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Tejari Review by the Gugu Village

by Christine Swearingen Leave a Comment

Meet Tejari: organic, plant-based superfood protein blends. These nutrient-dense, convenient, yet delicious options don’t include empty calories, tons of added sugar, or cheap ingredients. They’re incredibly easy to incorporate into smoothies, baking, and beyond. Some of our Gugu Village mamas volunteered to test them out for us, and they were all huge fans of their products.

Read on to see what they have to say!

Sarah H: I am so thankful I found Tejari brand protein powders. They are definitely the best out there, and we have tried quite a few. I love that Tejari is plant-based, organic and has no added sugar. We use them mostly for smoothies, but I have put them in pancakes for my kids as well as baked goods, like banana bread. My favorite blend is the blueberry spinach and we use it daily in our smoothies. We have tried almost all of their flavors and you just can’t go wrong. Golden Banana is great for baking and I’ve even sprinkled their new vanilla blend straight on fruit or yogurt! Because most of their ingredients are just fruits and vegetables, they actually taste good compared to other protein powders out there.

Jessica G: My daughter who was already picky eater was recently diagnosed with a dairy allergy. It’s been a struggle to find things she will eat that have the nutritional value and protein she needs that are dairy free and actually taste good. I made her a shake with the Tejari Cacao powder, it mixed in well with her coconut milk without any clumps and I added a banana for sweetness. It tasted amazing and she actually drank her whole cup that I gave her. We are looking forward to trying the other sample flavors in some baked good and trying more shakes. I think our search is over to find a nutritious option for my daughter, thank you Tejari.

Samantha F: I really enjoyed the Tejari protein sachets! I decided to try mixing the Cocoa flavored mix in my morning coffee, which was an excellent idea. As odd as it might sound, the slight hint of banana in the powder gave my coffee a really enjoyable flavor. I loved that it tackled my hunger first thing in the morning- I tend to not like a big meal when I wake up, but as a new mom, I am often quite ravenous! The Golden Banana smells just as awesome as it tastes and was a fantastic addition to oatmeal. I also used it to make delicious cookies thanks to a recipe on the Tejari site! The blueberry spinach blend was great mixed into a homemade açaí bowl with fruit. My daughter really enjoyed the strawberry flavor when I mixed it in with her smoothie popsicles. I love knowing she’s getting an extra boost of healthy protein when she’s having a “treat.”

Alyssa J: Thanks to Gugu Guru and Tejari for giving me the chance to test out Tejari’s plant-based, superfood protein powders! I’ve dabbled in protein powders in my smoothies before, but I always ran into roadblocks because I’m sensitive to dairy – meaning all those whey-based powders were a no-go! Then I tried plant-based alternatives, but they tasted awful (looking at you hemp!). Tejari’s superfood blend made with pea protein is a great solution for my family because it delivers on taste and is safe to share with everyone, including my littlest ones! We love sharing a pitcher of smoothies when that afternoon snack craving hits, and I’m glad I can serve the same product to my 2 year old with a dairy sensitivity without worrying that the powder is packed with extra fillers that aren’t safe for him. I love all the other recipe recommendations that Tejari provides too! I would never think to swirl the Organic Cacao protein powder into my hot chocolate or Golden Banana protein powder into my oatmeal – game changers! As someone who struggled with gestational diabetes and now prediabetes, I really need to focus on balancing my carb intake with protein, so Tejari’s recipes are perfect for my needs. Plus, Tejari doesn’t have added sugar, which is even better for my family’s health! We’ll be keeping these superfood protein powders handy in our family’s pantry from now on!

Christine C: I am always on the hunt for healthy ways to add more fruits, veggies and protein to my day and it’s a huge bonus when I find something that also works for my kids (ages 3, 5, 7). I received 4 samples of the Tejari blends: Strawberry, Golden Banana, Cacao, and Blueberry + Spinach. Quality and transparency of ingredients is very important to me so the fact that these are organic and contain simple, easily identifiable ingredients was an immediate plus. And I also read on their website that they eliminated all plastic from their new packaging, which is incredible – companies that are trying to do right by our planet are ones that I want to support! As for the product, I like how easy it was to use the product in a variety of ways – a few variations that we tried included Strawberry Applesauce, Blueberry + Spinach Acai bowl and a Cacao Banana smoothie. I found them all to be delicious (no weird aftertaste!) and my kids fought over every single concoction I came up with. It’s so simple to mix into yogurt or oatmeal or pancake mix to give an added protein boost and keep us all feeling satisfied after a meal. There are also a lot of great recipe ideas on the website for things like energy bites, granola bars, protein truffles, muffins and more – I can’t wait to try them out!

