More than just a Muslin Square!

Whilst expecting your first child you no doubt have a list as long as your arm of equipment that you need to purchase in order to care for your new addition to the family.

One essential that you must not leave out is a pack of Baby Muslin Cloths. Muslin Squares are cheap, cheerful and best of all used for multiple tasks.

So what can you do with your muslin? Here are thirty ideas for you to try.

• A wipe / cloth for your little one.
• A sun shade within your car (simply hook it around the window!).
• A blanket/ sheet for your pram whilst out and about.
• An emergency changing mat.
• A pillow (folded) in the pram.
• A cleaning rag for windows or within the car.
• Play a peek a boo game with your little one (hang it over your face and keep lifting it up and down, its amazing how many giggles you can get out of a cloth!)
• Pour some lavender oil / scent onto the cloth and use it as a ‘smelly’ for your changing bag.
• Soak your muslin cloth in water and decongestant, hang it over a radiator and use it as a decongestant for your child within the night, saving yourself pennies on plugins!
• A handkerchief for you or your little one.
• A dinner mat when out and about.
• A nap sack!
• A bandana.
• A serviette.
• A nappy (for emergencies only).
• A shawl for your baby.
• Abib for your little one.
• A mat to sit on.
• A cold cloth (soak in cold water) when your little one has a fever.
• For jam making!
• A blind fold when playing games with your little one.
• A light shade/ dimmer (simply hang it close to light without causing a fire risk to dim to the light).
• Acomforter.
• A teether (let your little one suck on it)
• A towel.
• A pram sheet.
• A sun shade for your pram (hang over the hood of your pram).
• An ice holder for any cuts/ bruises.
• A wrap for any left over food/ bits (wrap it up and take it home!)
• A flag (draw a design on it and attach to a pole) Muslin is the perfect material to catch the wind.