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Product of the Month ~ January

Ultimate Receiving Blankets by Swaddle Designs

These wonderful blankets are our #1 recommendation for friends and family looking for a versatile yet stylish blanket for baby gifts. Not only are they multifunctional, they can be purchased with matching baby burpies and lovies.

Ultimate Receiving Blanket Features:

* Everyday essential for newborns; use for swaddling, privacy throw for nursing, tummy time or security blanket.
* Stylish and functional blanket that is a parent and celebrity favorite. Made of super-soft, preshrunk cotton flannel with a beautiful decorative edge.
* Large 42″ x 42″ size is much bigger than typical receiving blankets, yet it easily rolls and fits in the diaper bag.

Experts Agree Swaddling is Important

Swaddled babies sleep better
* A Washington University study proved infants sleep better when swaddled
* Swaddled babies have fewer awakenings and twice as much REM sleep
* REM sleep is believed to be important for brain development

Reduces Incidence of SIDS
* When baby sleeps better on his back, parents are less likely to use the unsafe tummy position for sleep
* There is evidence that swaddled back sleeping infants have lower incidence of SIDS than unswaddled back sleeping infants as stated in the Journal of Pediatrics, December 2002

Reduces Colic and Fussiness
* Snug swaddling soothes babies by reminding them of being in the womb
* Swaddling helps prevent over stimulation
*Baby is able to self-soothe if swaddled with hands near face
* Infants are inefficient at regulating their own temperature. Swaddling helps to keep infants warm.

Can Help Make Breastfeeding Easier
* Baby’s extra movements nicely contained when swaddled
* Tuck baby’s hands into the swaddle to keep hands from impairing latch-on