Thursday, May 31, 2012

itti.bitti Minkee Blankee - Review

Lincoln with his itti bitti Minkee Blankee
As you all my know I have three kids.  My oldest, Riley, is 6 years old.  My middle child, Reagan, is 4 years old.  My youngest, Lincoln, is 7 months old.  Riley was a pacifier girl.  Until the age of two she had to have a pacifier at all times.  Reagan on the other hand was a blankee and bear type of girl.  To this day she still has to have her blankee and bear (yes she's sitting on the couch watching cartoons with them right now) with her at nap-time and bedtime.  I think it is soooooo cute because I too was a blankee and doll type of girl when I was little.  I love to watch how she strokes the fabric feeling it's texture, or smells her blankee without even knowing she's doing it.  I too did the same things.  Now that Linc is here I wonder what type of comfort items he will go for.  He does use a pacifier, but not as often as Riley used to.  Being the blankee & doll kid that I was I hope that he will adopt a blankee and bear like his sister.  Since he was born I've been trying to find the perfect blankee and stuffed animal.  They keep changing as I'm always finding a better one.  I think I've went through about four or five blankets already looking for the perfect one.  In the end I guess it isn't really up to me, but I can't help it.  I have a blankee addiction.

That being said I was very intrigued when I was asked to review the itti bitti Minkee Blankee.  I didn't even know that itti bitti made blankees.  All I knew was that I LOVE the feel of my itti bitti tutto diaper and I hoped that the blankee was just as nice.  When I got it in the mail I was instantly in love!  The feel of the Minkee Blankee is to die for!  Yes, I know I'm a blankee aholic so I'm slightly strange like that, but seriously this blanket is so soft.  They should make these in a bigger size that I can wrap around myself.  I'd be up for one.

Product Features:

Materials: Super soft minkee on both sides

Size: 39" x 29.5" (mine is actually 38.5" x 30" if you want to get technical)

Colors/Prints: There are 8 different colors/prints to choose from.  Each blanket has a print on one side with a small accent solid color strip.  On the other side of the blanket there is a solid color with an accent strip of the print.

Price: $39.97

What I Like:

I LOVE the feel of this blanket of course!!!  The minute I touched it I fell in love.  How could you not love it?  It's even softer than Linc's Taggies blankets and they're pretty soft.  The minkee is soft in all directions instead of just one direction and seemed to get even softer after the first wash.  Sometimes minkee is stiffer in one direction.  If you have one of the itti bitti diapers you know what I mean though.  Sooooo soft!

Lincoln eating his itti bitti Minkee Blankee
I love the size of the blanket.  It's just big enough that I can wrap him up in it to keep him nice and cozy, but not so big that I have to carry around this huge blanket.  These blankets are the perfect size for a carseat, stroller, baby carrier, or just wrapping them up in.  It's even big enough to use as a blanket when you convert their crib to a toddler bed.  It's just perfect.  I also like that it's a good size to lay on the ground for them to sit on, although it's so nice I'd never do that outside.  I'm sure it would wash up fine, but I don't want to chance it.

I love the weight and thickness (more like the lack of thickness) of the itti bitti Minkee Blankee.  It's only two layers of minkee (no filler layer in between) so it's very light and thin.  This is great when you want to fold it up to take on the go.  I can easily fit it in my diaper bag... as long as I don't have it overstuffed with too many diapers.  This also means it won't take up much storage in his closet, but I'm sure we'll have it out all the time so no need to store it.

I love that it's great for the winter AND the summer!  Minkee seems to have a feel to it that keeps you both warm in the winter, yet cool in the summer.  I don't know how it does it, but it does.  All the rest of Linc's blankets are designated summer or winter, but this one swings both ways.

What I Would Change:

The itti bitti tag is not so itti bitti.  Haha!  It's kind of big actually.  I know I could just cut it off, but it's such a nice looking tag that I feel bad cutting it off.  I just wish it was a little smaller.  I'm all for branding, but this tag is a bit much.

I'd come out with some new prints.  itti bitti seems to be hit and miss with their prints.  Some are SUPER cute, but some I just don't know why they picked it.  I'm not sure if it's because they're an Austrailian company and they have different tastes than Americans do or what, but I'm not loving all the prints.  Yes, it could just be me.  That being said I do love most of the prints so I guess you could say it's more a plus than a negative... I'm just picky with prints.  I can't wait to see what their next batch of prints will be!

I would make a bigger size so that us mommies (and daddies) can have a minkee blankee for ourselves.  Haha!  Maybe I should say so us blankee aholics can have one for ourselves.

