Sentences with phrase «blankets on hand»

Have a soft cat bed or blankets on hand for your kitty to snuggle in.

For my own kids, I'll often use some muslin blankets we already have, and I also keep some new blankets on hand for wrapping gifts for friends.

Having plenty of baby blankets on hand is a necessity for any parent.

Adjust your baby's clothing to the changing climate and have assorted wearable blankets on hand with varying TOG ratings (more on that in a minute).

I always make sure to have extra blankets on hand because I always seem to get cold when I'm sick.

I always had a small blanket on hand, and would throw it over my shoulder mostly to cover my back.

Wear a shirt or have a blanket on hand to block out distractions - Breastfeeding in public is distracting for most babies, especially as they get older.

As we all know babies tend to be messy, so we think it is fantastic that you can buy these swaddles in a 3 - pack — you'll always have a clean swaddle blanket on hand.

And for those moments when Layah wants to conduct what I call a «marathon» potty session, I've now got a blanket on hand, and one seriously comfy pillow.

I hope you have a matching picnic blanket on hand.

Not exact matches

This proves inconvenient, some say, as even though a few feet of cord are between the connection with the blanket and the controls, depending on the placement of your outlet, you still may have to set the controls near your feet or on the floor rather than have them near at hand.

If fantasy is what you call it, let them have their fantasies, because aside from the torn clothes on their back and the blanket they just got handed from the temple that survived, it's ALL they have.

Spicy Mexican Cheese Dip by 2 Cookin Mamas Salsa Verde by A Dish of Daily Life Slow Cooker Sausage Corn Dip by A Joyfully Mad Kitchen Sausage, Peppers + Onions Pigs in a Blanket by A Little Gathering Grilled Jalapeno Poppers by A Mind Full Mom Beer & Brats Bake by A Simpler Grace Black Bottom Maple Pecan Pie Bars by An Oregon Cottage Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings by And She Cooks Blackberry BBQ Sticky Wings by Around My Family Table Cheesy Pull Apart Garlic Bread by Beer Girl Cooks Black Bean & Corn Salsa by Body Rebooted Roasted Garlic BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe by Bread Booze Bacon Smoky Jalapeno Poppers by Brunch - n - Bites Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos by Bucket List Tummy Deconstructed Smoked Chicken Chile Relleno by Cafe Terra Chicken Spinach & Artichoke Dip French Bread by Cake «n Knife Cuban Sandwich Quesadillas by Casa de Crews Grilled Asparagus Spears by Celebrating Family Sweet and Salty Blueberry Popcorn by Club Narwhal Buffalo Chicken Poppers by Coffee Love Travel Sea Bass Skewers + Blackbeard Cocktails by Culinary Adventures with Camilla Buffalo Chicken Poppers by Dash of Herbs Easy Chicken Roll Ups with Cream Cheese and Veggies by Family Food on the Table Bottled Tailgate Cocktails by Feast + West Smoked Brisket Texas Style by Foodal Loaded Guacamole by foodbyjonister Cincinnati Nachos by Foodtastic Mom Cajun Red Beans and Andouille Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms by For the Love of Food Grilled Shrimp Pizza by Glisten and Grace Mini Bell Pepper Nachos by Hello Little Home Slow Cooker Sweet Spicy Meatballs by Honey & Birch BBQ Chicken Wontons by Lauren's Kitchen Loaded Tailgate Tots by Life's Ambrosia Ricotta & Fig Bites by Living Well Kitchen Tailgate Tacos by Lizzy is Dizzy Nashville Hot Chicken Wings by Loaves & Dishes Cincinnati Chili Dip by Love & Flour -LCB- Slow Cooker -RCB- BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches by Love Bakes Good Cakes Tailgate Bloody Marys by Loves Food, Loves to Eat Sweet Korean Chicken Wings by Macheesmo Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots by Me and My Pink Mixer Beer Sangria by Mixplorology Crab Pretzels by Mom's Messy Miracles Hot Bacon Dip by Nik Snacks Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar by Off the Eaten Path Chowder Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers by Order in the Kitchen Old Fashioned Sweet by Peanut Blossom Baked Mac and Cheese Cups by Polka Dotted Blue Jay Texas Toothpicks with Buttermilk Ranch by See Aimee Cook Pretzel Turkey Meatballs (GF, DF, SF) by Shaws Simple Swaps Hearty Vegetable Chili by Simple and Savory Focaccia Pizza by Simplify, Live, Love Sweet Potato Skins Stuffed with BBQ Ranch Pulled Pork by Sustaining the Powers Bacon - Wrapped Cheeseburger Bites by The BakerMama Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad by The Creative Bite German Potato Skins by The Crumby Cupcake Old Bay Trail Mix by The Culinary Compass Meat Lover's Pizza Bites by The Life Jolie Raspberry Chipotle Black Bean Dip by The Mexitalian Grilled Asian Chicken Wings & Shishito Peppers by The Secret Ingredient Is Blackened Shrimp Tacos by The Speckled Palate Honeydew Melon Refresher by Two Places at Once Grilled Sauerkraut Stuffed Brats by West via Midwest Sausage Apple and Sage Hand Pies by What A Girl Eats This post contains affiliate links, which are no additional cost to you, but help me maintain the costs of running my website.

