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Sunday, June 13, 2010

Koala Kuddles Review & Giveaway

I recently celebrated my sister and my new niece or nephew to be by throwing her a baby shower. Everyone knows that at baby showers, you typically get blankets and lots of them. I remember when Zoelle was born I got a ton of pretty blankets. They were seriously wonderful, but none of them were swaddle blankets. I had no idea what it meant to swaddle when I first had Zoelle. If you are like me, go check out the swaddle tips so you'll know what I mean when I saw swaddle your baby.

Once we started swaddling Zoelle and Meridian, their sleep improved dramatically. In fact, I remember lamenting to Chris when Mer outgrew her swaddle that I was never going to get her to sleep. It was in part true, but for the time I had the ability to swaddle, I was thankful.



When we have our next, I'm happy to say that I've found a swaddle blanket and company that I love! Koala Kuddles make excellent light weight cotton blankets that would be perfect for swaddling. Since I don't have a tiny baby in my house to swaddle and I completely forgot to take pictures of it with Meridian, I don't have any pictures of it in use at my home. I will say though that these work beyond the swaddle period. As it is getting warmer and warmer in the summer, I was looking for a new blanket to replace Meridian's heavy blanket that she sleeps with in the winter. Since it is so light weight, it works perfectly just for that. Another thing I was excited to use it for is as a light blanket in the stroller. Some days or nights can be a little cool here, but not cool enough for a big heavy blanket. The swaddling blanket is perfect for that! The only thing I wish is that it was just slightly bigger as my girl is growing bigger and needs a bit of a bigger blanket now.


Buy It!

If you are looking at getting someone in your life, or yourself, a swaddle blanket for a little one, look no further!



Win It!

Koala Kuddles has generously offered one of my readers a chance at winning a 3-pack swaddle of your design choice.

Mandatory Entry:

Visit Koala Kuddles, look around and come back here and tell me something you learned. Also, make sure to let me know which one you would choose if you won. Please do me the favor of making sure you leave your e-mail address in the comment if it is not visible on your profile. (1 entry)

Extra Entries:

1. Follow me on google friend connect and leave a comment telling me you are. (1 entry)
2. Follow me on Twitter and leave a comment telling me you are along with your Twitter ID. (1 entry)
3. Tweet about this contest making sure you include @jewelsntreasure along with a link to this contest somewhere in your Tweet (1 tweet/entry per day)
4. Become a fan/like of Jewels & Treasures on facebook and leave me a comment telling me you are along with your first name and last initial. (1 entry)
5. Become a fan/like of Koala Kuddles on facebook and leave me a comment telling me you are along with your first name and last initial. (1 entry)
 
That's It!
 
Winner will be chosen at random from random.org Winner has 24 hours from being contacted to respond, or else a new winner will be chosen.


Contest ends Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. CST!

*Congrats to #14-Celeste! You have been e-mailed!

*The featured product(s) in this post were provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or pr company representing the company. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone.

49 comments:

  1. How beautiful! I love swaddling, and I love to give natural muslin swaddlers as gifts, too. I'd probably choose an assorted pack if I won. (Although the first entry *never* wins, ha!)

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  2. I learned that they are piling resistant and soft to the touch on the baby’s body.
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

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  3. I follow you on google friend connect!
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

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  4. I follow you on twitter as @ampaetka!
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

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  5. I tweeted! http://twitter.com/ampaetka/status/16099141654
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

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  6. Oops! I forgot to tell you that I would choose the Polka Dots 3-pack if I won! Love them!
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

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  7. I learned that you can Learn your baby’s signals (some might be crying, twitching, ear pulling, eye rubbing, not eating) which mean they are tired and need some sleep. I would choose the polka dot pack. amypugmire@live.com

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  8. I follow your blog. (tj and amy). amypugmire@live.com

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  9. I follow u on twitter. 1amypugmire. amypugmire@live.com

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  10. tweeted. amypugmire@live.com
    http://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/16124108067

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  11. fb fan of jewels and treasure. amy bolda pugmire. amypugmire@live.com

