When faced with taking a tot on a trip, new moms are always looking for ways to make it easier. So when my mom friends extraordinaire Macki and Kathy collaborated on this Kid’s Travel Toy Blanket with Velcro Loops and Ribbon Tags, I took note of the idea and filed it in the Klepto Files.

The genius behind this blanket is that it is both cute and functional. The ribbon tags with different textures and colors give baby something to concentrate on. The Velcro loops can be used to catch little teethers and other small toys. The tiny pockets are perfect for tucking away a pacifier, stray pair of socks, or even a tot-sized book. Aren’t Kathy & Macki brilliant?!

Lately, I’ve been bitten by the sewing bug again, so I spent the last couple of weekends whipping up 2 of these adorable blankets. I did all of my fabric and ribbon shopping in the clearance section of the sewing store and came away with so many adorable fabrics, ribbons and ric racs that I bought more than I need so I’ll be ready to make these for many munchkins to come!

One was for a very special little girl on the way so I opted for lots of different pinks, whites and a touch of coral and brown.

Following Kathy’s perfect instructions, I completed the little girl version of my blanket in an evening and a morning.

Once I had a better handle on the process, I was able to whip up the baby boy version in about half the time. And I think it’s twice as cute!!

Plus, it will be perfect for this little monkey …

Thank you Kathy, Macki and Merriment Design for the adorable idea! Rip-off accomplished!!

xo,
Julia