Experts Say a Security Blanket Could Help Your 8-12 Month Old Baby Sleep Better

Kids Health, from Nemours posted an article on “Sleep and Your 8- to 12-Month-Old”.  If you are a parent struggling with how to help your child develop healthy sleep patterns and/or how to approach sleep issues your baby may be having, take a few minutes to review the article by clicking the title above.  It covers the following topics:

* How Long Will My Baby Sleep?
* Where and How Should My Baby Sleep?
* Encouraging Sleep
* When to Call the Doctor

In the article, Kids Health stated, “If your baby has a favorite toy or blanket that you feel is safe to have in the crib, it can be left for comfort. This is when “transitional” objects become important to babies. They help your baby transition from being with you most of the time to having some time away from you and becoming more independent.”

If you’re looking for a security blanket or any other unique baby blanket, browse our retail site at blanketmybaby.com.  With security blankets, it is recommended that you buy a few of the same blanket so that your baby will always have one available.  This way if one is in the wash, gets lots or is left at daycare your baby will still have one to establish the feelings of familiarity and comfort.

Five, Five Dollar, Five Dollar Ship-ping!

That’s right, blanketmybaby.com has extended our $5 flat rate shipping deal through the month of January.  This means you can buy all of the blankets on your wish list without paying any more for postage.  Blankets also make great baby shower gifts, and if you can’t make the shower, you can ship your gift straight to your friend or family member.

Buy a unique baby blanket in blue, pink, white or rainbow!  Go green and try an organic blanket, add luxury with a cashmere blanket or add personalized touch with an embroidered blanket.  It’s up to you, but the more you buy, the more you save on shipping!

This offer applies to all orders being shipped to United States addresses (excluding Alaska and Hawaii).  Visit blanketmybaby.com to start shopping and shipping!

Ward off the cold with a new baby blanket

Well, it’s been really cold across much of the U.S. for the past few weeks.  It’s been reported that even tropical states like Florida have had several instances of below freezing temperatures.  What a great time to consider a new baby blanket (or two!) to keep your little one warm and cozy.

Any blanket will add some warmth for baby, but at blanketmybaby.com, we have a few unique blankets that add a touch of extra warmth.

Try a fabric like flannel or fleece.  If the blanket is for tummy time or play time, buy a thicker, large blanket for your floor for the winter season.  You will also need a warm blanket for the stroller and on-the go.  Some options from our online store include:

Featured Fleece:

Featured Cotton Flannel and Organic Cotton Flannel:

Featured blankets for winter tummy time or stroller:

Also try baby sleeping bags/sleep sacks, to keep your child nice and cozy and to prevent them from kicking the blanket off while sleeping.  Check out our entire selection of sleep sacks by clicking here.

If you need help finding something specific, have questions or would like a gift recommendation, please contact us at customerservice@blanketmybaby.com.  Stay safe and warm!

Luvable Friends 6-Pack Flannel Receiving Blanket Set $15 Giveway

Blanket My Baby is excited to host our first giveaway of what hopefully will be many to come!  For our first giveaway, we are offering a free Luvable Friends 6 Pack of Receiving Blankets, a $15 value.

From our premium Luvable Friends layette collection of unique baby clothing and baby care products, our flannel receiving blankets are made of only the softest cotton flannel for the softest touch on your baby’s gentle skin. Each set comes with 6 unique blankets (5 printed and 1 with detailed emboidery). The sets are available in two themes: puppy for boys and cupcake for girls. They are 100% Cotton Flannel and machine washable.  Measuring approximately 30 x 30 inches, each blanket will keep a baby warm and cozy!

We recently brought them in as a gift to our new niece and the nurses in the maternity ward fell in love with them!  They couldn’t stop talking about the cute designs.

When it comes to newborns, it always helps to have an extra clean blanket around.  It’s nice to have the more luxurious fabrics like muslin cotton or organic materials, but those blankets can add up.  These blankets are soft to the touch and are perfect for keeping your baby warm.  However, when the spit ups or diaper leaks occur, it’s nice to have a few more blankets on hand, which makes these perfect to have!

