MyMomShops Giveaway: RedSparks

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RedSparks is a new e-boutique founded by Matt and Aline Pfingsten, the parents of a 32-week preemie (now a healthy 3-year-old). Like other parents of preemies, Matt and Aline spent every waking moment in the NICU, and when they did managed to find time to outfit their 3-pound baby, they were disappointed by the clothing and accessories available online. With Matt and Aline's experience in mind, RedSparks attempts to provide a fun, vibrant selecton of clothing and accessories for preemies (and babies up to toddler age) as well as excellent customer service. They stand behind every product, noting "We understand that you have enough to worry about without worrying about whether your new baby’s clothes are the right clothes." Sure enough, their selection of goodies for the tiniest arrivals are superb (they even carry clothing for "micro" preemies under 3 lbs, with special velcro-closures for easy monitor access). Here are some of my favorite RedSparks items (I'm focusing on the stuff for little guys and girls here, but RedSparks also carries lines like Tea Collection for larger babies and toddlers):

Pink Owl Kimono Sack by Kumquat (preemie up to 6lbs, or newborn, $34). Love this pattern.


Blue Camo Cuffed Pants by Preemie Yums (preemie 4-6lbs, $9). So cute for the tiniest little boy. Available in pink for girls, too.


Kikkerland Mobile by Wee Gallery ($12 for mobile frame, cards sold separately at Red Sparks). No noise, no motor...just simple visual stimulation for little minds.


The arrival of any new baby is cause for celebration, but it is especially nice to see a site like RedSparks give parents of preemies even more to enjoy. Visit RedSparks. (By the way, Matt and Aline's story particularly touched me since both R. and S. were almost preemies, trying to arrive at 33 weeks and 30 weeks respectively. Thanks to meds, strict bedrest and an amazing ob/gyn, both my babies safely made it to exactly 37 weeks, and not a day goes by that I am not grateful for this).

MyMomShops readers enjoy free shipping at RedSparks through 2/29/08 (valid for standard ground shopping within continental US only). Enter code "mymomship08" at checkout.