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A Taco Themed Baby Registry (+ giveaway)

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“Taco Tuesday sends a terrible message to our children.  They need to know that tacos are always an option no matter what day it is.” – Unknown

Gugu Guru has now added tacos to its product recommendations for parents. Taco enthusiasts who plan on passing on their love of burritos and chalupas to their offspring, can now add Taco Bell gift cards to their personalized Gugu Guru registries.

We saw that our community is always engaged and excited about our #TacoTuesday content. With brand loyalists getting married at Taco Bell, it just made sense that couples might want to include similar brand experiences in the next big milestone of life – having a baby.

In addition to Taco Bell gift cards, taco enthusiasts can add a number of Mexican food-themed items to their registries such as taco maternity t-shirts, Burrito Baby Swaddles from Mirando Brand Baby and taco truck playhouses for a growing taco-loving toddler. Now everyday can be Tuesday with this taco lover’s baby registry.

We are so excited about our Taco Baby Registry that we have a giant giveaway to celebrate! One winner will receive the grand prize – ALL the items pictured above, including $25 to Taco Bell, $25 to BuyBuyBaby, $100 to Uncommon Goods, and a First Birthday Taco Smash from Little Nest Photography! Three runners up will each receive a $25 Taco Bell Gift Card and a $25 Buy Buy Baby Gift Card.

Pictured above: Taco Beaded Bracelet Stack, Hole in Her Stocking; Taco Baby Blanket, BizyBelle; Burrito Swaddle Blanket, Hat, and Doll from Mirando Brand Baby; Cilantro-Lime Candle, Baitx Made; Feed Me Tacos Baseball Top, Deloom; Taco Carseat cover/nursing cover, Solchan Covers; Whatever, I’m Getting Tacos T-shirt, Seriously Happy Tees; Newborn Taco Set, Cuddle Sleep Dream; Let’s Taco ’bout Me Onesie, Sprinkles + Jam; Rock Out With Your Guac Out Tote, Brittany Garner Designs; Sleeveless Taco Twirl Dress, LookieLooLoo; Nacho Average Baby, The Little Ham; The Original “You Better Have Tacos” doormat from Shop JosieB

Taco Baby Registry

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Tacos By Trimester

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Obsessed with Taco Bell? Here’s a helpful guide trimester-by-trimester guide for integrating this very tasty fare throughout your pregnancy.

First Trimester

So it’s not a food baby? Congratulations! If you love tacos now, prepare yourself for more Taco Bell runs as your pregnancy ramps up.  Cravings can start as early as two or three weeks into your pregnancy.  You might get a bit cranky so pick up this shirt now to let the world know you’re contrite. Since baby will only be about the size of a Cinnabon Delight at most, you can skip the maternity size… for now.

Baby Burrito Miranda Brand

Second Trimester

Time to start your taco baby registry! Swaddle blankets are a must and we’re loving this baby burrito swaddle from Mirando Brand on etsy. Since baby will now be the size of a delicious taco, you may want to start shopping and size up your wardrobe. Might as well grab some tacos afterward and do a Baja Freeze gender reveal while you’re at it.

Beyonce Cards

Third Trimester

You’re in the home stretch. Baby’s pretty big now (about the size of an XXL Grilled Stuff Burrito to be exact.) Hit etsy for some awesome taco baby shower inspiration like “Taco Bout Balloons” and these amazing Beyonce cards for invites.  Pass the 40 week mark? Pregnant women claim that eating Taco Bell can induce labor.  We say it’s worth a shot!

And, just think, when baby’s a year old you can do a first birthday taco smash…

Taco Registry

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Nursery Essential: Ruggish Play Rugs

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One of the questions we get asked daily is “what items are the best investment when it comes to nursery decor?” It’s a good question, because as we all know, diaper pails aren’t going to be needed forever, neither will mobiles, or even gliders, but one thing which a house always needs is somewhere safe, soft, and gorgeous to play, dream, and lay upon. Enter: Ruggish Play Rugs –  gorgeous play mats which are not only ideal for the nursery, but for your home decor.

You can find Ruggish on Facebook and Instagram.

