CLOSED: The SwaddleDuo Gift Set (+ Giveaway)

If you're a new Mommy and have heard Mommies around you talk about "swaddling" but have no clue what they're talking about, do not fear! Today's the day you get to find out all you need to know about "swaddling". SwaddleDesigns, the home of all things swaddle, has a simply explained resource segment that will educate you on this wonderful technique that was used by Mommies generations of old and has now come back into the forefront with the new generation Mommies.

** Another great resource is the SwaddleDesigns Safe Sleep Program that includes recommendations from the AAP and the NIH and Safe Sleep practices and help parents reduce risk of SIDS. **

Bunny Boo is a "swaddle" testament. We swaddled him for the first 3 months or so and then slowly phased out swaddling and replaced the swaddles with sleep sacks only because his swaddle cloths got a little too short for my big boy! I haven't thrown out any of his swaddle sheets and just last evening put his Ultimate Receiving Blanket (that is now being used as a 'lie on' cover) in for its weekly wash.

The Ultimate Receiving Blanket has been very well used so when I was asked to review the SwaddleDuo Gift Set I jumped at the opportunity as I know as new Mommy-to-be who would find this to be a perfectly practical gift for her little baby.


The Buzz:

With the Swaddle-duo, parents will be prepared for a variety of environmental settings - cool, moderate and warm. The SwaddleDuo Gift Set includes two premium, baby soft cotton swaddling blankets:

• The Ultimate Receiving Blanket is a lightweight premium cotton flannel - for moderate to cooler environmental temperatures. (Read my review for the same, here)
  
• The Marquisette Swaddling Blanket is a very lightweight openweave cotton blanket - for warmer environmental temperatures

SwaddleDesigns Cotton Marquisette is similar to muslin but is made from premium quality yarns while SwaddleDesigns Cotton Flannel is made from premium preshrunk domestic cotton.

The reason behind why they've included two fabric options, can be found in the SwaddleDesigns Goldilocks Guide. Basically, the "baby should not be too hot, or too cold, but just right ~ comfortably warm." The Goldilock’s Guide also helps new parents remember the importance of keeping baby comfortably warm.

What I love about this set is the choice of two varying swaddle fabrics especially considering we have such a variance in temperatures, especially here in Texas.


Both blankets can also be used as nursing cover ups when you've forgotten to carry your nursing cover along!

If you're a new Mommy-to-be I would definitely recommend this as a wise add when you're drawing up your list of baby essentials before your baby shower.
SwaddleDesigns is E.B. Mommy tested and E.B. Mommy approved!


Buy it:

You can buy a Swaddle Duo Gift Set for 38 US$.


Win it:

One reader will have the opportunity to win a Swaddle Duo Gift Set in Pink or Blue, in the Classic Peace Love Swaddle style.


Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Visit the Swaddle Designs site and tell me which Gift Set you love the best.


2. Love on the Sponsor-

- Follow Swaddle Designs on Twitter

- Like Swaddle Designs on Facebook and state your favorite SwaddleDesigns print or product.
Facebook fans get the inside scoop, previews of new collections and Fan discounts!

- Follow me on Twitter and tweet once daily...

RT @ebmommy #Win a SwaddleDuo Gift Set for baby from @SwaddleDesigns (38$ value) http://bit.ly/kONvLh #swaddle #safesleep #preventSIDS


3. Seven additional entries: (1 entry each)-

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This giveaway is open to US Residents only, 18 years and above. 1 winner will be chosen with the random.org generator on May 21, 2011 at 10 pm Central time.

** EBMR Disclaimer: TinySoles sent me the featured product for review purposes only. This post has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. *

Labels: Blanket, Mommy and Baby giveaways, Reviews / Giveaways, Swaddle Designs, Swaddle Duo

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 5:46 PM 108 Comments

CLOSED: Baby Bounty Bash-Swaddle Designs Ultimate Receiving Blanket (+Giveaway)

This post is a 'Baby Bounty Bash' feature...The Online Baby Shower Extravaganza on Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports from March 25- April 25-2010.