Monique A: I have tried three of the four products thus far. The banana, strawberry and blueberry/spinach. I enjoy the fact that these products have natural ingredients, minimal ingredients, and can be used in a variety of ways. For example, I made the strawberry pancake recipe included in the package and I made smoothies with the other two flavors. I was really appreciative that there was not an after taste and that you could decide on how much or little you wanted for the flavor. And I felt like the flavors were a great substitute for fruits I did not include in my recipe and enhanced fruits that may have already been in the smoothie. I would appreciate some more direction on the packaging and/or website on how much to use in generalities. I felt like was trial and error. This way you do not waste and you can accurately balance flavors. One thing I greatly appreciated was the resealable packaging, that was super helpful.

Denalee M: My family and I absolutely love the Tejari protein blends. Smoothies are a staple in our house and my three year old is a picky eater so I’m always looking for ways to boost his nutrition. He loved every single smoothie we made with the Tejari packets but of course the cacao was his favorite. My 11th month also loved them. With her, we sprinkled some of the packet into her oatmeal. She was a big fan of the strawberry. My husband and I enjoyed the golden banana as a late night treat. Not only were these packets delicious (which is hard to find in protein powders) but I could also feel good about sharing these with my family because of the clean ingredients and no added sugar. Needless to say, I’ve already placed an order for more 🙂

Katie D: I really enjoyed all flavors of Tejari protein! The ingredient profile was super intriguing to me because it is incredibly difficult to find good-tasting protein powders that aren’t sweetened in some way. I haven’t wanted to give my 14 month old any sugar alternatives like stevia just yet so unflavored collagen has been the only introduced to her. I can honestly say we loved all the flavors! We added some to pancakes, to smoothies, and even energy “bites” and she loved all of it. With such minimal, wholesome ingredients, these really feel more like whole FOOD packs than supplements. If I have any constructive criticism, it would be for Tejari to include that more in their marketing! If each serving of their blueberry + spinach flavor contains 1.5 cups of spinach and 17 blueberries, I think that should be front and center!! I’d also love them to be available for sale on Amazon.

Tiffany L: I really like the simple and clean ingredients list to Tejari protein powders. I think it is more of an enhancement than a flavoring. They are a great way to add protein to meals, drinks, and smoothies. The cacao is easily hidden in chocolate milk or pudding from picky kids! You could also add any of the flavors to yogurt or oatmeal.

Shelby G: We have LOVED the Tejari superfood proteins! Definitely going to be a staple in our house. They are perfect for just about anything from smoothies, to adding some extra nutrients to snacks for our 2 year old. Our favorite so far is the organic golden banana but it all depends on what you’re mixing it into. We’ve added it into peanut butter for snacks or sandwiches and it doesn’t change the consistency at all. It just adds such a delicious flavor to it! On top of everything, I have peace of mind knowing my son is getting some nutrients he would be missing without the Tejari superfood proteins. He’s a picky eater at times so the fact that we can hide these easily in foods he will eat is a game-changer.

Read more and shop at www.tejariandco.com.

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Grow Välling Vanilla Review by The Gugu Village

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Välling has been used in Sweden for centuries to wean babies from formula or breastmilk. Grow Välling contains nutrients and vitamins that help soothe children and even help them sleep. Our Gugu Village was able to test Grow Välling Vanilla and provided us with their thoughts.

Grow Valling

I’m always looking for new ways to get our kids to eat healthy foods and the vanilla-flavored Grow Välling is so easy to mix into smoothies, oatmeal, yogurt and a lot of other kid-approved staples in our house to give a nutritional boost – I love the clean, wholesome ingredients and the fact that there are no added sugars. So many products that are marketed to provide great nutritional value for kids are also loaded with added sweeteners, and we try to avoid that as much as possible. I was not at all familiar with Välling prior to trying this product, but have since done some research and I think that once parents learn about it, they’ll love it – it really does provide a great, healthy addition to the diet of a growing child.
Christine C. 

Grow Valling

Pros: I love the ingredients in Grow Välling. My son likes Grow Välling in a smoothie, even though he doesn’t enjoy milk. It is a good way to get some extra calories and nutrients in his diet. 

Cons: My son does not like the powder mixed in liquid and only enjoys Grow Välling in a smoothie.  He is now two and has strong opinions so maybe if we introduced this when he was closer to one he would be more interested in it generally but for now I’ll keep adding it to smoothies.

As an aside, I usually share his smoothies and also think it tastes delicious.
Denalee M.