Ruggish was founded by an interior designer and new mom who realized when it came to creating a safe, comfortable and beautiful, not to mention multipurpose space, for her new child, the options were slim. When it came to rugs, nothing was as cushioned as it should have been for hanging out on the floor, and the interlocking mats left lots of rooms for crumbs and dirt to fall through. As necessity is the mother of invention, Ruggish was born.

Ruggish is essentially a one-piece play mat  which offers the look of a rug and the feel of a play mat, allowing you to swap out your expensive rug for a long lasting, aesthetically pleasing, protective product that’s a fraction of the price. The rugs are 2-in-1, as one side is a stylish piece of art for your home, and the other side is a playmat for toddlers and kids.  A layer of memory foam provides more cushion than any foam tile, and an exceptionally comfortable place to play, and most importantly, they are durable and easy to wipe down. Many parents have also reported that Ruggish Play Rugs are ideal for doing yoga or even resting alongside their kids, without any aches or pains normally associated with playing on the floor!

Ruggish Play Rugs also make the list for eco-friendly living, as they are free of BPA, Phthalate, Lead, Latex, Formaldehyde and EVA, and tested to European Toy Standards. Plus, they feature a 1-year manufacturers warranty, and free shipping in the United States. Ruggish Play Rugs come in two designs, the Lulu and the Romy (we’ve featured the Romy in our gray nursery inspiration post). The back of each of the play rugs features a whimsical roadmap, pictured above.

As one of the reviews says, “We absolutely love our Romy play rug! As a family, laying and playing with our son Marcello on the play mat is our favorite part of the day. It’s incredibly comfortable, stylish, and multi-functional. Our son loves rolling, crawling and playing with his toys on the mat, I love stretching on it after the end of long day and my husband even naps on it! We love it so much we’ve ordered 3 of them for different rooms and are now considering another for our outdoor patio. This is an absolute must buy!”

Thank you to Ruggish for making this sponsored post possible.

Filed Under: Design, Economical Picks, Nursery, Nursery Style Tagged With: decor, nursery

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Top 5 Must Have Essentials: Sleepless Nights

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It’s no secret that with a new baby comes many sleepless nights; however, we rounded up our top items which parents need to survive those long sleepless nights. We know that it can seem overwhelming to register for everything you may need for a baby; so, we’ve broken all the necessities down into your Top 5 Must Have Essentials for every category you may need. Today we’re covering the Top 5 Must Have Essentials for Sleepless Nights; don’t forget to add them to your registry!

See also: Top 5 Must Have Essentials for Baby’s Nursery, Top 5 Must Have Essentials for Baby’s First Flight; Top 5 Must Have Essentials for Baby’s First Night Home; Top 5 Must Have Essentials: Fisher Price Baby Gear 

 

Micuna Flor rocking chair and the Nacelle bassinet: Get some help rocking baby all night with this innovation from Micuna! Use the Flor rocking chair and the Nacelle bassinet together to rock your baby with the magnets docking system. Put the bassinet in your left or in your right side at your convenience. You can also rock your twin babies easily with two Nacelle bassinets at the same time with the Flor rocking chair and its magnet docking systems. This is ideal for parents of twins, as you can rock both babies at the same time.

Bravado Dream Nursing Tank: If you’re going to be up all night nursing, why not feel good about yourself, too? We’re huge fans of Bravao, and the Dream Nursing Tank is no exception. The Dream Nursing Tank is the ultimate nursing bra and tank in one that provides full length style and full time support. Perfect to wear anytime, whether at home or on-the-go, when you’re pregnant or nursing. You can opt to wear it alone with your favorite jeans, or under a sweater with a cozy pair of leggings. It also comes in gray and black.