Blanket My Baby offers Luvable Friends blankets at our store along with our huge selection of receiving blankets, swaddling blankets and security blankets.  We offer other categories such as personalized blankets, animal blankets, hand made blankets and sleep sacks.  Our site is easy to navigate with filters so that you can shop by brand, material, color and price.  Be sure to check out the store when you get a chance.  We offer some of the top brands on the market and pride ourselves at offering unique baby blanket designs as well.  We have the full line of SwaddleDesigns as well as aden + anais 4 packs on sale.

Now For the Giveaway Rules:

This giveaway is open until January 19, 2010 at 11:59 pm EST to US only.  I’ll announce (and contact by email) the winner and the winner will have 2 days to get back to me for delivery details.

Entry Opportunities:

1. Visit Blanket My Baby website and leave a comment telling us which blanket(s) you like best!
For extra entries (Be sure to leave a separate comment for each):

2.  Grab our button from our right sidebar and add it to your blog. Leave your blog URL to the page our button is displayed.

Ship your Christmas order ASAP!

According to the United States Postal Service (USPS), NOW is the time to ship your Christmas gifts.  Tomorrow (Wednesday, December 16th) is the recommended ship date for standard mail packages that need to arrive by the 25th.  For First-Class and Priority Mail to arrive by Christmas, postmark by December 21st. For more information on shipping options for all your other gifts, visit usps.com or check out this USPS press release from last week.

Whether you’re looking for luxury cashmere, simple organics, comforting security blankets or another unique baby blanket, Blanket My Baby has it.  So be sure to order all of the gifts for the babies in your life from blanketmybaby.com by tomorrow. Or, simply select Expedited Shipping between the 17th and 21st of December for quick delivery!

We hope that you will keep BMB in mind for all of your baby shower gift and family blanket needs in 2010.  We look forward to serving you.

Happy holidays!

Find a baby blanket like Jon and Kate’s

In this video, Kate plays a fun game with the kids using a large fuzzy blanket.

Jon and Kate Baby Blanket Video

Check out our selection of stroller blankets, fleece blankets and handmade blankets at blanketmybaby.com.  Many of these blankets are large, fuzzy unique blankets that can grow with your baby and help you make fun memories of your own!  Sometimes the simplest gifts make the best gifts.

Stroller Blankets

Handmade Blankets

Fleece Baby Blankets

Safe, baby-friendly blankets from Blanket My Baby

Are you searching for a unique baby blanket that is safe for your baby and gives you peace of mind?  At blanketmybaby.com, we carry a wide selection of blankets that will meet your needs.

How will you know the features that each of our stylish yet practical products has to offer?  When you click on the name of a product, simply scroll down to the header that says “Product Details”, or contact us at customerservice@blanketmybaby.com for more information about the blanket you are looking for.

We have blankets that are:

• Hypoallergenic (cause fewer allergic reactions)
• Organic
• Machine Washable
• Breathable
• Flame Resistant
• Hand made in the USA
• Personalized
• Helpful in reducing the risk of SIDS
• Helpful for extended sleeping

We hope to give you the best blanket buying experience on the internet.  May you find the perfect blanket for your own baby, for a baby you love or for a baby shower gift.  Happy shopping.

Just a few clips make all your baby blankets multi-functional

Our last blanketmybaby.com blog post introduced nursing covers.  Well, let us introduce you to another hand-freeing product that can be used with all your blankets and could even help you create your own nursing cover.

One super-simple fix that’s used by trendy, thrifty parents are blanket clips and snaps. This relatively inexpensive cure-all solves the problem of only having two arms, two hands and one you!  If you have trouble keeping blankets on your baby and off the ground, you may want to do a little research into some of the products below.  Blanket clips, snaps, straps and bungies help keep blankets in the stroller or car seat or covering mom while she’s nursing.  Clips can also help you create a quick sun shield to protect your baby from harmful rays.  These products have so many possibilities–just be creative and you’ll have a homemade nursing cover, stroller blanket or car seat cover.  If you have a unique use for blanket clips, let Blanket My Baby and our readers in on your genius by posting a comment.

