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Secure2Me: A Blanket that Stays Put
By metropolitanmama | October 12, 2008
My daughter was a September baby and people often expressed sympathy for me, lamenting the fact that I would have to endure the long hot days of summer. I, on the other hand, felt quite fortunate to be blessed with an early fall baby because she arrived just as the harsh rays of sweaty sunshine were being shooed away by gentle breezes and crisp autumn evenings.
The wonderful weather meant that we could take delightfully long walks outdoors without too much worry about whether our little one would be overly hot or uncomfortably frosty. I did, however, fret about the intensity of the sun in my little beauty’s eyes and the gusts of wind that sometimes greeted us on particularly blustery afternoons. On those days, I usually tried draping a light blanket over the infant carseat carrier - where my daughter was tucked securely inside. My attempts were usually futile because the blanket would inevitably blow off on to the street or get stuck in the stroller, defeating the original purpose to block sun and wind from my newborn’s delicate skin. It was quite frustrating at times - having to pull the disobedient blanket in place every few strides.
Created by a mom, the Secure2Me Baby Blanket (”Clips on, Stays on“) provides a solution to this all-too-common dilemma. Each corner of the blanket features a clip that allows you to attach the blanket to a carseat, stroller, even a swing! If you live in a colder climate and want to keep your babe as snug as a bug, you’ll probably want to go with the original Secure2Me Baby Blanket, which features a soft and cuddly material. If, however, you live in a warmer climate like I do, you will appreciate the mesh breathability of the Eclipse Solarveil Sun Protection Cover. The blanket blocks 95% of UV rays and keeps your baby fully covered, but is also lightweight and sheer enough to waylay any fears you may have of stifling or overheating your little one.
WIN IT! One winner will receive a Secure2Me Eclipse Solarveil Sun Protection Cover ($29.00). To enter, leave a comment on this post prior to Monday, October 20 at midnight (don’t forget to follow the rules). * Winner must provide a U.S. mailing address.
*UPDATE* The winner is #4 Becca. Congratulations!
Topics: Mom-Owned Business, contests, newborn care |
October 12th, 2008 at 6:49 pm
I was forever clipping blankets to the stroller, car seat, etc with clothes pins . . . this would look much less hokey and have UV protection to boot.
October 12th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
my best friend just had a baby boy and this would be perfect for her!
thanks!
moore.g@insideconnect.net
October 12th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
What a smart mama and business woman to come up with this. I love that you feature these hard working, creative women.
Its so true! That Arizona sun is brutal, and no carseat built-in-shade is big enough! I’d just love to have one of these for our little one on the way. I’m sure he or she would love not squinting or getting sun burned too!
October 12th, 2008 at 8:47 pm
My friend has a sling in a fabric similar to this, and raves about it. I’d love to win this for the baby we hope to adopt soon!
October 12th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
My little one loves to put blankets over her head in the car when it is sunny but gets to hot, she would love this
October 13th, 2008 at 8:48 am
My little guy was a November baby so we had to endure a LONG Minnesota winter with a newborn. We used our BundleMe well into April. This time, however, we’ll have an April baby which means I’ll need something just like this to protect my little one from all the gorgeous sunshine while lounging on our Minnesotan lakes.
Thanks for the chance to win!
October 13th, 2008 at 9:14 am
this is good stuff
October 13th, 2008 at 10:39 am
This is a really neat idea. I’d love to have one.
October 13th, 2008 at 11:04 am
This sounds like an excellent way to protect our little ones from the sun. Count me in!
October 13th, 2008 at 11:20 am
This is such a great idea. Thanks for the giveaway.
October 13th, 2008 at 11:40 am
Neat idea
October 13th, 2008 at 11:59 am
I’d could really use this!
October 13th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
This sounds like a Godsend for the beating on your head heat here in LA.
October 13th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
My new grandson could use this blankie
October 13th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
great idea.
October 13th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
cool count me in
October 13th, 2008 at 4:09 pm
This is one of those great ideas that I wish I’d thought of
October 13th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Wow this blanket is a great idea! I already got my best friend a personalized baby blanket, now it looks like I have to get her one of these!! I might get both! It can get very hot and very cold here!!! Thank you sharing this with us!
October 13th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
thank you for the giveaway!
October 13th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
What a great idea. Thanks for the chance to win this.
October 13th, 2008 at 8:11 pm
Why can’t I think of stuff like this! This would be great for us. Thanks!
October 13th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
this is an awesome idea!! count me in, thanks for the giveaway!!
autumn398 (at) yahoo.com
October 14th, 2008 at 3:37 am
i want to win
October 14th, 2008 at 5:13 am
My Hawaiian-born grandson, with grandparents who live in Michigan and Florida, will most definitely benefit from this blanket. He’ll be able to handle both the cold and sunny days when he comes to visit during the next months.
October 14th, 2008 at 6:33 am
Very useful idea! Thank you.
October 14th, 2008 at 7:43 am
I love the fact that it is lightweight. Right now, I actually use my nursing cover and it would be nice to have an alternative. Thanks!
October 14th, 2008 at 8:56 am
I can really use this. Please enter me. Thank you.
