Just looking at this Blue Minky Dot with Light Sage Minky Dot makes me want to reach out and touch it. Hand-created by Shannon Harrill of Baby Harrill, this blanket features blue minky dot on one side and light sage minky dot on the other. It looks so soft and comfortable that it begs to be touched! This blanket is available in two sizes: 28″ x 34″ for $54 and 22″ x 28″ for $38. You can purchase this beautiful blanket at BabyHarrill.com.

Designed especially for a baby boy, this Minky Baby Blanket in the Little Dablings Couture line really catches my eye. This luxury baby blanket is stroller/travel size (30″ x 30″). It’s handcrafted from a tanner embossed pre-washed cotton-poly blend fabric, and bordered by 2″ of black satin binding. The fabric is washed after creating the blanket also, to ensure that it won’t shrink. Machine washable and made in the USA, you can buy this beautiful baby blanket for $55 at Dablings.com.

I like the natural design and color of this Minky Cross-Tie Hooded Jacket and Pant Set by Cyndy Love Designs. It looks comfy enough to wear at home but pretty enough to wear on a special outing. I also like the “minky” fabric with its raised dot pattern. Your little one will like touching this interesting fabric. Children are very tactile and can be soothed by fabrics that stimulate their senses. The jacket has an inner cross-tie and velcro closure. It is made of 100% polyester and machine washable. Visit CyndyLoveDesigns.com to view this set, priced at $79.95. It comes in newborn to 36 months sizes. Comes in Mint Green color.

Are you looking for a fresh, modern design for your nursery?  Are you hoping to achieve that special look without spending a small fortune?  If so, you may be interested in the line of crib bedding designed by Inspired Crib Bedding.  These sets are fun and modern and are available in a number of pleasing patterns in color schemes appropriate for boys, girls, or either sex.

As the soon-to-be mother of three girls, I am always drawn to the “pink” side of the collection first.  This Geo Pink set immediately caught my eye.  I love the understated simplicity of the pattern and the color scheme is perfect for a little girl without being over the top in its pinkness. The set includes bumper pads with removable slipcovers for easy washing, a crib comforter, a minky fabric fitted sheet, and a tailored crib skirt. Everything is made from 100% cotton and the soft minky fabric that is so popular right now.

You can purchase this set for $300 at icribbedding.com.  A number of additional accessories (wall art, nursery pillows, etc.) are also available to finish the look.

Bubblecakes offers a number of unique designs for baby blankets.  Whether you are seeking a vintage look, a modern print, a trendy minky fabric, or a simple swaddling blanket, there is sure to be a design to capture your imagination.

I am particularly fond of this Playful Puppies and Kitties print.  The blanket features a soft white cotton chenille on one side and an adorable vintage-inspired print of kittens and puppies on the other.  The soft blue color would ber perfect for a baby of either sex.  The blanket looks extremely cozy.

This is a one of the larger baby blankets I have seen recently, measuring a generous 30″ x 40″.  It will definitely grow with your child well into his or her toddler years and beyond.  As he or she becomes more aware of the world, the charming kitties and puppies will no doubt become treasured friends.

This great blanket retails for $40, which includes the cost of an optional monogram.  Other personalization options are also available.  You can purchase one, and check out the company’s entire fun line at bubblecakes.com.

Minky fabric is all the rage for baby blankets these days.  This Anna Blanket from Industrial Cottage is one of the cutest minky blankets that I have seen.  Measuring a generous 32″ x 35″ inches, this luxurious blanket will swaddle your infant in comfort, but is big enough for a toddler to use as well.

It features an appliqued ribbon vine on with brown grosgrain ribbon flowers on a cream minky dot background.  It looks great, and infant will love exploring the flowers.  This gorgeous blanket would make an amazing shower gift.

You can purchase one of these blankets for $78 at the online boutique www.2sweetsisters.com.

Though I really only love the giraffe print Bizoux Bizoux Funky Zoo Animals Minky Baby Hat, especially with its reverse side done in solid orange, I’m sure others will love the cow, leopard, and zebra prints. Made of a soft mink with knotted head pieces, this hat is just the thing to funk-ify your baby’s wardrobe. I would match it to an orange shirt and jeans for my own little one.

Easy to care for, since it’s machine washable, and pretty cute with the matching booties (but perhaps overkill with the matching sleepers), it’s a reasonable $16. Buy your favorite pattern at Polka Dot Patch Boutique.