Blanket clips are available in a variety of colors, patterns and sizes that will coordinate with the accessories and blankets you already own.  They are sure to add style and functionality without putting too large a dent in your wallet.  They make great baby shower gifts.

Check out some of the products we found that are available at online boutiques and stores:

Blankie Bungie (Blanket Clip) from Z Daisy Boutique

Stroller Suspenders

If you want the blanket attached, check out Secure2Me baby blankets.  Click below to watch a quick video on the uses and simple functionality of the Secure2Me line.

Nursing Covers and Blankets Help Moms Simplify

My best friend recently had her first baby and has more blankets than we can count, including some from blanketmybaby.com.  This is a good thing because her little guy is just over one month old and uses a lot of blankets.  He’s almost always wrapped in one and they get dirty quickly.  The times I see her use blankets most are for swaddling and nursing.

She’s struggled with the initial ups-and-downs of breastfeeding, just like most other first-time moms, but is coming out victorious.  I have noticed though, as she feeds (which it seems she is doing the majority of the time), the blanket she uses to cover with needs a lot of adjusting or often falls off completely.

I thought I had brainstormed the next blanket manufacturing idea–but it seems I’m a little late.  Nursing covers and nursing blankets are quite popular and utilize clips or are of large size to help breastfeeding moms stay covered.  They’re modest, typically easy to use and can be fashionable!  Well, if I can’t be the one to come up with it, check out some other great companies that have.  You can purchase covers with straps attached or just the clips/straps.

Clip’n'Feed is a Multi-Use product with custom made detachable clips and a Neck Strap, offering “2 Ways to Clip’n'Feed®” without exposing the mother to a nosey public while the neckline allows for direct eye contact with your baby. While our competitors are only offering single-use covers, Clip’n'Feed® solves four problems in one. Clip’n'Feed® also is a Stroller Cover, Car Seat Cover, and Baby Carrier Wrap. No other cover has “Stroller Straps” to tie down to the stroller and protect baby from the weather. (according to http://www.clipnfeed.com/)

“Cover Me” Nursing Cover Clips by Little Carr.  Little Carr offers a really well-made and high quality “Cover Me” clip in several different prints.  Unlike other breastfeeding clips that have metal clips, the Cover Me Nursing Clip’s hardware is a durable plastic clip that is very wash and wear friendly and the clips are adjustable so that the breastfeeding mom can adjust the strap to her desired length.  Need an extra reason to buy?  Your Cover Me Nursing Clip can also be used in a pinch as a bib cover - simply attach the clip to any cloth or paper napkin and adjust around your baby’s, infant’s, or toddler’s neck during dining.  (according to http://www.nursingcovers.com/)

And remember to shop blanketmybaby.com for all your swaddling blanket needs,  unique baby blankets and unique shower gifts.  Hopefully soon we’ll also be able to provide all your nursing blanket and nursing cover needs!

aden + anais Swaddling Blankets

We just added some great new swaddling blankets to the site from aden and anais.  You can have your choice from single wraps, 2 pack winter warmth blankets or 4 packs.  The 4 packs provide tremendous value because you are getting 4 large swaddling blankets for a great low price of $43.95.  Most parents know that this is a good deal for a quality swaddling wrap.

These blankets are large, 47 x 47, and the are made of muslin cotton.  Muslin is a unique cotton fabric first introduced into England in the late 17th century. Muslin has a light, open weave that allows air to flow seamlessly through the material. The soft natural fibers allow your baby’s body temperature to adjust naturally, eliminating over-heating, but ensuring warmth and comfort.

The blankets are also function.  They are machine washable, which makes moms very happy.  Why a 4 pack?  If you’ve been around babies at all, you know that blankets can get dirty very quickly.  So, while some are in the wash, you have some spares to keep your baby snug and cozy.

aden + anais 4 pack swaddling blankets