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 RED PONCHO ONE SIZE INCA LLAMA PATTERN BLANKET QUALITY EXCELLENT CONDITION $48.99 Time Remaining: 29d 20h 16m Buy It Now for only: $48.99 |
 NWT size 8 10 12 14 REVERSABLE blanket AZTEC BOHO top cape jacket PONCHO throw $69.05 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 4h 24m |
 NWT RALPH LAUREN Indian blanket sweater PONCHO Southwest CAPE cotton S M L XL $119.00 Time Remaining: 9d 3h 37m Buy It Now for only: $119.00 |
 VINTAGE WOOL PONCHO TELSA LA MEJOR RUANA WOOL BLANKET HOODED PONCHO CAPE $24.95 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 33m Buy It Now for only: $24.95 |
 Ralph Lauren Palomino Southwestern Navajo Knit Indian Blanket Poncho Cape NWT $139.99 Time Remaining: 4h 47m Buy It Now for only: $139.99 |
 SUPER SOFT ZEBRA PRINT TV BLANKET PONCHO WITH SLEEVES MACHNE WASHABLE $24.98 Time Remaining: 12d 17h 46m Buy It Now for only: $24.98 |
 Colorado Clothing Waterproof 3 in 1 Poncho Pack 0709 Poncho Blanket Seat Cushion $25.99 Time Remaining: 16d 5h 49m Buy It Now for only: $25.99 |
 NWT size 10 12 by SASS blanket AZTEC BOHO knit top cape jacket PONCHO throw $68.06 Time Remaining: 4h 33m |
 J Crew Blanket Poncho Extra Small Charcoal Stripe $399.00 Time Remaining: 23d 22h 24m Buy It Now for only: $399.00 |
 NAVAJO INDIAN BLANKET WOMANS VIVID COLOR FLEECE SHRUG BOLERO PONCHO HANDMADE $26.50 Time Remaining: 7d 1h 54m Buy It Now for only: $26.50 |
 CHECK CAPE BLANKET WOOL PONCHO SHAWL FUR JACKET $113.90 Time Remaining: 13d 8h 30m Buy It Now for only: $113.90 |
 CLINT EASTWOOD PONCHO MEXICAN WESTERN WRAP BLANKET CAPE SWEATER PARTY $29.99 Time Remaining: 16h 22m Buy It Now for only: $29.99 |
 VTG ENGLISH HEAVY BLANKET WOOL SCOTTISH TARTAN PLAID PONCHO JACKET 5TH AVENYC $239.99 Time Remaining: 11d 16h 45m Buy It Now for only: $239.99 |
 NWT size 8 10 by SASS blanket AZTEC BOHO knit top cape jacket PONCHO throw $68.06 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 6h 12m |
 Western fringed blue WOOL Blanket CAPE Poncho M 10 12 $69.99 Time Remaining: 20d 6h 53m Buy It Now for only: $69.99 |
 J Crew Blanket leather trimmed poncho 695 wool S coat jacket $399.99 Time Remaining: 11d 23h 48m Buy It Now for only: $399.99 |
 VINTAGE 1960S LIPSTICK RED HORSE BLANKET PLAID PONCH W HOOD FRINGE ONE SIZE $99.99 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 15m Buy It Now for only: $99.99 |
 NWOT Whitney Point RARE blanket coat poncho SZ L XL 100 WOOL so warm $202.03 Time Remaining: 13d 5h 3m Buy It Now for only: $202.03 |
 VTG WOOLRICH WOOL BLANKET LONG COAT RUGGED OUTERWEAR SIZE M $59.95 Time Remaining: 13d 20h 4m Buy It Now for only: $59.95 |
 NWT size 8 10 12 14 REVERSABLE blanket AZTEC BOHO top cape jacket PONCHO throw $68.06 Time Remaining: 2d 12h 53m |
 J Crew Blanket leather trimmed poncho 695 wool L coat jacket $499.99 Time Remaining: 25d 4h 54m Buy It Now for only: $499.99 |
 70807 NEW Hooded Blue MICHIGAN Conversion Poncho blanket bench seat $20.00 Time Remaining: 15d 3h 9m Buy It Now for only: $20.00 |
 Vintage Peabody House New York WOOL Native Indian Inspired Blanket Coat Jacket $149.90 Time Remaining: 10d 4h 50m Buy It Now for only: $149.90 |
 VTG ALAFOSS ICEWOOL Ice Wool Lined Warm Winter Wrap Native Blanket Jacket Coat S $149.90 Time Remaining: 3d 6h 42m Buy It Now for only: $149.90 |
 HANDMADE BLANKET PONCHO NEW L XL ROSES FRINGE GIFT MOD $19.99 Time Remaining: 9d 1h 50m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
Hooded Blankets
Hooded blankets in various forms have become so popular in the last 5 years . Adults and children have a variety to choose from, not just to keep warm, but also to get dry after the bath or a swim.
Ponchos have been popular for many years but not always with hoods, when you add a hood it almost becomes like a cloak. Fantastically warm, but can be unpractical if you are trying to do anything while wearing them.
Products like the Slanket and Mooncosy have taken them to a new level. These are blankets which have arms, so you wear them when you are lazing about at home. They don't have a hood as such, but the have a really wide collar that you can pull up over your head.
The Shmangle is another similar hooded blanket idea, it's a normal square blanket that you can take on picnics and days out. On one of the sides it has a hood attached so if needed you can wrap the blanket round you and put the hood on, it's a great idea for festivals or outside concerts, if it get chilly and you haven't brought any clothes.
Hooded towels for babies were a great discovery for me; one corner of the towel has a triangle sewn into it to form a hood. They act as a normal towel to keep baby warm and dry, but also keep baby's head warm after a bath or swimming. When children get slightly older, beach wraps are great for the same reason. I wouldn't exactly call them hooded blankets, but they are towels which have arms and a hood. They are fantastic for the beach, swimming lessons and bath time, keeping them warm and dry. If you are using them on a beach, they can wear them while they are playing, keeping them warm and also protecting them from the sun.
Having hoods integrated into blankets is brilliant when it comes to babies and young children as quite often children are not keen to wear hats or don't notice when they fall off. I went through so many hats and pairs of gloves when my children were young. When I used hooded blankets it was great because if they took the hood off or it fell off, we couldn't lose it because it was attached, I also found it kept their necks warm because it was attached. It also means that you always have it with you and if it suddenly turns cold you can put it on, you don't have to remember to bring it.
It's worth having a look around when you are next shopping or browsing on the internet, at the variety of hooded blankets as there are many different types for all ages. They fulfil a variety of solutions to problems and make fantastic practical presents for friends and family.
About the Author
I have children myself and I write about products and tips which are useful to parents, they cover making life less fuss and more fun, saving time and getting out and about with young babies and children. Some of my articles are interesting but they try to have a bit of fun and laughter about them.
Making a poncho from a horse blanket..wmv