October 14th, 2008 at 9:19 am
great idea- tired of the slipping blankets too
October 14th, 2008 at 10:01 am
want to win this
October 14th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
count me in
October 14th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
This would be great when one of my grandchildren is here (5 months and 1 due in January). Please count me in. Thanks!!
October 14th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
great idea.
October 14th, 2008 at 5:11 pm
wow i realy could use this thanks and its realy heard to well kep a blankit on a kid with out the clips thanks
October 14th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
Not entering, just swinging through to say God bless you. =)
October 15th, 2008 at 10:58 am
I’ve seen these before and they look great. I’d love to have one of these for the next baby. =) I hate when the blanket flys off and lands on the ground and it’s all nasty or you have something that looks so pretty and it gets ruined because it flys off. This looks awesome. Thanks.
October 15th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
My niece in the sunny south could use this!
October 15th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
What a great idea thanks for the contest.
October 16th, 2008 at 7:24 am
I’d love to try this for my sister’s baby, Bodhi!
October 16th, 2008 at 11:47 am
Count me in
October 16th, 2008 at 6:41 pm
This would be a great gift for a friend that just had a baby.
October 16th, 2008 at 11:14 pm
This would be great for an upcoming baby shower
October 17th, 2008 at 6:02 am
This is a fabulous idea! We lived in a very warm climate when my first was born. After moving somewhere much colder for the next, we realized what a struggle it is to keep the blanket on and the baby snuggly. This idea is perfect. Granted, some days are too cold, but I don’t like giving up outdoor walks in the winter for fear of her becoming too cold. what a perfect solution. Thank you for the chance to win!
October 17th, 2008 at 9:10 am
What a great idea! I’d love to use this with our little one!
October 17th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
I coud really use this so I hope I win!
October 18th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
What a fantastic invention!
October 18th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
Great idea for a blanket!
October 18th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
What a fantastic idea!
October 18th, 2008 at 8:45 pm
How cool, I hope I win.
October 18th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Great prize, enter me please.
October 18th, 2008 at 11:33 pm
This would be great for next summer, as baby naps in his car seat or bassinet. Thanks for the review and product information. Sounds like a great buy for new moms!
October 19th, 2008 at 3:59 am
Good idea
October 19th, 2008 at 9:48 am
Wow, I just found your blog and have been reading it for a while this morning, then I saw this awesome giveaway! I’m due to be induced on Tuesday with baby #2 and this would be a great great accessory to have!
October 19th, 2008 at 10:03 am
This is so creative. I love it, and will be perfect for baby #2
October 19th, 2008 at 11:04 am
I’d love to win this.
October 19th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
I could use about half a dozen of these for gifts. We have had a baby boom around us. 1 niece, 2 friends and 2 sons ( one a set of twins). Please enter me, thank you
October 19th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
This is a really good idea!
October 19th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
I’m paranoid about the sun so this is such a welcome new product!
October 19th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
I would love to give this to my sister who just gave birth. Thank you for holding another wonderful giveaway.
lilacflowers180 AT yahoo DOT com
October 19th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
I have a secure2me blanket and I think it’s wonderful. No more dirty or lost blankets! Living in sunny CA this would be perfect for keeping my little boy away from the sun’s rays. I like the limeade!
October 19th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
I am always so worried about the sun and protecting my little fair-skinned boy. What a fantabulous product!
October 19th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
this is great count me in
October 19th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
This product is awesome! I am constantly trying to rig up a blanket to protect my little one from this Florida sun. I would love to have this. Thanks!
October 19th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
enter me
October 19th, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Super prize. Thanks for the great giveaway!
October 19th, 2008 at 7:43 pm
I like the Lightweight, sheer & breathable Solarveil fabric of the Solarveil.
October 19th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
woot yea
October 19th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
Great contest!
October 19th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
Great product. I live in San Diego where it’s pretty sunny and warm year round. The news just said it will be 90 one day this week! *gag*
October 20th, 2008 at 7:49 am
A good friend of mine recently gave birth to a son with albanism. She would love and needs this product. I would pass it on to her.
October 20th, 2008 at 8:21 am
This is a great idea. I would love to win it.
four2vero@hotmail.com
October 20th, 2008 at 10:33 am
Please enter me
October 20th, 2008 at 10:53 am
Neat!
October 20th, 2008 at 11:40 am
What a great idea!
It’s already getting colder around here, and I much prefer to put my son in a blanket in his stroller than all bundled up and uncomfortable in layer upon layers to stay warm! We had an infant blanket thing for the car seat, but he outgrew it (it was “footed) so this would be great to add to our stroller
October 20th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
This is awesome. Thank you. angel_2417@yahoo.com
October 20th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
This is a fantastic idea, I hate when the blanket falls on the ground and you run it over with the stroller.
October 20th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
What a great idea! It’s better than hoping you remembered to pack safety pins!
October 20th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
PLEASE COUNT ME IN ON THIS AWESOME GIVEAWAY
October 20th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
I would love to win this! What a neat idea!
October 20th, 2008 at 4:35 pm
These look very useful. It seems much better than seeing the blanket being blown away in the wind (yes that has happene to me).
October 20th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
Would love to get this for my lil sister…she just had a baby girl!
October 20th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
My friend just had twins and she needs two of everything. I would like to win this for her. Thanks for the contest.
October 20th, 2008 at 11:57 pm
Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!