When Maddox was a newborn he slept through the night at just 4 weeks old which is unusual for an exclusively breastfed infant. However, I definitely hope to duplicate this with Emma.
I honestly can't tell you exactly what we did but I sure plan on trying it again.
And one of the things that I DID DO was to swaddle Maddox nice and snug.
The art of swaddling can be a bit difficult to get "just right" so they're nice and snug but luckily there are great swaddling blankets out there like the Miracle Blanket. And they make it so easy even the Daddy's can do it correctly.
Plus the Miracle Blanket is guaranteed to stop Colic! (This alone should be a selling point)
A little background:
An exhausted father’s frustration gave birth to the Miracle Blanket® — ecstatic customers named it after sleeping for the first time in weeks! Michael Gatten decided he wouldn’t settle for another colicky baby.
Following exhaustive research, cutting, stitching and testing the design on his then four-week-old son, Michael created a simple and incredibly effective solution that greatly enhances the age-old technique of swaddling. Before he knew it, Good Housekeeping Magazine® got a hold of his creation, gave it the coveted “Thumbs Up!” and the rest is history. In 2002 Michael Gatten formed AMB Enterprises, now Miracle Industries, LLC., to produce and distribute the Miracle Blanket® which is now used around the world by 100s of thousands of parents, hospitals, pediatricians, midwives, nannies, NICU nurses, Maternity Ward Nurses, day care facilities. Sales have spread throughout the United States , United Kingdom , South Africa , Switzerland, Mexico , Canada , Australia , New Zealand as well as Japan , Korea, China and the Philippines, Scandinavia and Germany to name a few.
As a mother/baby and pediatric nurse I strongly support swaddling
and
With so many facts supporting swaddling why wouldn't you too?
- FACT: Medical research showing the incredible efficacy of PROPER swaddling has been done using a snugly wrapped blanket with arms down at-the-sides.
- FACT: Babies are not coordinated enough to self-soothe (ie. suck hands) reliably until 14-weeks. Swaddling is a substitute during this time to prevent awakening from the Moro Reflex.
- FACT: PROPER swaddling has been shown in clinical studies to calm a fussy, colicky baby while helping baby sleep safer, netter, deeper and longer.
- FACT: PROPER swaddling has been shown in clinical studies to reduce SIDS by as much as 30% even over back-sleeping babies without swaddling.
Miracle Blanket was so generous to send us a natural beige blanket to review. One of the greatest things that I found was that their design uses no knots, buttons, straps, velcro, snaps, or zippers. So, there is nothing to scratch your newborn plus there's no confusion where to snap or velcro. I will definitely be recommending the Miracle Blanket to all my friends & patients parents.
Often times I have parents call me to their room because their newborn won't stop crying. After simply swaddling their baby the newborn tends to drift to sleep easily. So, of course their next question is how do you swaddle?
Well, the Miracle Blanket makes that 10x easier.
Not to mention that many receiving blankets are just too small to achieve that perfect swaddle.
Swaddling can truly make the world of difference in whether your little one sleeps or not.
My Miracle Blanket will be going in to the hospital bag 1st thing!
Where to Buy: Head to THEIR SITE for a store locator (see left column)
Retail Price: $29.95
Target Age Group: 0-4 months
Wanna Win One???
Please leave a separate comment for each entry or they won't count
Mandatory
**Be/become a public follower of my blog then head over to Miracle Blanket & tell me something you've learned (MANDATORY)
Extra
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Giveaway ends 1/26 at 11:59 EST
Winner will be chosen via random.org & will have 48 hrs to respond.
I was given the above mentioned product(s) for my review & host of this giveaway.
I was in no other way compensated.The product itself didn't persuade my personal beliefs or views.
I was under no obligation to write a positive review. The views & opinions are purely my own.
252 comments:
1 – 200 of 252 Newer› Newest»Woo-hoo I'm the only one that has entered so far. Maybe I will win. HA! I am already a public follower and as far as learning. I too am a pediatric nurse so I am all for swaddeling our new bundle. We swaddled our daughter but this thin looks AMAZING!
I went and liked them on facebook and left a comment.
