Sunday, September 18, 2011

September is Baby Safety Month! HALO® SleepSack® Swaddle Giveaway! - CLOSED!

September is Baby Safety Month. The great people of HALO SleepSack would like to spread awareness of safe swaddling by offering my readers a chance to win one of their SleepSack Swaddle blankets! We all know about the dangers of SIDS. I remember lying awake at night worrying that this could happen to my baby. With much safer practices such as putting our baby to sleep on his/her back, we are lessening these risks. A great way to lessen the risk of SIDS is to swaddle our babies. I am a huge advocate of swaddling! Little Sam was swaddled until he was at least six months old! I'm not one of those talented people who could swaddle just perfectly, so I always needed the help of a swaddle blanket. HALO® SleepSack® Swaddle blankets are perfect for wrapping up your little bundle of joy safely!

There are two aspects to swaddling safely: 1) Avoiding suffocation and 2) Preventing Hip Dysplasia.

Hip Dysplasia is one of the most common conditions among newborn babies, affecting about 1% of North American newborns (about 75,000 per year). According to a recent survey conducted by HALO Innovations, 82% of parents choose to swaddle, and swaddling improperly can lead to Hip Dysplasia or dislocation. Treatment ranges from wearing a harness or brace to undergoing surgery. These conditions can get worse with age and are linked to early adult arthritis and hip-replacement surgery.

The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging Pediatricians to watch for signs of hip dysplasia and dislocation and to warn parents not to extend their baby’s frog-like legs straight when swaddling. There’s a temptation to stretch the legs out and that needs to be resisted. They need to be able to straighten themselves out naturally and gradually. Parents should allow for room in the swaddle – or sleepsack – for baby to bend at the hips.

HALO’s SleepSacks and Swaddles are the only products on the market approved “hip healthy” by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute.

BUY IT:

You can purchase your own HALO® SleepSack® Swaddle and other HALO SleepSack Products at Target!

WIN IT:

Thanks to HALO SleepSack, one lucky Adventures of a Thrifty Mommy reader will win a HALO SleepSack Swaddle! (US and Canada Residents Only)

You MUST be a follower of Adventures of a Thrifty Mommy via Google Friend Connect (located at the right) for your entry to count. And you MUST include your email address with each entry.

Mandatory Entry:

Follow Adventures of a Thrifty Mommy via Google Friend Connect. AND Leave a comment of one of your best baby/child safety tips. (both combined = 1 entry)

That's all you have to do! But, if you'd like to receive extra entries you can:
  • Like HALO SleepSack on Facebook here. (1 entry)
  • Follow HALO SleepSack on Twitter here. (1 entry)
  • Like Adventures of a Thrifty Mommy on Facebook here. (1 entry)
  • Follow Adventures of a Thrifty Mommy on Networked Blogs. (1 entry)
  • Follow Adventures of a Thrifty Mommy on Twitter here. (1 entry)
  • Tweet this giveaway. (1 entry daily, include the link)
  • Enter another Adventures of a Thrifty Mommy giveaway. (1 entry for each giveaway entered)
  • Post the Adventures of a Thrifty Mommy button (located at the right) on your blog. (5 entries, leave me a link)
Please include your email address with EACH entry. If you don't have your email attached to your comment, I won't be able to contact you if you win! Post a separate comment for each entry (if it says 3 entries, post 3 separate comments.)

This giveaway ends October 6, 2011 at 11:59 pm. Good luck!

* Lucky winner or winners will be selected through True Random Number Generator.* If your profile page does not show your email address, please include your email address in your comment. For example: adventuresofathriftymommy@gmail.com -- so that I may get in touch with you if you are selected as the giveaway winner. * Each giveaway winner has 48 hours to respond to my email about getting the awesome giveaway prize to him/her. If the winner does not reply to my email within 48 hours, I will choose another winner using the True Random Number Generator. * I do contact each winner via email

Disclosure: I received the products mentioned above for this review. No monetary compensation was received by me. This is my completely honest opinion above and may differ from yours. Because I do not directly ship most giveaways from my home, I cannot be held liable for lost or not received products.

257 comments:

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Ashley Metzger said...

I'm a follower and my best safety tip is to learn how to properly buckle your child in their car seat, it's unknowingly done wrong all the time.
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Ashley Metzger said...

I like you on FB!
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Amy W. said...

GFC follower and one of my best tips is don't sleep your baby on their stomach. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

Amy W. said...

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Amy W. said...

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Kris said...

I follow you on gfc and my tip is don't let your baby sleep in your bed!
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Kris said...

I like halo on facebook
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Kris said...

I like you on facebook
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Kris said...

I entered j3ll
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Kris said...

I entered babar
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Kris said...

I entered smart lab
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Kris said...