Spicy Mexican Cheese Dip by 2 Cookin Mamas Salsa Verde by A Dish of Daily Life Skillet Sausage Dip by A Joyfully Mad Kitchen Sausage, Peppers + Onions Pigs in a Blanket by A Little Gathering Grilled Jalapeno Poppers by A Mind Full Mom Beer & Brats Bake by A Simpler Grace Black Bottom Maple Pecan Pie Bars by An Oregon Cottage Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings by And She Cooks Blackberry BBQ Sticky Wings by Around My Family Table Cheesy Pull Apart Garlic Bread by Beer Girl Cooks Black Bean & Corn Salsa by Body Rebooted Roasted Garlic BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe by Bread Booze Bacon Smoky Jalapeno Poppers by Brunch - n - Bites Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos by Bucket List Tummy Chicken Spinach & Artichoke Dip French Bread by Cake «n Knife Cuban Sandwich Quesadillas by Casa de Crews Grilled Asparagus Spears by Celebrating Family Sweet and Salty Blueberry Popcorn by Club Narwhal Buffalo Chicken Poppers by Coffee Love Travel Sea Bass Skewers + Blackbeard Cocktails by Culinary Adventures with Camilla Buffalo Chicken Poppers by Dash of Herbs Easy chicken roll ups with cream cheese and veggies by Family Food on the Table Bottled Tailgate Cocktails by Feast + West The Best Tex - Mex Arrachera Fajitas by Foodal Loaded Guacamole by foodbyjonister Cincinnati Nachos by Foodtastic Mom Cajun Red Beans and Andouille Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms by For the Love of Food Grilled Shrimp Pizza by Glisten and Grace Mini Bell Pepper Nachos by Hello Little Home Slow Cooker Sweet Spicy Meatballs by Honey & Birch Loaded Tailgate Tots by Life's Ambrosia Ricotta & Fig Bites by Living Well Kitchen Nashville Hot Chicken Wings by Loaves & Dishes Cincinnati Chili Dip by Love & Flour -LCB- Slow Cooker -RCB- BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches by Love Bakes Good Cakes Tailgate Bloody Marys by Loves Food, Loves to Eat Sweet Korean Chicken Wings by Macheesmo Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots by Me and My Pink Mixer Crab Pretzels by Mom's Messy Miracles Hot Bacon Dip by Nik Snacks Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar by Off the Eaten Path Chowder Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers by Order in the Kitchen Baked Mac and Cheese Cups by Polka Dotted Blue Jay Texas Toothpicks with Buttermilk Ranch by See Aimee Cook Pretzel Turkey Meatballs (GF, DF, SF) by Shaws Simple Swaps Hearty Vegetable Chili by Simple and Savory Focaccia Pizza by Simplify, Live, Love Sweet Potato Skins Stuffed with BBQ Ranch Pulled Pork by Sustaining the Powers Bacon - Wrapped Cheeseburger Bites by The BakerMama Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad by The Creative Bite German Potato Skins by The Crumby Cupcake Old Bay Trail Mix by The Culinary Compass Meat Lover's Pizza Bites by The Life Jolie Raspberry Chipotle Black Bean Dip by The Mexitalian Grilled Asian Chicken Wings & Shishito Peppers by The Secret Ingredient Is Blackened Shrimp Tacos by The Speckled Palate Honeydew Melon Refresher by Two Places at Once Grilled Sauerkraut Stuffed Brats by West via Midwest Sausage Apple and Sage Hand Pies by What A Girl Eats

I never have one of those scarfy / pashmina things to use as a blanket / pillow / tent of warmth on the plane or train, nor do I remember Vitamin C, hand sanitizer, eye masks, earplugs or to eschew caffeine for purer forms of hydration, like water, and I never, ever remember to pack a wholesome homemade snack.

