My Favorite Things

I’m going to attempt each week to share some of my favorite products and what I like about them.  I can’t promise I’ll always be on time nor will I promise that I won’t skip some weeks.  I’m going to set a low expectation of myself on this one since there are so many little people in the house that make life quite unpredictable.  But none the less I’m setting the goal- we’ll see where I end up!

I’ll start off with the BEST swaddling blanket I’ve ever come across.  It’s called the Cocoon Blanket and is from Westcoast Baby.  I discovered this gem when I was pregnant with Isaiah, and I only wish I had found it when my other kids were babies.  I’ve never been great at swaddling like they do at the hospital.  In fact, I’ve envied how tight and perfect the nurses seem to wrap the babies.  I call it the Baby Burrito.  Everything fits in so nicely, and nothing comes out when picked up.  I’ve studied how-to’s on swaddling, watched nurses, practiced and failed.  UNTIL… I got this blanket.  It’s made of jersey knit material and stretches snugly around baby.  I finally was able to make a baby burrito!  And at $15.95, it doesn’t break the bank!  They make great gifts for baby showers, and Westcoast has really cute outfits made out of the same material to make a complete layette.  And my favorite part about the blankets is that when I swaddle Isaiah in one, HE SLEEPS!!