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A soft lovey (small security blanket) featuring vintage luggage tags... a great gift for a little one whose family loves travel & adventure! This lovey was made with a smooth minky fabric on the front that's printed in the USA using an eco-friendly process, & a smooth minky cuddle fabric in yellow on the back. The fabric design is a Spoonflower.com exclusive that isn't found in physical stores, making your blanket even more unique & special. It measures approximately 17 by 17 inches, & the fabric is a Spoonflower exclusive that can't be found in physical stores, making your lovey even more unique & special. Fabric designer: NC artist Nadia Hassan (nadiahassan on Spoonflower) Design: Time Travel Main colors: White background with yellows, red, pink, black, aqua, & more Click here for more world-themed items... https://www.etsy.com/shop/HeritageHomeGoodsCO?ref=seller-platform-mcnav&search_query=world FAQ: What is a lovey? A lovey is a mini-blanket meant to be used by a baby or toddler for calming & self-soothing. The ideal lovey is soft, not too big, & 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. Parent (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 nap times, while away from the caregiver, or in distressing times like learning a new skill or traveling. When we adopted our son, my husband & 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 & 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... & remained attached to them through age 4! He carried them everywhere, slept with them, & slid the edges through his thumb & forefinger to calm himself. 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 babies are sensitive to smell & touch, & 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 & 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, & 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. It takes several weeks for the specialty fabric to be printed & made into a beautiful gift
