Giving Back Comfort

Baby Jack Blankets chooses to contribute to a select group of children's organizations providing comfort where it is needed. In the past, we have contributed to Autism Speaks, Celebrate the Military Child, The Special Olympics, Healing Hailey, Go Bright Pink and more.

This year, our 2014 selected charity is March of Dimes, and specifically Friends of Maddie. Maddie is the daughter of Heather and Mike Spohr from top blog The Spohrs are Multiplying and this non profit was created in hopes to assist families with babies in the NICU after she was born on November 11, 2007 at 26 weeks and 6 days; over 11 weeks premature. Maddie's lungs were left scarred due to her prematurity and became an angel unexpectedly on April 7, 2009 after coming down from a severe respiratory infection. Friends of Maddie was established to tribute to this beautiful little girl and the light that she brought into the world.

Join Baby Jack to help raise awareness and support Heather Spohr while she joins March of Dimes on April 26 to March for Babies. Up until April 26, for every lovey purchased from our website, Baby Jack will donate an item to Friends of Maddie to include in their Family NICU packs bringing comfort to many babies born pre-term.  Shop online and on the CART page, click on the Friends with Maddie option to ensure that a donation is sent.

 

Show this family, and many more that they are in your thoughts. Their struggles have not gone unnoticed and that their strength is admirable. Let's all March for Babies in any way we can.

 

When you donate or walk in March for Babies, you give hope to nearly half a million babies born too soon each year. The money you raise supports programs in your community that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies. And it funds research to find answers to the problems that threaten our babies. March of Dimes have been walking since 1970 and have raised an incredible $2.3 billion to benefit all babies.

 

 

So long my baby girl...

I get extremely emotional when my kids hit a milestone that turns them from baby to big kid. Transition out of the crib into bed, potty training and currently saying goodbye to the nuk turned me into a sobbing lady. I can't handle how fast they grow but it amazes me how proud they stand when they make this giant little leap.

My kids are MAM paci kids since birth. Along with their blankets, it has been the only thing that would calm them down besides mama. When Jack had to let go of his pacifier, he didn't flinch. We told him strictly that if you bite it, you have to toss it. The day before Bailey's first birthday, he bit his last nuk. He tossed it and moved on. It worked out great because we were going to take it away the following week and blame the dentist! But Bailey is a rough and tough little girl who is opinionated as they come and gets what she wants.

Today started out as her being attached to her nuk since waking. I informed her that she would get to pick out a new stuffed bear and she was going to turn into a big girl and put her paci inside the bear. *Side note: we cut the end of the pacifier and told her she broke it so it was easier to part with. We peaked at the Build A Bear website and she got excited for all the choices that she had as a new home for her nuk.

The Build A Bear store was a madhouse -per usual- but she was adorable to watch. She knew that she did not want a bear, she is after all a horse/elephant/giraffe/puppy girl. Never does she pick out a teddy bear.

Her pick was the My Little Pony Princess Twighlight Unicorn; a great choice because she could comb her hair! Waiting patiently in line, Bailey gave one last goodbye to her baby soother and stepped right up. Stomping on the stuffer, watching her new friend grow and choosing which foot to put the paci in simply made her giddy. When Twilight was complete, she was able to wash her, brush and bring her home. It was amazing to see Bailey make all these choices herself.

When we arrived home, she was spent. Reality set in as nap time approached that her nuk was gone. She asked for another one - then demanded and I almost gave in because seeing her in distress simply pains me. I sat with her and rubbed her back as she screamed NO BIG GIRL. MY NUK until she calmed and I left her alone to fall asleep. It was a short nap, but she made it through without her nuk!!

The rest of the day we continued to keep her busy and do "big kid things" like going to Stonefire Pizza where there are bounce houses, bowling lanes, slides and a mini roller coaster. We kept cheering her on and telling her how big she was and all the kids around her didn't have nuks.

As we speak, she is in bed - holding Princess Twilight Pony tightly - with her Baby Jack Blanket in hand and singing herself to sleep and I am here realizing that these transitions are much more hard on the moms.

 

 

$1,000 Snuggwugg Baby Shower Spectacular Giveaway

Welcome to the Snuggwugg Baby Shower Spectacular Giveaway!

Snuggwugg™, a Huggies Mom Inspired Grant Winner and the world's only smartphone interactive pillow for babies & toddlers, is excited to announce the $1,000 Snuggwugg Baby Shower Spectacular Giveaway.

One lucky winner will receive over $1,000 in baby shower prizes and $75 in Paypal cash for all the extras you may need!

We are celebrating the upcoming launch of Snuggwugg, the innovative and award-winning smartphone interactive baby pillow that safely stops a squirmy baby during diaper changes. Snuggwugg is great for tummy time, play and travel. The official launch date is May 1st.

Retailers have begun accepting pre-orders for the Snuggwugg and demand has been very high. It will be in limited supply during the initial launch. The only way to make sure you get one is to pre-order now.

Our lucky giveaway winner will be able to get their Snuggwugg before the May 1st launch date and will enjoy some of the most sought after baby products available!

Snuggwugg has partnered with some of the most innovative and amazing baby products to give you the baby shower event of a lifetime with a prize package valued at over $1,000!

Check out a few of our amazing sponsors!

• Petunia Pickle Bottom is offering your choice of one Boxy Backpack ($189.00 ARV). A modern classic as striking as it is well-appointed, the Boxy Backpack is a favorite of stylish mothers the world over. It’s intuitive design features an array of well-placed pockets, an easily accessible built-in changing station and multiple carrying options for maximum efficiency and versatility.
• Two cases of HUGGIES Natural Care baby wipes brought to you by Huggies MomInspired where over $600,000 has been awarded to celebrate the ideas of entrepreneurial parents who have created solutions that bring parents and children closer together. HUGGIES Natural Care Wipes offer a sensitive, gentle clean for new baby’s naturally perfect skin. They provide a soft, sensitive clean, and are now available in a stylish designer tub that’s handy in any room!
• Sugar Factory has provided the most delicious looking sweet treat VIP basket on the planet!
• Visit Snuggwugg for a detailed description of all of our wonderful sponsors and prizes.

A very special thanks to all our sponsors: Huggies, Petunia Pickle Bottom, Sugar Factory, Baby Jack Blankets, Lil Tights by Skights, San Diego Bebe, Baby Elephant Ears, KidSwitch, Bobee Inc, Made With Love Cards And Crafts, Assessables, Liv & Lily, Baby Dipper, Shop Zippyz, Babee Talk, The Wizor, Heavenly Hands Party Creations, Bunchees,Goodie Bag Marketing, Fashion Touch, Refresh A Baby, The Diaper Clutch, Pinkapotamus and Bee Charmer NYC. Visit them on Facebook, Twitter and their websites!

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