Grow Valling

My daughter enjoyed the Grow Välling Vanilla. She seemed to take it better mixed with her toddler formula. I would love for this to be part of her every day. She’s been extra picky these days!
Crystal B. 

 

Thank you to Grow for providing our testers with Vanilla Välling to test. We appreciate our Village parents for providing us with their honest thoughts. For more information or to purchase Grow Välling, click here.

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Gugu Guru Village Love: Virtual Services

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Gugu Guru’s Village Love Registry is our registry of must-have items from our own community of parents. It’s all the necessities for sleep, feeding, baby gear, bathing, lounging, toddlers and more that our community would always recommend to new parents. Today we’re sharing all of the virtual services that are much-loved by the Gugu Guru community. Check out this comprehensive list of virtual services that you can access from the comfort of your couch. Plus, many discounts and special offers for Gugu Guru readers! 

Arrow Birth: Virtual education and 1:1 support for every step of the parenthood path. By providing innovative education and highly-tailored support, Arrow Birth empowers families to positively adapt to any modern parenting demand. From contemplating parenthood through chasing toddlers, Arrow has families covered. Special Discount for Gugu Guru readers: head to Arrow Birth and use code GUGUGURU to purchase Arrow Birth’s Discover Course for $149 (normally $349)

Little Crown Interiors: Little Crown Interiors offers virtual child and nursery interior design nationwide. Little Crown Interiors was founded in 2008 by designer and artist, Naomi Alon.  She created her design studio with a focus on nurseries and child spaces after seeing this specialized skill missing from other firms.  Bringing together beauty, functionality and safety, Naomi believes in creating spaces for her clients that are unique, intentional and curated.

Lori Bregman: Lori Bregman is a renowned doula, life coach, author of Mamaste and The Mindful Mom To Be and co-founder of Seedlyfe Superfoods. With over 19 years of experience, Lori works with moms-to-be and new moms on all aspects of their personal transformation from fertility through pregnancy and into new motherhood. Lori is offering Gugu Guru readers 15% off using code mindfulmom15.

Mahaley Patel: Mahaley is a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant that helps families nationwide with virtual sleep consulting. Mahaley is offering 20% off any sleep package for Gugu Guru readers, just mention “Gugu Guru Village Love”.

Momseze: Momseze is here to help new parents 24/7/365 by immediately connecting you with nurses, lactation consultants and baby care experts from the comfort of your home. Momseze is offering Gugu Guru readers 10% off a visit with code guguguru.

The Parent Collective: The Parent Collective offers judgment-free in-person and virtual prenatal and postpartum support to help you find your village. The Parent Collective is offering 10% off a class for Gugu Guru parents using code GUGU10.

The Sleep Lady: For 25 years, sleep coach, family therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and mother, Kim West, aka The Sleep Lady, has personally empowered tens of thousands of families to gently find sleep, without letting their children cry it out. Kim has created and trademarked the original gentle, proven method to get a good night’s sleep for your family – The Sleep Lady Shuffle. She has sold over 140,000 copies of her sleep training book, the best-seller The Sleep Lady’s Good Night, Sleep Tight. Her new and improved Gentle Sleep Solutions e-course is a method to get your child (ages 6 months – 6 years) to sleep without crying it out. If you only want to sleep train once, Gentle Sleep Solutions is the way to create lasting results. With 25 years of experience backing it up, you can’t go wrong! Bonus, we’re offering a $20 off coupon for Gugu Guru families with code getsleep20.

WebBabyShower: Help everyone join in the fun of a baby shower no matter where they live in the world with WebBabyShower, and celebrate a pregnancy together. Web Baby Shower is offering 10% off for Gugu Guru parents with code GUGUGURU. 

Tot Squad: From pregnancy to the playground, Tot Squad connects you to experts in the parenting space, because every parent needs a squad. Whether you’re newly pregnant or already have little ones at home, Tot Squad delivers the providers you need to answer your pressing parenting questions. Connect today for peace of mind. 

Boober: New parenthood can be challenging but you don’t have to do it alone. Boober connects you to the right maternal care providers for you. Boober is offering 10% off for Gugu Guru families using code GUGUGURU.

Birth Day Presence: The days of the one-size-fits-all birth are done. Run by mothers and experienced doulas, Birth Day Presence hand-selects the best ideas and techniques from a range of practices to provide smart, non-judgmental childbirth education, doula, and lactation-support services. Birth Day Presence is offering 10% off for Gugu Guru readers with code GUGUGURU.

Monica + Andy: Monica + Andy is a one-stop-shop for your growing family, including everything from nursery, baby gifts, baby clothing, mom clothing, and more. They are committed to bringing parents the highest quality items for their growing family. 

