Snoedel Product Review by Unreal Baby!

Snoedel Product Review



History:
Snoedel, Inc. is a family owned business dedicated to the development and manufacturing of high quality baby products. They are devoted to make products that are aimed to assist the baby’s mental and physical development. These products are so amazing that many hospitals are using them in their neonatal units!

The company is owned by three sisters and their mother: Sharon Haw, Sandy Chandler, Maria Sulick and Helen Kirkland. Each snoedel is hand made with love by women, mostly mothers themselves, who give great attention to detail and the quality of their work.

Home and Family Uses:

The Snoedel has so many therapeutic uses for our Little Ones. One of the most impacting uses I found the Snoedel is used for is when they are used for comforting preemies who have had to be separated from their mothers immediately after birth to be placed in an incubator and kept on medical equipment. These loveys are used to provide mother’s scent to initiate the mother-to-baby bonding while they are physically apart. How amazing is that!

Aromatherapy of the best kind – a scent of Mom:

The best thing about Snoedel is this amazing tag line. Not only does this cuddly and cute lovey provide comfort for our little kidlets it also uses our natural instincts relying on scent. Who do young babies need when they’re scared, hurt or sad? They need their parents. Breastfeeding moms can use this to transfer their scent onto Snoedel to comfort the little babes while they sleep. Mom and Dad can sleep with the Snoedel to transfer their comforting scents for the baby to use as well, it will feel like they are being wrapped up in your arms when they doze off into sleep; happy, comforted and secure. To get the best use from Snoedel takes 1 easy step. Just cuddle with your snoedel first, then give it to your child. That’s it! We followed the instructions that came with our Snoedel and he stayed in bed with all of us, cuddled with Isla while she nursed and napped so he’d be ready to go for three nights.

How did I find Snoedel?
I found out about Snoedels while reading an amazing book called The No-Cry Sleep Solution by Elizabeth Pantley. Isla has been co-sleeping since we came home from the hospital. We love it. However, she is now 14 months old and is still nursing through the night and Nick and I felt that she hasn’t been getting enough solid sleep her little mind and body needs so we turned to this book. One of the aids Pantley wrote about that helped her little guy transition was the Snoedel. It became a huge part of their lives. Isla has never taken to a lovey and I jumped at the opportunity to look into this to help her feel confident and secure during the night so she could sleep more.

I contacted Sharon at Snoedel originally because I was so excited after reading the information on her website I wanted to get one for us. She was amazing to work with and really helped me pick out a great Infant sized Snoedel. She really went above and beyond with her customer service. You just don't find that kind of help anymore!

Right when we got our little guy in the mail I took him out of the package and Isla instantly reached her arms up to take him. Now remember, she’s never taken to a lovey so I was impressed already! He is soft and snuggly and is so well made. Everything is so well thought out and this is the first toy I’ve felt safe letting her have without checking on her constantly to make sure she wasn’t going to get hurt by a toy or to make sure she wouldn’t play with something she could potentially choke on.

Since we’ve had our Snoedel, who is now lovingly referred to as Snoo by Isla, we haven’t made leaps and bounds in the sleep category but we have found a little guy that makes Isla smile each time she sees him as she’s running and reaching out for him. Now that’s love! As we start mapping out a solid sleep plan for her I truly don’t see how we’ll be able to NOT include Snoo. And I thank Sharon and Snoedel, Inc for that!

I highly recommend everyone get one of these precious loveys for their children. I know it will be a first choice gift for all of my friends and family at baby showers or birthdays from now on.

Here is a glimpse of the Snoedel we chose for Isla

The dream Ergo!

As many of you know, I love babywearing! Isla enjoys being up where she can see the world and it makes holding my little girl so much more comfortable and secure. Talk about a hands free multi-tasking mama!

Well a fellow blogger and fellow APA (American Pregnancy Association Forums) mama has her own blog review and giveaway site. And she's offering the mack daddy of ALL babywearing gear!

AN ERGO!!!! And it's an organic one at that!

So I am hoping to share her blog with my followers/friends/family (and get an extra entry in her contest). :)

Go take a peak! I have her button on my blog (Natural Mommie) and you can go straight to her Ergo review by using this link!

http://naturalmommie.blogspot.com/2006/03/ergobaby.html

Thanks!

A fresh start! Shoes

Ok, so I have really dropped the ball on my soft sole shoe testers! So here's my game plan for you lovely ladies.

