Times are a Changing

I am a comfort therapist and every one of the techniques I share I have needed in my own life.  I have a love/hate relationship with change. I just get nestled in, enjoying the season and then it is over before I am ready. I am excited about what is up ahead but, oh dear . . . wait a minute; life is rushing by too fast. Feel the same? Ok then, breathe with me ... deep comfort breathe in through the nose, breathe in slow and deep, breathing in the relaxation and comfort. Slowly release, tension and anxiety with outward breathe through the mouth, release tension in the shoulders, again slowly breathe in comfort and strength, and breathe out stress. Can you feel your body resetting and responding to the rhythm and gentle rocking of the breathing?

Ok, where were we?

Here on the Southern California coast we have had very cool summer weather. I counted about six really sunny days. Maybe I am low on vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, because I am just not ready, mentally or emotionally, for summer to be over. How about you? More breathing? Wrap up in your Comfort Silkie blanket. I already grabbed mine. Take a comfort moment. Close your eyes and think of the your favorite  summer moment. Let it soak into your soul and fill you with thankfulness.

AND also . . .
I can't believe the kids are starting back to school. Bedtimes, lunches, school work … it can all be stressful but hang in there, simple comfort skills ease the way. Check back for the next blog for powerful comfort tips for school stress. Learn how to lower anxiety and boast brain power for preschool to college.

A few fun highlights:

Head to Toes Women's Expo in Del Mar – I spoke at their Baby Shower each day and shared Doula tips for pregnancy, labor, and new baby comforts. It was a girls' time out. Women just wanna have fun - even when they're very pregnant. Comfort Silkie donated Mama labor products and of course our original Security Blanket and Swaddler for baby comforts.

University of California, San Diego Medical Center – Comfort for Mama

Two special nights at UCSD were Meet the Midwives and Meet the Physicians. Comfort Silkie raffled Mama products and I shared about comfort techniques. What a great group of people and wonderful professionals.

The joy of being a Doula! Empowering woman with comfort and strength to birth their baby is a true joy. The miracle of birth has so many layers of wonderfulness. It is a joy to watch couples work together, dads-to-be who have developed into amazing coaches, and moms-to-be who have learned the wisdom to trust their bodies and their own strength. It is a privilege to teach them and doula for them.

Comfort Seminar - Babies by the Sea Boutique in Cardiff.

We had a great group for "Keys to Comfort for Mama and Baby".  My favorite part was sharing about the ministry and comfort of song. Yes, we sang.You should have been there. It was a beautiful rendition of “Row, row, row, your boat gently down the stream, life is but a dream” - in round! I have to say, we are not ready to take it on road, but we did release some serious endorphins and comfort joy.

TELL ME -  In an upcoming blog I’ll share about special people who have brought the power of comfort into their life and others. Tell us how you are using the power of comfort in your own life and how you are bringing comfort to others.  Email: info@comfortsilkie.com

Hope to hear from you soon,

Jeanelle at Babies by the Sea Boutique

Don't Miss July 25th.
Key Comforts for Pregnancy, Birth and Baby
Join Jeanelle Troncone at Babies by the Sea Boutique in Cardiff by the Sea, CA.
Sunday, July 25th, 2:00-3:00pm

Get away for an hour of soothing comfort tips that will unlock your inner strengths.
Something for everyone who wants to learn essential comfort keys to celebrating life.

Key Topics:

• How we are wired for comfort response
• How to tap into the energizing power of comfort
• Easy everyday tips to loving your body, calming your mind, soothing your soul, and quieting your emotions
• Learn techniques you need for pregnancy, birth, and baby

2007 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007

http://www.babiesbytheseaboutique.com/

Complimentary Class
Please call 760-230-4272 to reserve your space.
Please share this event with friends: http://bit.ly/bbscomfortkeys

Instructor: Jeanelle Troncone is a mother of six who began her comfort research in 1987 by creating soothing products for babies. She is a Comfort Therapist, Doula, Childbirth and Early Parenthood Educator. She is know as the "Mother of Comfort" because she patented the first Security Blanket and first Swaddler designed for baby comfort response. Jeanelle co-entrepreneurs the Comfort Silkie Company with her husband Greg. Their products have been featured on Good Morning America and in the New York Times.

NYC Moms love Comfort Silkie!