I entered pet firefly
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Kris said...

I entered organa
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Amy W. said...

I entered the Skinny Jeans giveaway. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

Jessica said...

I follow through google friend connect. My best tip is to regularly inspect your crib to make sure everything is still safe and intact
jjak2003 at gmail dot com

Jessica said...

I like Halo SleepSack on facebook (Jessica Miller)
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Jessica said...

I follow Halo SleepSack on twitter (@jjak2003)
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Jessica said...

I like Adventures of a Thrifty Mommy on facebook (Jessica Miller)
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Jessica said...

I entered your Green Babies giveaway
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Jessica said...

I entered your Jeep Diaper Bag giveaway
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Jessica said...

I entered your Crazy for Bargains giveaway
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Jessica said...

I tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/jjak2003/status/116579928249610241
jjak2003 at gmail dot com

Jennifer C. said...

I follow via GFC and my safety tip is to always make sure your baby is rear facing in their car seat!

jennifercausby at hotmail dot com

Jennifer C. said...

I like Halo on Facebook

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Jennifer C. said...

I follow Halo on twitter @JCausby

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Belinda said...

GFC follower and my tip is to put babies to sleep on their backs and no blankets in the crib.

mikebelindaconnor at hotmail dot com

Amy W. said...

I entered the Peanut Butter giveaway. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

Amy W. said...

I entered the OPPO rings giveaway. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

Star said...

I follow on GFC

Anonymous said...

Proper car seat!

veganvigilante_bethechange@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I like HALO SleepSack on Facebook

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Anonymous said...

Following HALO SleepSack on Twitter(TheSuperVegan)

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Anonymous said...

I like Adventures of a Thrifty Mommy on Facebook

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Anonymous said...

Follow Adventures of a Thrifty Mommy on Networked Blogs

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Anonymous said...

Follow Adventures of a Thrifty Mommy on Twitter

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Amy W. said...

I entered the Designer Liners giveaway. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

Jessica said...

tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/jjak2003/status/116906033695297536
jjak2003 at gmail dot com

lisa said...

GFC LisaMarie Keep your baby rear facing in the car seat as long as possible!

lisa said...

entered Babar School Days DVD

lisa said...

entered Cool Gear International: 75 Ounce Big Freeze

lisa said...

entered Rock 'N Learn CD or DVD

lisa said...

entered Eco Lunch Gear

lisa said...

entered Spooky Buddies DVD/Blu-Ray Combo Pack

lisa said...

entered My Pet Firefly

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Jessica said...

tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/jjak2003/status/117277506419171329
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Amy W. said...

I entered the Tropical Traditions giveaway. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

Kris said...

I entered krema
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Kris said...

I entered oppo rings
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Kris said...

I entered designer liners
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Kris said...

I entered tropical traditions
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Kris said...

I entered fire wire
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Jessica said...

tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/jjak2003/status/117632820939210752
jjak2003 at gmail dot com

Kris said...

I entered babar
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Kris said...

I entered me bands
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astanley said...

My best safety tip would be to use your child's car seat CORRECTLY! I would absolutely suggest extended rear facing as well!!

astanley1386@yahoo.com

astanley said...

I liked Adventures of a Thrifty Mommy on Facebook!

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astanley said...

I liked Halo Sleepsack on Facebook!

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Anonymous said...

Liked HALO SleepSack on Facebook.
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Anonymous said...

Following HALO SleepSack on Twitter.
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Anonymous said...

Liked Adventures of a Thrifty Mommy on Facebook.
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Anonymous said...

Following Adventures of a Thrifty Mommy on Networked Blogs.
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Anonymous said...

Following Adventures of a Thrifty Mommy on Twitter here.
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Anonymous said...

Follow Adventures of a Thrifty Mommy via Google Friend., My safety tip is keep the crib free of toys, stuffed animals, and pillows.
agwwga@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

Also entered the Hello! Skinny Jeans giveaway.
agwwga@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

Also entered Eco Lunch Gear Reusable Bags giveaway.
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anastacia said...

Also entered My Pet Furefly Giveaway.
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Amy W. said...

I entered the Scooby Doo giveaway. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

Amy W. said...

I entered the Marcal giveaway. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

slb3334 said...

I follow. Keep chemicals away from children.

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Kris said...

I entered healthy steps
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Kris said...

I entered marcal
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Valerie Taylor Mabrey said...

GFC FOLLOW

my best tip crawl around and see what your kids see

vmkids3 at msn dot com

bored2quickly said...

I follow your blog on GFC, subscribe to your email and like you both on Facebook! I would love to win this for my son! My best safety tip is to never leave your children with anyone you don't 100% trust! Thanks so much for the great giveaway!
Renee Walters
bored2quickly@hotmail.com

Linda said...