I am going to have some *me* time on Saturday so I will be cutting all new shoes and starting to sew for my tester kiddos. As a special gift that I mentioned in previous posts I will be sending each of you a mini body butter from The Body Shop. (my fave!) This is a thank you to all of you for being so wonderful and patient.

I will be heading over to APA soon to send you all a PM to get up to date shoe size info for the babes since I'm sure ALL of them have grown since I took measurements from you before.

Talk to you soon!

My first review coming soon!!!!

Ok everyone stay tuned! I have an awesome opportunity to get my foot in the door on reviewing products. I am excited to get this and can't wait to post my official review. But for a sneak peek here's the amazing company that I'm working with.

GOAL ~ Healthy Home

In my ongoing quest to 'go green' I am always looking for healthier products on the market to improve and protect the environment while being safe and effective for my family.

Thanks to Dexter's Super Savvy Mommy and a hand from EcoStore USA I am able to do a huge overhaul on my home cleaning products, bath and body care products and more!

Not only is Maggie and EcoStore USA teaming up for a great giveaway I am taking advantage of the excellent timing and will be using my tax refund money to completely wipe out and replace all of my cleaning products that I am currently using and ashamed of.

Here is my shopping list:

• Cream Cleanser ~ for the rough spots that need love
• Dishwash Liquid ~ I can't believe that I am using chemicals on something my family is EATING off of!!!!
• Lemon Rinse Aid ~ because I want my dishes to sparkle with a new chemical free glow!
• Citrus Spray Cleaner/Refill
• Toilet Cleaner ~ This is actually for my husband since he is the best and takes care of cleaning the bathroom! Back off ladies, he's mine! LOL

And to really impress you budget friendly divas out there, it will only cost $45.50. That's amazing! For those of us who cringe every time we are at the store because of the outrageous prices on cleaning products you'll be in love. Plus since a little goes a long way I won't have to worry about breaking the bank because I've run out of something quicker then I expected.

So to all of you out there, here's to a clean start! Thank you Maggie and Thank you EcoStore USA!

And the winner is............

BABIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations Becky. You won the Mama shoe contest. I'll send you a pair of surprise shoes when I send your testers.

Thank you ladies, you have all been so patient and kind. I am getting closer and can't wait to start shipping the shoes!!!

Unreal Baby: Policies & Procedures

IMPORTANT: Please be aware of my policies and procedures prior to placing an order with me. I strive to provide excellent customer service and communication is the first and most important factor for me. If you ever have any questions, comments or concerns you are always welcome to contact me directly. In fact, I welcome it. Thank you! ~ Debra, Unreal Baby

I create hand made sewn and crocheted products for you and your child. The patterns I use are either my own creations or made while using cottage industry licenses. If you would like more information on where and how my products were created or information on my licenses please contact me. I respect my fellow WAHM business owners and would never intentionally misuse their products or patterns.

Pricing: I price each individual item based on the time involved, intricacy and the materials that are used in creating a product. For example, one pair of medium longies may cost $45 while another pair of medium longies will cost $75. The first pair were made from Lion’s brand wool and the second pair were made from hand dyed wool from a WAHM. If you are familiar with the cost of wool then you will understand the cost difference between the two. If you are ever curious as to why I price an item the way I do you are more than welcome to ask me. I will always let you know how I came to that decision.

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Refunds/Returns: I will accept refund/return items as long as they are unused/unwashed/undamaged. You must contact me within15 days of receiving the product to begin the refund/return process. I require that the item be shipped back to me at the customer’s expense. Upon my examination and after I have determined that the product is indeed unused/unwashed/undamaged I will refund the customer the original purchase price minus shipping charges. No refund/exchange will be accepted on a custom item that does not fit properly. My custom items are made based on measurements provided by customers. If you are unsure of how to obtain the correct sizing information, contact me and I will gladly help you. In-stock items will have measurement information listed and are not eligible for a refund unless the item has been grossly misrepresented. All sales are final for items listed as ‘seconds’, ‘used’ or ‘clearance’ and are non-refundable. If you are unsure if the product you purchased is eligible for a refund/return contact me and we will discuss your options. If an item is found to be ‘defective’ (i.e. defect or damage is not a result of shipping) I will pay for you to ship it back to me and I will do an even exchange. Customers requesting an exchange on a defective item must notify me within 30 days of receiving product.

Customs: I love creating custom hand made items. Contact me with your ideas and I’d be glad to accommodate you.

In Stock: Occasionally I will offer in-stock items. Pricing/information will be listed at the time I stock the item. The information will include size, price, product description, color options, etc. If you love the item but want a different color contact me and we can set up a custom for you!