The tube sock makes a super cool comeback {giveaway}
December 8th, 2009Only once have I thought a pair of tube socks to be super cool, and that “once” was when Hank & JoJo sent me a box of their Retro Baby Tube Socks for review on the Daily Dish. Who knew a geeky sport sock (okay, maybe Patrick Dempsey could pull it off) could be turned into a stylin’ eco-friendly accessory for baby?
The first think you notice about Hank & JoJo’s box of tube socks, besides the fact that “box of tube socks” is a sweet little rhyme, is the packaging. This miniature tin lunchbox with it’s peek-a-boo window has the cutest, most whimsical characters on it. Made from lead-free tin and plastic (and exceeding CPSIA regulations for lead), this little box is recyclable, but I can guarantee you’ll be recycling it in-house as a piggy bank, display case for those little treasures toddlers collect or the perfect storage for tiny hair clips.
But enough about the lunchbox. Hank & JoJo’s set included four pairs of tube socks: Strawberry, Banana, Pear and Blueberry. The socks are made using 80% bamboo, which is grown without the use of chemicals and has natural UV protection. Dyed with toxin-free dyes, these little socks were designed for babies ages 0 to 12 months. The socks actually go up over the knee protecting legs and knees during tummy time and crawling. You can also use them like you would leg warmers—in warmer weather pair a pair with a onesie for quick and easy diaper changes.
When the pairs first arrived I was a bit sad because my youngest just turned two. I figured we would get very little use out of our Hank & JoJos until I realized these socks with their tube design means even older babies can wear them! Livi has already sported the Pear and the Strawberry. You can check out the Pear in the photo below. Trust me, I tried to get her to look at the camera and smile but what can you do when Yo Gabba Gabba! is on? Though they don’t go over her knee the do get close to it. Once washed the heel ends up about mid sole but because they’re so soft she doesn’t even notice. And I love that they’re the perfect socks for wearing with nightgowns—they keep her legs warm when her nighties ride up. Plus they’re great under jeans in cold weather!
I love anything that works for multiple ages and is stylish and eco-friendly and makes a great gift and has super cute packaging. Perhaps that’s why I love Hank & JoJo so much. But one more reason comes to mind: each purchase of Hank & JoJo Retro Baby Tube Socks “ensures that The Tiny Miracles Foundation, Tiny Treasures Program, is able to include on pair of Hank & JoJo socks in each Homecare Starter Kit for parents and premature infants release from Stamford, Norwalk and Bridgeport Connecticut NICUs.” Now THAT’S cool.
Priced at around $30 for the box set, Hank & JoJo Retro Baby Tube Socks make a wonderful gift for the holidays and post-holiday showers. ‘Tis the season for giving, and with these babies you’ll be giving two gifts at once. Totally tubular, baby! (Forgive me, I couldn’t resist…)—Emily
*** Giveaway! Hank & JoJo is giving away one box set of their Retro Baby Tube Socks! Here’s how to enter. You can do as many of these as you’d like. Each one is worth one entry into our giveaway; please leave a separate comment for each one you do:
• Visit HankandJoJo.com and leave a comment telling us you did (we trust you to be honest).
• Become a fan of Hank & JoJo on Facebook and leave a comment telling us you’re their newest fan.
• Tweet about this giveaway and leave a comment with the URL of your tweet.
• Blog about this giveaway and leave a comment with the URL to your blog post.
Include a valid email address for our drawing. We’ll draw the winner from the comments and contact her via email. Deadline: December 15, 2009 (midnight). The winner will have 24 hours to claim her prize or a new winner will be chosen.
- Congratulations to Kari, the winner of the Hank & JoJo giveaway! Thank you to everyone who took the time to read the review and add a comment. Keep reading the Daily Dish for your chance to participate in more giveaways!
December 8th, 2009 at 7:48 am
These are SO cute Emily
I want some for my little bundle to rock out in. 
I of course Tweeted about the giveaway, and joined their fan page on FB.
Good luck to our readers! Love these
December 8th, 2009 at 11:28 am
I checked out their site. these are simply too cute. would love to get these for my twin nieces.