A small bundle is born. The first thing you remember seeing is a little naked bundle throwing his/her fists around, crying his/her heart out, in the cold air.
The next thing you remember seeing is a peaceful and angelic little ball, placed in your arms.....beautifully swaddled and packed!
You're at peace.

Swaddling has proven to work wonders over the years and one thing I realized with Bunny girl is to never have a Receiving Blanket that's just cut to the right size. Not only is it harder to swaddle your baby but the little one outgrows its alternate use as a blanket soon.....and that's why you should consider shopping for your baby's Receiving Blanket at Swaddle Designs.

Swaddle Designs carries the Ultimate Receiving Blanket.

Why Ultimate? Simply because...

1. It's larger than most regular sized receiving blankets-It's a 42" square.
2. It's made of cotton flannel - 100% hospital approved
3. Its fabric is 'baby'-soft and meets the Oeko-Tex Standard 100.
4. It has been designed by a Nurse and we all know how Nurses are swaddling pros and know what would work best for baby.
5. This American made fabric is light in weight and cotton based thereby making it comfortable to swaddle a newborn/infant even in summer
   
6. And best of all....The blanket comes with instructions sewn on the side and I'm telling you it makes swaddling all the more enjoyable knowing that you're wrapping your baby right!
   

With Bunny Girl, I was a swaddling disaster and I think my inability to swaddle her correctly, would leave her feeling uncomfortable. This would finally result in a tiny fist or leg popping out from under the 'wrapped around cloth mess' I'd placed her in.

Hence with my Swaddle Designs Ultimate Receiving Blanket I've been practicing....


My model cooperated just fine and I think she looks snug and content in her Ultimate Receiving Blanket...what do you think?
Now to only get Bunny Boo to lie as still and enjoy the experience...hmmm.

What's great is the Ultimate Receiving Blanket is multi-functional and can also be used as a light weight blanket when baby takes a nap or a sheet to lie baby on when you go visiting a friend's home.

For all you New Moms/Moms-to-be or Moms who've never swaddled (Dads you're included in the mix too), visit this link to find a few Swaddling tips and to read a little about why people have been swaddling their babies for years on end.


Buy it:

You can buy the Ultimate Receiving Blanket for 25 US$ .

*Tip: A few of the designs are on sale and can be bought for a reduced price of 20 US$ or even a bargain at 15 US$.*


Reader Discount during purchase:

Swaddle Designs is offering all my readers a special reader's discount of 10% off all regular priced items when you use the discount code MADEINUSA. What's awesome is this code will never expire!


Win it:

One reader will have the opportunity to win an Ultimate Receiving Blanket of choice.


Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Visit the Swaddle Designs site and tell me which Ultimate Receiving Blanket you would pick if you won.


2. 'Love on the Sponsor' entries:(1 entry each)

- Follow Swaddle Designs on Twitter

- Fan Swaddle Designs on Facebook

- Follow me on and tweet once daily...

RT @ebmommy Win a Swaddle Designs Ultimate Receiving Blanket at EBMR's BabyBountyBash(4/10) http://bit.ly/9wOWU5 #giveaway #win # baby


3. Additional entries: (1 entry each)

- Fan me on Facebook.
- Follow Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports (EBMR) via Google Friend Connect
- Subscribe to the EBMR email updates
- Snag the EBMR Blog button
- Snag the Baby Bounty Bash button
- Blog about this giveaway (leave a comment with a link to your blog post)


This giveaway is open to US Residents , 18 years and above. 1 winner will be chosen with the random.org generator on April 10th 2010 at 10 pm Central time.




** EBMR Disclaimer: Swaddle Designs sent me the Ultimate Receiving Blanket for review purposes only. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.**

Labels: Baby Bounty Bash, Blanket, Mommy and Baby giveaways, Reviews / Giveaways, Swaddle Designs

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 5:01 AM 245 Comments