Quilts to Fit Over an Incubator
04-13-2011, 03:21 AM
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What if you made a quilt to the dimensions of the incubator, but sewed into the seams at 4 blocks some "ribbon ties" or 2" fabric folded like binding? THEN, when it's placed over the incubator it cups the top so it won't slide, but then it can be used as a "regular" quilt when the babe comes home? Kinda like those fabric box/baskets turned upside down?
04-13-2011, 03:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Kitsapquilter
I am wondering and am sure someone on here knows, how big to make a baby quilt to fit over an incubator? I want to make a couple of them as our new little grandson is living in his swanky little room right now until he gets a little bigger. Right now he is only 2lbs and about 5 oz. He gained a little bit yesterday. He was born a week ago this Thurs. So he is almost a week old. They had to take him 2 1/2 mos. early. He is a tough little guy! But sooooo little!
04-13-2011, 07:22 AM
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Best to check with the hospital ... each may have their own specs as to what they like and don't like.
Bonus ... there may be a local guild who have adopted that hospital as a project and can give you a pattern with all the tips, tricks, sizes and requirements.
Sure would be nice for your DGS to have your lovingly made quilt, than a generic one supplied by the hospital
Good Luck!!
And continued growth and health for your LO!!
Bonus ... there may be a local guild who have adopted that hospital as a project and can give you a pattern with all the tips, tricks, sizes and requirements.
Sure would be nice for your DGS to have your lovingly made quilt, than a generic one supplied by the hospital
Good Luck!!
And continued growth and health for your LO!!
04-13-2011, 07:38 AM
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I do quilts for the Quilts for Kids organization.
On their website (http://quiltsforkids.org/) they have a slideshow that runs, and on one of the slides it shows how the quilt is draped over an incubator.
They suggest quilts be approx 38"- 40" x 45"- 46".
On their website (http://quiltsforkids.org/) they have a slideshow that runs, and on one of the slides it shows how the quilt is draped over an incubator.
They suggest quilts be approx 38"- 40" x 45"- 46".
04-13-2011, 08:12 AM
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I have an article from a woman who made an incubator quilt. She said the nurses told her it should be at least 50" x 70" so no light could enter. It should also be backed with a solid dark lining because patterns stimulate the brain which is not good for infants. I hope that this helps.
04-13-2011, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Panjo 2
The guild I attend make these for the local hospital, one of the requests is that the backing is a dark fabric to block out the light from the cribs, as it is very bright in the room 24/7, apparently it helps the babies sleep better. Not sure how big they need to be as I am a newie to quilting who is not confident enough to think my work is good enough to donate.
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