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New Quilted'B Pattern

2010-04-02T13:51:00.002-07:00

Our Quilted'B Blankets have a new pattern added to the mix. Our cotton Airborne pattern can be matched with red or green flannel to create a 'quilted' effect.

To see these and other patterns available for our Quilted'B's, visit their page at http://www.buddyblankies.com/quiltedb.html

April Expectant Mom Book Giveaway

2010-04-02T13:51:00.001-07:00

Book Giveaway continues.... congratulations are extended to our March winner of the book, a new copy of What to Expect When You're Expecting, donated by our partner site, What to Expect.com.
Post the answer to the two questions listed here with your email address, or email me the answers and your name will be entered in a draw for the book, What to Expect When You're Expecting . (Your email will not be used for ANYTHING other than to contact you should you win). Just visit our site http://www.buddyblankies.com for the answers

Question #1 : Name two patterns we currently offer
Question #2 : Name one style of baby blanket we create

Easy? You bet!! Be sure to visit our site Buddy Blankies to find the answers and post them here for your chance to win a new copy of What to Expect When You're Expecting ... and of course, spread the word!!! We'll be holding monthly draws until approx. July 2010.

Good luck!!!!

March book giveaway has started

2010-03-02T10:17:00.000-08:00

Book Giveaway continues.... congratulations go out to our February winner of the book, a new copy of What to Expect When You're Expecting, donated by our partner site, What to Expect.com.
Post the answer to the two questions listed here with your email address, or email me the answers and your name will be entered in a draw for the book, What to Expect When You're Expecting . (Your email will not be used for ANYTHING other than to contact you should you win). Just visit our site http://www.buddyblankies.com for the answers

Question #1 : Name two patterns we currently offer
Question #2 : Name one style of baby blanket we create

Easy? You bet!! Be sure to visit our site Buddy Blankies to find the answers and post them here for your chance to win a new copy of What to Expect When You're Expecting ... and of course, spread the word!!! We'll be holding monthly draws until approx. July 2010.

Good luck!!!!

Save up to 25% off your Buddy Blankies order

2010-02-10T09:37:00.000-08:00

Visit our partner site, Snatter.com and follow the instructions to receive a voucher. The voucher entitles you to an additional 5% off - that's on top of our daily 5%-20% savings!
Get my voucher now!
Offer expires March 31, 2010 - only a limited amount of vouchers have been released so don't miss out on the savings!!

February Book Giveaway

2010-02-06T04:06:00.000-08:00

Do you know a mom-to-be? Here's the perfect gift for that expectant mom. We're giving away a new copy of What to Expect When You're Expecting, donated by our partner site, What to Expect.com.
Post the answer to the two questions listed here with your email address, or email me the answers and your name will be entered in a draw for the book, What to Expect When You're Expecting . (Your email will not be used for ANYTHING other than to contact you should you win). Just visit our site http://www.buddyblankies.com for the answers

Question #1 : Name two patterns we currently offer
Question #2 : Name one style of baby blanket we create

Easy? You bet!! Be sure to visit our site Buddy Blankies to find the answers and post them here for your chance to win a new copy of What to Expect When You're Expecting ... and of course, spread the word!!! We'll be holding monthly draws until approx. July 2010.

Good luck!!!!

Holiday Shipping Dates

2009-11-11T15:40:00.000-08:00

To ensure delivery of your gifts for the holidays please be aware of our shipping dates. Personalized order must be ordered by November 20, 2009 and regular orders by November 23, 2009. Please also check out our Holiday Bags

And be sure to email or post here to be entered in our Moms-to-Be Contest to win a new copy of What's To Expect When You're Expecting

November Expecting Moms Giveaway

2009-11-03T05:01:00.000-08:00

Our giveaway is still going - a new winner every month. The winner for October has been contacted, congratulations!
No purchase is necessary, all answers are found on our site at http://www.buddyblankies.com . Post the answer to the two questions listed here with your email address, or email me the answer and your name will be entered in a draw for the book, What to Expect When You're Expecting, donated by our partner site, What to Expect.com. (Your email will not be used for ANYTHING other than to contact you should you win)

Question #1 : Name two patterns we currently offer
Question #2 : Name one style of baby blanket we create

Easy? You bet!! Be sure to visit our site Buddy Blankies to find the answers and post them here for your chance to win a new copy of What to Expect When You're Expecting ... and of course, spread the word!!! We'll be holding monthly draws until approx. June 2010.

