Things I Love Thursday- aden + anais (plus a GIVEAWAY)

I have blogged a few times about aden + anais products in my Works For Me Wednesday posts. They provided me with a few of their products this summer to review and I was impressed with their quality. And then I had a baby. And now I am completely hooked.

First, their swaddling blankets. We are big swaddlers in this house. Lily loved being swaddled. Hannah, not so much. So far, Silas loves to be swaddled. I am a pretty good swaddler, but with those receiving blankets my kids always managed to wiggle their way out. The aden + anais blankets are huge. They make it incredibly easy to swaddle and my little burrito stays put. And the fabric is lightweight and breathable so I don’t have to worry about him getting over heated.

Then I tried their sleepsacks. I have used Halo sleepsacks in the past and really like them, but they are really warm. Good for winter, but kind of too heavy for summer. The aden + anais sleepsacks these quilted sleeping bags keep your baby warm and toasty without overheating. I don’t know if you are aware, but the latest research shows that overheating could be a cause of SIDS so it is even more important to strike the balance between warm and not too warm.

October is SIDS awareness month and aden + anais is a proud sponsor of the  CJ Foundation and  their Sleep in Safety, Grow in Style (SSGS) campaign. They have created Ten Steps To Take Before Baby Takes His or Her First:

1. Always lay your baby to sleep face up. Side and tummy positions are not safe; check with your doctor if your baby has breathing problems.
2. Don’t smoke while pregnant and never smoke near your infant. While pregnant or considering pregnancy do not smoke. Never let others smoke near your baby. Smoking is a major risk factor for SIDS.
3. Don’t let your baby get too hot. Overheating is a leading risk factor for SIDS. Dress your baby in as much or as little as you would wear. If your baby is sweating, has damp hair, or a heat rash, he or she may be too hot. Room fans have been shown to reduce the risk of SIDS. Consider using a wearable blanket or other type of sleeper instead of using a blanket.
4. Lay your baby to sleep in an approved crib, on a firm mattress. Do not let the baby sleep on soft things, like a couch, pillow, sheepskin, foam pad, or waterbed. Remove all loose bedding, stuffed animals,
and pillows from crib. Crib bumpers are not recommended and can be hazardous.
5. Create a healthy lifestyle for you and your baby. When pregnant, see your doctor often and do not use drugs or alcohol. Talk with your doctor about changes in your baby and how your baby acts.
6. If possible, breastfeed your baby. Breastfeeding has been shown to reduce the risk of SIDS.
7. Offer your baby a pacifier at all sleep times. Pacifiers have been shown to reduce the risk of SIDS.
8. Put your baby on his or her tummy to play when your baby is awake and supervised. Make sure someone is always watching. “Tummy Time” is good for your baby because it makes neck and shoulder muscles stronger.
9. Don’t share sleep surfaces. Adult beds, couches, and chairs are not safe for infant sleep and increase the risk of SIDS, suffocation and accidental infant death. After feeding, put your baby back in his or her crib.
10. Share these tips with everyone who cares for your baby. Education is the key to keeping your baby safe.

Did you see #3? That is where aden + anais sleepsacks come in. It helps me feel more confident as a mom that I am doing everything I can using the above steps as a guide to help keep my baby safe.

Would you like to win a sleepsack from aden + anais? They have generously offered one of my readers their choice of sleepsacks. There are many ways to enter, but you need to leave an additional comment for each of your entries. I will be picking the winner using Random.org from the comments.

• Mandatory: head over to aden + anais’ website and let me know which sleepsack you like.
• Extra: Participate in my Things I Love Thursday carnival, by posting about something you love and linking below to that post (not your blog, but the actual post’s URL). Other guidelines for how to participate can be found here.
• Extra: Become a fan of aden + anais on Facebook.
• Extra: Become a fan of The Diaper Diaries on Facebook or leave a comment if you already are.
• Extra: Tweet about this giveaway and leave the link in the comments. Make sure to use @diaperdiaries in your tweet.
• Extra: Subscribe to my blog via email or a reader or leave a comment if you already are a subscriber.

The giveaway will end next Wednesday night Oct. 28th. Good luck!

Disclosure: I was not financially compensated in any way for this review. Although I have been provided with sample products in the past, I was not provided with any to write this post. All opinions about the products are mine alone.

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Jill is the author of The Diaper Diaries. She has been changing diapers for 6+ years as a stay at home mom of three children. She also has a devoted husband who graciously puts up with this little internet hobby. They all probably wish she would exercise a bit more discretion as she shares their life's ups, downs and in-betweens with anyone willing to read it. You can (almost always) find her on Twitter @DiaperDiaries.

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