When my son was an infant, I was worried about him sleeping with loose blankets anywhere near him. Even very young infants can move their arms and legs enough to dislodge a blanket with small movements during sleep. This can lead to blankets bunching up around their mouth and nose, causing them to breath in the air they exhale. This exhaled air contains carbon dioxide and can be dangerous for them to "rebreathe".

The other thing that happens at night is due to this movement as well. The blankets get kicked off and they can wake up because they are too cold. Waking up due to an uncovered baby can be tedious and tiring for both baby and parent.

Good for travel? Great for travel! You don't have to worry about a blanket falling on the floor in a strange hotel or airplane, and baby's safety is important if at home or when traveling.

Halo Sleep Sacks were created by William Schmid, Father of 4 and Founder of Halo Innovations, Inc. Mr. Schmid began researching sleeping environments after he lost his daughter to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in 1991. A percentage of profits from his company are donated to fund SIDS research, education and family support (First Candle/SIDS Alliance).

When traveling, it is so important for the whole family to be comfortable. And what is the foundation of every traveling member? Feet! Adult travelers often consider this when selecting shoes for themselves - but often overlook that if an adult can get a blister - so can a child! How about protecting little feet that are just developing and learning to walk?

Barefoot is best and yet not a reality in our world- especially when traveling. So what do you wrap around those chunky little ankles of infants or the "just learning to walk" feet of a toddler or even active preschoolers?

How about a shoe that is officially recognized by the American Podiatric Medical Association as being beneficial for children's growing feet? pediped!

pediped shoes are beautiful shoes that are pediatrician and podiatrist approved for the developing feet of little travelers. The shoes are designed to be the "next best thing to bare feet". Made out of premium leather, the soft flexible shoes stay in place with a Velcro closure.

The pediped Originals are for children ages 0-24 months. The cushioned leather soles surround a layer of shock-absorbing foam - these shoes look so comfy - I wish they made an adult version!

The leather soles are slip-resistant and protect feet both indoors and out. Perfect for traveling - they are available in colors and styles to fit every destination.

The pediped Flex is the brand new line - for children ages 2-5. These rubber soled shoes come with an additional 2mm insole - so you can customize the fit. As they grow, you can easily remove the extra insole. The flexibility of this shoe supports the natural motion of the feet. And all that jumping and running? Supported with shock absorbing heel cushions!