Muslin Cotton Swaddling Cloths are a Family Tradition
I was talking with my mom over the weekend letting her know how much my sister-in-law loved the Aden and Anais swaddling blankets we gave her for the birth of her fourth child, our second niece. My mom told me that while muslin swaddling wraps are really popular with modern moms, my great grandmother, better known as Granny, used muslin cloths to swaddle her children and grandchildren. The material is breathable, stretches and is great for securing a snug wrap that will keep baby’s arms and legs tucked in. Believe me, if Granny did it, it is worth considering.
Granny was an amazing figure of strength in my family and had wisdom that takes a lifetime to acquire. I admired her faith and her compassion, which were apparent in all she did. Born in 1912, she saw a lot in her lifetime. She lived much of her life in poverty and hardship, but was always giving to others. One of the ways she served her poor farming community was by acting as a midwife. She delivered many babies in a time when you had to boil water for sterilization and signal an ambulance by ringing a huge emergency bell in the yard.
The woman knew how to deliver a baby and get it to sleep without any fancy methods. She tore apart old cotton muslin sheets to make tried-and-true homemade swaddling wraps. She knew that swaddled babies sleep best.
Granny died a few years ago and our family really misses her. I carry on many of the things she taught me and hope that when we are blessed enough to have our own children, they will continue to carry on her legacy of faith and strength. Whenever I wrap them in muslin swaddling blankets I will remember Granny.
For unique swaddling blankets in mod fashion (and we promise they’re not made of old sheets) check out blanketmybaby.com’s selection of Aden and Anais muslin cotton wraps.
Supermodels and Baby Weight
Heidi Klum has recently said that she is finding it hard to lose her baby weight after having her fourth child, Lou. Really? You think? The German supermodel is no longer a young little sprite. She’s now 36 and the mother of four kids with her husband, Seal. To quote from the article:
She said: “I wouldn’t say I’m back in shape yet. Everything changes when you get older. It was different when I was 31 with the first one and now being 36 with the fourth one.”
She is now hitting the treadmill and eating sensibly in a bid to get back in shape as she fears she will remain bigger forever if she doesn’t act now.
I can’t imagine the pressure that models have throughout their entire life to have a certain look. Especially after you have children, doesn’t this mindset change a bit? Or do models have to look that way for the rest of their life?
I believe there is a beauty that extends far beyond physical features that comes with motherhood. It is an incredible miracle to be able to give life to a little human being. We as a culture take this gift for granted far too often, and we worry far to much about things that don’t matter, such as weight.
Heidi, I know you’ll never read this, but it’s OK to not look like you are 26 as a Victoria’s Secret model. You are 36 and the mother of four. You can just be a mom now. :)
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We continue to add more and more blankets from My Blankee, and we’ve only just begun. Today, we added the My Blankee Animal Velour Blanket, just one of our great animal baby blankets. This blanket is in essence a luxurious security blanket, and it is very popular with the celebrities. Some of the known celebrities who have chose My Blankee are Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Garner, and Katie Holmes.
What is velour? Velour is a knit fabric, which allows it to stretch. It also has the rich feel of velvet. All of My Blankee blankets are hypoallergenic and made in the USA. They come in a variety of size, including security, stroller and toddler. Contact us directly if you are interested in a throw, twin, full, queen or king sizes.
Check out some of the beautiful prints below. We offer prints for giraffe, zebra, dalmation, cow, tiger, leopard and more in a number of colors - pink, brown, black, tan, caramel, white and others. All of the blankets have a 3″ satin trim. These blankets are perfect for a jungle, safari themed nursery.
Zebra Print Blanket
Tiger Baby Blanket
Giraffe Security Blanket