In Conclusion:

I'm in LOVE with the itti bitti Minkee Blankee and I hope that Linc picks it for his favorite blankee.  Right now I use it while he's breastfeeding, napping next to me, sitting in his car seat, or just about anything else, so I'm sure it's going to stick with him for a good while.  I would totally recommend this blanket to anyone stocking up for their next baby... or even those that already have a baby or toddler.  It's a great addition and I'm tempted to say necessity for any child.  

blankee ayannahblankee carnivale
blankee ponderblankee zeebra
blankee daquiriblankee eton
blankee gerryblankee wobott
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** Please note that while I aim to provide the most thorough and honest reviews possible, this review is based on my own preferences and experiences.  Each baby is different and each parent has different likes and dislikes.  What works for one may not work for another, so keep that in mind while doing your research.**

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**Just a heads up.  itti bitti is sponsoring an awesome prize for the Fluffy Butts Cloth Diapering Giveaway Hop.  Check back here from June 4th - June 15th for your chance to win.**

**This product was given to me for the purpose of a review, but the review is comprised completely of my own opinions  and was not influenced by any other outside source.**

58 comments:

  1. I don't have the blankees, but I do own 4 Itti Bitti Tutto diapers. If they are as soft as the diapers then you'd be in for a treat.

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  2. i tried there itti bitti and i love the soft texture to it i can only imagine there blankets !! love it.

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  3. Those blankets look so nice!

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  4. Cute! nice blankets! The texture looks amazing!

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  5. I haven't seen an itti bitti diaper yet, but dual sided minkee sounds so comfortable. They *should* make those in adult sizes. haha

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  6. Oh, my 9mo old would love this!! He isn't a pack not, but he loves to suck on fabric!

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  7. Love the zebra print blankee!!

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  8. That blanket is beautiful and looks sooo soft! I want one for me!

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  9. I'm not crazy about their prints. I wish they had a bigger selection rather than such an itti bitti one. LOL But I do love me some minky!

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  10. I want this for my baby! We have a throw in our living room that she loves snuggling with and burrying her face in, but she doesn't have her own soft blanket :(

    Bekah Kuczenski

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  11. I looove Minky blankets! They are so soft

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  12. I love minky material. I would love to cuddle up my new baby in a blankie like this.

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  13. These blankets look so soft and warm

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  14. I love the stripes and colorful squares patterns!

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  15. they look so nice, so soft. i want my own. :)

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  16. I'm a fan of the blue and green print. This would be nice to keep in the diaper bag.

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  17. My daughter needs a lovey and pacifier to go to sleep. This blanket could become a favorite.

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  18. I love the print that you reviewed. Carnivale is so bold and colorful!

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  19. Isn't minky amazing? I am considering getting one of these blankets.

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  20. I HAVE to get one of these. Thanks for the awesome review! :)

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  21. I have a couple of their diapers and I can see how a blanket of that material would be amazing :) I also agree that some of their prints are, well, odd :)

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  22. I would love to have one of these. I love minky.

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  23. I love the Carnivale and Zeebra prints.

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  24. I really like that giraffe one. I'm looking for a nice blanket to help sell my daughter on her new big girl bed - this might be it!

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  25. Aw, that looks so soft and cushy!

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  26. We're a blanket loving family. All of my kiddos have blankees that they love well into elementary. We love anything soft! I'm off to check them out!

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  27. i love the colorfuly blocekd one!

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  28. I've just recently discovered the awesomeness that is minkee! It's sooo soft, I won't use any other fabric for blankets now :)

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  29. I love minky and these sound so soft but you are right they do need more patterns.

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  30. I love a nice soft blanket!! Hope I win!

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  31. I like most of the prints. I noticed they have a similar selection in their changing mats too.

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  32. I like most of the prints. I noticed they have similar ones for their hanging mats.

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  33. cute! Looks so soft and cuddly!

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  34. i LOVE the bright, vibrant colors! they look so cuddly

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  35. I have one of their diapers and it is so soft, I can only imagine how nice the blanket would be.

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  36. I have their changing mat and LOVE it! So soft. A blanket would be wonderful!

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  37. Oooh! I love minky and I think my son would love snuggling with it too :)

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  38. I love super soft blankets! But you are right, the tag seems huge!

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  39. I didn't know Itti Bitti made blankets either but if they are anything like their diapers I'm sure they are great!

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  40. I love the stripes and colorful squares patterns. These look so soft

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  41. I don't know what I think about the big stripe/contrast on the front. I think I'd like other options to not have that.

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  42. The patterns are nice but they seem so grown up to me. I'd love to see more traditional baby patterns.

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  43. Wow these are all so cute! love the fabrics!

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  44. They have such beautiful designs! My Mika would love this!

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  45. Ooh, a giant minkee blanket! I think I want one for myself! :)

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  46. Can I get an itti.bitti in the Zebra print in a big size for adults!?! Babies need to share the minky wealth!! :)

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  47. I am a blanket holic as my husband says so when our little one arrives im sure that i will have at least two of these one for the car and one for the house! Thanks for the product review it will limit my search quite nicely!

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  48. Love the designs and these look super soft :) Thanks for sharing!

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  49. This blanket sounds perfect! I would love to have one...for my kids...yeah. :)

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  50. I love the colors on these, and they look so soft! Thanks for your review!

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  51. I love all the gorgeous prints...and the minky just makes them cuter.

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  52. Beautiful prints!!! Love all the rich colors!

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  53. i love soft blankets and i love the look of some of these blankets

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  54. That blanket looks so soft even in the pictures!

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  55. These look so comfy! Love the prints!

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  56. My little guy seems to be a bit of a blankee kid too. I would love to try one. I see what you mean about the prints though, some are super cute but others don't seem to be very babyish but kinda old ladyish.

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