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Thursday, December 5, 2013

Aden & Anais Bamboo Dream Blankets for the Holidays

*I received a complimentary blanket for review in exchange for my honest thoughts and opinions*

When it comes to swaddling your little one and providing them with the softest and coziest baby blankets, what brand comes to mind? Most moms would agree that it would be Aden & Anais. When I first learned about Aden & Anais I was anxious to get my hands on one of their swaddles for Little Mister, even though by then he was well out of the stage of swaddling! Once I bought my first Aden & Anais (or more commonly known around the mom community as "A&A"), I got addicted.






Before I knew it I had about 5 swaddle blankets for Little Mister including a couple of their Bamboo Swaddles. I had been told that their Bamboo Swaddles were heavenly, but I had just no idea how much I would love them until I had one in my hands. The description that comes to mind is "silky butter". I know, that sounds ridiculous, but there really are no words to describe how luxurious it felt!

Logo from Aden & Anais

In 2003 the founder of Aden & Anais, Raegan, received news that she was expecting her first child. She sought out to find some muslin swaddle blankets for her unborn daughter, a parent 'staple' in Australia where she is from, and was disappointed to not find a single swaddle blanket that fit her needs. They were all either to thick or to small, and she was stunned that New York moms had yet to experience a swaddle blanket similar to what they had back home in Australia. In 2006 Aden & Anais was born, bringing high quality muslin swaddle blankets to the parents of the United States. Aden & Anais blankets are now sold in over 60 stores around the world. 

When I reached out to Aden & Anais in hopes of being able to bring you guys an awesome giveaway, I was ecstatic when I also received the opportunity for review. I kept my fingers and toes crossed and asked to review one of their Bamboo Dream Blankets. I had heard nothing but fabulous things about their Dream Blankets and I have been dying to get one for Little Mister. On numerous occasions I have "added them to my cart" online and then talked myself out of it - just because Little Mister has 43249032850275 blankets. I'm sure you can relate. This time, there was no talking myself out of it, whats one more blanket, right? 

When the Bamboo Dream Blanket arrived I practically ripped open the packaging, so excited to see it in all its glory.

Man, was I impressed! I even considered not giving it to Little Mister and keeping it for myself to cuddle with. Yeah I know, that's bad!!! The Bamboo Dream is just so soft and luxurious, with the perfect amount of weight to keep you warm! The Bamboo Dream Blanket is made from 4 layers of rayon from bamboo fiber muslin and measures 47" X 47" making it the perfect size for your little one to cuddle no matter where they're at! At this time the Bamboo Dream Blanket is offered in 6 gorgeous colors/prints. Whether you're looking for your little boy, girl, or gender neutral you can choose from Blue, Pink, or Gray, in two different prints each! We received the Azure - Bead + Solid Aqua Bamboo Dream Blanket!


The front of this cozy blanket is decorated with various sized blue and gray dots, giving the blanket a very cozy yet playful look. I personally adore this print because it's not overwhelmingly patterned and the colors are light and subtle. It gives the blanket a 'child' look without having jungle animals or princesses on it. What I love most is that regardless of if Little Mister is 2 or 6, he won't outgrow the look of the pattern. 


On the back side of the blanket is solid aqua. I am a huge fan of blue colors to begin with, but A&A really nailed it with this shade of aqua. It's not so bright where you feel like you need sunglasses while looking at it, but it's not to light where you question whether it really is a shade of aqua. It's the perfect color for either a little boy or a little girl! 


As I mentioned above, this blanket is 47" X 47" making it quiet large! Below it is show hanging over the side of Little Misters crib, and the blanket is approximately hung in half. It's the perfect fit for Little Mister to sleep with in his crib! 


Since receiving the Bamboo Dream Blanket, Little Mister has adopted it as his newest cuddle blankie. He carries…well drags..it all over the house, has cuddle time watching a movie in mommy's bed with it, and wants to bring it in the car! If Little Mister could speak in full sentences I'm fairly certain he would say that the Bamboo Dream is a keeper. 


Overall I am so pleased with the Aden & Anais Bamboo Dream Blanket and would highly recommend it to all of my friends and readers. The only complaint that do have is that the blanket seems to be a little 'fragile' (for lack of a better word) in the sense that it does snag easily, however that does happen frequently with bamboo fabric. When washing the blanket I recommend putting it on a gentle setting to avoid any snags in the fabric! Other than that, this blanket is amazing and I now have the adult dream blanket from Aden & Anais on my wish list!!


To Purchase: Visit Aden & Anais and grab your own Bamboo Dream Blanket for $59.95.



To Win: MCO & Aden & Anais want to give one lucky winner a Bamboo Dream blanket of their own! Enter the giveaway form below for your chance to win!




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Congrats to Stephanie Lockwood!