Tinyhood: Tinyhood is deeply rooted in building a better way forward for parents, everywhere. Their virtual courses in baby care, feeding, nutrition, breastfeeding, and sleeping are taught by experts, giving parents the tools they need to feel confident in their parenting journey. Tinyhood is offering 15% off a course to Gugu Guru parents with code GUGU15 (expires 12/31/2020).

Gugu Guru: Of course we have to plug ourselves here. Need baby product or baby registry help? Get personalized, unbiased product recommendations tailored to meet your lifestyle needs & wants with Gugu Guru. It’s free to get started! Upgrade for additional one-on-one help and enjoy 15% OFF with code VILLAGELOVE at check out.

Filed Under: Baby Registry, Baby Showers, Gugu Picks, Pregnancy, Technology

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Crane’s Select Cordless Breast Pump: Our Village Weighs In

by Abby Ludwig Leave a Comment

The company behind our go-to humidifiers and air purifiers has allowed members from our Gugu Village to test their Select Cordless Electric Breast Pump. We had a number of new moms try out this pump. Some first-time moms, others are on baby #2 or #3, but we got lots of great feedback on this small, yet powerful pump.

Looking for the Deluxe Cordless Pump Review? Check it out here!

Jessica D.

I received this pump to try out and I honestly have nothing but good things to say. I love how I can take it anywhere with me because of how small and light it is. I had zero problems cleaning the pieces and it’s really easy to connect all the parts. I like the fact the flange has silicone to help create a suction but I do have a hard time trying to see if my nipple is inside the flange. Also, the pump is louder than other pumps I’ve tried but not loud enough to wake your little one if you pump in the room. Overall, I’ve really enjoyed using it!!

Haylee S.

The crane pump is more compact and easier to clean than the pump I was using before. The flanges are silicone which is a great feature and a lot more comfortable. The actual machine itself is very compact and easy for traveling and for on-the-go moms. I plan on bringing it with me on an upcoming trip. Overall great pump- wish I had this one when I first started.

Katie C.

I was given the opportunity to try the Crane Select Cordless Electric Breast Pump. This is a nice little pump with some great features. The pump is lightweight and rechargeable which I really like! The silicone inserts make pumping really comfortable once everything is all set up. That said, I did find it a bit awkward to get the flanges on when double pumping and using a hands-free bra. Because the silicone is opaque and there is only one piece for the flange/diaphragm/valve of the pump, it is hard to see if your nipples are in the right place. Having it all one piece also made it hard (and sometimes a bit messy) when finished pumping and trying to clean up. I found the suction/my output with this pump was good – I might have had high expectations from other reviews who felt like this pump was way better than other options. I think the suction is very good, especially for a portable pump, but it didn’t increase my output vs my pump in style. I like that there are two expression phases, but the pump doesn’t switch itself from one to the other and doesn’t remember previous settings. Increasing/decreasing the pump speed causes the pump to pause so the transitions aren’t as seamless as I would prefer. 

Overall, I love how portable this pump is and it would be really great for traveling and the price point is great for someone looking to pump sometimes. That said I’m not sure I would love it for my full-time working – 3 pumps a day/5 days a week – pump, but I could be biased since I’ve used two different Medela pumps for 15+ months of pumping.

Brittany V.

I’ve been using this breast pump for two weeks and I’m really impressed. I’ve tried a few different ones now and I love that this one is smaller and that it’s cordless. It makes it really easy to take with me and use anywhere. This one is comfortable and works well. The bottles that come with it are of really great quality too. They’re a good size and shape and feel heavier like a nicer quality than a cheap bottle. It’s really easy to pump and then switch the top to have a nipple and use the bottle too. I’d definitely recommend it to someone looking for a portable/cordless pump.

Thank you to Crane-USA for allowing our moms to test out this awesome pump!

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Filed Under: Breastfeeding, Feeding, Nursing & Feeding Tagged With: breastfeeding, feeding, pumping

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Crane’s Deluxe Cordless Breast Pump: Our Village Weighs In

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Crane, the company behind our go-to humidifier recommendation has officially launched their baby line. Full of excellent products for health, wellness, and feeding, Crane Baby is a must-have line to explore when you’re expecting. We had members from our Gugu Village weigh in on their new Deluxe breast pump. Check below to see how much they loved the newest pump from Crane.

Schae L.

