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Bringing out the #Softside

Living in a trailer isn’t easy. Camping is fun, but camping for weeks on end with a baby and 3 cats, through wind and heat, outside a church….. not quite so fun. Downy is well known for makes fabrics soft, and now Downy and P&G want to help make the hard things in life softer! So, this fall, I am striving to make the hard things of living in a camper a little soften.

Post by Downy.

The #Softside of Baby Bedtime

The trailer is small and Micah’s Pack ‘N Play is on a folded out couch. It’s not his quiet bedroom, sturdy crib, or familiar surroundings. We keep Micah’s bedtime routine familiar and happy by using the #softside. That is, the #softside of his little sleeping football fleece, rabbit blanket, and puppy.

Sleeping Baby

Micah’s bedtime routine consists of reading a little Bible story, giving hugs and “kisses” to daddy and mommy, and turning out all the lights before sleep. Then, he gets his pacifier and lies down in his Pack ‘N Play. I tuck his two little blankets in next to him, turn on puppy’s sleep time music, and walk away. Some nights, he cries and I have to go back a time or two. Other nights, he settles right in. We couldn’t keep up this routine without a good fabric softener to keep his cuddly toys cuddly!

softside baby

Downy wants to help you make the hard things soft with their #softside campaign! Check it out on Facebook and Twitter!

Post by Downy.

What would you like to see Downy turn soft? Leave a comment on your favorite Downy #softside Facebook posts and in the comments section below for a chance to have Downy re-create one of you #softside moments!

How to Enter: Comment about what you would like to Downy make softer.

Then: Fill out the entry form and complete other options for more entries

Remember to come back everyday for more entries!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Rules: You do not have to be a blogger to enter/win. An email address is required to enter. The winner will be chosen randomly through Rafflecopter and contacted via the email registered in Rafflecopter. A reply to the winning email is required within 48 hours before a new winner is chosen. One person entering per household please. US only please.

This giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST on November 25th, 2013

 

Downy has asked me to participate in this program. I am being compensated for my participation in the program but all my opinions expressed in the post are my own and not those of Downy or the Proctor & Gamble Company.

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Comments

  1. Michelle C says

    October 21, 2013 at 6:43 am

    I wish my hard office chair could be softened up! Thanks for the chance to win!
    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

    Reply
  2. Michelle C says

    October 21, 2013 at 6:44 am

    The original Downy scent is my favorite.

    Reply
  3. Stephanie V. says

    October 21, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    our towels and bed clothes
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

    Reply
  4. Terri Egelund says

    October 21, 2013 at 2:22 pm

    I would like softer towels.

    Reply
  5. ellen beck says

    October 21, 2013 at 3:44 pm

    I would love to see cruel peoples hearts softer.

    Reply
  6. Jessie C. says

    October 21, 2013 at 3:47 pm

    i would like Downy makes my sweater soft.

    Reply
  7. Jessie C. says

    October 21, 2013 at 3:49 pm

    I like Downy Mountain Spring Scent

    Reply
  8. stephanie says

    October 21, 2013 at 4:18 pm

    my towels!

    Reply
  9. stephanie says

    October 21, 2013 at 4:18 pm

    i love Downy Mountain Spring Scent

    Reply
  10. Mary Happymommy says

    October 21, 2013 at 4:57 pm

    I like the mountain spring scent.

    Reply
  11. Margaret Smith says

    October 21, 2013 at 5:35 pm

    My Pajamas and robe.

    Reply
  12. Margaret Smith says

    October 21, 2013 at 5:37 pm

    I love the original scent.
    Thanks again.

    Reply
  13. Mary Casper says

    October 21, 2013 at 8:12 pm

    my sheets and pillowcaSES

    Reply
  14. Rebecca Parsons says

    October 21, 2013 at 10:32 pm

    I would love to have my blankets softer.