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  12. fb fan of koala kuddles. amy bolda pugmire. amypugmire@live.com

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  13. I love the Polka Dots: "the more they are washed, the softer they become"

    marypres@gmail.com

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  14. I'd pick the Polka Dots set if I won -- I learned that it is piling resistant.

    celeste@mail4me.com

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  15. New blog follower

    celeste@mail4me.com

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  16. I think the polka dots are super cute

    ykatrina at hotmail dot com

    the sleeping tips I learned is:
    Learn your baby’s signals (some might be crying, twitching, ear pulling, eye rubbing, not eating) which mean they are tired and need some sleep.

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  17. Tweet! http://twitter.com/ampaetka/status/16162718593
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

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  18. I learned that "Unlike traditional swaddling blankets which are made of a thicker, denser cotton, this 100% cotton weave (in Australia we call it muslin, pronounced ‘muzz-lin’), minimizes the risk of the baby over-heating and becoming drenched in sweat because it allows the excess heat to leave the swaddle." i would love to win the Australian animals.
    seraphou@aol.com

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  19. I love that they are 100% cotton. I would pick the polka dots.

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  20. Tweet! http://twitter.com/ampaetka/status/16241020416
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

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  21. I learned that the more the Koala Kuddles wraps are washed, the softer they get.
    If I win, I'd love the assorted pack, since it's hard to choose between the designs :)
    talonsmom731 at gmail dot com

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  22. I am following on Google Friend Connect
    talonsmom731 at gmail dot com

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  23. I am following you on Twitter
    @talonsmom731
    talonsmom731 at gmail dot com

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  24. I like Jewels & Treasures on Facebook
    Danetta Y
    talonsmom731 at gmail dot com

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  25. I like Koala Kuddles on Facebook
    Danetta Y
    talonsmom731 at gmail dot com

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  26. Tweet! http://twitter.com/ampaetka/status/16326751308
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

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  27. I learned that the more they sleep, the more they will generally sleep (better naps can = better nights). I would probably choose the assorted pack

    andreaandtyler [at] hotmail [dot] com

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  28. I am a friend on google friend connect

    andreaandtyler [at] hotmail [dot] com

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  29. I am a facebook fan of Jewels and Treasures (Andrea L)

    andreaandtyler [at] hotmail [dot] com

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  30. Became a facebook friend of Koala Kuddles (Andrea L)

    andreaandtyler [at] hotmail [dot] com

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  31. Tweet! http://twitter.com/ampaetka/status/16401914271
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

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  32. Tweet! http://twitter.com/ampaetka/status/16490093055
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

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  33. Tweet! http://twitter.com/ampaetka/status/16561367743
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

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  34. I like the Polka Dots (2), Animals (1)- I learned that they minimize overheating!

    joanna.price at live dot com

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  35. Follow on twitter- @joannagiveaway

    joanna.price at live dot com

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  36. Tweet- http://twitter.com/joannagiveaway/status/16564265310

    joanna.price at live dot com

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  37. Like you on FB- Joanna Price


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  38. "Like' kk on FB- Joanna Price


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  39. DT- http://twitter.com/joannagiveaway/status/16613367423

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  40. Tweet! http://twitter.com/ampaetka/status/16628387914
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

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  41. I learned a 3 pack cost 32.95. I like the Australian Animals pattern the best. :)

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  42. I learned that the more the blankets are washed, the softer they get! I would choose the polka dots.
    romancingthestork (at) gmail (dot) com

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  43. Following via GFC.
    romancingthestork (at) gmail (dot) com

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  44. FB fan of yours (Kendyl S.)
    romancingthestork (at) gmail (dot) com

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  45. FB fan of Koala Kuddles (Kendyl S.)
    romancingthestork (at) gmail (dot) com

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  46. I learned that it is possible to learn a child's sleep cues. I'd like the assorted pack.

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  47. I follow you on Google Friend Connect.

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  48. I'm a fan of you on fb (Lisa M).

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Feel free to share any jewels or treasures in your comments to me. :)