You can currently find me curled up on the couch under a few blankets, a hot cup of cocoa in my hands.

Spicy Mexican Cheese Dip by 2 Cookin Mamas Salsa Verde by A Dish of Daily Life Skillet Sausage Dip by A Joyfully Mad Kitchen Sausage, Peppers + Onions Pigs in a Blanket by A Little Gathering Grilled Jalapeno Poppers by A Mind Full Mom Beer & Brats Bake by A Simpler Grace Black Bottom Maple Pecan Pie Bars by An Oregon Cottage Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings by And She Cooks Blackberry BBQ Sticky Wings by Around My Family Table Cheesy Pull Apart Garlic Bread by Beer Girl Cooks Black Bean & Corn Salsa by Body Rebooted Roasted Garlic BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe by Bread Booze Bacon Smoky Jalapeno Poppers by Brunch - n - Bites Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos by Bucket List Tummy Deconstructed Smoked Chicken Chile Relleno by Cafe Terra Chicken Spinach & Artichoke Dip French Bread by Cake «n Knife Cuban Sandwich Quesadillas by Casa de Crews Grilled Asparagus Spears by Celebrating Family Sweet and Salty Blueberry Popcorn by Club Narwhal Buffalo Chicken Poppers by Coffee Love Travel Sea Bass Skewers + Blackbeard Cocktails by Culinary Adventures with Camilla Buffalo Chicken Poppers by Dash of Herbs Easy chicken roll ups with cream cheese and veggies by Family Food on the Table Bottled Tailgate Cocktails by Feast + West The Best Tex - Mex Arrachera Fajitas by Foodal Loaded Guacamole by foodbyjonister Cincinnati Nachos by Foodtastic Mom Cajun Red Beans and Andouille Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms by For the Love of Food Grilled Shrimp Pizza by Glisten and Grace Mini Bell Pepper Nachos by Hello Little Home Slow Cooker Sweet Spicy Meatballs by Honey & Birch BBQ Chicken Wontons by Lauren's Kitchen Loaded Tailgate Tots by Life's Ambrosia Ricotta & Fig Bites by Living Well Kitchen Tailgate Tacos by Lizzy is Dizzy Nashville Hot Chicken Wings by Loaves & Dishes Cincinnati Chili Dip by Love & Flour -LCB- Slow Cooker -RCB- BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches by Love Bakes Good Cakes Tailgate Bloody Marys by Loves Food, Loves to Eat Sweet Korean Chicken Wings by Macheesmo Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots by Me and My Pink Mixer Beer Sangria by Mixplorology Crab Pretzels by Mom's Messy Miracles Hot Bacon Dip by Nik Snacks Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar by Off the Eaten Path Chowder Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers by Order in the Kitchen Old Fashioned Sweet by Peanut Blossom Baked Mac and Cheese Cups by Polka Dotted Blue Jay Texas Toothpicks with Buttermilk Ranch by See Aimee Cook Pretzel Turkey Meatballs (GF, DF, SF) by Shaws Simple Swaps Hearty Vegetable Chili by Simple and Savory Focaccia Pizza by Simplify, Live, Love Sweet Potato Skins Stuffed with BBQ Ranch Pulled Pork by Sustaining the Powers Bacon - Wrapped Cheeseburger Bites by The BakerMama Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad by The Creative Bite German Potato Skins by The Crumby Cupcake Old Bay Trail Mix by The Culinary Compass Meat Lover's Pizza Bites by The Life Jolie Raspberry Chipotle Black Bean Dip by The Mexitalian Grilled Asian Chicken Wings & Shishito Peppers by The Secret Ingredient Is Blackened Shrimp Tacos by The Speckled Palate Honeydew Melon Refresher by Two Places at Once Grilled Sauerkraut Stuffed Brats by West via Midwest Sausage Apple and Sage Hand Pies by What A Girl Eats

It's a gloomy, rainy Tuesday and I'm sitting here on the couch bundled up in blankets, matcha in hand and a snoring dog next to me.