The Giveaway will close late on the evening of December 13th. The winner will be chosen at random through  Giveaway Tools.  The winner will be announced both on Giveaway Tools form as well as notified by email and announced on MCO’s Facebook. The winner will have their prize sent to them by Aden & Anais, Mommys Craft Obsession is not responsible for prize shipment. Must be 18 years and older. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Google are in no way affiliated with this giveaway. No Purchase Necessary. US Only. This review is 100% original and in my own words. Everything written is from my own personal view point and opinions and I have not been influenced by any outside sources. What works for me, may not work for you. All photos have been taken by me unless stated otherwise. I have been provided with product to review by Aden & Anais however I have not been compensated monetarily for this review. This disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.


117 comments:

  1. Looks so comfortable and soft, your child looks like they love it. Great review, great product.

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  2. i love aden and anais esp their bamboo DREAM blankets! with 4 luscious layers of coziness, its so big to contour to the growing child too!

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  3. The size is great and it sounds so soft!!

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  4. It would be for my 3 year old boy, Zane.

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  5. I love the designs they have for these blankets.I like that they are larger than most other baby blankets, so a kid can use it when they get older.

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  6. I liked seeing the size of the blanket against the crib. We have the swaddles and would like the dream blanket for when my niece is bigger.

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  7. I love how soft they supposedly are!

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  8. I love have soft and gorgeous these are! they are big enough that the child can use it for a long time.

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  9. dream blanket looks amazing! love that it is so big!

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  10. This would be for our 3 month old son :)

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  11. I'm not sure, but I did leave a comment, not sure if you review them before publishing

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  12. I keep hearing about how soft bamboo is. What better blanket to wrap your child in.

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  13. Actually, I would use it. I'm always cold and never have too many covers.

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  14. This blanket would be for my baby on the way!

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  15. Question: How many layers is it? Or was I reading too fast and missed that info?

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  16. I think DD can use one. She sleeps with a blanket at night, and hers are slowly getting too short.

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  17. I read your review and this blanket sounds so awesome. I really like the size of the blanket. I have been shopping for baby blankets for my new grandson due in January but found that many are quite beautiful but so small. It is quite pleasing to find a company that still makes the bigger blankets.

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  18. I love that its so big (47x47) so that it would work great as a blanket for my toddler! he's outgrown all his other small baby blankets!

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  19. I LOVE LOVE LOVE how soft bamboo is!

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  20. This Bamboo Dream blanket would be for my niece or nephew that is due in April. =)

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  21. this would be under the tree for my son!! he would love how soft it is and i would love that it would actually keep him warm this winter!

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  22. I love the generous size of the blanket! Babies grow so quickly & most blankets my almost 2 yr old is already too big for.

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  23. looks heavenly! love the size of this blanket and that the child can grow with it.

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  24. I'm going to be a first time grandma, and I'd love to have a few of these wonderfully soft looking blankets. Up close they kind of look like a really soft cloth diaper. I .like that they're sold in 60 around the world. Your review was so great! You described it so well and it makes me want one even more :)

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  25. Azure bead and solid
    Azure leafy and white

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  26. I learned that it snags easily.

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  27. Like its generous size of 47 x 47, and the added softness. Sounds ideal for baby's needs.

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  28. I learned that it snags easily.

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  29. This beautiful blanket will be under the tree for my frien's new baby who has just gone through heart surgery.

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  30. I would love to win this and have it under the tree for my nephew.

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  31. This blanket would be a gift for my newborn grandson.

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  32. Their made with bamboo fiber muslin and are very soft and cozy. They are in over 60 stores now.

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  33. Thanks for this review, the photos help with the scale of the blankets.

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  34. I love the size of this Dream Blanket and that it has 4 layers of bamboo muslin - so cozy!

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  35. I love the size of this Dream Blanket and that it has 4 layers of bamboo muslin - so cozy!

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  36. We have a Muslim Dream Blanket from Aden + Anais, we would love to give a Bamboo one a try! I bet it is so much softer!!

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  37. I personally love bamboo period, ever since we got sheets from my mother-in-law!

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  38. A very good friend just announced her pregnancy, so it would go to her soon-to-be arrival.

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  39. How large it is is something new to me! Thanks for putting it against the crib

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  40. If there were one under the tree my 11 month old and 3 year old would probably fight over it.

    I did not know that they had adult sized blankets and it's bummer that the blankets snag so easily.

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  41. I have their Bamboo swaddling blankets, and I LOVE how soft they are! My little girl would love these!

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  42. I love that they are bamboo! I have the bamboo swaddling blankets! This would make a great addition!

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  43. I did not realize how large this blanket was, huge!

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  44. This blanket would be a gift for my soon to be born baby boy!

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  45. i surprised by how large this blanket is!! love that!

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  46. I was a bit shocked by the size of the blanket! I'm excited that it would work for several years.

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  47. This blanket will be under the tree for my daughter Hazel for sure!

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  48. I like how they are warm but not heavy

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  49. It would be for my son he loves and needs his blanket for bed

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  50. I can't get over how big it is! Child can use it through toddler age!

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  51. I LOVE the A&A Bamboo swaddles and am dying to try the Bamboo Dream blanket! They are so, so soft!!

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  52. I LOVE the A&A Bamboo swaddles and am dying to try the Bamboo Dream blanket! They are so, so soft!!

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  53. It is a larger size, could be great for a child as well as baby!

