The HBC baby blanket was introduced in 2003 as a practical option for today's families. Our famous multistripes are reproduced in 100% natural merino wool in a blanket specially scaled down for little ones. Merino wool is used to soften the hand and feel of the blanket. Warm, soft and durable this blanket is completely machine washable and will stand up to the special use that babies are known for. Finished with a traditional blanket stitch, this blanket is especially well-suited to gift-giving and will become a treasured family heirloom. The multistripes of green, red, yellow and indigo were introduced on the Hudson's Bay Point Blanket at the end of the 18th century. The colours were chosen because they were popular, and easily produced using good colourfast dyes. These four colours are also sometimes known as Queen Anne's colours, since they first became popular during her reign (1702 - 1714). Today, you'll find an assortment of clothing, accessories and home items adorned with the HBC stripes.