I find myself sitting out on the front stoop covered in my pink and red felt blanket, a hot cup of coffee in hand.

Spicy Mexican Cheese Dip by 2 Cookin Mamas Salsa Verde by A Dish of Daily Life Skillet Sausage Dip by A Joyfully Mad Kitchen Sausage, Peppers + Onions Pigs in a Blanket by A Little Gathering Grilled Jalapeno Poppers by A Mind Full Mom Beer & Brats Bake by A Simpler Grace Black Bottom Maple Pecan Pie Bars by An Oregon Cottage Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings by And She Cooks Blackberry BBQ Sticky Wings by Around My Family Table Cheesy Pull Apart Garlic Bread by Beer Girl Cooks Black Bean & Corn Salsa by Body Rebooted Roasted Garlic BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe by Bread Booze Bacon Smoky Jalapeno Poppers by Brunch - n - Bites Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos by Bucket List Tummy Chicken Spinach & Artichoke Dip French Bread by Cake «n Knife Cuban Sandwich Quesadillas by Casa de Crews Grilled Asparagus Spears by Celebrating Family Sweet and Salty Blueberry Popcorn by Club Narwhal Buffalo Chicken Poppers by Coffee Love Travel Sea Bass Skewers + Blackbeard Cocktails by Culinary Adventures with Camilla Buffalo Chicken Poppers by Dash of Herbs Easy chicken roll ups with cream cheese and veggies by Family Food on the Table Bottled Tailgate Cocktails by Feast + West The Best Tex - Mex Arrachera Fajitas by Foodal Loaded Guacamole by foodbyjonister Cincinnati Nachos by Foodtastic Mom Cajun Red Beans and Andouille Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms by For the Love of Food Grilled Shrimp Pizza by Glisten and Grace Mini Bell Pepper Nachos by Hello Little Home Slow Cooker Sweet Spicy Meatballs by Honey & Birch BBQ Chicken Wontons by Lauren's Kitchen Loaded Tailgate Tots by Life's Ambrosia Ricotta & Fig Bites by Living Well Kitchen Tailgate Tacos by Lizzy is Dizzy Nashville Hot Chicken Wings by Loaves & Dishes Cincinnati Chili Dip by Love & Flour -LCB- Slow Cooker -RCB- BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches by Love Bakes Good Cakes Tailgate Bloody Marys by Loves Food, Loves to Eat Sweet Korean Chicken Wings by Macheesmo Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots by Me and My Pink Mixer Beer Sangria by Mixplorology Crab Pretzels by Mom's Messy Miracles Hot Bacon Dip by Nik Snacks Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar by Off the Eaten Path Chowder Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers by Order in the Kitchen Old Fashioned Sweet by Peanut Blossom Baked Mac and Cheese Cups by Polka Dotted Blue Jay Texas Toothpicks with Buttermilk Ranch by See Aimee Cook Pretzel Turkey Meatballs (GF, DF, SF) by Shaws Simple Swaps Focaccia Pizza by Simplify, Live, Love Sweet Potato Skins Stuffed with BBQ Ranch Pulled Pork by Sustaining the Powers Bacon - Wrapped Cheeseburger Bites by The BakerMama Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad by The Creative Bite German Potato Skins by The Crumby Cupcake Old Bay Trail Mix by The Culinary Compass Meat Lover's Pizza Bites by The Life Jolie Raspberry Chipotle Black Bean Dip by The Mexitalian Grilled Asian Chicken Wings & Shishito Peppers by The Secret Ingredient Is Blackened Shrimp Tacos by The Speckled Palate Grilled Sauerkraut Stuffed Brats by West via Midwest Sausage Apple and Sage Hand Pies by What A Girl Eats

I am originally from New England (but currently living in California), and as fall is approaching I would love nothing more than to curl up under a blanket on my back porch and marvel at the fall colors with a steaming cup of coffee in my hand keeping me warm.

A dish we could scoop into bowls and cup in our hands as we nestled together on our threadbare picnic blanket sounded perfect.