Great pump! I love the high number of settings, giving me the opportunity to fine tune it to what I need in the moment. It’s quiet enough that I can pump and nurse simultaneously, but my absolute favorite thing is the one piece silicone insert. Comfortable on the breast, but more importantly easy to clean when you’re in a tired newborn haze. Highly recommend it!

Daniella R.

I received this product to test and I am so grateful. Before I received this pump, I was using my manual pump. I love that the Crane pump is cordless and you can pump both breasts at the same time. Another thing I like is that it is easy to use, even the first time. It is very quiet and very light. I was even able to pump in the same room where my baby was sleeping. Thank you Crane!

Akane T.

This is a great pump and a company with great customer service. I’ve been using the pump for about a week. I needed to change the nipple flange and they shipped it right away without question. I own another pump that’s not nearly as good at getting my milk out. This adorable Crane pump, made things so easy. Especially because it’s cordless and I can take it anywhere I need to pump. I love that I don’t have to sit by the outlet in an awkward position. I can pump by the crib or on the couch while I feed my toddler. Literally a lifesaver!

Sheila U.

I have tried several pumps and been using the Crane pump for the last 2 weeks. It is a lifesaver. I have to pump often because my daughter has a lip/tongue tie and we have to use a nipple shield, because it’s hard for her to latch. When we nurse, I like to pump on the other side. My letdown increases quickly, which helps my daughter stay satisfied. I like that I can choose how to pump and the rechargeable system allows me to have 20 minute sessions, without worrying about power. That being said, there’s no perfect pump. I don’t love the bottles that came with the pump. The material is nice but the ridge where it closes with the flange comes loose too easily. However, other bottles worked great with this pump. I also needed a much smaller flange size than the standard option. I had to replace the whole duct valve/flange, since it’s one piece (though this is great for easy cleaning). All of that being said, I love Crane and this pump will definitely be one I consistently use. It is super comfortable and super convenient!

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Gugu Guru Expert Review: Boon GRUB High Chair

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Liz from our team is bringing you our expert review of the Boon GRUB High Chair. There is so much we love about this high chair, check it out!

Boon GRUB Baby High Chair

Sleek in style, with the features you really WANT from a high chair. Easy to clean? We got you covered. There’s no need to scrub GRUB. The whole seat removes for a really easy clean in the dishwasher. The tray and seat pad are machine friendly too. Adjusts to your home? Check. Use it as easily at the counter as at the table. Grows with your child? You bet! With an adjustable tray and 5-position footrest, you can give your kid a custom fit. And best yet, when your toddler’s ready to leave the baby highchair behind, GRUB transforms into the perfect toddler chair that’ll last after those baby bib days are done. (Did we mention this highchair has a handy bib hook too? Yep, built right in.)

Check out all the features of the Boon GRUB on our blog post here!

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Thank you to Boon Inc. for making this sponsored post possible.

Filed Under: Feeding, Gear, Nursing & Feeding Tagged With: feeding, gear

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The Village Reviews: Go Happy Kids Travel Tray

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Traveling with little ones can certainly be an interesting journey, which is why we love any product that can help keep kids both entertained and organized during travel. We are huge fans of the Go Happy Kids Travel Tray, check out these real mom reviews below:

travel tray kids

April: I recently had the opportunity to try the Go Happy Kids Travel Tray on a flight from NYC to LA with my nine-month-old little one. The first thing that occurred to me when I used the tray was that this product was clearly created by a parent. It’s the type of product you don’t even realize you need until you’re settled in on a flight with your little one and their snacks and toys are rolling off the small (and dirty) airplane tray. I also really liked that the tray has a slim profile that easily slips into a backpack, comes in a washable drawstring bag to protect it while not in use, and has a removable silicone cover that makes washing it super easy. You and your baby will both be happy with the Go Happy travel tray!

Erica: We love the versatility of this tray. Whether at home or on the go, the tray serves us well for Playdoh, snacks, reading, and coloring. The non-skid mat is great for travel or just unsteady toddler hands. It’s designed with sturdy, high-quality materials. It packs away well in the laptop pocket of a backpack. So many ways to use this!

Tiffany: I love this tray and so does my son! It works great to keep the crumbs contained!! It has a nice border to keep toys from falling off the edge easily! The strap can be a little tricky when stretching it a little farther but holds well! I wish it could clip onto the tray though. It came with a nice and sturdy carrying bag too! The tray and silicone liner both wipe off easily and the tray has a nonslip grip on the bottom for use on a table or other flat surface. All in all this tray makes eating and playing on the go much more convenient! This tray will be great for  any trips.

Brooke: We love the Go Happy Kids Travel Tray! It’s so convenient and easy to clean. My daughter was able to play with her play-doh on the coffee table without getting it into all the crevices or on the carpet. It has also been perfect for holding our snacks while we cuddle up to watch a movie on the sofa. 

