January is here and my due date is just about a month away. Although, I’ve never made it to my due date, so who knows?! But I am in full blown baby mode. Today I am so excited to share a great giveaway with you that I organized with some other blogging mommas-to-be! All of us are due in the first part of the year and decided to get together and share some of our favorite baby products with you, and one lucky winner will get it all! My contribution is one of my absolute, favorite baby items–muslin swaddle blankets from Aden + Anais. So before we get to the giveaway I’d like to share some of my thoughts about the importance of swaddling.
the importance of swaddling
Growing up I was one of four daughters. Two of my sisters were eight and ten years younger than I was. So I had a lot of experience with baby-related things like changing diapers, preparing bottles, and swaddling. The swaddling blankets I knew then though were small and not very stretchy. Trying to wrap up a baby in them could be tricky. Most of the time they were made out of flannel that wasn’t all that soft either. Then, when I was pregnant with my son I was given some muslin swaddling blankets from Aden + Anais and I discovered how amazing swaddling blankets could really be. These were so large, so breathable and stretchy, and so soft from the beginning (and they just get softer with each wash).
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After my son made his appearance I quickly became an even bigger believer in the power of swaddling your baby. My son was sleeping through the night consistently (defined as sleeping for six hour stretches) by two months old. Thankfully, all of my children have followed suit sleeping through the night by about three or four months old. I will admit that I think other factors have helped them be such good sleepers–establishing a routine early on, implementing dream feedings, desensitizing them to loud noises by not being afraid to vacuum, etc. while they’re sleeping. However, I think it all began with keeping my babies feeling cozy and secure from the beginning with swaddling.
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new year, new baby giveaway
Now it’s time to share the great New Year, New Baby Giveaway that I’ve been organizing with you! I’m contributing two Aden + Anais muslin swaddle blankets in a sweet, Classic Pooh print. I’m also including the book Swaddle Love, which talks about the history, science, and technique of swaddling. Those items are valued at $50. However, the winner of this giveaway will also win favorite baby items from four other bloggers with a total value of $200! This giveaway is now closed but check out these other awesome bloggers anyway!
Jenise from A Toddler & A Topknot
Marette from Floradise
Mary Leigh from Live Well Play Together
Shani from Sunshine & Munchkins
Have you swaddled your babies? What are some of your favorite baby items?
28 Responses to the importance of swaddling
The swaddle Pooh blanket is adorable! My sister is pregnant with her first. I would definitely gift this to her, so thank you for the opportunity to win a giveaway with such amazing items! I hope you have a Happy New Year! <33
Super cute Winnie the Pooh item, makes my heart happy. Have heard so many good things about a quality swaddle blanket and importance of baby carriers too for moms.
Congrats on your newest arrival this month! Prayers for a safe and healthy delivery for mama and baby!
I swaddled both of my babies and it was the only thing that kept them feeling secure. I am a huge believer in swaddling!
What a fun giveaway! I am a huge advocate for schedules and swaddling too. My kids were both pretty good sleepers too.
Those are so soft!! I was never able to get swaddling with a blanket down, so I used a swaddle with Velcro.
two out of my three kids couldn’t sleep without being swaddled. Swaddling is so important!
Such a great giveaway! The swaddles are adorable! Makes me wish I had a little one that was still tiny!
Our kiddos calmed down immediately when swaddled. I’m a firm believer!
We swaddled our kids too! It was great for sleeping!
I like the swaddling
the swaddle has to be my favorite.
such an adorable swaddle blanket! both of my girls loved being swaddled!
My favorite is the swaddle blanket it’s so adorable
Congrats! You are almost there! Hope you are doing well!
Swaddle blankets are the best! We are expecting a new little one in a few months so this would be amazing.
Such a fun giveaway!! We totally swaddle around here and love the muslin blankets for everything!!
I didn’t swaddle with my daughter and I wish I would have now!
What a fantastic giveaway that any expecting mom would love to win. Swaddling is another great way for a baby to bond with mom. I recommend it too.
I don’t have children yet but I’ve heard swaddling is a must.
I love swaddling! I wish I could be swaddled too! It is so comforting! My favorite baby product for my little guy is muslin blankets
My favorite baby item is my Catbird Baby Pikkolo! So comfortable and practical. I swaddled my boys when they were small babies. I think that it is soothing for them and helps them sleep soundly. Aden and Anais is one of my favorites as well! Their swaddling blankets included in this Giveaway are absolutely adorable!
I can’t believe you are so close to holding your sweet new babe! You already know I love swaddling blankets and I like to have both the muslin kind and the swaddleme kind on hand. I need to get some cute girly swaddling blankets asap!
What a fun giveaway!! Congrats to you and your growing family!
Aden & Anais swaddle blankets are definitely at the top of my list. My older children love them just as much as my baby does!
Want those muslin swaddle blankets!!
I have bought a few of these muslin blankets for my son!! They are my favorite baby item! Affordable, durable, soft and multifunctional. After the baby grows out of the swaddling phase, I use them as thei baby’s comfort blankie. My daughter is 3 and she loves holding onto her blankie during nap times and at bedtime. She can’t sleep without them!! Also, a great product to have in the go when you’re breastfeeding or need a burp cloth!!
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