I follow you on GFC(Linda G) and my safety tip is never leave them in the bathtub alone even for a second.
mintstatesportswear(at)juno(dot)com

Amy W. said...

I entered the Babar Best Friends giveaway. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

Amy W. said...

I entered the Skewers giveaway. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

Amy W. said...

I entered the MeBands giveaway. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

Amy W. said...

I entered the Healthy Steps giveaway. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

Amy W. said...

I entered the Big Bully giveaway. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

cw said...

gfc follower
safety tip - never leave child unattended in bath

cgies25 at hotmail

cw said...

entered eco lunch

Kris said...

I entered big bully
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Kris said...

I entered parenting infants
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Jessica said...

tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/jjak2003/status/120164849606082560
jjak2003 at gmail dot com

Robyn said...

I follow and my safety tip would be to make sure your child's car seat is properly installed and that you have it facing the right way for their age/size.
fiestyred-head @ live.com

Robyn said...

Fan on FB
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Robyn said...

follow via twitter
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Robyn said...

Follow halo via twitter
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Robyn said...

Liked HALO on FB
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Robyn said...

entered the power capes giveaway
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Amy W. said...

entered the Paper Flavor giveaway cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

Amy W. said...

entered the Power Capes giveaway cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

Amy W. said...

entered the Little One Books giveaway cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

Amy W. said...

entered the Hair Coverings giveaway cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

Jessica said...

tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/jjak2003/status/120509580106145792
jjak2003 at gmail dot com

Amy W. said...

I entered the Plasma Car giveaway. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

Amy W. said...

I entered the Rock N Learn Alphabet Circus giveaway. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

Amy W. said...

I entered the Costume Squad giveaway. cwithersitne at zoominternet dot net

Jessica said...

tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/jjak2003/status/120832839280377856
jjak2003 at gmail dot com

zzmyfairladyzz said...

I'm a public gfc follower, username zzmyfairladyzz, and my best safety tip for babies is to never blink! Well, at least never turn your back to them because disastrous things can happen that quickly.

mutzismycat@yahoo.com

zzmyfairladyzz said...

Tweet; http://twitter.com/#!/sassyluvchic/status/120970586397741056

mutzismycat@yahoo.com

zzmyfairladyzz said...

I follow you via Networked Blogs, username Sarah Mudge.

mutzismycat@yahoo.com

zzmyfairladyzz said...

I entered your My Baby Clothes giveaway.

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zzmyfairladyzz said...

I entered your SmartLab giveaway.

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zzmyfairladyzz said...

I entered your My Pet Firefly giveaway.

mutzismycat@yahoo.com

zzmyfairladyzz said...

I entered your Organa Kids DVD giveaway.

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Amy W. said...

I entered the My Baby Clothes giveaway. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

Amy W. said...

I entered the Kidorable giveaway. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

Amy W. said...

I entered the Light Affection giveaway. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

HannahAchrissmile said...

follow you on gfc (hannah – chrixxhxxxevex@gxxx..)

aigcanada7 (at) hot(mail] ((dot)) [com{{

my best tip is to never ever leave your baby alone at the change table even for a moment

HannahAchrissmile said...

like you on facebook (hannah knit)

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HannahAchrissmile said...

like halo on facebook (hannah knit)

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HannahAchrissmile said...

follow halo on twitter (achrissmile)

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HannahAchrissmile said...

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HannahAchrissmile said...

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entered the babar dvd giveaway

HannahAchrissmile said...

entered the healthy steps giveaway
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Nikki said...

I follow via GFC. my best safety tip is to remove all unnecessary items from baby's crib to avoid suffocation hazards.
nikkiperry84@yahoo.com

Nikki said...

I like halo sleep sack on facebook. facebook name Nikki Perry.
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Nikki said...

I like adventures of a thriftymom on facebook. facebook name Nikki Perry
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Nikki said...

i follow on networked blogs.
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Amy_M said...

GFC follower Amy_M. My best safety advice would be to go somewhere that can show you how to use a carseat properly. I see children buckled improperly and carseats installed incorrectly all the time.

amybabya79 at yahoo.com

Amy_M said...

Networked Blogs follower Amy Carlson

http://twitter.com/#!/ambabya/status/121329243593515009

Amy_M said...

I like Halo on FB. Amy Carlson

http://twitter.com/#!/ambabya/status/121329243593515009

Amy_M said...

I follow Halo on Twitter @ambabya

http://twitter.com/#!/ambabya/status/121329243593515009

Amy_M said...

http://twitter.com/#!/ambabya/status/121330156609609728

amybabya79 at yahoo.com

Kris said...