Spicy Mexican Cheese Dip by 2 Cookin Mamas Salsa Verde by A Dish of Daily Life Slow Cooker Sausage Corn Dip by A Joyfully Mad Kitchen Sausage, Peppers + Onions Pigs in a Blanket by A Little Gathering Grilled Jalapeno Poppers by A Mind Full Mom Beer & Brats Bake by A Simpler Grace Black Bottom Maple Pecan Pie Bars by An Oregon Cottage Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings by And She Cooks Blackberry BBQ Sticky Wings by Around My Family Table Cheesy Pull Apart Garlic Bread by Beer Girl Cooks Black Bean & Corn Salsa by Body Rebooted Roasted Garlic BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe by Bread Booze Bacon Smoky Jalapeno Poppers by Brunch - n - Bites Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos by Bucket List Tummy Deconstructed Smoked Chicken Chile Relleno by Cafe Terra Chicken Spinach & Artichoke Dip French Bread by Cake «n Knife Cuban Sandwich Quesadillas by Casa de Crews Grilled Asparagus Spears by Celebrating Family Sweet and Salty Blueberry Popcorn by Club Narwhal Buffalo Chicken Poppers by Coffee Love Travel Sea Bass Skewers + Blackbeard Cocktails by Culinary Adventures with Camilla Buffalo Chicken Poppers by Dash of Herbs Easy Chicken Roll Ups with Cream Cheese and Veggies by Family Food on the Table Bottled Tailgate Cocktails by Feast + West Smoked Brisket Texas Style by Foodal Loaded Guacamole by foodbyjonister Cincinnati Nachos by Foodtastic Mom Cajun Red Beans and Andouille Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms by For the Love of Food Grilled Shrimp Pizza by Glisten and Grace Mini Bell Pepper Nachos by Hello Little Home Slow Cooker Sweet Spicy Meatballs by Honey & Birch BBQ Chicken Wontons by Lauren's Kitchen Loaded Tailgate Tots by Life's Ambrosia Ricotta & Fig Bites by Living Well Kitchen Tailgate Tacos by Lizzy is Dizzy Nashville Hot Chicken Wings by Loaves & Dishes Cincinnati Chili Dip by Love & Flour -LCB- Slow Cooker -RCB- BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches by Love Bakes Good Cakes Tailgate Bloody Marys by Loves Food, Loves to Eat Sweet Korean Chicken Wings by Macheesmo Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots by Me and My Pink Mixer Beer Sangria by Mixplorology Crab Pretzels by Mom's Messy Miracles Hot Bacon Dip by Nik Snacks Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar by Off the Eaten Path Chowder Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers by Order in the Kitchen Old Fashioned Sweet by Peanut Blossom Baked Mac and Cheese Cups by Polka Dotted Blue Jay Texas Toothpicks with Buttermilk Ranch by See Aimee Cook Pretzel Turkey Meatballs (GF, DF, SF) by Shaws Simple Swaps Hearty Vegetable Chili by Simple and Savory Focaccia Pizza by Simplify, Live, Love Sweet Potato Skins Stuffed with BBQ Ranch Pulled Pork by Sustaining the Powers Bacon - Wrapped Cheeseburger Bites by The BakerMama Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad by The Creative Bite German Potato Skins by The Crumby Cupcake Old Bay Trail Mix by The Culinary Compass Meat Lover's Pizza Bites by The Life Jolie Raspberry Chipotle Black Bean Dip by The Mexitalian Grilled Asian Chicken Wings & Shishito Peppers by The Secret Ingredient Is Blackened Shrimp Tacos by The Speckled Palate Honeydew Melon Refresher by Two Places at Once Grilled Sauerkraut Stuffed Brats by West via Midwest Sausage Apple and Sage Hand Pies by What A Girl Eats

Customers line up at 4:00 a.m. (bringing their own chairs, blankets, and beers) to wait in line for hours to get their hands on these delicious meats.

That someone used to be one of my friends, a middle - aged man who would get all of our leftovers and hand - me - down blankets and reading lights and anything else we (err, I) thought might be useful to someone who lives on the streets.

This large baby blanket features bold 1.5» thick stripes, ultra-soft hand - knit organic cotton, and a large taxi design on the front.

Adorable hand - sewn flannel or fleece baby blankets can be found on sites such as Etsy.

From picnic blankets made out of repurposed bed sheets to curtains made out of vintage handkerchiefs, these projects express the sense of making something new out of something old as a way to live a more financially pared - down and simple life; lessen our impact on the earth; connect to the past and preserve a more traditional way of life; and place value on the work of the hands.

