges. You can even make personalized burp cloths with your baby’s name or monogram.
Buying Burp Cloths
Most parents would prefer to buy burp cloths because they do not have time to make them. Make sure you buy burp cloths in bulk, because you will get a better deal and you will need them in quantity.
When shopping for burp cloths, you might find that there is a selection of designer burp cloths available. Sometimes you will even find embroidered burp cloths. Do not waste your money on fancy burp cloths unless you need one for a special occasion like a baptism. Burp cloths get extremely dirty and need to be washed almost daily. You want to spend pennies, not dollars, on a single burp cloth. A designer burp cloth might look great before you use it, but might not look so pretty after it has been thrown up on and washed a million times. There are better things to spend money on for your baby.
