Does your child have a toy or blanket that provides comfort and security? Over the years, our little ones have become attached to “lovies” of all kinds, including thumbs and stuffed animals. Our “baby,” Ingrid, has even started carrying around my nightgown for comfort because it is the one I nursed her in for so long!
And now Ingrid has another cozy friend, her Lara the Lamb Lush Lovie, from Jodie Podie, a mom-owned Canadian company. Jodie sent us this huggable friend in exchange for an honest review AND offered to give away a Lush Lovie to one of my readers!
The idea for her beautiful Lush Lovies began when Jodie became a mother for the first time. So many products she tried were cheaply made and fell apart quickly. “I wanted to surround my child with only the finest and I was definitely not willing to compromise on quality, so, I decided to start making my own. That was 10 years ago. Jodie Podie is a culmination of a lot of research, hard work, sweat and yes…some tears. It was a personal mission for me to source, produce and provide great fabrics and more importantly, to provide well made baby products that had some integrity in their manufacture. Jodie Podie is proud to offer Canadian made baby products to all parents who want to provide only the best to their little ones. I welcome you to Jodie Podie…my nickname dubbed me by my father when I was just a little girl.”
There are 3 adorable animal friends to choose from. Each Lush Lovie is made with two luxurious minky layers and an inner lining of 100% cotton batting. They are generously sized at 36×36 inches and are proudly made in Canada. Lara’s minky is made to resemble soft lamb’s wool. Dottie is a dotted minky and Connie’s is a cow print.
Spread out flat, our Lush Lovie is a warm and plush play mat for Ingrid. Did you notice that Lara the Lamb’s tail sticks out on the other side? 🙂 Jodie also had Ingrid’s name embroidered on the corner of the blanket.
Lara’s squishy lamb head is so nice to hug and squeeze.
The Lush Lovie weighs about 1 pounds, 9 ounces so it is heavier than a typical comfort blanket. Younger babies may not be able to carry it around as easily.
By the way, Ingrid is not the only one who loves her new blanket. Lara the Lamb gets everyone in a cozy mood. 🙂
Lush Lovies have many uses beyond a comfort blanket:
- Lap blanket / car blanket
- Stroller blanket
- Nap mat
- Play mat
- Doll blanket
Jodie recommends that you spot clean your Lush Lovie if there’s just a small spot or stain. With a bigger or more stubborn mess, you can machine wash on cold in the delicate cycle and dry on low. Lush Lovies will stay just as soft after laundering. They are extremely well made and will last for years to come, to be treasured by your child or perhaps even passed on to another little one.
How to Purchase
Right now, Jodie Podie is offering FREE shipping across Canada on all products until December 24th. Click here to shop the full Jodie Podie collection, which also includes the basic Lovie and hooded Lovie.
Giveaway
Jodie Podie is giving away a Lush Lovie (retail value $150 CAD) to one Zephyr Hill reader! Winner chooses either Dottie the Duck or Connie the Cow. Open to US and Canadian residents.
Oh my gosh these blankets look so soft and comfy! I also really like the hooded lovie and how they show it over a car seat, I might have to invest in one for the winter.
Love it!! So super cute and I loooove that it’s machine washable!! Wooo!!! I think everything and anything kiddo related should be able to be washed in the washing machine lol!!
Omg this blanket is adorable! I can see my One year old Cadence curled up on her hello kitty couch we got her got Christmas. So precious. As I’m writing this I look down and see y with your cat. Mine is on my left side with stripes. They look very similar. Also my cats and dog would love this blanket when they have a snuggle with baby cadence. 😀
So adorable. Although I wish the giveaway also included the sheep as a prize choice.
If I won, my son definitely would have wanted the sheep. But the duck and cow are cute too.
Laura, the lamb is so popular that there was not stock available at this time for the giveaway!
This is an amazing opportunity.thanks so very much for sharing.
These are gorgeous!! I don’t even know which one I would choose!
These look great! I’ve seen blankets wrapped up in some sort of pillow animal, but never a full blanket like this… love it!
I’m in love with the lamb blanket (and now I have to announce to my fiancé that he has to share me with the blanket ^_^ )
Love Jodie Podie’s products! All of it looks so soft and lovable. The Lara Hooded Lovie is my favorite, it’s so cute and plush and looks perfect for keeping the baby warm and cozy. Really excited about the giveaway for a Lush Lovie!
Love how cozy these blankets look! My little guy is starting to love his blankies so I have started looking for one for a sulky blanket. This would be perfect.
I LOVE Lara the Lamb! It would be perfect for our rainbow baby, coming this Spring!
My daughter is having her first baby in February 2016. We are so excited. These are super cute & unique. I think my favorite is Connie the Cow.
I just love how soft they look. I am loving connie the cow so much cuteness. I love they are actualy blankets and a lovey. These look amazing.
This looks amazingly soft and so versatile! Such a great idea, my little girl would love to cozy up to a Lush lovie !
I just adore that Lara the Lamb plushy blanket!
These blankies are so super adorable. I want a Diane sized one for myself 🙂
I love this. It’s a blankie and stuffed animal in one.
This blanket lovie looks so cute and soft! I love the hooded lovies too!
the lamb blankie is the best one i have seen love it
So cute – great gift for a new baby
My favourite item is Lara the Lamb – Lush Lovie.
Besides the lamb lovie that you reviewed (I think it is my favorite!), I also love the Connie the Cow lovie 🙂
These look so soft!!!! I also love the Lara Hooded Lovie!
what a beautiful blanket! looks so cozy!
This blanket looks so soft!! If I won, I’d choose Connie the Cow, although I do love the little lamb. I can see why it’s sold out!
These are so cute! I would love to give Connie cow to my baby girl.
These blankets look amazing. I would love to gift one to my daughter who is expecting their first child in February. Thank you for the opportunity.
Oh man, those blankets look soft! Like sleeping in a cloud! I really like their lush loves, too! The cow one is super cute!
I love the connie the cow plush!