Archive for Baby Blankets
November 25, 2009 at 9:11 am
· Filed under Baby Accessories, Baby Blankets, Baby Burp Cloths, Baby Gift Baskets, Gift Baskets, Gift Ideas, Gift Sets, Receiving Blankets ·Tagged Baby bedtime, baby blanket, Baby Blankets, Baby Burp Cloths, baby gift basket, baby gift sets, burp cloths, Childrens Board Books, Childrens Books, gifts, music, sleeptime tips, stuffed animal sheep, white baby blanket, white blanket
Whether we’re getting the nursery ready ourselves or know someone who is getting ready for a little one that’s on the way or has recently arrived, we know we have to do some shopping!
We automatically think of baby blankets 
, stuffed animals , burp cloths and even nitelites…
Here are some items you might not have thought about…for your own little one or to give as a gift…
1. A Baby Bracelet 
2. A Matching Mom Bracelet 
3. How about personalizing those burp cloths? 
4. A Crib Mirror 
5. A Nursing Stool 
There are so many items to choose from and shopping online will let you explore what’s out there and give you some great ideas!! As always, we welcome your ideas and comments as well.
EmeraldBaby.com wishes you and your little ones…Sweet Dreams!
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November 17, 2009 at 10:53 am
· Filed under Baby Accessories, Baby Blankets, Baby Gift Baskets, Gift Baskets, Gift Ideas, Gift Sets, Receiving Blankets, nursery decor ·Tagged baby, Baby bedtime, baby gift, baby gift basket, baby gift set, baby gift sets, baby lullabies, baby nursery, Emerald Baby, gifts, stuffed animal sheep, stuffed animal teddy bear, stuffed teddy bear, white blanket
Giving the gift of gift baskets is one of the earliest forms of gift-giving. The story of Moses in a basket carries with it the symbol of hope and more traditional symbols include those of spring and new beginnings.
When it’s time to start thinking about gifts for moms-to-be, whether it’s a shower, a holiday, or when the little one comes into the world…think about giving the gift of ‘A-Little-Bit-of-Everything” to mom’s who want to make sure they have what they need.
From blankets to stuffed animals, the list of must-haves for a newborn can be quite long. When you give the new mom a gift basket, she’s getting a little bit of everything and she’s also getting another storage basket that is perfect to add to a nursery or changing table shelf. 
Some baskets can be personalized for a boy or girl too! 
Some baskets have an adorable stuffed animal that could soon be your little one’s newest and ‘bestest’ friend! 
Don’t forget the obvious…Gift Baskets are so much fun to give and receive! So…have fun with it!
EmeraldBaby.com wishes you and your little ones…Sweet Dreams!
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November 13, 2009 at 11:29 am
· Filed under Baby Blankets, Gift Ideas, Gift Sets, Infant Clothing, Lullabies, Receiving Blankets ·Tagged baby, Baby bedtime, baby blanket, baby gift, baby gift basket, baby lullaby, baby music, bedtime, bedtime routines, blue baby blanket, Lullabies, Receiving Blankets, sleeptime tips, sweet dreams, white blanket
We all know that waking up in the middle of the night is part of motherhood. Since we know it’s going to happen, at least for a little while, here are some tips to help prepare for it and have things go as smoothly as possible.
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If your little one is on formula, have the formula measured and in the bottle ready to go. When they wake up, add hot and cold water to the right temperature and you’re ready for the feeding.
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We’ve mentioned it before…but it’s worth mentioning again…layer the crib or bed with waterproof pads and sheets. If your little one has wet through, pull away the top sheet and pad and you have another dry sheet underneath all ready for them! No more changing sheets in the middle of the night!
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Stock up on night-light bulbs. If your little one wakes up in the middle of the night and their comforting night-light has gone out, they may get scared and start crying. Having extra light bulbs ready to go will help to quiet and comfort them quickly.
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Keep water in a sippy cup in their crib or within reach. Little ones get thirsty in the middle of the night and having a full sippy cup of water handy will help keep spills to a minimum when they reach for their water.
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Stock up on their favorite blanket. If your little one has a favorite, can’t-sleep-without blanket, you may want to keep a couple more on-hand. If one is in the wash or just not within reach, you can reach for another to give your little one that extra comfort they want.
EmeraldBaby.com wishes you and your little ones…Sweet Dreams!!!
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November 9, 2009 at 3:53 pm
· Filed under Baby Accessories, Baby Blankets, Gift Ideas, Gift Sets, Lullabies, Receiving Blankets ·Tagged baby, Baby bedtime, Baby Blankets, baby gift, baby gift sets, baby lullabies, baby lullaby, baby music, bedtime routines, Emerald Baby, Lullabies, music, sweet dreams
We’ve discussed essential oils and the benefits of their different aromas, but now that stuffy, running noses are more frequent as the colder months approach…here are some tips and tricks for helping to make your little ones a little more comfortable as they drift off to sleep…
Essential #1 – A Humidifier. 
If you don’t already have one, make the investment in one now. The moisture that fills their nursery will help make breathing so much easier. Especially if they have to breathe out of their mouths all night!
Essential # 2 – Eucalyptus Essential Oil. Eucalyptus oil can be compared to menthol and it works on the receptors in the nasal mucosa. This is what often helps to alleviate nasal congestion and can give some relief through the night.
Essential #3 – Lavender Essential Oil. The calming and soothing affects will help to ease your little one into a sweet slumber. Lavender can ease anxieties and if your little one is having difficulty breathing, alternating some lavender with the eucalyptus will help to calm them.
Essential #4 – Lullaby Music. Distracting their discomfort with some music will help to soothe and relax them so they can drift off to sleep faster. The best part…there are so many different kinds of music to choose from!
