When my son was born I had several kinds of swaddling blankets, but the ones that worked best for us were single layer flannel blankets - they were keeping my son snuggled without overheating him. Also, at 30 by 30 inches they were the perfect size - just enough fabric without bunching up. And, after the swaddling period, I would take them anywhere with me because they fold neatly and fit in almost any bag... You know, you always have to have a blanket on hand when you leave the house. Also, lightweight blankets are good for those of us who live in the warmer climates. As I went through my fabric stash, I ran across flannels I almost forgot about. I made a few for the new baby (yes, coming in March, I haven't written about that at all...) and then I made a few for the shop...