Denalee: The tray was great on the plane! We had the bulk head seat so it wasn’t the normal tray but the travel tray still sat well on top of the plane tray. The adjustable strap kept it in place really well especially when Mikey was done and wanted to push it away quickly (it didn’t budge). We used the tray for eating and playing. There was plenty of room to play with play doh, stickers, and eat all at once. Plus when we had to fold of the plane tray to reach our bag or move it was really nice to not have to pack everything up or try and hold everything in our laps. The travel tray made it really simple to just pick up all the stuff at once and then easily put it back. Not only did the tray make the flight easier but we actually used the inside silicone part as a mat to eat off of at restaurants on our trip. It doesn’t stick as well to the table as mats made for this purpose but it works and was one less thing to worry about packing. 

Lauren: The Go Happy Kids Travel Tray was a fantastic addition to our travel bag. The tray kept germs away and snacks and crayons close to my toddler! The strap and grippy material on the bottom of the tray prevented it from moving around during use. 

Alyssa: I was so excited to test the Go Happy Kids: Travel Tray. On a recent plane trip I felt like I was constantly trying to retrieve things that rolled off the regular airplane seatback tray and this product seems to fix that problem with its silicone mat and lip around the edge. No more rogue crayons! Not to mention, it covers the regular tray completely and securely so you don’t have to worry about germs and wiping everything down with disinfecting wipes before your kid eats their snack. The handy travel pouch is a nice feature to transport the clean tray around. 

Molly: There’s no question that traveling with kids can be difficult. Control some of the chaos, plus art supplies, cheerios, and toys with this sleek travel tray. With a universal raised edge and extra grippy bottom, it easily stays put on standard airline tray tables to keep kids plane essentials off the germiest surfaces and away from the floor. From air to at home, it’s perfect for particularly messy or tiny crafts, (think playdoh to beads). My kids (13,5,3) also use it for snacking and coloring. Bottom line, it’s a great, sturdy surface to use for work or play. Made from BPA-free plastic with a fully washable silicone liner that helps to secure and reign in all manner of travel distractions, the Go Happy Kids Travel Tray is a constant companion when on the go. I keep mine in the back pockets of the car for my two youngest kids to grab as needed. As a mom who spends a considerable percentage of my day picking up things that have fallen on the ground, rolled under a table or disappeared under a seat, the Go Happy Travel Tray is an activity/snack time lifesaver.

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What’s New on Gugu: February 5, 2020

by Abby Ludwig Leave a Comment

Calling all last-minute Valentine’s Day shoppers! Below are some great gift ideas for your loved ones with V-Day right around the corner! Coming in at all different price points, these gifts are sure to wow your little loves and big babes! Be sure to share any of your favorite gift ideas with us as well. We love hearing from our Village!

For a number of our other favorites, please check out our Explore page!   Honey Bug

Honey Bug’s Valentine’s Day Boxes: These adorable gift boxes from Honey Bug are the perfect gift for your little ones to celebrate our holiday of hearts. While their Valentine’s Day Boxes are flying off the shelf, we also love their standard gift boxes, which are curated by the Honey Bug mamas. These boxes are unique and will truly stand out amongst the monotony of the same baby gifts!

mamaRoo Sleep

4moms mamaRoo Sleep Bassinet: The long-awaited sleep bassinet from 4moms has finally arrived! What better gift to give than the gift of sleep?! Featuring 5 unique movements, you can control any movement or sound via the app. This is a safe sleep environment and can help keep your little one safe in your room until they reach 25 lbs or can push up on their hands/knees (whichever comes first).

Uppababy Vista V2

UPPAbaby VISTA V2 and CRUZ V2: The newest version of the UPPAbaby VISTA and CRUZ have finally arrived! Both strollers have been updated with seat/harness improvements, suspension upgrades (SO excited about this!) and wheel upgrades as well as a more compact fold for the CRUZ V2. The VISTA V2 has also updated it’s canopy. While definitely an investment, both strollers will hold up for years and throughout multiple children! A great Valentine’s Day gift for yourself or baby!

Hooray Heroes

Hooray Heroes Personalized Books: Nothing warms a parent’s heart more than a personalized gift. Turn on the water works this Valentine’s Day by securing these amazingly adorable books for Mom or Dad. You can truly personalize the characters and the storyline to fit your needs. Plus they are super high quality and will last for years!