Good luck!!!!

New Patterns added for October

2009-10-08T05:17:00.000-07:00

Just added to our site, these sweet flannels are ready to be taken home and loved :). Be sure to come check them out http://www.buddyblankies.com/patterns.html. And of course, don't forget to submit your entries for our contest to win a copy of What to Expect when You're Expecting

October Book Giveaway

2009-09-30T14:39:00.000-07:00

Here it is, the first of the month and the first questions. No purchase necessary, all answers are found on our site at http://www.buddyblankies.com . Post the answer to the two questions listed here with your email address, or email me the answer and your name will be entered in a draw for the book, What to Expect When You're Expecting, donated by our partner site, What to Expect.com. (Your email will not be used for ANYTHING other than to contact you should you win)

Question #1 : Name two patterns we currently offer
Question #2 : Name one style of baby blanket we create

Easy? You bet!! Be sure to visit our site Buddy Blankies to find the answers and post them here for your chance to win a new copy of What to Expect When You're Expecting ... and of course, spread the word!!! We'll be holding monthly draws until approx. June 2010.

Good luck!!!!

Contest for Moms To Be

2009-09-26T17:23:00.000-07:00

Our partner, What to Expect.com, has offered our customers, or future customers, the chance to win. Every month we'll be giving away a new copy of the award winning book, What to Expect When You're Expecting - a book I personally loved when I was expecting my two children. This is a great resource for your pregnancy, as well as steps into the first year.

How to enter -it can't be more simple :)... every month we'll draw from comments posted here on our blog in response to a series of questions we create. Don't worry, the questions are incredibly simple and the answers can be found within our site at Buddy Blankies . No purchase necessary, no shipping charges

The first book giveaway contest will run from October 1, 2009 until October 31, 2009 - the draw will be made using a proprietary randomizing algorithm to select the winner from entries posted here on the blog.

So spread the word to all moms to be to stop in here monthly beginning October 1 and answer the questions for a chance to win a copy of the book, What to Expect When You're Expecting

New patterns added again for Spring/Summer

2009-06-01T11:20:00.001-07:00

Sorry to be MIA for a few months but busy with children and sewing sewing sewing, lol... here's some new patterns I've located, perfect for bringing a smile to a little one's face

New patterns

2008-12-03T15:47:00.000-08:00

Added a couple of new patterns and brought back one of our more popular. Be sure to stop in and snag these early for Christmas gifts~

B'Organic Baby Blankets now at Buddy Blankies

2008-12-03T15:40:00.002-08:00

We're proud to introduce to our line new organic flannel Buddy's. Woven from certified 100% organic cotton, our new B'Organic Baby Blankets are sure to be a hit with that eco-conscious mom in your life. Available in its natural undyed state, this 8oz organic flannel is a heavy but cozy blanket that any child would love to snuggle with.
Be sure to come visit our newest member of the family - the B'Organic Baby Blanket!

New look at Buddy Blankies

2008-12-03T15:40:00.001-08:00

Don't be alarmed if you've visited us before and come back to a new site. I've updated our look, taught myself some more programming :), and launched the new format. The Canadian site is still on the old format. Other than a new spiffy look and more user-friendly, I hope, nothing else has changed - prices and patterns.
Should you run into any problems, please be sure to let me know :)

What are Buddy Blankies?

2008-12-03T15:39:00.001-08:00

What are Buddy Blankies? That's a pretty good question if you've never visited our baby blanket store :). We offer a few variations of a baby security blanket, as well as a keepsake blanket. Gift ideas include our baby diaper cakes and our version of a quilted baby blanket.
We've included some images here to show you some examples of what we created at Buddy Blankies. We hope you come by and visit!