I'm a follower. I learned there is a 100% lifetime satisfaction guarantee. captainliss40(at)gmail(dot)com
of course I am a happy follower :)
i love that there is nothing to "figure out" on these! the no snaps/zippers/etc. love it!
i liked them on facebook and wrote on their wall!
i liked them on facebook and wrote on their wall :)
i entered the my bow bows give away :)
I'm a follower! and I learned that the material is cut at a 45 degree angle for just the right amount of stretch - not like a regular square blanket. I'd love to have one of these!
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From the video I learned that experts recommend swaddling for babies up to 14 weeks old.
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entered My Bow Bows giveaway
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entered Earth Mama Angel Baby giveaway
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entered My Mondays Child giveaway
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I learned Stops Colic - GUARANTEED!
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commented on Miracle Blanket's wall; Misty VanEpps
commented on Miracle Blanket's Facebook Wall; Misty VanEpps
Follow Miracle Blanket on Twitter; mommy2skie
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Entered you My Moday's Child giveaway.
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Entered your MyBowbows giveaway.
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After learning so much from your post, and then clicking over to miracle blanket and reading it all just re-inforced that it CAN reduce fussiness and it's 100% guaranteed!!! Sign me up! My bestie is pregnant and would love to have this awesome blanket for her, as she has a toddler and will soon have an infant. How much easier this could make it for a full time business woman AND mommy!
Liked Miracle Blacket on facebook and told them you sent me !
Watched the video! Seems to make swaddling VERY easy! The little one looks so cozy! Also love the color options, perfect for any decor!
Forgot to mention, of course I'm a public follower!
I follow your blog and I learned it helps make breastfeeding easier and the breathable fabric limits the risk of overheating. Which is a concern of mine bc my baby is due in June!
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I learned that satisfaction is guaranteed
entered stylin mamas
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entered happy feet
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I'm a follower. I learned there is a 100% lifetime satisfaction guarantee.
I entered the stylin Momma giveaway
I entered the Earth mama Angel baby giveaway
I watched the video and learned that swaddling your baby until they are 14 weeks old is what experts recommend.
I am a follower and I learned that this blanket decreases fussines and aids in breastfeeding, which is always helpful
entered the stylin momma giveaway
entered the my mondays child giveaway
entered the earth mama angel baby giveaway
entered the my bow bow giveaway
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learned they are backed with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
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learned that there is a money back gaurantee!
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fanned and thanked miracle blanket
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fanned and thanked miracle blanket #2
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learned from the video that babies up to 14 weeks can benefit from swaddeling :)
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entered stylin momma
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entered monday's child
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entered my bow bow
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I'm a follower and I learned that the Miracle Blanket doesn't use buttons, snaps, velcro, etc - that's got to make them last longer than a lot of the other swaddle blankets out there!
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Entered the Stylin Momma giveaway.
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Entered the My Monday's Child giveaway.
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Entered the Earth Mama Angel Baby giveaway.
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Entered the My Bow Bow's giveaway.
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wow these seem very durable and practical! I love that it has no zippers or snaps. thanks for the giveaway! jacy468 at aim dot com
I learned that the blanket has been awesome and he relaxes/coos at the mere sight of it and goes to sleep!
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I am a fan of Miracle Blanket on Facebook (Lyudmila Sizova)
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I am a fan of Miracle Blanket on Facebook (Lyudmila Sizova)
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I also entered My Bow Bow's Giveaway (ends 1/19)
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I also entered Earth Mama Angel Baby Giveaway (ends 1/18)
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I am of course a follower and I honestly didn't know that swaddling could help calm a crying baby or to control/ stop Colic!
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Liked Miracle Blanket on FB as Lindsay Fields
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Following on Twitter as Lfields08
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Watched the video and learned that you should only swaddle until about 14 weeks. :)
i am a GFC follower.
I learned you are only supposed to swaddle until 14 weeks.
