I am a sucker for a product with a great back story and honestly the story behind Bonnet Blankies is what drew me in when I was asked to review this innovative product. Here is the story from inventor Mandy Hull:

On January 22, 2008, outside of Cincinnati, the home of my oldest brother, Mike Martinelli, caught on fire. He tried to get out of the house but collapsed at the back door. By the time rescue workers could get to him, he sustained third degree burn injuries to 35% of his body and severe inhalation damage to his lungs. After nearly 4 weeks of care at University of Cincinnati Hospital, he went into cardiac arrest and passed away on February 15, 2008. He was only 30 years old.

After his death, my husband John and I cut out a portion of Uncle Mike’s nieces’ (my three daughters) baby blankets, sewed them together and placed them in his hands so that he could lay to rest forever attached to his nieces. The empty space in their blankets was replaced with fabric from one of Uncle Mike’s favorite T-shirts that we were able to recover from the washer in his house; the only portion that was not fire- or smoke-damaged. Our three little girls spontaneously began wearing the blankets as hats because it freed their hands to play while keeping their blankets in tow.

Our children not only grew attached to these blankies, but they were able to forever carry a piece of their uncle with them. We began receiving so many compliments that we decided to manufacture this one-of-a-kind baby product in the hope that other children would find the same comfort that our little girls have found.  It is a high quality, trendy and functional baby blankie.

In honor and remembrance of Mike Martinelli, a portion of proceeds from the sale of Bonnet Blankies will be donated to the Cincinnati Shriners Hospital for Children. Mike was a special person who gave everything and never expected anything in return; he would have wanted children with burn injuries to have an opportunity to enjoy a better quality of life. His love for his three nieces was indescribable. They were his pride and joy.

The Bonnet Blankies have a soft velour side and a silky side, these will appeal to the tactile sensations of young children. I love that kids can wear them on their head! How convenient!

Children will use their imaginations to re-invent uses for this one-of-a-kind, patent-pending children’s blankie. With its built-in hat, Bonnet Blankies are easy to transport, free your child’s hands to play and offer a unique style of comfort. Enjoy convenience and security wrapped in a super-snuggly, premium-quality lovey.

* Must-have for stroller and car rides
* Security, comfort and protection in windy, sunny or chilly weather
* Great alternative to a hat when using a baby carrier
* Extraordinarily soft and luxurious premium charmeuse satin and buttery-soft bubble velour
* 100% machine washable
* Reversible

Bonnet Blankies usually cost $34.99 but right now Bonnet Blankies is making room for new colors and patterns. All Bonnet Blankies $11.99 plus shipping! But only while quantities last. This is the PERFECT time to get a gift for a friend or loved one!

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