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  54. This blanket would be for my baby girl twins

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  55. I am having a baby girl in Feb. and would love to give her one of these blankets. I love that it is so soft and big so she can use it while she grows.

    Erin K (erinknack08@yahoo.com)

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  56. I love how soft the bamboo is!

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  57. I am in awe of how big they are. I'm totally jealous of my friends A&A swaddlers but both my kids are too big for them so the dream blanket sounds perfect!

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  58. I would be getting this for my 6month old Daughter! Chances are I'd have to buy a second one for my 2yr old son!

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  59. I love their products and think they are super great. I do however not know what the bamboo dream blanket is actually like but your description on how soft and luxurious it is, I would love to have one for my little one.

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  60. LOVE how soft these blankets are! I have the swaddle and have been dying to get the dream blanket! I also love how its super breathable. The main reason I got the swaddles was b/c I was confident it was safe and my baby could breathe through it. Shes a bit older now, so she can have the thicker one and this would be perfect! :)

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  61. love the huge 47x47 size... room to grow with!

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  62. This blanket would be for my son, due in january!

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  63. This would be for my 2 year old. It looks so soft, lightweight and the perfect size for her. She's only just discovered blankets, but she gets freaked out if they're too heavy and big to get off of herself.

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  64. I love how their products are huge! perfect for cuddling under! and using the bamboo fabric is so dreamy!

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  65. A few friends have showed me their A&A blankets, in smaller sizes, and they look wonderful! I'd really love to have one.

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  66. I loved the A&A swaddles. The dream blanket looks heavenly!

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  67. I love that it's huge, has adorable subtle prints and is made of bamboo!! I seriously want one I'm obsessed with Aden and anais

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  68. I'm surprised that they'd be so soft!

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  69. Thanks for the review. I love how soft the bamboo blankies are. It is nice to know that you could fold it in half so its a perfect fit in the crib!

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  70. This would be for my SIL who is expecting her first baby!

    demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

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  71. I love how soft they are and how big they are!

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  72. Its great to hear that bamboo is so soft! It's not something that I would have considered for a cloth before!!

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  73. This would be for baby #3 due in march

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  74. This would be for the whole family really. We have some of the bamboo swaddles and everyone loves to use them as blankets.. LOL

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  75. This would be for my little one. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  76. I couldn't believe it was (47" X 47") so large!

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  77. This would be for "little brother" who is coming in March. He will have little that is "new to him" since he has an older brother who is just 17 months old but it sure would be fun to have such a great blanket for him - new to him!

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  78. As much as I'd like to keep it for my own kids, I'd send it to my friend in Seattle who is having a baby this month!

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  79. I learned that the blanket is much larger than I thought it would be! Though I imagine it's super soft!

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  80. I love that these are made from bamboo and are ultra-soft!

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  81. I have three bamboo swaddles for my baby who is due any day now. The bamboo is so very soft and I would love to add a dream blanket to our collection too! I have only washed them once so far to get them ready for her arrival, but it was recommended to me to not only use the gentle cycle on the washer but also put them in a laundry bag to extend their life since bamboo fabric is "fragile" as you mentioned!

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  82. I love the size of the blanket! So many blankets are just way too small.

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  83. I love the generous size of the blanket! So many "swaddling" blankets are just way too small.

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  84. I have a Dream Blanket but had no idea that they made a Bamboo version! Heaven!

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  85. The entry form isn't working - says domain has expired :( I would love this blanket for my little man. I have several of the burp cloths by A&A and LOVE them!

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  86. I have a Dream blanket but had no idea they came in Bamboo as well. Heaven!!

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  87. I love how soft it sounds. I really want to feel one now!

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  88. I like how soft and snuggly it is.

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  89. Looks like they would be very comforatable and warm blankets.

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  90. The Blanket seem really soft and comfortable!

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  91. this would be for my soon to be born peanut

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  92. the blanket would be for our baby! it looks perfectly soft and great to snuggle with :)

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  93. It looks and sounds super soft, i'd love to try it for myself!

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  94. I love the colors and prints and how soft they are!

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  95. I love the colors and prints and how soft the blankets are!

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  96. The blanket would be for my son!

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  97. I have a set of the bamboo swaddles and I have to say there is no softer snugglier blanket to wrap a newborn in! This looks perfect for the toddler years!!!!

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  98. This blanket would be for my son! He just turned a year old and needs his own special "blankee"!

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  99. I love this size of it, good for the whole family!

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  100. I love this size of it, good for the whole family!

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  101. I love the large size of the blanket. I'm already a huge a+a fan!!

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  102. This blanket would be for my 2.5 year old son!

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  103. It's the perfect size for my 1 year old with plenty of room to grow!

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  104. I love our swaddles from A&A, I would love to have a bigger one to use as my children grow!

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  105. I love how big they are.

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  106. I love how big it is! 47X47 it's great for baby or toddler! It looks sooo soft!

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  107. I love how comfortable this blanket looks!

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  108. I love how comfortable this blanket looks!

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  109. I would love to have a bigger blanket... lo has a lovie

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