    Reply
  15. Rebecca Parsons says

    October 21, 2013 at 10:34 pm

    My favorite Downy Scent is Original.

    Reply
  16. brandi walters says

    October 21, 2013 at 10:37 pm

    i want my bedding and blankets to be soft..

    Reply
  17. Katy says

    October 22, 2013 at 1:06 am

    I’d love all of my uncomfortable but so beautiful high heels to be made softer! 🙂

    Reply
  18. tammy shelton says

    October 22, 2013 at 9:38 am

    I like Downy to make my Beach Towels softer.

    Reply
  19. sarah hirsch says

    October 22, 2013 at 11:03 am

    exercise

    Reply
  20. sarah hirsch says

    October 22, 2013 at 11:05 am

    the Infusions Citrus Spice scent sounds great

    Reply
  21. Ann Fantom says

    October 22, 2013 at 2:32 pm

    I like Downy’s April Fresh scent

    Reply
  22. Cynthia C says

    October 22, 2013 at 2:54 pm

    I would like to see Downy make my sheets softer.

    Reply
  23. Katie Roch says

    October 22, 2013 at 6:11 pm

    I would like to see Downy make my towels softer.

    Reply
  24. Tari Lawson says

    October 22, 2013 at 8:41 pm

    I would like Downy to make my bike seat softer :).

    Reply
  25. Suzanne K says

    October 22, 2013 at 9:34 pm

    The chair at my desk please

    Reply
  26. Suzanne K says

    October 22, 2013 at 9:35 pm

    I love the lavendar

    Reply
  27. Rebecca Graham says

    October 23, 2013 at 2:16 am

    I would like to have softer towels.

    Reply
  28. Mary Cloud says

    October 23, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    I’d like to see my husband’s workclothes softer
    annabella @ centurytel dot net

    Reply
  29. Michelle Weaver says

    October 23, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    my towels…they’re so scratchy

    Reply
  30. Michelle Weaver says

    October 23, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    I like the original downy scent

    Reply
  31. ellen beck says

    October 24, 2013 at 1:57 am

    My favorite scent is the old original!

    Reply
  32. Carolyn G says

    October 24, 2013 at 12:21 pm

    My bedding

    Reply
  33. Courtnie says

    October 26, 2013 at 11:07 pm

    I’d definitely like my bedding to get softer.

    Reply
  34. latanya says

    October 28, 2013 at 4:54 pm

    my bath towels

    Reply
  35. Barbara Montag says

    October 28, 2013 at 8:38 pm

    I’d like to have my towels and sheets softened – thank you.

    Reply
  36. Barbara Montag says

    October 28, 2013 at 8:40 pm

    My favorite is Airy Fresh.

    Reply
  37. Cynthia R says

    October 28, 2013 at 10:52 pm

    i want downy to make car interiors softer, thanks!

    Reply
  38. Cynthia R says

    October 28, 2013 at 10:54 pm

    i’m a sucker for the original scent.

    Reply
  39. Mary Beth Elderton says

    October 29, 2013 at 6:09 pm

    I want Downy to make my winter gowns softer.

    Reply
  40. Mary Beth Elderton says

    October 29, 2013 at 6:11 pm

    I love the classic Downy scent. Original?

    Reply
  41. Sarah L says

    October 30, 2013 at 12:47 am

    I’d like Downy to make my knees softer going up stairs.
    Thanks for the contest.

    Reply
  42. Sarah L says

    October 30, 2013 at 12:48 am

    Lavender is my favorite scent.

    Reply
  43. Dawn Monroe says

    October 30, 2013 at 9:03 am

    I have an old house robe that Ive had for years. My family makes fun of it but I love it and would love Downey to make it softer.

    Reply
  44. Dawn Monroe says

    October 30, 2013 at 9:09 am

    I like the original scent but I havent tried the others.

    Reply
  45. Seyma Shabbir says

    October 30, 2013 at 10:04 pm

    I love Mountain scent!