Caring for your baby blankets

2008-12-03T15:38:00.000-08:00

So your child has attached themselves to a baby blanket ... now what? Well, here comes a whole new set of challenges. You need to remember that this object, which to you is a simple piece of material, is now something your child sees as their best friend. You will need to learn to respect that and to treat that blankie with the same care that your child does.
There are some things though that as a parent you need to do, despite the pleading of your child. Your first challenge is wash day. While that best buddy has been trailing around after your child, it's sure to have picked up quite a few things along the way. And as a parent, it's your job to care for it. Wash day, however, is a horrible thing for a child and their prized possession. Sending it off into the basement, into a dark, wet washer and noisy, tumbling dryer usually sends a child into tears and pleading for a stay on this sentence. Here's some tips to try and make wash day less stressful for everyone.

Tips for Wash Day

** Always have a spare blanket for wash day. And by spare, I don't mean one out of the wrapper you have stashed away. You should have a blanket ready that has been loved, even just a little, rather than a brand new one. A new one won't comfort them nearly as much as one that at the very least has some scent to it that your child can find soothing. Even if it's only been broken in by you sleeping with it a night or two (see this Helpful Tip). But make sure that the wash day one is put away afterwards, or you'll end up with two best friends and no spares.

** Wash your blankie in a separate pillow case. This will help cut down on the wear and tear to the flannel and satin. Let your child pick the pillow case, and assure them that just like their car seat, this is to keep their blankie safe and sound in the washing journey.

** Have a timer ready for them to watch the cycles. Sounds strange, I know, but children don't grasp time like we do. As my son says, it's taking forever... and he means it *smile*. The timer lets them see how the cycles are progressing without asking you every 5 minutes.

** Help your child understand and be part of the washing experience. Again, sounds silly to you perhaps, but your child will feel a lot better knowing exactly what is happening to their best friend. Explain how, just like they do, the blankie needs to have a bath. Let them put it into the pillow case, tie it up, and allow them to put the case into the washer. Let them help add the soap if they're old enough, and when it's time to move to the dryer, repeat the routine. Once they see how safe their blanket is in each step, it will reassure their separation anxieties a bit

Now, I'm not saying they won't be fretting while the washing and drying are going on. My son dreads wash day, no matter what we do. These are only steps to try and ease their worries. It's a hard thing on them, handing away their item of comfort into your care, and hoping it'll come back safe and sound. So be gentle, and understanding, and and everyone will survive wash day without too many tears (mom or child)

What makes a baby security blanket?

2008-12-03T15:31:00.001-08:00

What makes a baby security blanket? Well, from experience and research, just about anything can do *smile*... You never know what your child will attach to as a comfort item, so sometimes it's easier to introduce an object rather than have they decide that your heirloom quilt is their best friend.

Baby blankets tend to be the usual choice of babies, although stuffed toys are also a popular selection. There are plenty of options and designs of baby blankets to choose from. I've found that the combination of a flannel and satin blanket is the best choice for a few reasons.

Flannel is a very durable fabric to choose. Not only is it available in a variety of patterns, it just gets cozier every time you wash it. Satin is the perfect companion to the flannel. Shiny and soft, it also absorbs scents which makes it a very important sensory experience for your child. You'll find they will tend to sniff their blankets, the smells of home and familiar odors that have been picked up in the fabric is what gives them comfort while facing the unknown. Snuggling down in their crib is a lot less scarier when you have something right there that breathes to them that they're okay.

You also need to make sure that the blanket you choose isn't too big to lug around - while you may feel the blanket is for bedtime only, when they need to settle down and sleep alone, they may feel the need for the comfort of a familiar friend while shopping, daycare or just travelling in the car. Too big and you'll find that blanket getting snagged and dragged through everything, causing it to get torn or become dangerously entangled in something. Too little and your child will easily misplace it, causing household panic. And be sure to have extras for wash day or, should the dreaded happen, and the blanket is lost or left behind. Once your child has found themselves a friend in a blanket, the loss of it suddenly will be devastating to their routine.

* Helpful Tip * Trying to get your child to attach to a new blanket? Try sleeping with it yourself for a night or two. Tucked into your shirt or nightgown, the fabrics will pick up your scent and your child will readily accept it smelling like Mom, rather than a store package

Welcome to the World of Buddy Blankies

2008-12-03T15:29:00.000-08:00

We're still creating our blog so please bear with us :), over the next few weeks. We're shifting again sigh... our apologies