Copper Pearl

Copper Pearl ‘XOXO’ Collection: Available in time for Valentine’s Day, we love how adorable (and gender-neutral!) this ‘XOXO’ collection is from Copper Pearl. Available in a swaddle blanket, hat, and multi-use cover there is something for everyone! If gender-neutral isn’t your style, check out the Lola print too!

 

 

Please note that these opinions are 100% my own and I have not received any products in exchange for placement in What’s New on Gugu! As an Amazon Associate Gugu Guru may earn from qualifying purchases.

 

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The Village Reviews: Beautycounter Winter Favorites

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Winter weather is here! Let Beautycounter provide relief to dry skin the natural way with their Baby Daily Protective Balm and Baby Soothing Oil. Both products are great for babies and parents alike. Beautycounter excludes over 1,500 questionable ingredients to keep things simple and safe. Our Gugu Village Parents were able to test Beautycounter’s Baby Protective Baby Balm and Baby Soothing Oil and provided us with their thoughts.

I am always excited to try new natural skincare products and loved adding BeautyCounter’s Baby Soothing Oil to my son’s beauty regimen. 

When I first received the bottle I wondered how many applications it would last for, but was pleasantly surprised how little product you actually needed to use. The oil is very light upon application and easily absorbed into the skin. I also really like that it had a very light fragrance that wouldn’t overwhelm my son. 

This would be a great product for dry winter skin and is definitely a product I could use myself as well. 

I have tried a lot of children’s moisturizers on the market and the BeautyCounter Baby Soothing Oil is my favorite!
-April A.

I tried the Beautycounter Baby Daily Protective Balm and I like how it is a completely natural alternative for diaper rash creams. We have used it on my son’s bum at night time diapers to help create a barrier to make it to the morning without any rashes. I also have used it around his chin where his skin is reddened from the paci and drooling due to teething. It would be nice for the winter in a dry, cold environment. I do love how it is made of completely safe ingredients and is unscented for sensitive baby skin.
-Kelsey M.

I had the opportunity to test Baby Soothing Oil by BeautyCounter. I wash my hands a lot and suffer from very dry hands and eczema. Usually, when I put lotion or anything on my hands, they burn where the eczema cuts are, but not with this product!! It actually felt soothing when I put it on. 1 pump was sufficient to cover my hands. I love that there are only 3 ingredients and it didn’t leave my hands feeling oily! I have only used it for a couple days but it has already improved my skin so much! I no longer feel like I am rubbing sandpaper on my baby’s skin when I touch him. This will be a huge help for my boys and myself through this upcoming winter too! So thankful to have tried this! I have found my new favorite moisturizer that is safe for my whole family!!
-Tiffany L. 

This Baby Daily Protective Balm is awesome! I love the company and everything they stand for (they’re fighting for safer beauty which I can always get behind).  I already had some makeup items from the line but was really excited to try this balm for my son (almost 2). We live in Boston and the weather has been really dry lately so I’ve been applying the balm to some dry patches on his arms and after about 4 days they disappeared.  The Baby Balm also came at the perfect time because our whole family caught a cold. I used it on my son’s nose and on my dry lips and saw a noticeable improvement. The only downside to the product is that there are little chunks in it (probably from the all-natural ingredients) so it does not go on completely smooth but it did not bother me or my son so we can definitely live with that for the clean ingredient list.  I’m expecting a newborn in January and will definitely be adding this to our list of baby supplies to have on hand.
-Denalee M.

Thank you to Christine C. from Beautycounter for providing our Gugu Village Parents with products to test. Thank you to our Gugu Village Parents for providing us with their unbiased reviews. For more information on Beautycounter, click here!

Filed Under: Baby Registry, Beauty, Ecofriendly, Winter Pregnancy

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The Village Reviews: Frida Baby DermaFrida Silicone Bath Mitt

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Are you looking to toss your toddler’s smelly washcloth? The Frida baby DermaFrida Silicone Bath Mitt has splashed into the market and does not disappoint. The silicone design ensures a hygienic way to wash while providing toddlers the opportunity to engage in independent self-care. Keep reading to see what our real Gugu Village Parents had to say about this awesome bath mitt.

Fridababy DermaFrida the Bath Mitt

We love the Frida Baby DermaFrida Silicone Bath Mitt! My toddler took to it right away. After I showed her how it fits on her hand like a mitten, she puts it on herself and easily scrubs all over. She even washes her own face, something she’s always fought me on when I use a regular washcloth. Because of the design, I feel more comfortable letting her wash herself and don’t feel as much of a need to rewash to ensure she’s clean. Plus at the end of the bath, we just hang it to dry by the suction cup, no fussing with wet washcloths! This mitt has been great!
-Angeline W.