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i like miracle blanket on FB and let them know u sent me! (elizabeth mccarthy)
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i like miracle blanket on FB and let them know you sent me (#2)
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i follow miracle blanket on twitter (lizlovesvan)
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i follow miracle blanket on twitter (lizlovesvan)
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i subbed to their newsletter
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i entered earth mama giveaway
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i entered my bow bows giveaway
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I follow you via GFC and I learned that studies have shown that swaddling helps infants sleep better and reduces the risk of SIDS because they are kept on their backs
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I like Miracle Blanket on FB and wrote on their wall (erin brady)
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I like Miracle Blanket on FB and wrote on their wall (erin brady)
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I am following Miracle Blanket on twitter-@bradywadie14
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I am following Miracle Blanket on twitter-@bradywadie14
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I watched the video and learned that swaddling helps dampen the Moro reflex so that babies experience the startle reflex less often
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I subscribe to the Miracle Blanket newletter
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I entered the Earth Mama Angel Baby giveaway
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I entered the My Bow Bow's giveaway
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entered the little ducks organics giveaway
I am a follower of your blog and I learned that it helps fussy babies sleep great!
I follow MB on twitter.
I entered the Little Ducks giveaway.
I follow MB on facebook and I left a comment.
I watched the video and learned that you should swaddle until about 14 weeks. Oops - I had to swaddle my daughter until she was 10 months! It helped her sleep so much, I just wish I'd had the miracle blanket for her!
I entered the My Bow Bows giveaway.
Entered the Little Ducks Organics giveaway.
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I entered the Little Ducks Organics giveaway
entered Little Ducks organic giveaway
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entered hospital gown giveaway
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I'm a follower. I had no clue that swaddling helps with colic.
I follower Miracle Blanket on twitter. @brittanydenton
Follow Miracle Blanket on Twitter #2.
I entered the Pea Pie Doodle Special Delivery Gown Giveaway
I am a follower and I like that the blanket won't unravel during restless sleep.
I liked them on FB and told them you sent me!
I watched the video and learned that you are only supposed to swaddle until about 14 weeks. My daughter is 5 months old today and will only sleep well if swaddled!
I joined the mailed list for the newsletter!
I blogged!
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I blogged!
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I blogged!
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I entered the Little Ducks Organics Giveaway
I learned that experts think that swaddling helps babies through the shock of being out of the womb
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I'm following Miracle Blanket on Twitter #1 @buttonlove
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I'm following Miracle Blanket on Twitter #2 @buttonlove
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I liked and commented on Miracle Blanket's Facebook (Amber Lar…) #1
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I liked and commented on Miracle Blanket's Facebook (Amber Lar…) #2
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I entered your Pea Pie Doodle Special Delivery Gown Giveaway
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I entered your Little Ducks Organics Giveaway
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Entered the Pea Pie Doodle giveaway.
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I learned once size fits up to 4 months
follow you
entered my Bow Bow's giveaway
entered Cuddles from Home giveaway
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GFC: uberabby
I learned that Mike Gatten invented it.
Follow Miracle Blanket on twitter: uberabby2
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Follow Miracle Blanket on twitter: uberabby2
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Entered the Cuddles from Home giveaway.
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learned: they help fussy babies sleep great
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I was interested to learn that it helps with nursing.
I 'like' Miracle blanket on facebook and I left a message!
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I follow MiracleBlanket on Twitter as @KimsCraftyApple
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I entered the Pea Pie Doodle Hospital Gown Giveaway!
I am public follower your blog as Marzena
I've learned Miracle Blanket helps fussy babies sleep well and it aids in preventing facial scratches
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I like Miracle Blanket on Facebook (Marzena Szymborska) and I told them you sent me
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I like Miracle Blanket on Facebook (Marzena Szymborska) and I told them you sent me
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I follow Miracle Blanket on Twitter as @marzutek
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I follow Miracle Blanket on Twitter as @marzutek
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I watched the video and I've learned the miracle blanket helps to calm crying baby
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subscribed to Miracle Blanket newsletter
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entered Pea Pie Doodle Hospital Gown Giveaway
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entered Baby Bird Clippies giveaway
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Entered the Baby Bird Clippies giveaway.
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Entered the Miss Lucy's Monogram giveaway.
