Miracle Blanket giveaway

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**WINNER: random.org #195, congrats Becca!! Winner has been emailed and has 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. Thanks to all who entered and thanks again to Miracle Blanket!**

When I asked on twitter what some must-have baby products were, quite a few said the Miracle Blanket! I had never heard of it, so I quickly googled it, became interested, and contacted the company. I was lucky enough to receive one of their blankets for review and LOVE it! We have a few swaddling blankets, but I am terrible at wrapping them tight enough to actually keep Ryan’s arms down… within 5 minutes, I swear, he has managed to wriggle his way out of it and this exhausted mama isn’t very happy about it!

The best way to see how it works is to go to their site and watch the video. Basically, the Miracle Blanket has arm flaps that tuck under your baby’s back, holding them in place. Then the legs are tucked into a little pouch and the sides of the blanket are wrapped around the baby… you’re done! Baby’s arms stay in place by their side and your lil one is just snug as a bug! (I totally just pulled a MOM by using that phrase right there. Sad.)

Seriously, when I’m having difficulty with getting Ryan to sleep and he’s being all fussy, I pull out the Miracle Blanket. Most of you already know that babies like to be bundled and swaddled to feel secure – OH and it helps during breastfeeding because his arms are flying all over the place! More benefits: no buttons, velcro, snaps, etc.; doesn’t stop movement of hips/legs for development and one size fits all babies! They come in a bunch of different colors too. I got this green/blue one:

You can buy your own Miracle Blanket for $29.95… and right now they’re having a special! 10% off all blankets or 15% off when you buy 2 or more!

I was also sent the 2 Miracle Sounds CDs (Maternal Whispers and Rain Dreams) – awesome! The Rain one is my favorite – sounds of driving in a car with rain hitting the windshield.. it puts me to sleep! The other one is good too and I can’t decide if Ryan likes it better.. it’s sounds of the womb (heartbeat and circulatory sounds). Both of them are like 75 minutes long! You can buy them together for $17.95.

One lucky reader is going to WIN their choice of Miracle Blanket!

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**Giveaway ends February 26^th 2010, at 11:59 pm CST. Random.org will be used to choose the winner who will have 48 hours to respond to my email before a new winner is chosen. Good luck!**

Mum joins drive to halt killer bug; CAMPAIGN URGES PARENTS TO RECOGNISE SYMPTOMS OF MENINGITIS.(News)

Coventry Evening Telegraph (England) October 9, 2002 Byline: DUNCAN GIBBONS A RUGBY mum whose daughter battled meningitis as a baby has joined in a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of the killer condition.

Emma Stephens’s daughter Emily contracted meningitis when she was just seven months old.

But thankfully the toddler, now aged two, made a full recovery.

Mrs Stephens, aged 37, of Portland Road, Rugby, is backing a new drive to make more mums and dads aware of the symptoms of the killer bug in the hope of saving lives.

She said: “I would urge everyone to get up to speed with meningitis because knowing the signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia could save a life. go to website symptoms of meningitis

“Although there are vaccines which give excellent protection they cannot prevent all forms of these diseases.” Meningitis and septicaemia, the blood-poisoning form of the disease, are life-threatening conditions which can strike anyone of any age.

Medics say knowing the signs and acting quickly is essential. Symptoms could include cold hands and feet, rashes, fever, drowsiness, a stiff neck and a dislike of bright lights. web site symptoms of meningitis

Free information packs are now being offered to parents.

Denise Vaughan, chief executive of the Meningitis Research Foundation, said with winter approaching cases will start to increase.

She said: “Too many people still experience the devastation of meningitis and septicaemia.

“By offering free symptoms information to everyone, we hope lives will be saved.

“Early diagnosis and prompt treatment really do give patients the best chance for a good recovery.” For an information pack, phone the foundation’s 24-hour helpline on 080 8800 3344 or log on to its website at www.meningitis.org.

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BATTLER: Emily Stephens, two, fought off meningitis when she was a baby. Picture: LISA CAREY