Check out more on Bravado: Product Discovery: Bravado Designs’ Petal Soft Bras; Product Discovery: Bravado’s Clip and Pump Hands-Free Nursing Bra Accessory; 7 Must-Haves for Breastfeeding Moms 

ergoPouch: Even if baby isn’t quite sleeping, you’ll need a safe way to keep baby warm (but not too warm) at night. ergoPouch is ideal for this exact mission. The award-winning ergoPouch collection includes premium quality baby swaddles, sleeping bags and sleep suits available from birth to 6 years.  All ergoPouch products are made with natural fibers including Organic Cotton, Bamboo and Merino. ergoPouch products offer great functionality and versatility with swaddles that can easily transition to a sleeping bag, and sleep suits that convert from bags to suits with legs for easy use from bassinet to stroller. You can buy any of the ergoPouch sleep items at Babies R Us. 

Check out more on ergoPouch: Sleepytime Find: ergoPouch; Back to Sleep, ergoPouch; Minimalist Baby Registry

Angelcare AC517 Movement Monitor: Although you want to be by your baby’s side all night long during those sleepless nights, sometimes you have to put baby down! Angelcare Movement monitors will watch your baby all night long even when Mom and Dad can’t.  They monitor that your baby is sleeping soundly and will send an alert to you if your baby needs you. Angelcare Monitors make you less worried, so you can sleep too (eventually!).  Don’t fret, you can still keep track of everything baby is doing with Angelcare’s Movement Monitor. Angelcare’s AC517 touchscreen movement, video and audio monitor offers the only wireless movement sensor pad in the market and features activity tracking which reports on baby’s movement levels. The new wireless sensor pad goes under the crib mattress and can track subtle movements (like breathing, rolling and kicking) that audio and video monitors can’t detect. This means parents can truly monitor all of baby’s slightest movements. This touchscreen monitor from Angelcare offers the only wireless movement sensor pad in the market and features new data analytics that sense and track baby’s activity level.

Check out more on AngelCare: Nursery Gear Essential: Angelcare AC517 Movement Monitor; Product Discovery: Angelcare Movement Monitor; Top 5 Must Have Essentials: First Night Home With Baby

Baby Shusher: Despite popular belief, babies don’t actually need quiet to fall asleep! They are accustomed to the loud whooshing noises in the womb, and often sleep better with a white noise around them. However, it’s exhausting for an already tired parent to shushhhhh their baby all night long; enter, the Baby Shusher! This revolutionary product quickly soothes fussy baby with rhythmic “shush” sound. Inspired by Dr. Harvey Karp’s book ‘The Happiest Baby on the Block‘, the Baby Shusher will (hopefully) help lull your little one to sleep.

Check out more on Dr. Harvey Karp: How To: Maintain a Peaceful Home During The Holidays; Books Before Baby: Suggestions From Our Favorite Writers and Bloggers; Atomic Moms Hot Mama Summer Must Haves with Ellie Knaus!

PS. Don’t forget the number 6 essential for those long sleepless nights: a Netflix account!

Thank you to Micuna, AngelCare, ergoPouch and Bravado for making this sponsored post possible.

Filed Under: Breastfeeding, Essentials, Gear, Gift Ideas, Multiples, Newborns, Preemies, Sleep Tagged With: breastfeeding, preemie

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Colgate Mattresses: Meet The Makers

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Buying a crib mattress is one of the most important things you will ever do in your baby’s life. Since that is the place that they will sleep, grow, and develop, it’s essential to know where your mattress comes from and who is making it. We’re big fans of Colgate Mattresses and excited to share a little bit more about the company today. Since July is a celebration of America, we thought it was fitting to explore a little more about Colgate Mattress, since they are a made in America brand.

We’ve featured Colgate for Back to Sleep, Innovative Sleep Products, and as a Nursery Essential for Mother’s Day

In 1955, Sol Wolkin and his wife Anne took over the Colgate Mattress Factory in Atlanta. Their first factory was in a small,4,000 square foot building on Ponce de Leon Avenue near the old Atlanta Crackers home baseball stadium. Anne was the backbone of the business, running the entire office. Colgate expanded several times on Ponce de Leon Avenue before relocating to its present 60,000 square foot location in historic Cabbagetown, Georgia. Colgate was founded on the values of integrity, loyalty, and honesty, and Anne and Sol passed these principles onto their three children, Alan, Joan, and Richard, their five grandchildren, and their four great-grandchildren. Sol and Anne’s memory lives on, as do their family and business values.

