The receiving blankets are one of the most important things for a mother. While they are still used in hospitals, they may be substituted for a changing mat in a pinch, function as a burp cloth, cover a nursing mother, shade a sleeping baby in surface clean a car seat for a baby to lay upon etc. They are security blankets to babies, provide comfort for babies as they tend to hold them.They are used to swaddle the babies,they provide comfort, clam and relaxation for the baby by keeping them enveloped.The blankets help babies to sleep longer and babies experience less anxiety.Prevents unnecessary wake-ups due to startle reflex.It helps eliminate the need for comfort items in baby's crib -no pillows, bumper blankets stuffed animals etcThe blankets helps maintain the back sleeping position and also reminds tired parents to place baby on back to sleep