Something AWESOME that YOU could win!!!

Remember this blog post from yesterday? Well at the very bottom I said.... stay tuned for a REALLY really cool update about a product I happened to find online that is custom made for the choo choo wagon!!!! 

So here it is!!!  Check out what is on the back of our choo choo wagon!!

Wait, I know what you are thinking...uhh what is it??  What am I looking at?  Right??

OK here is a closer view!!

YES, we're TWINS!!!!!

•  Yes it IS awesome
• YES, it is a bumper sticker
• Yes, it answers that question we always get asked
• YES, they have them for all multiples
• YES, you can get one too!!!!
• Yes, we will be giving one away for Triplets!
• Yes we will be giving one away for Twins!

The ORIGINAL Wagon Bumper Sticker is now available in versions for--TWINS, TRIPLETS, QUADS, QUINTS and more :)

                                               3 designs to choose from!  
                                               (Heart, Peace, Smiley),

 Exclusively from Petal Patch Baby!

To buy one directly from Petal Patch Baby, contact Jen at petalpatchbaby@yahoo.com;
Although PPB will be closed on December 5th until the new year,

She is still open right now and until 8pm est.

 Here are some cute examples of the bumper sticker in use:

So...........  I guess you want to know how you could win one from

Life with Twins and Multiples?

OK Here is how YOU can win one!!!

We have one to give away for Twins and one for Triplets!

Both with the Smiley face design. The contest starts NOW!

Complete ALL of the following tasks!

1. Click here to Become a follower of this blog
2. Click here to "like" our facebook page
3. Click here to "like" the Petal Patch Baby facebook page
4. Leave a comment on this post to tell us why you want to win one!

Winner will be chosen on December 18th 2010

Special Thanks to Jen @ PPB

CONTEST CLOSED ON DEC. 18TH 2010, WINNERS ANNOUNCED ON BLOG

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The Miracle Blanket

The very best investment my husband and I made was to buy four miracle blankets before our twins were born and they have come to the rescue for us. They really are very serious when they call it a miracle blanket. If used properly this blanket can bring you and your babies endless nights of sleeping joy. They not only calm your baby when fussy and make them feel secure but help them to sleep better, more soundly, and longer.We bought four of them because we have twins and when one set is dirty we have the other set to use.I have tried other brands of swaddling blankets and was not as happy with them. I just can not say enough good things about miracle blankets.The only thing I would say they could do to improve is make more color options, maybe some cute patterns and larger sizes for larger babies.

They are a good size but I could see them not working too long for a baby that was a 10 pound baby at birth.We swaddled one of our twins with the miracle blankets until 6 months of age. At 8 months our smaller twin still prefers to be swaddled. He fusses if we do not swaddle him for his naps and at bedtime. The moment he gets swaddle he is instantly happy and ready to sleep. If you follow the instructions properly and do understand that at first they will resist just a little but as newborns and it may take you two or three times each time you swaddle them to get it right and get them calm, you will really get great use of thhe miracle blankets. Our twins really have enjoyed the secure feeling the miracle blankets bring them when they sleep.

There is a video available of how to swaddle with a miracle blanket at theit website. Baby wraps, baby accessory, colic, infant sleep, remedies, infant health, crying babyThe difference between miracle blankets and other blankets is that the miracle blanket has a set of internal flaps to swaddle the babies arms with, a built in pouch for the lower half of the babies body and a smaller internal flap that goes over the arm flaps to keep them secure as well as the longer flap that wraps around the babies body for a perfect and comfortable swaddle.

                                                                

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Foam Mats for Playing on

OK so as much as I like the standard alphabet and numbers foam mats for serving their purpose of a safe place for babies to crawl, they just are a huge pain in the rump.For one they do not always fit into each other and I hear, although my twins do not do this... a lot of moms have issues with them coming up easily and catching their babies chewing on the foam pieces. YUCK! Also they are NOT that thick. They bubble up and get these parts where it is all poofed up and coming apart from them sliding when you walk or crawl across them.I was constantly reshaping the foam mat we have, we have 2 sets of them because we have ours boxed in by 2 superyard XT play yards to make a nice play area. I tried them with and without the edges/borders. Every time one of us gets in there we had to be ultra careful not to scooch around or the foam mat would get all messed up. So I was having to take out all the toys and redo the mat at least 2 times per week. Let me just tell you how annoying that was.I also did not think it was enough padding when they topple over while sitting, crawling, trying to stand etc. It really was not at all.

SO a while back I saw a set of the alphabet/numbers/shapes floor mats at onestepahead.com I pondered what the difference in them and the ones I had would be. Well after careful through, research, and consideration I said OK and bought them. I bought 2 sets of the alphabet plus a set of the shapes. I plan to go back and buy a set of the numbers as well in the near future. HOLY cow they ROCK!!!!! They are SO THICK!! They are very sturdy, you can feel the difference and see the difference right off the bat. The colors are way more vibrant and the quality is 10x what the other ones are. Plus they ARE recommended for birth and up where as the other ones are for 3 years and up.They seriously are not kidding at one step ahead when they say it is the most thickest foam mat you can get. It is amazing. So much cushion and padding. So very durable for walking, scooching, and crawling on. I am 100% satisfied with this mat and we just got them this week!!I highly recommend getting them!I use another set of foam mats under our jumperoos for nice padding on their feet as well, the old kind. I think I may just upgrade there too and get a set of the ones from one step ahead to go under our jumperoos as well. The One Step Ahead foam mats

One Step Ahead Baby - Interlocking Foam Puzzle Mats

The other ones I was using Amazon.com: Alphabet 'N Number Foam Puzzle PlayMat: Toys & Games

                                                          

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Great product alert!!

I will start our new awesome group blog with a product review!!!  I would like to tell everyone about a handy little product called The Little Lasso.

The Little Lasso is a one of throw "no throw" type leashes for sippy cups, snack cups, and baby toys. The reason I like it is because they are very easy to use, have totally cute patterns on them and are easily machine washable and dryable! 

Example of The Little Lasso.

The Little Lasso is made in Texas by moms of children with Down Syndrome who wanted to come up with a handy product to keep their children from tossing and loosing their sippy cups and such.

Well they work!!  They are fully adjustable by pulling the material through a large hard plastic bead.
They function well and are very durable.  There is nothing confusing about using them and they last!

They even work for the Boon Fluid Sippy. You can thread the sippy loop end through the hole in the center of the Boon Fluid Sippy and then loop it through the link end and tighten!!

Check them out, you will LOVE them!!

http://www.thelittlelasso.com/



                                                         

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