Soft + Cuddly: What Dreams Are Made Of

Hedgehogs remind me of porcupines, even though apparently {according to the gods of Wikipedia} they are quite different. They are prickly and they have the ability to roll into a tight ball as a defense mechanism. Sounds a lot like my toddler daughter first thing in the morning. HA! Seriously though, I will never ever own a hedgehog, I can promise you that. Well that's unless of course you're talking about the soft, cuddly type like the one we got below. Don't believe me? Take a look.

Did you think I went near an actual hedgehog, let alone BROUGHT ONE INTO MY HOME? If you're new here and you trusted me that much, then I'm flattered, but didn't your mother teach you not to trust a stranger? In all seriousness though, I did get ahold of some hedgehogs in the form of a blanket. It's quite possibly the softest, most adorable blanket we own. I have the one pictured above, along with this one pictured below. Both are feminine without being overly "girly". They are perfect for Emerson and she LOVES them, especially the ones with animals {her current obsession}. Today, I want to convince you to not only start loving these blankets as much as we do, but I'm hoping to help you WIN a fantastic prize for either yourself or a friend. Don't stop here, keep reading to find out more!

These precious blankets are a creation of Swaddle Designs, which is a stylish boutique-quality shop known for their great quality products and their long lasting value that moms and babies love and can enjoy for years. I am OBSESSED with their adorably soft + cuddly muslin swaddle blankets! Not only are they of tremendous quality, but they are quite large, making them great for swaddlers and non-swaddlers alike. As a new mom, I hated having to re-swaddle Emerson fifteen times because the blanket would come untucked just as I was putting on the finishing touches. Even worse than that though, was the Houdini-like nature of my child in the middle of the night as she escaped her swaddle. With these Swaddle Design blankets, that's NOT an issue. They are larger than standard size swaddle blankets making them perfect for little Houdini babies like mine. Also, each blanket includes a SwaddleClub and 123 Swaddle label sewn right into the blanket, making learning how to swaddle a breeze. Take it from me, that little label is a helpful tool when it's 2am, you're sleep deprived, and you can't quite remember how to wrap that baby up like a burrito. It sure beats having to Youtube a video on "How to easily swaddle your newborn" in the dead of night with a fussy baby. Their easy 123 instructions make swaddling easy even for the newest of mommies and daddies!

So easy, even a toddler can do it! ;)

What's especially appealing to me as a mother and a consumer is great quality + functionality at a great price. We all know that I not only love a bargain, but I love when something, especially baby gear, is mutli-functional. Babies aren't cheap, and neither are their accessories, but I can honestly say that these blankets are worth every single penny. Plus, they stack up very nicely with surrounding swaddling blanket competition. {Trust me, I did my research.} They have a variety of prints and colors, but I'm especially drawn to the black and white designs, as that's more uncommon in the baby world {in my opinion}. I decorate our home with a lot of black and white, so I love that Emerson's baby "accessories" tie in with that. You can check out all of the designs and colors using the information I've included at the end of this post. Trust me, you will want to take a look!

The blankets, as I mentioned, are high-quality cotton muslin, so they're lightweight and soft on baby's delicate skin. Emerson, bless her soul, has very sensitive skin like her mama, so the lightweight cotton material is my go to material for her all of her blankets. She is 18 months old {tomorrow!} and she sleeps with her muslin swaddle blanket at every nap + every night, along with her furry friend {"May Bear"} + one of her favorite books.

I can't imagine NOT having these blankets. I was gifted tons of receiving blankets and crocheted blankets as baby shower gifts, and while I love them all, none compare to the muslin blankets that she sleeps with every day and night. Not only do these Swaddle Designs blankets get softer with every single wash, but they are such great quality, that they hold up to even the toughest of toddlers! We can't leave home without one and you shouldn't have to either! 

Lucky for you, you don't have to any longer! In honor of Emerson making it halfway to two years of age + Swaddle Designs being the amazing shop that they are, I will be hosting a G I V E A W A Y on Instagram starting tomorrow, February 26th through Sunday, February 28th. It will run from 8:00 am EST Friday {tomorrow} through 8:00am EST on Sunday. The winner of the giveaway will win not one, but TWO Swaddle Designs muslin swaddling blankets from their black and white collection. Be sure to go look at the designs on their website because if you win, you get to choose which two you would like to own! Be sure to follow me on Instagram @alittlethriftychic in order to participate in the giveaway, and please spread the word to any mommy friends that you think would enjoy this great prize. The giveaway is super simple to enter and their are NO OTHER HOSTS, just me! Make sure to enter before 8am EST on Sunday! The winner will be announced Sunday night on Instagram. Good luck and be sure to check out + follow Swaddle Designs at their website, on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. All information + links are posted below. You can also sign up for e-mail updates to hear about new arrivals and get the inside scoop for special offers and promo codes to score you some great deals off of regularly priced items! Now that's speaking my language!

* Visit www.SwaddleDesigns.com and choose your favorite product. They have tons to choose from!

* Follow @SwaddleDesigns on Twitter and tweet about your favorite @SwaddleDesigns print or product

*Follow @SwaddleDesigns on Instagram

* Like Swaddle Designs on Facebook + post your favorite print or product. {P.S. Facebook fans get the inside scoop, previews of new collections and fan discounts.}

* Pin your favorite product on Pinterest 

 Go NOW! Don't delay! See you on Instagram tomorrow for this awesome giveaway! XO!