Fridababy DermaFrida the Bath Mitt

What an innovative and fun idea for a toddler who is learning early hygiene skills! Although the Frida Baby Bath Mitt is not designed to be a toy or teether, it certainly serves that dual purpose for our 21-month-old! She loved the soft silicone and thought she was hilarious as she put it on her feet to scoop up the bubbles. As Ms. Independent, she is adamant about washing her body all by herself and the size of the mitt fit her hand well (mom and dad’s hands, too!). As parents, we appreciate that it is BPA-free and bacteria resistant. The built-in suction cup allows for easy storage and quick drying. It is strong enough to stay on the wall but weak enough that our daughter could pull it off the wall by herself. It doesn’t get sudsy like we thought it would, but that wasn’t an issue for us. Another win from Frida Baby!
-Erica F.

Fridababy DermaFrida the Bath Mitt

 

 I have been using the Frida Baby DermaFrida Silicone Bath Mitt with my twin boys who just turned two. They have been having a lot of fun using it to clean themselves during bath time! One of my sons loves putting it on his own hand and sticking his thumb through the slot- it fits perfectly!  Both of them have used it to scrub themselves all over. They like me to use it on their backs and heads. I like that it has drain holes for quick-drying, and I also appreciate the suction cup for easy storage. I think this will replace all those washcloths and reduce my laundry, too!
-Briana G.

Fridababy DermaFrida the Bath Mitt

 

Bath time just go a little cooler and more hygienic than you can imagine! Thank you, Gugu Guru, for the Frida Baby DermaFrida Silicone Bath Mitt. My daughter has been learning to wash herself and this helps to promote this with being a wash glove that her little hand can git in. She loves the silicone texture and the prickles make her giggle.
-Crystal B
Fridababy DermaFrida the Bath Mitt

My three-year-old son was very excited to try out the Frida Baby Silicone Bath Mitt as he is in a “do it myself” phase when it comes to bath time. He did not like putting his thumb through the kid-fit hole instead keeping his thumb out like I do when I take over for him. He didn’t seem bothered by the feel of the silicone but also didn’t prefer it over a standard washcloth. The Bath Mitt also doubled as a pretend “oven mitt” to hand me “food” while playing in the tub. 🙂 

What I did love about the Bath Mitt was the suction cup allowing it to hang to dry. I hate how gross washcloths can get after using them if they’re not wrung out and dried. We also have the Frida Baby Bath Mitt and my son now hangs them together in the bathtub to dry.
-Ashley B. 

Fridababy DermaFrida the Bath Mitt

The Frida Baby DermaFrida Bath Mitt is great! As soon as we showed it to our son, he wanted to use it during his tubby time. The Bath Mitt has a handy suction cup so it can hang in a vertical position allowing the bath water to drain out through the water openings at the end of the mitt. No mold and mildew here!  As we all know, toddlers want to do everything themselves and the Bath Mitt is the perfect size for the little one to stick their hands in with convenient thumb slots(for the left and right hand) and wash themselves up like the little grown-ups they think they are. As a parent, the Bath Mitt makes bathing so much easier without having to hold a little towel to scrub the body clean and instead we can give them a soft gentle massage while getting their bodies clean.
-David T.

Fridababy DermaFrida the Bath Matt

My husband and I have been huge fans of Frida Baby from the moment our son had his first cold and we discovered the amazingness of the NoseFrida. Well, the Frida Baby Silicone Bath Mitt is just as awesome and so well thought out like the rest of their products. 

​We are all about routines at our home and bath time is no exception. My five-year-old will be going into Kindergarten this year and we are trying to teach him the importance of a daily routine and being self-sufficient. Our boys get very excited about bath time and they can practically do everything themselves, except for the actual bathing part. My husband and I are always having to make sure they are getting clean and receiving a proper bath. We have been using the Bath Mitt for a few nights now, and holly molly it has been a game-changer! The Silicone Bath Mitt fits perfectly on my five-year-olds little hands and the thumb hole helps it stay without slipping off. I believe this is why it’s been so hard for him in the past because washcloths and loofahs can drop and slip with little hands trying to maneuver them. My son is now able to get everything clean himself and help his brother get clean too, it’s a win-win for kids and parents alike!
-Anne E.

FridaBaby DermaFrida the Bath Mitt

Thank you to Frida Baby for providing our Village Testers with the DermaFrida Silicone Bath Mitts and our Gugu Village Testers for providing us with their honest feedback. If you are interested in purchasing a Frida Baby DermaFrida Silicone Bath Mitt click here.

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