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Monday, December 31, 2018

Fabulous Baby Receiving Blankets

The receiving blanket is a lightweight material that is soft to the touch. The sizes may differ from square to rectangular and they come in a variety of patterns, and prints. Hospitals still use receiving blankets for newborn babies and the nurses always teach the moms how to swaddle their infants before they are discharged.


Parents and Grandparents love the Zazzle baby receiving blanket. Here are a few customer reviews.

“ This is a go-to baby gift for me when our friends and family have babies. The quality is great and everyone loves how beautiful it looks as well as the size and softness of it”. (J Hughes)
I have purchased numerous baby blankets from Zazzle, this one is my absolute favorite. The design and personalization made it even more special. I am truly in love with this blanket and I know my Son & Daughter-In-Law will love it as well “ (deb7869)
This is a big-size baby blanket and very soft, nice size for a crib or carriage. The new parents will have it for many years getting a lot of use from it. What a lovely gift to receive for their new baby. “ (Barbara L)


This blanket can be wrapped around to swaddle the baby to maintain their body heat while they sleep, The receiving blanket can also be used as a changing mat, a burp cloth and a cover for mom when she is nursing and for strollers. The receiving blanket is a must-have for babies because of its many uses.

About Swaddling

"American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says that when done correctly, swaddling can be an effective technique to help calm infants and promote sleep."  
Swaddling is good for your baby because newborns are used to sleeping in a cramped position. When the baby is swaddled they will feel secure and will sleep better. A baby that is swaddled in a receiving blanket sleeps on their back.
The general rule of swaddling is to put your baby to sleep on their back and not to sleep on their stomachs or sides and to stop swaddling when your baby grows to the point that they show signs of rolling, (2 months)

Swaddling is not for all mommies.  One friend told me she could not swaddle her baby because her baby kept pulling her arm out and wanted to roll over.  So she put her baby to sleep in a swaddle sack. She went on to say that she loved her baby blankets for the stroller, car seat, changing table, and more.  She continued to use them when her daughter was a toddler. 
Learn how to swaddle a baby with a receiving blanket





Here are a few of my designs and other Zazzle designer finds.  


Monogram Blue Chevron Zigzag Custom Baby Blanket



Monogram Pastel Pink Zigzag Custom Baby Blanket



World Explorer Vintage Airplanes - Personalized Baby
Blanket



modern vintage french queen bee stroller blanket


modern vintage french eiffel tower swaddle blanket



Midnight Blue and White Stars pattern Monogrammed Swaddle
Blanket


Personalized Baby Boy Stats Arrow Pattern Gray Stroller Blanket



Personalized Under the Sea Baby Receiving Blanket



Customizable Giraffe Girl Fleece Baby Blanket


Black and White Cow Print Baby Blanket



Funny Bears baby Fleece Blanket



Trendy Zebra Print Chic Hot Pink Bow and Name Swaddle Blanket



Monogram Leopard Print Custom Baby Blanket



Jungle Animals Boys | Girl Birth Stats Blanket



Baby Blue Elephant Birth Keepsake Design 🐘 Baby Blanket



Airplane Personalized Boy's Baby Blanket



Boys Personalized Elephant Baby Blanket


Bailey's Good News Bear Personalized Gifts Baby Blanket



Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Spring Inspired Bedroom Decor

I am inspired to decorate my guest bedroom for the spring season. Since the room needs to be updated with paint I think a spring green color would be nice for all four walls. Then creamy white for the trim. My accent colors will be purple and yellow and these colors will be used in the bedding and wall décor.

Before I decorate I like to create a home set. (see below) This set shows a good balance of color and how I plan to decorate the space with spring colors.

The purple color will represent the spring blooming irises and lilacs that bloom in my garden. The yellow color will represent the spring daffodils. The green, yellow, and purple colors are cheerful and will give my guest bedroom ambiance.  I will add a comfortable chair by the window so that my guest can read a book, or sip some herbal tea while gazing out at the gardens. 

So I am inspired to redecorate my guest bedroom for the spring season. This project will keep me busy throughout the January and February months and it will be completed when my spring flowers start to bloom in the garden.

Here are a few spring flower decorations that you may like. These products were created by a variety of artists at Zazzle.com 

Botanical Garden / Purple Irises Poster

See the table runner as shown on the dresser in the image here.


Add an assortment of spring floral pillows to your bed
here are a few you may like.
Purple and White Irises Flower Round Pillow


Decorative Yellow Iris Flower Accent Pillow




Other spring bedroom decorations with floral patterns,



Flowers / Daffodils Table Lamp




Two Irises - Light Switch Cover




Irises by Vincent Van Gogh Light Switch Cover




Watercolor garden flowers pillow case




Iris Flower Garden Pillow Case




Purple Irises Duvet Cover