Certified organic cotton is grown on family farms from natural untreated GMO free seeds.The soil is kept healthy through crop rotation and water conservation.Our organic cotton flannel is processed and preshrunk in earth-friendly ways.No unnatural chemicals, pesticides, or insecticides are used.The fabric is finished in a soft scour in warm water with soda ash for a PH of 7.5 – 7.8.Natural soybean softening is used.The Ultimate Receiving Blanket® by SwaddleDesigns® is a sweet baby blanket with an added bonus – swaddling instructions sewn to its edge!Square in shape and 42” x 42”, it is made in America using premium preshrunk super-soft domestic certified organic cotton flannel.As an everyday essential, this blanket has many uses beyond swaddling. It can be used as a sunshield, privacy throw when breastfeeding, and play mat.Easily rolls and fits in the diaper bag to take along.