EmeraldBaby.com wishes you and your little ones…Sweet Dreams!
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April 29, 2009 at 11:01 am
· Filed under Baby Blankets, Childrens Books, Gift Ideas, Gift Sets, Receiving Blankets ·Tagged Baby bedtime, baby lullaby, baby music, bedtime, bedtime routines, Children's Book Collection, Childrens Board Books, Childrens Books
Little ones respond well to routines. Bedtime can be the trickiest time of all and probably the best time to set up a routine and stay with it.
Try these tips for a smooth bedtime ritual.
1. Get them excited! Yes! First, have those bath toys ready to go so it’s not “Time for Bed”, but, “Time for Bath”. From bubbles to toys to a floating set of the alphabet, the start of bedtime becomes fun and educational.
2. Get them prepared. As your toweling them off you can let them know they’re going to bed soon and it’s “Time for Pajamas”. They may have favorite pajamas or you can let them choose between a couple sets. They’ll feel like they’re part of the decision.
3. Get them relaxed. Yes, now it’s time to snuggle up with them to read stories, look at pictures and point out different objects along the way. Depending on the size of the book, you may have to go through two, three or even four books. That’s okay just set a limit and stick to it.
4. Get them sleepy. Now it’s time to snuggle them in bed with lots of hug and kisses. Will they go there willingly every time? Probably not , but now you have a routine and the longer you stick with it, the sooner they know this is what to expect.
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February 12, 2009 at 8:37 pm
· Filed under Baby Blankets, Gift Ideas, Lullabies, Receiving Blankets ·Tagged baby lullabies, baby sleeptime, bedtime, Lullabies, Receiving Blankets, sleepime. blankets, sleeptime tips, sleeptime tricks, stuffed animals
Sleeptime can be a challenging time for you and your little one. When you’re feeling a little sleep deprived yourself, try these tricks to help alleviate what can become a tricky part of the day or night:
1. Layer your crib sheets. Place another waterproof pad on your clean crib sheet followed by another clean crib sheet over it. Repeat. This way, when your baby is all wet in the middle of the night, you don’t have to fuss with changing sheets. Just peel off the wet sheet and waterproof pad. You will already have another clean sheet ready to go! When your little one is still really little you can do this with layers of receiving blankets and slightly smaller waterproof pads. You’ll find there is only minimal tucking on the edges.
2. Keep one of their favorite toys, stuffed animals, or blankets in the crib. This will give them something to look forward when it’s sleeptime. They will get excited to get into their crib where something familiar and comforting is waiting for them.
3. When your picking out a CD player for your nursery so you can play lullabies, make sure it has a repeat button that will repeat the WHOLE CD, not just one song on the CD.
If any of you readers have a sleeptime trick you would like to add, please share it with us!
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February 1, 2009 at 9:43 pm
· Filed under Baby Blankets, Receiving Blankets ·Tagged baby nursery, baby nursery colors, crib postion, nursery ideas
You want to get the nursery perfect for your little one.
Here’s some ideas you may not have thought of…
Pictures - you can surround the room with pictures of mommy, daddy, grandparents and any other loved ones. There’ nothing better than letting your baby see and know the special people in their life.
Plants - you can improve the air your baby breathes by putting a green, living plant in the nursery.
Pastels - think soft, soothing and comforting colors. As your little one adjusts to their new surroundings, bright colors can overstimulate and agitate.
Position - crib position is so important, yet, so personal to each baby. You will know you found the perfect position when your baby is content. Consider the following:
- Your baby’s head pointed north, baby’s feet pointed south
- Your baby’s crib perpendicular to the wall instead of lengthwise
- Your baby’s crib away from the corners of the room to avoid a closed-in feeling.
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January 5, 2009 at 10:16 am
· Filed under Baby Blankets, Gift Ideas, Gift Sets ·Tagged baby blanket, Baby Blankets, Fleece Baby Blankets, Gender Neutral Baby Blanket, Green Baby Blanket, Green Blanket, white baby blanket, white blanket
These days the decision is split on whether to find out the sex of your baby ahead of time.
Odds are more and more these days that for the FIRST child, the sex of the baby is going to be a surprise. Not only do gender neutral colors go with any nursery, they are calming colors as well. You can wrap your little one in a soft, gender-neutral white baby blanket 
and if you think you need a splash of color you can pick colorful stuffed animals to decorate cribs or nursery shelves.
If you’re wanting to give a gender neutral baby blanket and you really want a splash of color there is always a soft green baby blanket 
. If it doesn’t go in their pink or blue nursery there is always the car, diaper bag, or pack ‘n play.
Mom’s can never have too many blankets! You can never go wrong with the snuggly security of camel or brown 
, the innocence and beauty of white, or the serene and calming effects of green!
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December 27, 2008 at 6:42 pm
· Filed under Baby Blankets, Gift Ideas, Gift Sets, Receiving Blankets ·Tagged Baby bedtime, baby bedtime rituals, Baby Blankets, baby lullabies, baby routines, bedtime routines, Lullabies
When it’s time for your little ones to get ready for bed, whether your routine is bath, book, lullabies
and then bed, or bath, snack time, books, bed and lullabies; bedtime routines and rituals will make that evening time fun for everyone.
Here are some of the reasons why bedtime routines and rituals are so important:
- They help children transition to a more relaxed bedtime mind-set
- They allow kids to know what to expect and this helps them feel in control
- They instill a sense of security
- They make bedtime fun and memorable
- They foster a sense of anticipation
Find routines and rituals that are fun for you and your child. From lullabies to blankets, your little one will enjoy everything about bedtime! If you have a bedtime routine that works with your little one we would love for you to share it with us!!
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