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I entered the Little Ducks Organics Giveaway
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I entered the Pea Pie Doodle Special Delivery Gown Giveaway
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I entered the Cuddles From Home Giveaway
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I learned:
Not to be confused with a baby wrap or a zip-up wearable blanket, the Miracle Blanket® is the only TRUE SWADDLING blanket successfully designed to help your baby sleep
and
One size fits all. No adjustments - newborn to several months (very cool!)
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Like Miracle Blanket on Facebook & left them a wall comment
saying Houghton Happening's Sent
me
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(smile a day giveaways)
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Like Miracle Blanket on Facebook & left them a wall comment
saying Houghton Happening's Sent
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(smile a day giveaways)
*Follow Miracle Blanket on Twitter (cthmommy)
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entered maternity/delivery gown giveaway
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blogged about this giveaway
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blogged about this giveaway
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entered Cuddles From Home Giveaway jakellcth@msn. com
Follow your blog via GFC. (bamalynn)
I learned that one size fits all up to 4 months! That's amazing since babies are all such different lengths and weights during that span of time!
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I am a fan of Miracle Blanket on Facebook and left a wall comment.
(Andrea C. Gross)
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I am a fan of Miracle Blanket on Facebook and left a wall comment. #2
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Following Miracle Blanket on Twitter. (bamalynn)
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Following Miracle Blanket on Twitter.#2 (bamalynn)
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I watched the video and learned that the arms are completely wrapped up separately to ensure that they don't "poke" out like with most wraps! A great feature!
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Subscribed to their newsletter.
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Entered your Cuddles from home giveaway.
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Entered your Miss Lucy's Monograms giveaway.
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following you and it helps babies sleep better on their backs
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Following your blog via gfc. I learned there is a new addition to the MiracleGear line - Maternal Whispers and Raindreams CDs. The miracle blanket sounds like a fantastic idea. Thanks for the chance.
Following Miracle Blanket on Twitter - hillfam2005 #1
Following Miracle Blanket on Twitter - hillfam2005 #2
I am a follower with GFC; my username is jcsjcs.
I learned that if you're concerned about overheating they recommend that you leave the feet out of the foot pouch when you swaddle.
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I entered the Pea Pie Doodle Special Delivery Gown Giveaway :)
entered the cuddles from home giveaway :)
entered the baby bird clippies giveaway!
Entered Miss Lucy's Monograms giveaway :)
Entered barefoot books giveaway :)
I follow GFC and like that these miracle blankets aren't easily riggled out of!
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I liked them on FB and commented!
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I liked them on FB and commented!
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I follow them on twitter
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I follow them on twitter
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I entered the hospital gown giveaway!
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I entered the Barefoot books giveaway
Just entered the Barefoot Books give a way ;-)
Just entered the cuddles from home give a way:-)
Just entered the Little Duckies Organics give a way;-)
entered the pea pie doodle special delivery gown giveaway
entered the baby bird clippies giveaway
They guarantee it will stop colic. My first was colicky so I hope the next one isn't!
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I entered the Nursing Gown Giveaway
I'm a follower. I learned that one sites fits up to 4 months.
Watched the videos and learned how to use the Miracle Blanket to calm a crying baby. This would definitely come in handy when I have my first little one in a few weeks!
I subscribed to the Miracle Blanket newsletter.
I entered Pea Pie Doodle giveaway.
I entered the Padalily giveaway.
GFC follower. And I learned that it stops colic! And it helps babies sleep better on their backs.
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I like Miracle Blanket on FB, and I told them that you sent me!
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I like Miracle Baby on FB, and I told them that you sent me!
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#2
I follow Miracle Blanket on Twitter.
@littleamberfate
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#1
I follow Miracle Blanket on Twitter.
@littleamberfate
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#2
I'm subscribed to their newsletter.
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I entered The Silver Diva giveaway.
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I entered the Pea Pie Doodle Special Delivery Gown giveaway.
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entered the silver diva g.a.
entered the padalily g.a!
I follow you via Google Friend Connect (Sewmuchstuff). I learned that the inventor of Miracle Blanket has 3 boys. Thank you for the lovely giveaway.
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I like Miracle Blanket on Facebook (Erin E) and I posted on their wall:
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