Twinkle Baby’s signature product, the bonding dolls comfort babies by giving them the sense of being close to their moms and dads. Moms and dads simply sleep with the doll for two to three days, give it to their baby to cuddle and watch as the doll quickly becomes their baby’s favorite. A comfort piece beyond sleeping, these multifunctional dolls are great for day care settings and make great travel blankets. The dolls’ soft, narrow ends are also perfect for teething babies to chew on. Twinkle Baby’s star-shaped bonding dolls are available in cotton flannel or minkee (fuzzy polyester) fabric bodies with polyfil heads, which are offered with a light or a tan face. Both the cotton flannel and minkee fabric dolls retail under $20 and can be purchased online at www.twinklebaby.com.

In addition to the bonding dolls, Twinkle Baby’s line has grown to include tooth fairy dolls, cuddle dolls, blankets and hats. Last September, Twinkle Baby introduced an aroma therapy collection utilizing the calming powers of chamomile and lavender in unique aroma blankets and tired mommy eye pillows, as well as soaps, candles and oils.

All of Twinkle Baby’s signature products are designed and made in Santa Cruz, California. The organization is run solely by Lara, a self-described stay-at-home mom, along with help from her three children, Alex (10), Lena (8) and John (4).