Baby: 38” x 40 – 42” (or a little larger)

Child:40” x 60”

Teen: 52” x 70"

El Paso Project Linus Blanket Guidelines

Because of the delicate condition of our children, these guidelines were created to help us keep them safe.

Make blankets from new, clean, washable materials in infant, child or teen friendly colors.

Use 100% cotton fabric for quilts (you can use polyester-type or cotton batting). No used blankets for batting. Acrylic
yarns work great for blankets - No wool as it could cause an allergic reaction. No fabric or yarn that has previously
been a part of another blanket or garment should be used.

Don’t attach buttons, fringe, bows, ribbons or decorative items to a blanket that could possibly come loose – they can
be a choking hazard.

Wash all blankets before turning them in. We must protect the health and safety of our little ones. It is okay to use a
light-scented fabric softener. It makes the blanket more cuddly!

Make sure that your blankets do not have pet hair on them as they could produce a severe allergic reaction in a sick
child. Unfortunately, washing does not always remove the problem.

Also, please make sure that blankets do not smell of smoke. This could seriously compromise a child with asthma.

Check your blanket very carefully for straight pins and safety pins.

Be sure to include a generous dose of love in your blankets for these special children.