Mr. Bobbles’ Blankets – What a funny name!
May 22 2007
After looking off and on for over 2 years (Yes TWO years!) for the perfect toddler pillow, I finally turned to the Internet, did an exhaustive search and happened upon Mr. Bobbles’ Blankets. Over the years, I have been in Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, Amazon.com, and pretty much any store or site that I thought might carry them and was often disappointed and shocked that I couldn’t find a good toddler pillow. Target would always tell me to check back just before school started. Of course I would come back only to be told “if we had them, they would be in aisle number X” and they were never there! A friend of mine found one at the Salvation Army store once but by the time I made it there they didn’t have them anymore.
I ordered two pillows…one for our son to use as his nap pillow for school and of course one for our daughter…just to make sure there would be no fighting over the pillows. They have washable, replaceable pillowcases AND you can wash the pillows themselves…with kids the washability factor is key. I liked them so much that I bought two more for my niece and nephew.
I contacted the genius, Renee Sirulnik, behind these pillows and we have been helping each other promote our businesses ever since. It’s amazing the relationships you can build over email and the Internet! If you buy a subscription to Baby Manager, you will get a coupon code to save money on purchases at Mr. Bobbles’ Blankets through the end of May 2007. If you buy from Mr. Bobbles’ Blankets you will get a coupon code for 15% off a subscription to Baby Manager through the end of June 2007.
Renee just shared with me that they are in the process of launching a new line of crib sheets that have zippers for safety and she has added a new line of designer fabrics (funky/retro inspired prints in flannel and percale). She also has a new Pirate theme fabric coming out soon so any of you with kids who get caught up in the Pirates of the Caribbean III movie mania, this fabric just might be for you!
As for the funny name, you’ll have to read her About Us page to get the story! Please check out her site and share your thoughts.
Aruni
Author: Aruni | Filed under: baby, baby manager, baby stuff | 3 Comments »
Aruni – thanks for the post and plug! It’s been great connecting with another mompreneur and exchanging ideas. I’m so glad that current technology allows us to exchange information so easily from far away. I love your website and the new blog is fantastic – a great resource and place to exchange information. I’m new to blogging so this is a great introduction for me.
I’m so glad to hear that your kids are enjoying the Toddler Pillows! I had the same problems finding a pillow for my first son when he was almost ready to leave the crib (gosh – time flies – that was over 3 years ago). So I decided to make my own out of fabric remnants from my part-time blanket business. Little did I know that the Toddler Pillows would grow to become one of our best selling products! (If I would have known back then, I might have named the business Mr. Bobbles’ Pillows!). We are now getting ready to start that transition our of the crib with our second son who is almost 2 1/2.
Anyway, funny to look back at how things get their start. Most of our product ideas have come from my own needs as a parent, or suggestions of other parents (like our upcoming zippered crib sheets!). I always enjoy reading articles about the great inventions that parents have come up with – usually to solve a common problem.
Thanks again for the mention of our Toddler Pillows and if guys have time, make sure to read our <a href=”http://www.mrbobblesblankets.com/reviews.aspx” rel=”nofollow”> Customer Raves </a> page to see some of the wonderful things that customers have said about their experiences with our Toddler Pillows and other products. It’s amazing to hear other mom’s stories and connect with other parents. I think that is one of the best aspects of being a mompreneur! And thanks to Aruni for giving us another forum to blog, babble, and share!
Renee Sirulnik
Owner, Designer, Mom
Mr. Bobbles’ Blankets, Inc.
I like the unique name as well. Even though I have my own blanket store I would have loved to have seen some of these when my daughter in law had her first baby last year. His site and blankets are so cute. If you are looking for more baby bedding check us out as well.
Cheri – Thanks for sharing. Good luck with your business!
Aruni