Mandy and Kate chat with Monica, founder of Mimi Blankets - beautifully-made wheelchair and stroller blankets that won’t fall off!

Monica’s seven-year-old daughter Sophia is the inspiration behind it all. Sophia has a rare neurological disorder called Rett Syndrome which impacts her movement and speech. She’s smart, a much-loved little sister, has a great sense of humour, uses a wheelchair and communicates through eye gazing and her iPad.  

When taken out in her wheelchair in cold and frosty Canberra, Sophia would often kick off her blankets in excitement. Monica was forever adjusting the blankets to stay tucked in! So, with an interest in sewing and a desire to create something practical and stylish, Monica decided she’d try her hand at designing and selling blankets specifically suited for use with wheelchairs and strollers. 

After much trial and error with the design and manufacture, and thanks to the generous support of friends and supporters through the Kickstarter fundraising platform, Mimi Blankets was finally launched! Sophia was very involved with the process, choosing designs and helping to make executive decisions. Mimi Blankets offer a range of high-quality, warm, durable, waterproof, versatile and beautiful products, and Monica is very excited to be sharing them with the world. 

• Visit Mimi Blankets website and order one today. You can also fund a blanket to a person for a person in need. 
• Find them on Facebook: Mimi_Blankets_AU
• Follow them on Instagram: @Mimi_Blankets

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