Pull the corner of the blanket near his left hand over his arm and chest, and tuck the leading edge under his back on his right side.

If you are more comfy covering while nursing in public... this hat is what you are looking for!!!! If you are an incognito breastfeeding Mummie, you find yourself using anything you can get your hands on: blanket, tent, winow covers, umbreslla, another erson, your hands, a stroller, at toy.

Stroller, diapers (3 times as many as you think you need — they don't sell them in airports), wipes (travel pack or 2), disposable changing pads (Target sells»em — very handy for the «ewwwww factor of changing baby in a public restroom), few favorite toys & books (does mean that you have to be vigilant about not dropping / losing them), changes of clothes (I took 2 for baby, 1 clean shirt for myself), favorite blanket, a burp cloth, baby Benadryl *, and pacifier (even though baby didn't regularly use one, we had one on hand!).

There I have my pump (plugged into an easily accessible outlet), hands - free bra, baby blanket to put on my lap (in case of spills), laptop or iPad, TV remote, glass of water, and (when my baby was younger) a bouncy seat that I could bounce with my feet while I pumped.

Baby blankets, on the other hand, have no set shape or size.

Thoroughly wash your hands after using the toilet or touching a sore, and wash your hands and lay a clean towel or receiving blanket on your lap before holding your baby.

You would be amazed at what service projects and groups are out there doing things that you never knew about — dolls and bears made up to be the the weight of your baby (Molly Bears), stuffed animals made out of your baby's clothing and blankets, peer support and parent advocates waiting to help the newly bereaved, personalized jewelry makers (like My Forever Child), stone painters, heart sewers, pillow - making people (Heaven Born for miscarriage), memory - box makers, authors (there are books for almost every subject on this topic waiting to be discovered), research and education groups, story - sharing sites, support groups, chat groups, blogs, Facebook groups, foot / hand print kits, music and funeral planning resources... Consider starting here before starting something new.

Receiving blankets are the perfect accessory to always have on hand.

On hands and knees she rests on top warm blankets, among the glow of blessing way candle light, banners of affirmations and prayers from loved oneOn hands and knees she rests on top warm blankets, among the glow of blessing way candle light, banners of affirmations and prayers from loved oneon top warm blankets, among the glow of blessing way candle light, banners of affirmations and prayers from loved ones.

Take baby and lay him on his right hand side in the middle of the swaddle blanket with his little head just over the top of the blanket.

At Baby Milano we made sure to have plenty of baby blanket quilt choices available for every occasion so that you will always have everything you need on hand.

Of course, it'll depend on the weather or the activities, but blankets are pretty versatile, so it's never a bad idea to have one on hand.

Try talking in a soothing voice, singing or reading to her, swaddling her in a blanket, cupping her head and feet with your hands, cradling her in your arms, rocking her, or holding her upright on your chest or shoulder.

I tried to give one of my hand crocheted baby blankets away but they couldn't take on any more prizes!

When nurses hand newborns over to their moms, they are usually wrapped up in a blanket (swaddled) and have cute little hats placed on their heads.

Here's what you do: lay baby down in his bed where he going to sleep (swaddled or with the blankets), very gently put one of your hands on his arms to keep them still and put the other hand on the top of his head (not the face).

Again, these special, hand made baby blankets become heirlooms, kept to be passed on to the child when he or she has a child.

It basically boiled down to these steps... Swaddle (you really have to learn how to do this with the blanket), turning them on their side in your arm and supporting their head and neck with your hand, lightly shaking your hand under their head so it looks as if you are jiggling jello... very easy movements, and last but not least shhh... saying shhh at about the same level as they are crying, this imitates all the surroundings of that uterus home they were use to.

Universal unsafe sleep practices include but are not limited to: placing a baby to sleep on his stomach, being exposed to second hand smoke, placing in infant on a too soft mattress, using loose blankets or pillows, allowing someone other than mom to sleep with the baby... the list goes on.

I also started cloth diapering with what ever I had on hand at home, I have used tshirts and receiving blankets as absorbency and old fleece blankets cut up as my covers.

- Put a blanket and toys on the floor in key areas of the house where you routinely need to be hands free (kitchen, master bathroom, laundry room).

You can virtually lay this blanket out on hand hard surface and sufficiently iron and steam your clothes.