December 8th, 2009 at 11:46 am
Very cute Checked out their WEb site…Gabby would love them
December 8th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Visisted. Fun website.
December 8th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
I visited the website; I love the “protest” signs.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Good thing they have online shopping since you can’t purchase Hank & JoJo’s in Utah! I didn’t think that I would adore tube socks so much until you put them on super cute babies. Would be thrilled to have Devin where these out with pride!
December 8th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
I became a fan on facebook, and I didn’t mention that I visited the website…but I did that too!
December 8th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
I visited Hank & JoJo and the gallery pictures of all the little kids in their socks was adorable.
December 8th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
I visited & had a lovely look around.
December 9th, 2009 at 12:12 am
I visited Hank & JoJo’s website. I also think these socks would be great for under pajamas!
December 9th, 2009 at 5:58 am
Hank & JoJo have such a cute website! The Fruit wearing the tube socks is great. I love it!
seeryusfam@msn.com
December 9th, 2009 at 5:58 am
I’m Hank and JoJo’s newest Facebook fan!
seeryusfam@msn.com
December 9th, 2009 at 5:58 am
Tweet!
http://twitter.com/SeeryusMama/status/6495376299
seeryusfam@msn.com
December 9th, 2009 at 10:35 am
I really like these socks, they would be perfect for my 1 1/2 year old daughter.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:56 am
love the fruity names they give their socks!
December 9th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Checked out the site. They have some cute baby models : ) Now, we just need these in matching parent sizes.
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December 9th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
I went to the Hank & JoJo website, it’s so cute! I love these socks.
December 9th, 2009 at 7:11 pm
Visisted website. Adorable
December 9th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
visited the site. soooo cute!
December 9th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
I fanned them on Facebook!
December 10th, 2009 at 9:14 am
Blogged here:
http://seeryusmama.com/2009/12/10/link-em-thursday-11/
seeryusfam@msn.com
December 10th, 2009 at 9:16 am
[...] Boutique Cafe is giving away a set of Hank & JoJo Tube socks. [...]
December 10th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
I visited and the pics are SOO cute. I love how they come in a box like a lunch box, neat
December 10th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
I tweeted
http://twitter.com/contestmama/status/6543967721
December 11th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
I checked out their site – wish they had more items—soon to come??!
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December 11th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
I’m an FB fan!
December 11th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Tweeted too!
http://twitter.com/bekatelyn/status/6579166258
December 12th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
I visited their site. So cute and colorful.
December 12th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
so much cute! i visited their page. =)
December 13th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
Ive visited Hank & JoJo. I love these little Retro Socks they are so cute!
December 13th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
Im a Facebook Fan.
December 13th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Tweeted:
http://twitter.com/Candy3181/status/6653683133
December 14th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
Very cute socks. I think the packaging is great. It would serve as a treasure keeper for the girls.
December 15th, 2009 at 7:22 am
I have visited Hank & JoJo and I love they come in a very cool lunchbox tin!
December 15th, 2009 at 7:23 am
I am a facebook fan
December 15th, 2009 at 7:24 am
UNprotected TWeet
http://twitter.com/umeplusone/status/6697152874
December 15th, 2009 at 11:35 am
I visited the site-I found out that the nearest store that sells the products is in East Grand Rapids, Michigan which is over a 100 miles from me
December 15th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
I visited their site, it was fun!
December 15th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
I visited Hank and Jojo- what a great site. The animation is adorable- esp “make warm not war”- so cute!
December 15th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
I don’t know which is cuter…the socks or the lunchbox it comes in! I visited their site and thought it was adorable!
December 15th, 2009 at 6:38 pm
Those are the cutest socks I have ever seen.
December 15th, 2009 at 6:38 pm
Became a fan on facebook.
December 15th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
Tweeted http://twitter.com/ericalyn11
December 15th, 2009 at 6:41 pm
I absolutely love the socks.
December 15th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
My oldest loves tube socks for dance! I’d love to get my little one in some! I stopped by Hank & JoJo. About to explore some more
December 15th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
I visited the website and checked out the adorable gallery