Lots of Love for a Lovey!

When I packed my “Go” bag for the hospital my Mom asked me if I’d included a “Lovey”for the baby. A Lovey? What on earth was she talking about? To her that was a soft blanket usually trimmed in a silky fabric. ( i.e. the infamous security blanket) I packed it in my bag without much thought. Little did I know the ultimate importance of such an item!

In the first few weeks my Mom would always remind me to get the Lovey when I put Sebastian to bed. Honestly, I didn’t think the baby was that into it, but I decided it was worth a shot. Then miraculously at three months old, Seb discovered his Lovey. Guess what? It’s an AMAZING sleep aid. Not to mention just an overall comforting tool!

My three favorite brands of Loveys/ Security Blankets are made by Little Giraffe, Aden and Anais and Bunnies By the Bay. Most baby’s chose their own, despite your best efforts to lead them to your choice. But it’s nice to try and encourage something that you can carry, replace and wash easily!

How many Loveys can you find?

The first Lovey I tried was by Little Giraffe called “Luxe Satin Blanky” retails at $42. I received it as a shower gift. This is a perfect winter Lovey because it is soft, warm and cozy. My baby sleeps with his head resting on top of his. I highly recommend their LUXE style. It’s remains the softest even after washing. Air dry it. Once you dried it in the dryer it never feels the same.

When summer arrived, I tried a light weight muslum Lovey by Aden and Anais. Their security blanket’s come in a two pack and retail for $19.95. They are perfect for the summer because of their light weight material. They are also trimmed in silk and come in a variety of fun patterns. It’s my nephews favorite Lovey and most of the time he can be seen carrying one in each hand. He never goes to bed without several in his crib.

Sawyer holding his A &A Lovey

My third and favorite Lovey is by Bunnies by the Bay. This item is my ultimate shower gift because it is so adorable and functional. They retail for $30 for the full size. It was love at first sight when Seb got this Lovey. They come in cute animals shapes (not just bunnies) and you can have your baby’s name embroidered on the silk fabric that flows from their heads. They also make a smaller, take along version for traveling! They retail at $17. PERFECT!

Seb at 4 months with his Bunny!

My nighttime routine is never complete without Seb’s favorite frog Lovey by Bunnies by the Bay. From the moment I hand it to him he starts to get sleepy. I have his crib literally lined with them. I also see him looking for them in his crib in the middle of the night on my monitor. Saves me a trip to his room every time! I always make sure I have a travel size one in my diaper bag as a back up. Thank goodness for Loveys!

Now I’m craving one by Little Giraffe made out of the same Luxe ultra-soft fabric in a robe version for Mom’s! The ultimate grown-up Lovey!

Do you have a favorite security blanket/loveys for your baby? Did you have a favorite one as a child?