~BABY SHOWER GIFT GUIDE EVENT~
When my children are born, I have found that the one way I can get them to sleep soundly is if I hold them. I don't believe that you can spoil a newborn...ever. I also believe that having mom at arm's reach is the best for baby. I don't co-sleep unless I am beyond tired and really need the sleep. Then, my babies are right next to me. Have you ever noticed that the times a newborn is most calm (MOST of the time) is when they are close to mom? There is a reason for this and that reason is bonding. Babies know their mom's scent even before they are born...isn't that incredible? Just as they can see, hear and feel in the womb, they can also smell. They know mom's voice at birth and recognize her smell as well. This is one of the reasons I stay away from perfume when I am giving birth or just coming home with a new baby. I don't want the baby to be confused with different scents...I want them to know me.
Well, if you are the parent of a preemie or a baby that needs to be separated from you for any reason at all, then you are going to love this next product that I am reviewing for my Baby Shower Gift Guide!
Snoedels are blankets that are used for comfort and bonding in newborns and infants. They are made out of 100% cotton flannel and the head is stuffed with pure, clean and carded sheep's wool. First developed by a Dutch woman, the Snoedel was created for a friend who had a premature infant in hopes that the infant would thrive by smelling the scent of his mother. "Snoedel" is Dutch for "snuggle" and this makes perfect sense!
Here is a bit more about Snoedel and how it can help you and your baby cope with moments of separation...
Snoedels bring comfort as “aromatherapy of the very best kind - the scent of a mom”. They are designed specifically to absorb and retain a mother’s (or father’s) scent. Then when held or placed near a newborn or infant the scent is slowly released to comfort the baby, thus improving sleep, aiding in bonding, and soothing a baby’s crying or distress. A parent (preferably the mother) should sleep with the soft Snoedel for a couple of nights prior to giving the Snoedel to the baby. Snoedels can be “infused” this way before the baby is born, especially if a premature birth is anticipated, so that the baby can be given the Snoedel soon after birth when taken from mom and placed in an incubator.
I have never had a baby in the NICU, nor have I ever had to leave a baby in the hospital for any reason but I know people who have and this product would have been perfect for them!

Make sure you also check out Snoedel on Facebook and give them a shout on Twitter too! They will be very glad that you did. :)
So, in my opinion...Snoedel is such a cute and innovative product! I love how soft and snuggly it is and how it works to keep your baby close to you. If you or someone you know currently has or has had a preemie, then you know how important the bonding process is. Snoedel takes the guess-work out of making sure your baby knows you and feels you close to them. I would definitely recommend this product to any new parent...for now and for down the road. You won't regret giving your baby the best start that they can get!
Now for the fun part...one of my readers has the opportunity to WIN a Snoedel for themselves...their choice!! A HUGE thank you to the sponsor for this wonderful giveaway. Here are your entry options...
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Disclaimer: I received no monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a Snoedel for review purposes. All quotes and stock photos are from the Snoedel website and email. All thoughts and opinions are 100% mine.
26 comments
I like Blue Stripe Snoedel.
ReplyDeleteI like the Pink Stripe Snoedel.
ReplyDeleteI like the Jungle Snoedel.
ReplyDeleteI like the Cloud Snoedel
ReplyDeleteKims2312@verizon.net
i like the jungle one
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I would like the Unisex Pastel Snoedel
ReplyDeletelkish77123 at gmail dot com
I would love the Primary Unisex.
ReplyDeleteMandinav (at) aol (dot) com
the Unisex Pastel Snoedel is super cute!
ReplyDeleteykatrina at hotmail dot com
Pink Stripe Snoedel.
ReplyDeleteI like the Blue Stripe Snoedel.
ReplyDeletealittlepieceofheaven777(at)yahoo(dot)com
I love the Jungle one!!!
ReplyDeleteI like the cloud snoedel.
ReplyDeletepbclark(at)netins(dot)net
I would choose the Cloud Snoedel
ReplyDeletetanyainjville at yahoo dot com
I would pick the Unisex Primary Snoedel. Too cute! kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI like the unisex primary Snoedel
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! How sweet. Love the blue stripe.
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I like the Unisex Primary Snoedel. Tam S. Rafflecopter
ReplyDeleteI like the Cloud Snoedel
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http://www.snoedel.com/snoedels-1/cloud-snoedel.html this one
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I like the Jungle Snoedel.
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I love the Rosebud Snoedel! (Christy Johnson)
ReplyDeletechristy.owens81@gmail.com
I like the Unisex Pastel Snoedel.
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ReplyDeleteyeloechikee at hotmail dot com
I would love to win the Cloud Snoedel
ReplyDeleteI like the Rosebud Snoedel.
ReplyDeletevmkids3 at msn dot com
I like the Unisex Pastel Snoedel
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