    Reply
  46. Lisa Brown says

    October 31, 2013 at 10:51 am

    i would like to see my headphone made softer

    Reply
  47. Lisa Brown says

    October 31, 2013 at 10:52 am

    i like Ultra Downy Spring Lavender

    Reply
  48. Kelly D says

    October 31, 2013 at 11:00 am

    I like the Ultra Downy Mountain Spring scent.

    Reply
  49. joni says

    November 3, 2013 at 3:47 am

    I’d like softer blankets.

    Reply
  50. joni says

    November 3, 2013 at 3:50 am

    I like the Sage Jasmine Thrill.

    Reply
  51. Jeanna says

    November 3, 2013 at 7:40 am

    I would like softer sheets & pillowcases!

    Reply
  52. Jeanna says

    November 3, 2013 at 7:42 am

    I like their Fresh scent!

    Reply
  53. Stacey B says

    November 4, 2013 at 6:05 pm

    Softer sheets!

    Reply
  54. Eileen Richter says

    November 6, 2013 at 7:57 am

    I’d like Downy to make my daughter’s transition to her job and day without her lil’ girl softer.

    Reply
  55. courtney b says

    November 6, 2013 at 8:53 am

    mountain spring is nice 🙂

    Reply
  56. Sonya Morris says

    November 6, 2013 at 11:43 am

    I would love for Downy to make our winter coats softer.

    Reply
  57. Patty Jester says

    November 7, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    I love the way Downy makes my towels and sheets softer and they smell so good.

    Reply
  58. Wendy T says

    November 7, 2013 at 3:58 pm

    I’d like Downy to make the rest of the year softer. It includes the memorial date of my eleven year old daughter’s passing, another Thanksgiving with an empty plate, her (Olivia’s) birthday and then of course Christmas.

    Think Downy could soften any of that up?

    Reply
  59. Wendy T says

    November 7, 2013 at 4:01 pm

    I like the original Downy scent. I always use almost twice as much as recommended when I wash my linens. Love it.

    Reply
  60. kathy dalton says

    November 8, 2013 at 5:47 am

    I would love for Downy to make my comforter softer

    Reply
  61. Kim D. says

    November 8, 2013 at 11:17 am

    I would like Downy to make my blankets and sheets softer.

    Reply
  62. Gary Green says

    November 9, 2013 at 6:10 am

    I would love to win this prize.

    Reply
  63. Cindy B says

    November 9, 2013 at 7:42 pm

    I love how soft downy makes blankets for my baby but anecdotally I’d love it if Downy could make my tile floor softer just when the baby is about to fall.

    Reply
  64. Daniel M says

    November 9, 2013 at 9:36 pm

    my entire bed!

    Reply
  65. Daniel M says

    November 9, 2013 at 9:36 pm

    i like the original

    Reply
  66. shelly peterson says

    November 10, 2013 at 12:23 am

    I would like my bedding to be softer

    Reply
  67. shelly peterson says

    November 10, 2013 at 12:29 am

    I like the Downy Spring Lavender

    Reply
  68. Selene M. says

    November 10, 2013 at 5:32 am

    I like the Airy Fresh scent

    Reply
  69. kathy dalton says

    November 10, 2013 at 7:08 am

    i have always used the original scent but id love to try mountain spring

    Reply
  70. Kimberly Kihega says

    November 10, 2013 at 4:07 pm

    I’d like it to soften my sheets!

    Reply
  71. jenna d says

    November 12, 2013 at 10:52 am

    I would like to see Downy make my towels softer

    Reply
  72. Debra Hall says

    November 12, 2013 at 3:46 pm

    my blankets but im all about that wonderful smell

    Reply
  73. jessica bray says

    November 12, 2013 at 8:46 pm

    My towels!

    Reply
  74. Kim says

    November 13, 2013 at 6:38 am

    my towels! They aren’t soft enough

    Reply
  75. Theresa M says

    November 13, 2013 at 9:22 am

    I would like to see Downy make my bath towels softer.