I entered power capes
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Kris said...

entered little one books
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Kris said...

entered hair coverings
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Kris said...

entered plasma car
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Kris said...

entered rock n learn
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Kris said...

entered baby clothes boutique
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Kris said...

entered light affection
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Kris said...

entered kidorable
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Kris said...

entered doodlemark
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Kris said...

entered kidtoons
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Erica C. said...

I'm a GFC follower :) The best tip I can think of right now is to keep blankets and toys out of the crib and make sure baby is on his/her back.
ericacarnes(at)gmail(dot)com

Amy W. said...

entered the sendafrizbee giveaway cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

Amy W. said...

entered the Kidtoons giveaway cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

Amy W. said...

entered the doodlemark giveaway cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

Kathy P said...

google friend klp1965 kathypease(at)gmail(dot)com

make sure to have light socket cover on all outlets

Pamcakes said...

Follow on GFC as Brooke
Best safety tip, go to the firestation and have them properly install your carseat. You can watch and learn the correct way to install and uninstall.
b dot ringer at hotmail dot com

Kathy P said...

http://twitter.com/#!/klp1965/status/121612166469140480

Pamcakes said...

Twitter follower
@ContestMom
b dot ringer at hotmail dot com

Pamcakes said...

Tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/ContestMom/status/121612277890809856
b dot ringer at hotmail dot com

Kathy P said...

entered Krema and Crazy Richard's All Natural Peanut Butter Giveaway!

Kathy P said...

entered OPPO Rings Giveaway!

Caryn said...

GFC follower as Caryn S. My best tip is not to put babies to sleep on their stomach.

caryn9802 at yahoo dot com

Caryn said...

Entered Designer Liners

caryn9802 at yahoo dot com

April said...

Following via GFC,
my best tip is to never leave them unattended, most accidents happen when the parent gets busy and the child wanders off

4robert2win(at)gmail(dot)com

imaclutz89 said...

GFC follower. imaclutz89

Best baby tip: Make sure your baby does not sleep on his or her stomach.

sugarsweet7202@yahoo(dot)com

imaclutz89 said...

I like HALO on FB. Samantha M.

sugarsweet7202@yahoo(dot)com

imaclutz89 said...

I follow HALO on twitter. imaclutz89

sugarsweet7202@yahoo(dot)com

imaclutz89 said...

I like you on FB. Samantha M.

sugarsweet7202@yahoo(dot)com

imaclutz89 said...

I follow you on twitter. imaclutz89

sugarsweet7202@yahoo(dot)com

imaclutz89 said...

Tweeted.

http://twitter.com/#!/imaclutz89/status/121671045353709568

sugarsweet7202@yahoo(dot)com

Kris said...

I entered barney
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Kris said...

I entered exergen
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Kris said...

I entered five finger tees
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Amy W. said...

I entered the Barney giveaway. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

Amy W. said...

I entered the Exergen giveaway. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

Amy W. said...

I entered the Five Finger Tees giveaway. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net

Madeline said...

My best tip is NO bumpers!


jonesmadelinee@yahoo.com


GFC MadelineJ

Madeline said...

I like Halo on facebook


Madeline Jones

jonesmadelinee@yahoo.com

Madeline said...

I follow Halo on twitter

jonesm333


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Madeline said...

I like you on facebook

Madeline Jones

jonesmadelinee@yahoo.com

Samantha J said...

Follow on GFC. My tip is to make sure there is absolutely nothing in their bassinet or crib, even the crib bumpers.
samantha.m.piper (at) gmail (dot) com

Samantha J said...

Like HALO SleepSack on Facebook as Samantha N Vernon Piper
samantha.m.piper (at) gmail (dot) com

Samantha J said...

Follow HALO SleepSack on Twitter as marilynbmonroe
samantha.m.piper (at) gmail (dot) com

Samantha J said...

Like Adventures of a Thrifty Mommy on Facebook as Samantha N Vernon Piper
samantha.m.piper (at) gmail (dot) com

Samantha J said...

Follow Adventures of a Thrifty Mommy on Twitter as marilynbmonroe
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mail4rosey said...

I follow with GFC (mail4rosey).

My tip: Take the time to check references for babysitters. It's worth the effort, and then some.

msurosey@yahoo.com

mercedesyardley said...

I'm following and one of my best safety tips is sort of a no-brainer that gets forgotten all of the time. Don't put your baby on her tummy for playtime and then walk away when there are other siblings around. Little ones can trip over the baby unintentionally.

mercedesyardley@gmail.com

Mercedes said...

I like you on Facebook!

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Mercedes said...

I'm following you on Twitter as @mercedesmy. :)

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Chris said...

GFC follower Christina Brundick
christina.brundick at gmail dot com
childproof large furniture like tv's,bakers rack,dressers with straps to prevent them from topppling over

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