How to Swaddle a Baby

After 9 months of warmth and security, a baby can have a difficult time adjusting to live outside of their mother's womb. Swaddling is a time-tested technique used to keep baby warm and cozy by securely wrapping their bodies. Swaddling, or wrapping baby snugly in a receiving blanket, can help him feel secure as he adjusts to his new environment. Below are instructions from IVillage Pregancy and Parenting, on how to swaddle a baby.

1. Fold one corner of your blanket down. (A receiving blanket works well.) Place your baby in the middle of the fold with his head above the edge.
2. Pull the left side of the blanket snugly across your baby's chest, making sure his right arm is wrapped close to his body. Then lift your baby's left arm and securely tuck the blanket under his body.
3. Bring the bottom of the blanket up and either fold the edge back or tuck it into the first swathe. Then pull the last corner of the blanket across your baby's chest, securing his left arm near his body.
4. Tuck the blanket under your baby's back as far as it will go. Keep your baby snugly wrapped as you pick him up.

Visit our online baby boutique, http://www.recurrentdreams.com/, to view our handcrafted swaddling blankets (link) and Swaddle Designs Ultimate Receiving Blanket (link). Unique baby gifts include two sweet retro print receiving blankets with matching hand knitted hat ($29.99).

Natural Botanical Baby Skin Care Products

September's Spotlight
To welcome baby's entry into our world, comes Dream Wish; a luxurious collection of natural baby skin care products. Exclusive to Recurrent Dreams Baby Boutique, the collection is a blend of botanical infusions and essential oils, designed to soothe and calm baby. Ideal luxury baby gifts for parents who appreciate quality.

Tear free Baby Shampoo, hypoallergenic Bubble Bath and glycerin jojoba Soaps are gentle and none drying. Rich and soothing Aloe Vera Baby Lotions and Shea Butter Balm for baby's sensitive skin care. The collection is complete with lavender Linen Spray, to soothe and calm baby. Visit DreamWishBaby.com to learn the benefits of botanical natural baby skin care products.

The Dream Wish Baby Collection is now available at our online baby boutique, http://www.recurrentdreams.com/. Follow link: Dream Wish Botanical Baby Skin Care Products, ($10.95 ea) to shop.

Baby Bath Time Tips, excerpts from Yale/ New Haven Children's Hospital. Visit their site (link) for more information on baby skin care.

• NEVER leave an infant alone near a tub or water – not even for a minute!


• Make sure you have all supplies ready before you begin the bath – towel, mild shampoo or soap, cotton balls or wash cloth to clean face.


• Make sure the room is warm enough and the water is not too hot or cold before putting your baby in the tub. Baby's skin burns easily.


• Use a washcloth to gently wipe baby's face and ears. No soap is necessary near the eyes.
  Use only a mild baby shampoo and soap.


• Scrub your baby's scalp with a soft brush and rinse well to avoid cradle cap.

Clothing the Children of Africa, a Charity Fundraiser

Over the past 3 years Recurrent Dreams Unique Baby Boutique has held various charity fundraisers for non profit children organizations. This year we were joined by Jack and Jill's Children Apparel, Long Beach, making this year's donation the best yet!

Our donation was granted to Project Africa Global, Los Angeles chapter, a non-profit organization dedicated in delivering much needed healthcare and supplies to Ghana, South Africa, and Haiti. Brightly colored sundresses and sun hats are now on their way to the children of Africa!

Check out our press releases Small Businesses Unite to Clothe Children of Africa (link) and www.pr.com/press-release/48990, to read more.
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Belle Baby Carrier, a celebrity favorite

Everything is coming up orange blossoms at Belle! New this summer, is the innovative Belle Baby Carrier, in trendy orange blossom. Handmade in Colorado, other palettes include cherry deco, classic black, cappuccino, cheetah, and organic moss.

Belle is a gentle front supported baby carrier, designed with four elements in mind: safety, quality, comfort and style. The Five-Point Support System transfers baby's weight directly to hips and not the back. Making it a favorite of Moms, Dads and celebrities alike. In fact actress celebrity Julia Roberts was spotted this summer carrying Baby Henry in a classic black Belle Baby Carrier. See photo on Celebrity Baby Blog.

Ideal for new parents who are looking to go above and beyond when it comes to products that enhance their lifestyles, and those of their babies.

Now available at our online baby boutique, http://www.recurrentdreams.com/. Follow link: Belle Baby Carrier, ($80) to learn more. Unique Baby Gifts

Babycakes of Scottsdale

This Months Website Pick

We recently received an online order from a fellow entrepreneur in Scottsdale, Arizona! Browsing her site, we discovered the ultimate in luxury baby gifts, Babycakes of Scottsdale! In fact celebrity recipients of Babycakes include Marcia Cross, Sheryl Crow, Julia Roberts and more.

Featured in American Baby and People's Magazine, Babycakes is more than a single gift, it is a custom creation! Elegant tiered layer cakes, made of perfectly rolled onesies, receiving blankets, playful toys, private label garments and more. Throw in couture silk flowers, imported ribbon and frost it with a Barney's gift card or a Tiffany silver spoon. Finally, tulle wrap completes this exquisite luxury baby gift. All of that delivered to her door with one phone call. Visit Babycakes of Scottsdale, http://www.babycakesscottsdale.com/main.htm (link) to learn more.

And don't forget to check out our new fall arrivals from Tralala, Mad Sky Baby and May Boy Baby. California made, unique baby clothes with west coast style, http://www.recurrentdreams.com/ (link).

Summer Sale! Luxury Baby Gifts, Unique Baby Clothes, Little Girl Dresses

We are clearing out our summer stock to make room for our new fall arrivals! Save 50% and more on unique baby clothes from Tea Collection, Icky Baby, Sage Creek Organics; luxury baby gifts from Blabla, Nursery Decor; little girl dresses and little boy separates from Tea, Tralala, Reflections, and Milk and Honey. Shop early for best selection.

Fall forward, new arrivals are in daily. Including unique baby clothes from Mad Sky, jackets from Angel Dear, Trendy pink truffle rompers and little girl jumpers from Tralala, hip baby surf wear from Milk and Honey and Tiki Baby, trendy little girl dresses from Beary Basics, and much more.

Our luxury baby gifts continue to be best sellers, new stock in from Mud Pie Baby, Tiny Tea Collection layette gift sets, and Barefoot Dreams sumptuous baby blankets and take me home outfits.

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California’s Baby Cottage Industry Creates Magic at RecurrentDreams.com

Check out our press release "California’s Baby Cottage Industry Creates Magic at RecurrentDreams.com". Charming online Baby Boutique, http://www.recurrentdreams.com/, has assembled a group of California designers and developed a magical cottage line for baby, capturing the eclectic west coast lifestyle.