    Reply
  76. Theresa M says

    November 13, 2013 at 9:32 am

    My favorite Downy Scent is Original.

    Reply
  77. christine burd says

    November 13, 2013 at 12:49 pm

    I would love to make my sheets softer

    Reply
  78. Cassandra Eastman says

    November 13, 2013 at 3:17 pm

    I would love for downy to make my comforter softer!

    Reply
  79. Ben G says

    November 15, 2013 at 10:30 am

    I would like for Downy to make my sheets and towels softer.

    Reply
  80. lisa kay says

    November 15, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    my towels!

    Reply
  81. Pamela james says

    November 15, 2013 at 4:02 pm

    I would like to see my blankets softened up.

    Reply
  82. jenna d says

    November 15, 2013 at 8:41 pm

    I love the mountain scent

    Reply
  83. clynsg says

    November 16, 2013 at 8:06 am

    I like the original scent best.

    Reply
  84. Cindy B says

    November 17, 2013 at 12:08 am

    Anecdotally I’d love to see any surface my child is about to fall on softer… ie the tile or hardwood floors.

    Reply
  85. Cindy B says

    November 17, 2013 at 12:09 am

    The spring lavender scent is so nice and soothing.

    Reply
  86. clynsg says

    November 17, 2013 at 6:07 am

    My bath towels could sometimes use some softening with Downy.

    Reply
  87. Kellie Rose Wilson says

    November 17, 2013 at 10:19 pm

    my towels and t-shirts

    Reply
  88. Kellie Rose Wilson says

    November 17, 2013 at 10:20 pm

    Downy Spring Lavender

    Reply
  89. karen medlin says

    November 18, 2013 at 10:17 am

    I would love to see Downy make the little guy PJ and sleepers softer

    Reply
  90. karen medlin says

    November 18, 2013 at 10:21 am

    My favorite scent is the Downy Febreze Fresh scent

    Reply
  91. courtney b says

    November 18, 2013 at 3:03 pm

    they could make my puppy softer!!!

    Reply
  92. Megan C says

    November 18, 2013 at 5:13 pm

    Would love to have softer baby muslins. Right now some of our favorites are a little scratchy and stiff.

    Reply
  93. Megan C says

    November 18, 2013 at 5:15 pm

    I love Downy’s Original Scent best.

    Reply
  94. Stephanie Larison says

    November 18, 2013 at 6:21 pm

    I’d love to have my bedsheets and blankets softer

    Reply
  95. Stephanie Larison says

    November 18, 2013 at 6:21 pm

    I like the April Fresh scent

    Reply
  96. Laura J says

    November 20, 2013 at 2:19 pm

    Oh I would love Downy to make my sheets and comforter softer!

    Reply
  97. Nancy says

    November 20, 2013 at 3:34 pm

    I wish Downy could make the floor softer for babies who are learning to walk!

    Reply
  98. Nancy says

    November 20, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    I like Utra Downy Clean Breeze Scent.

    Reply
  99. steve weber says

    November 21, 2013 at 1:09 am

    the ultra clean breeze.

    Reply
  100. Heather Hayes Panjon says

    November 21, 2013 at 10:33 am

    I’d Like To See Downy Make My High Heels Softer!

    Reply
  101. Stacey B says

    November 21, 2013 at 11:01 am

    I like the Mountain Spring, it smells so fresh

    Reply
  102. Betty says

    November 21, 2013 at 4:07 pm

    I’d like to see Downey make exercising softer and gentler

    Reply
  103. Robyn says

    November 22, 2013 at 1:27 am

    The falls and bumps from my 12 month old who is learning to walk!

    Reply
  104. Robyn says

    November 22, 2013 at 1:30 am

    I love the spring lavender scent!

