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!

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!

Thank You BMB Customers

I haven’t been able to do this enough, but I wanted to take some time to thank you to all of our customers!  You guys are the best!  BlanketMyBaby has steadily grown each month for the past six months, and we don’t plan on stopping any time soon.  You are helping us do that.  So, thank you!

We are continuing to add more blankets to our selection in an effort to be your one stop shop on the internet for all of your baby blanket needs.  We are even looking into adding additional categories to our site.  So, be on the lookout for that.

Our most popular blankets have been and could continue to be our aden and anais 4 packs.  We have scoured the internet for you in an effort to give you the lowest net price of blankets + shipping.  Many of you have heard the great news at how great these swaddling blankets are, and you are spreading the word.  Again, thank you!  These blankets get softer with every wash and are excellent for swaddling.  Target has come out with their own line of these blankets for $29.99, but the quality is not the same and the blankets are smaller.  So, we look forward to being the best destination of aden + anais 4 packs.  Plus, if you are interested in the sleeping bags, let us know!  We might start adding those blankets for when your baby is growing and outgrowing his or her blanket.

Ok, I guess I’ll wrap it up.  I just can’t say THANK YOU enough!  We hope your Christmas shopping is going well and that you will be able to focus on this wonderful season for its true meaning.

Best,

Eric

Here’s one of out top selling 4 packs - Baby Cakes.

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

How to use the Snug and Tug Blanket

The video below shows how to use the Snug and Tug swaddle blanket by Go Mama Go Designs.  The Snug and Tug is unique, simple to use and effective for swaddling.  It is available in several cute prints and colors (including pink, green, blue, white, rainbow and more) at blanketmybaby.com.

Snug & Tug has a triangular shape and was specifically designed for swaddling. Winner of multiple awards, this unique blanket uses a velcro system for a tight and secure swaddle. Recommended by doctors, nurses, doulas and parents.  Snug & Tug is available in 2 generous sizes to fit your growing baby and is made with high quality breathable, stretchable super soft cotton. In a snug swaddle, your baby will sleep better than ever.

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.

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.

New Animal Velour Blankets

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