Check out this great article featuring Comfort Silkie!
NYC Moms: Bye Bye Blankie.

"Luckily, I had selected Comfort Silkie on the recommendation of a friend, so I could buy them by the dozen, yellow for him, white for her. My kids slept with them, they were quieted by them in the car and on airplanes."

Read the rest of this story at:
New York City Moms Blog

"I will miss the special baby bond between mother & child. I will miss the image of my baby daughter curled up in her crib that her blankie could still evoke."

Have a great Comfort Silkie story? Please comment below or email us at info@comfortsilkie.com

Congratulations Summer Contest Winners!

Thank you! We love seeing your Comfort Silkie pictures and reading your stories! It was very difficult to decide but we have chosen the winners. Congratulations to Karen and Laura! Your gift certificates are on their way!

Winning Photo from Laura:












Winning Story from Karen:
There are a few ways my husband and I refer to my 10 month old daughter's blanket--the miracle, the magic blanket, and Mr. Sandman. We had received numerous hand-made blankets as gifts when Ava was born and loved to snuggle her in the different soft materials. However, one day I grabbed the Comfort Silkie Security Blanket as we were heading out and I haven't gone back to any of the other blankets. My husband and I were totally amazed at how Ava seemed to melt into her silkie and it comforted her in a way that nothing else could. One day, I washed her silkie and forgot to throw it in the dryer before her nap. I put a different soft blanket that was similar in size and texture in her crib (the dr. approved the blanket in her crib:0) to help get her to sleep, and I could hear my daughter through the monitors playing and moving around. After awhile the blanket was dry and I went into her room and switched out the fau--silkie for the real one and she instantly rolled to her side, hugged the blanket and fell asleep in less than a minute. I was in total disbelief. She truly loves this blanket and puts herself to sleep at night by passing the silky side of the blanket from hand to hand and rubbing it against her cheek--it's such a sweet sight to see. We love the Comfort Silkie! -Karen

If you missed this contest please check back soon for more contests!
Below are a few of our other photo contest entries:

Kayleigh loves her pillows and security blankets!

Our daughter Abby has been attached to her ‘Silkie” since birth. It goes everywhere. We have two in case one gets lost or dirty there is a backup (so does our son). This is a picture of her and Silkie at Hilton Head. It is one of our favorite pictures and her first trip to the beach. We call it “Hello Beach”

Here is 4 month old Zane... blissfully happy with his most favorite possession - his silkie!

"My daughter loves her silkie pillows and blankies. She has about 5 pillows and three blankies. She leaves them in different places around the house (her crib, the couch, the toybox) so she never has to look to hard to find them. Looks like another member of our family enjoys the silkies almost as much as she does!" - Ana

Kids Today Makes Comfort Silkie Top News

Kids Today - The News Magazine of the Infant and Juvenile Industry featured Comfort Silkie on their homepage as Top News:

Comfort Silkie expands line: Luxurious textiles manufacturer, Comfort Silkie has added two products to its “Comfort Touch” line of plush chenille and satin blankets, pillows and throws.

The Cuddle Cape is a soft plush chenille wrap with a halo of silkie feathers for ages 6-9 months. It is satin trimmed and designed to make any little girl feel the comfort of a princess. It comes on a hanger with a gift card and retails for $36.

The Plush Bunting Blanket is lined in soft satin with ribbon tie closure. It is the ultimate softness for babies, newborn to 3 months. It is ribbon-wrapped with a gift card, and retails for $32. The Cuddle Cape and Bunting Blanket are available in pink, blue, green apple, yellow and chocolate. The blankets have assorted satin trim colors.

The products join Comfort Silkie’s Soft Plush Chenille Comfort blankets, pillows, and throws, which are backed in satin with picture-frame satin borders. Available in a variety of sizes and in designer colors with solid or polka dot satin trims, and it’s also in crème baby fur. It is ribbon tied with a gift card and retails for $25-140.

The Comfort Silkie’s luxuriously soft gifts are designed by comfort therapist, Jeanelle Troncone. She is known as the “The Mother of Comfort” and is a childbirth/early parenthood educator. Comfort Silkie’s physician-endorsed and award-winning products have been made in the USA since 1987. They have been featured on Good Morning America and in the New York Times. Comfort Silkie is an industry winner of the JPMA Award and National Parenting Center Seal of Approval. Their website is: www.comfortsilkie.com