    Reply
  105. Robin says

    November 23, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    I would love for Downey to make the ground softer every time my son falls off his bike

    Reply
  106. Deb C says

    November 23, 2013 at 5:04 pm

    I would like Downy to make my sheets softer. I really like to slid into soft, sweet smelling sheets.

    Reply
  107. Rebecca Peters says

    November 23, 2013 at 6:12 pm

    I would like to see my towels get softer

    Reply
  108. Rebecca Peters says

    November 23, 2013 at 6:28 pm

    I like their original scent

    Reply
  109. tina reynolds says

    November 23, 2013 at 7:14 pm

    my towels could always use to be softer

    Reply
  110. Vanessa says

    November 23, 2013 at 7:56 pm

    I’d like our grass to be softer. it’s not nice to walk on.

    Reply
  111. Vanessa says

    November 23, 2013 at 7:57 pm

    I like their original scent.

    Reply
  112. Carey Miller says

    November 23, 2013 at 8:25 pm

    My comforter needs to be softer. Help, Downy!

    Reply
  113. Hesper Fry says

    November 23, 2013 at 10:25 pm

    I would like my bath towels to be softer.

    Reply
  114. Heather K says

    November 24, 2013 at 12:07 am

    I’d like for my blankets to be softer.

    Reply
  115. vera says

    November 24, 2013 at 12:34 am

    I wish there was a softener I could spray and make my bed soft. I love Downy!

    Reply
  116. Nancy says

    November 24, 2013 at 11:28 am

    I would like to see my towels be softer.

    Reply
  117. Nancy says

    November 24, 2013 at 11:31 am

    My favorite Downy scent is airy fresh.

    Reply
  118. Susan Smith says

    November 24, 2013 at 11:53 am

    I would like Downy to make my blankets and towels softer

    Reply
  119. Susan Smith says

    November 24, 2013 at 11:54 am

    I like the Downy Mountain Spring Scent

    Reply
  120. Jody Sisson says

    November 24, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    Sheets, Bathroom Towels and my Bath Robe.

    Reply
  121. Patty H says

    November 24, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    My blankets

    Reply
  122. Patty H says

    November 24, 2013 at 3:58 pm

    I love the original scent. It is so soft and refreshing.

    Reply
  123. Julie Smith says

    November 24, 2013 at 5:33 pm

    I love wrapping up in a nice, soft, fluffy towel after a bath, then wrapping up again in a soft bathrobe! I’d love Downy to make these even softer!

    Reply
  124. Judy Chapman says

    November 24, 2013 at 6:36 pm

    My throw rugs.

    Reply
  125. jules m. says

    November 24, 2013 at 7:27 pm

    my blankie!

    Reply
  126. Kellie Conklin says

    November 24, 2013 at 8:25 pm

    I would love to turn my sheets and my school chairs to be softer!

    Reply
  127. Kellie Conklin says

    November 24, 2013 at 8:27 pm

    Downy Mountain Spring is our favorite! It smells so nice and fresh!

    Reply
  128. Storm, the Psychotic Housewife says

    November 24, 2013 at 8:32 pm

    I’d love to have my sofa made softer!

    Reply
  129. Holli Joren says

    November 24, 2013 at 9:05 pm

    I would like Downy to make my sheets softer!

    Reply
  130. Holli Joren says

    November 24, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    My favorite scent is the one with the blue cap, haha…. uh, now I gotta go look…. Clean Breeze!

    Reply
  131. Jennifer says

    November 24, 2013 at 10:07 pm

    I’d like for my favorite pajamas to be softer.

    Reply
  132. Jennifer says

    November 24, 2013 at 10:08 pm

    Downy Original is the best.

    Reply
  133. patty smith says

    November 24, 2013 at 11:07 pm

    oh the seat of my chair and the back of it!

    Reply
  134. Crystal F says

    November 25, 2013 at 3:08 am

    I would like my comforter be softer. Thank you!

