Did anyone grow up with a thermal type blanket with satin trim? I know I am not the only one.
When I was pregnant with Lacey my mom picked one up for her to have and it instantly became her favorite blanket. Naturally, when Miles came along, I wanted another one, in blue, for him.
He's in love with it too. I am pretty sure both my kids would marry these blankets.
I have to strategically wash them around nap times and bedtimes.
So a few weeks ago I got to thinking about daycare and bringing our blankets there. They will have to have them to sleep. Suddenly all these terrible thoughts of forgetting our blankets at daycare, or the blankets getting stomped on and dragged around by other kids, was freaking me out. Nothing.can.happen.to.these.blankets. No one in this house would sleep. I needed a back up.
My mom bought our first round of blankets at JCPenny's and Lacey's tag still shows the brand, Bright Future. But after checking 3 different Penny's and having no luck I began to get a little worried. No problem I thought, I'll just find one online. Well, wouldn't you know it. These blankets, originally called a Baby Morgan blanket, are COVETED, rare, and really hard to find.
The company went out of business a few years ago (I think 2007), and they companies carrying these blankets have just been selling off the remainders since then. So Lacey's was purchased in 2007 and Miles' was purchased in the fall of 2008. But now we are in 2011 and eBay is the only place to get them.
For $50-$95 a piece.
I threw up a little when I saw that.
I refuse to believe that I couldn't find something at a better price. A little bit of Internet searching later and I found these for $12.99. I'll let you know if they come close.
At least we now have a back-up.
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http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4246453
satin trim blankie
Thanks! I actually ordered the ones from Dillards. This one looks like it has a fleece center rather than a thermal. Comfy blanket though!
Cut them in half. Makes 2 blankies, easier to carry them without kids dragging them everywhere. Olivia's blankets are now 1/4 of their original size and she's been fine with the transition and now I simply do a clean one each night before bed.
I was wondering if the blankets from Dillards came close to the Baby Morgan blankets. Please let me know. Thanks!
Thanks so much for the tip. I'm a grandma who raised her children on Baby Morgan and have managed to find one for each of the grandkids. I was afraid this new one was going to have to settle from something much less. This was a great find.
Thanks so much. The baby morgan blankets are a family tradition and I have been trying to find something close for a new grand baby. YOu saved the day.
Shawna
I'd LOVE to know if you liked the one from Dillards. I can't tell if it's brushed acrylic (softer) or not. My baby girl & I thank you for the info!
Thank you so much for the tip! I just discovered the outrageous prices on ebay too and I'm so glad I found your post. I grew up with a Baby Morgan blanket and have been wondering why I couldn't find one for my little girl. I am planning on ordering this one from Dillards. Thanks again!
Have you been able to find these lately? I could not find them on Dillards website. Of course they are on ebay...still VERY PRICEY!!!
The blankets from Dillards and JCPenney.com are similar but not the same. they are not as big or as soft as the Baby Morgan/Bright Future brands. but they are still nice.
My baby blanket had little chicks on the satin edge. 30 years later there are only 3 very faint chicks left. I haven't been able to find any blankets with fancy satin edges. They are all plain :/
My baby blanket had little chicks on the satin edge. 30 years later there are only 3 very faint chicks left. I haven't been able to find any blankets with fancy satin edges. They are all plain :/
I have one of these blankets and I have had it for 13 years and I still sleep with it!
OMG I'm 32 (almost) and I STILL sleep with my "green blankie" I love it and both my kids have one as well!!! I sleep with mine under my head every night!!! I love finding the cold spots on it so comforting!!!!!
OMG I'm 32 (almost) and I STILL sleep with my "green blankie" I love it and both my kids have one as well!!! I sleep with mine under my head every night!!! I love finding the cold spots on it so comforting!!!!!
Here's one and it doesn't cost nearly as much as others I've seen! "Curity White Acrylic Thermal Waffle Weave Baby Blanket Nylon Trim Ducks Chicks" on eBay
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My Grandma always had back up Green Blankies for me since I couldn't make it through the day, let alone bedtime, without it and we spent most of our summers and holidays with my grandparents. None of my siblings or cousins shared my affinity, but my Grandma loved them so she had pink and yellow ones for herself. I still sleep with mine too, and after my son was born it quickly became his favorite and we had to share. When my Grandma found out she gave me the one spare Green Blankey she had left so we could each have our own. When my son turned 2 and started at preschool I had the same fear that it would be destroyed, lost, or just forgotten over the weekend and all chaos would break loose. So after many agonizing internet searches I finally broke down and bought one on ebay. It's slightly smaller than our original ones, but worth every penny of the $70 I spent on it. He is 5 now and just as obsessed as I am. When my Grandma passed in 2015 I inherited the two she had remaining. We are expecting another baby boy in February and now I'm shopping for 2 blue ones. We tried the other brands, they just aren't the same. I will definitely be paying the ebay premium to get the real deal. When I consider how much they are loved and the use we get out of them compared to other baby items, I don't regret it one bit. And I'm hoping that one day I'll have a baby girl to pass these pink ones to!
Soo very true!I am now a Grandmother of 8 and 5 of them Share this love for the blankets. Two Daughters born in 1983 and
1989 still sleep with their's.Youngest daughter had Balloon Baby Morgan. We were able to get her a Baby Morgan Balloon blanket for her youngest now one. My Mother embroideries there name on them. We have several in each of our homes and they are all in use most of the time. The memories and all the Love has like you said been so worth the money! Was fun to read your story.
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