A soft minky lovey (small security blanket for babies or toddlers) featuring birds from the Scandinavian nations. This lovey was made with a smooth minky fabric on the front that's printed on demand in the USA using an eco-friendly process, and a smooth minky cuddle fabric in ivory on the back. It measures approximately 17.5 by 17 inches. The fabric design is a Spoonflower.com exclusive that isn't found in physical stores, making your lovey even more unique and special. Fabric designer: Washington artist VL (popelephant on Spoonflower) Design: birds of scandinavia - wreaths Main colors: Light blue background with blues, browns, pinks, oranges, ivory, white, black, and more Order this blanket in a larger size (baby to adult throws) here... https://www.etsy.com/listing/812719318/custom-blanket-pick-your-fabrics-minky?ref=listings_manager_grid Click here for more bird items... https://www.etsy.com/shop/HeritageHomeGoodsCO?ref=seller-platform-mcnav&search_query=bird Click here for more Scandinavian items... https://www.etsy.com/shop/HeritageHomeGoodsCO?ref=seller-platform-mcnav&search_query=scandinavian FAQ: What is a lovey? * A lovey is a mini-blanket meant to be used by a baby or toddler for calming and self-soothing. The ideal lovey is soft, not too big, and doesn't make any noise. When your little one starts walking, you'll find that the lovey is small enough that it doesn't get dragged on the ground. It's also the perfect size to tuck into a diaper bag or purse; * Scent is a powerful soother. Mom (or caregiver) should sleep with the lovey for a couple of nights before transferring it to baby. The scent of the loved one will comfort baby during the night, during naptimes, while away from the caregiver, or in distressing times like learning a new skill or traveling. * When we adopted our son, my husband and I slept with a couple of loveys close to our skin for several nights, then gave them to our son when we visited him in Guatemala at 2 months and 6 months of age. By the time we were able to bring him home at 11 months of age, he was fully attached to them... and remained attached to them through age 4! He carried them everywhere, slept with them, and slid the edges through his thumb and forefinger to calm himself. * Pro tip: Have two loveys that are exactly alike so that when one is in the wash, your little one has another to hold onto. Use them equally since little ones are sensitive to smell and touch, and they'll prefer one over the other if they aren't equally used. Are there other uses for loveys? * Loveys can be soothing for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, or with certain special needs. The different textures can be calming and keep hands busy. * Loveys can be wonderful memorials of loved ones that have passed... something soft to snuggle with when remembering the loved one. As someone who's lost multiple babies to miscarriage, I know how comforting it is to have something to hold when mourning the loss. * Loveys can be beautiful as home decor. They're small, and they look cute hanging up on a wall, as a table topper for a tiny side table, or tossed over the back of a chair. *********************** This lovey is ready to ship. It will ship for free to US addresses. I refund shipping overages to buyers outside the USA. Easy care: Machine wash, tumble dry low. No softener or iron. ********************** www.HeritageHomeGoodsCO.etsy.com