    Reply
  135. Crystal F says

    November 25, 2013 at 3:11 am

    I like the Infusions Citrus Spice Liquid. Thank you!

    Reply
  136. Jill says

    November 25, 2013 at 5:19 am

    I would like my daughter’s elephant pillow made softer. She carries it around all the time.

    Reply
  137. latanya says

    November 25, 2013 at 9:04 am

    the original scent

    Reply
  138. Tanya White says

    November 25, 2013 at 9:04 am

    I would like downy to make my bath towels and socks softer.

    Reply
  139. Tanya White says

    November 25, 2013 at 9:06 am

    I love the smell of Downy original.

    Reply
  140. Starr Greenwell says

    November 25, 2013 at 9:34 am

    I want my bedding to be Downy softer.

    Reply
  141. Starr Greenwell says

    November 25, 2013 at 9:39 am

    I really like the original Downy scent, it is so very fresh.

    Reply
  142. alyce poalillo says

    November 25, 2013 at 11:02 am

    I would like to make my cats’ beds softer

    Reply
  143. Shannon says

    November 25, 2013 at 11:14 am

    I’d like it if they could make some hearts softer.

    Reply
  144. Shannon says

    November 25, 2013 at 11:17 am

    I like the scent free option.

    Reply
  145. Donna Kellogg says

    November 25, 2013 at 11:40 am

    Our towels and blankets could be softer.

    Reply
  146. scott amoroso says

    November 25, 2013 at 12:05 pm

    I’d like to see them make the towels a little softer

    Reply
  147. Denise Donaldson says

    November 25, 2013 at 12:35 pm

    My favorite blanket

    Reply
  148. Denise Donaldson says

    November 25, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    my favorite downy is the original scent

    Reply
  149. Joy Q says

    November 25, 2013 at 3:46 pm

    My pj’s & socks

    Reply
  150. Joy Q says

    November 25, 2013 at 3:49 pm

    My favorite scent of downy is April Fresh.

    Reply
  151. Amanda Sakovitz says

    November 25, 2013 at 4:08 pm

    id like to see them make a cat softer

    Reply
  152. Amanda Sakovitz says

    November 25, 2013 at 4:10 pm

    i like the original scent

    Reply
  153. Richard Hicks says

    November 25, 2013 at 4:37 pm

    would like to see my blue jeans made softer

    Reply
  154. Richard Hicks says

    November 25, 2013 at 4:39 pm

    I have always like the lavender scent. Great smelling clothes!

    Reply
  155. Sharon says

    November 25, 2013 at 4:58 pm

    I like Downy in the Infusions Orchid Allure scent!

    Reply
  156. Sharon says

    November 25, 2013 at 5:00 pm

    I would like Downy to make my wash cloths softer!

    Reply
  157. Geoff K says

    November 25, 2013 at 6:36 pm

    I’d love Downy to make my earmuffs softer – especially after they itched and scratched like crazy as I wore them today!

    Reply
  158. Terry Cross says

    November 25, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    I would like my sheets softer

    Reply
  159. Terry Cross says

    November 25, 2013 at 9:49 pm

    Spring Lavender is my favorite scent

    Reply
  160. Alicia says

    November 25, 2013 at 9:54 pm

    I would like for Downy to make my couch softer. 🙂

    Reply
  161. Alicia says

    November 25, 2013 at 9:55 pm

    I love original scented Downy.

    Reply
  162. Thomas Murphy says

    November 25, 2013 at 10:25 pm

    I would like to see Downy make my couch softer.

    Reply
  163. Thomas Murphy says

    November 25, 2013 at 10:26 pm

    I like the mountain spring scent.

    Reply
  164. latisha depoortere says

    November 25, 2013 at 10:57 pm

    I like it for my Pajamas and blanket!

    Reply
  165. latisha depoortere says

    November 25, 2013 at 10:58 pm

    I love The original Downy scent!

    Reply

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