These are just about the softest receiving blankets you can buy. However, I can't really say that my daughter strongly preferred that over the course blanket they had at the hospital. In either case, it was more the tight swaddling wrap than the actual blanket that soothed her.

On the other hand, I like the soft blanket to hold my baby in. That's where they are worth the price.

Another reviewer complained that they are thin. Receiving blankets really do not need to be thick to swaddle effectively.

These blankets are so light and so incredibly soft. They get even softer as you wash them yet hold up thier color perfectly!
They are a perfect size - most blankets are either too large or too small. These are perfect receiving blankets!

I've been using these for a year!! I love them... you can used them to block the sun, put it down on the floor for a quick diaper change, great as a blanket of course... I love them!

These blankets came in handy for me. They are light and easy to pack into a diaper bag. I mainly used them when breastfeeding my baby when he was smaller and now they are a great blanket for him to drag around the house.

I agree with all the moms who believe millions of recieving blankets are a must! I just wish they made them a little bigger, like 40x40, instead of just 30x30. My little girl is tall just like her mom (5'11") and dad (6'0") so to get her feet nicely covered up, I have to swaddle her from the waist down! Other than that, I love these, they are very handy to protect unsuspecting guests who want to hold the baby from any "overflow" they might encounter.