Did you know Colgate are pioneers in crib-mattress making?  Colgate was the first to create light weight mattresses, which makes lifting the mattress to change the sheets a much easier task than traditional mattresses. Colgate mattresses are cleverly designed to accommodate baby as she transitions to the toddler phase with a simple flip of the mattress. One side is firm and supportive for infants while the other is slightly softer for toddler comfort. Colgate is committed to the health and safety of babies, and introduced the use of organic materials in crib mattresses, such as coconut coir, organic cotton and other plant-based materials. Furthermore, Colgate was also the first to manufacture a foam mattress, manufacture a dual-firmness mattress, and manufacture a mattress using organic materials.

Colgate is legendary for their commitment to exacting manufacturing standards of crafting safe crib and toddler mattresses. Colgate uses only the highest quality components, hand assembled right here in the USA because, as they say, “while many crib mattresses may look similar on the outside, we know it’s what’s on the inside that counts.” Colgate is a family owned and operated business, and has a deep dedication to baby’s sleep safety. They offer over 25 different crib mattresses, each held to the highest safety standards.

Thank you to Colgate for making this sponsored post possible.

Filed Under: Back To Sleep, Essentials, Sleep

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Steals and Deals: Small Shop Edition

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Since Gugu Guru is founded by a mom, and the team is comprised of moms, we are a little more than obsessed with finding and featuring small shops founded by #mompreneurs. Today we have four fun shops to feature – check out each shop and use the exclusive discount codes below!

Seriously Happy Tees – you can find them on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram

Seriously Happy Tees creates modern t-shirts, tanks, and accessories for the busy mamas who also loves to laugh (at themselves mostly). As founder Chelsea Millwood says, “Seriously Happy Tees was founded with the idea of focusing on what is important in life all while putting uplifting and encouraging words on tee for the world to see. As a wife and mother of 3, I completely understand life can get hectic and overwhelmingly stressful, but I hope my brand can make you laugh, think or to serve as a reminder to refocus on what makes you Seriously Happy.” Check out our favorite picks from Seriously Happy Tees and Gugu Guru readers can use code SUMMER for 20% off! Happy shopping!

You Do You Mama T-Shirt; Coffee, Pizza, Gilmore Girls T-Shirt; Life. Motherhood. Eyeliner. Everything. T-Shirt; Whatever, I’m Getting Tacos Tank (also comes as a shirt)

Little Faces Apparel – you can find them on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter

Little Faces Apparel has one goal in mind, to create a high standard for unique, handcrafted clothing and accessories for kids. Just because they’re kids doesn’t mean they can’t be stylish! Their clothing is designed to be comfortable and stylish while kids are out in the world doing what they do best — being kids! Plus, we’re big fans of their onesies and shirts for announcing a new baby or a gender reveal – we’ve featured them in a pregnancy announcement post! Looking to snag a perfect onesie for your gender reveal or pregnancy announcement? Maybe get a shirt for a new big sibling? Use code guguguru for 20% off! Check out some of our favorite onesies below.

It’s a Boy Bodysuit; Newbie Onesie; Little Little Baby Bodysuit; It’s a Girl Bodysuit

Mom Life Must Haves – you can find them on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram

When it comes to Surviving Motherhood, often times it is the coffee, wine, and ice cream which get us through the day, and no one knows this better than Mom Life Must Haves! Founded by a mom of three boys, Mom Life Must Haves has a wide variety of fun Surviving Motherhood items, both for you, and they would make a perfect gift for a mom friend. As Gina, the founder says, “I have a love for the chaos that comes with motherhood, and I started Mom Life Must Haves out of that love. Why shouldn’t we embrace and celebrate how chaotic it is being a mother? I believe we should, and I also believe we should have one hell of a time while doing it!” We are huge fans of the products below – especially that mason jar, so cute! Want one for yourself? Use code GUGU for 15% off!

Surviving Motherhood, one sip at a time Mason Jar; Surviving Motherhood Stemless Wine Glass; Surviving Motherhood Travel Tumbler; Surviving Motherhood Wine Tumbler

Polka Dot Print Shop – you can find them on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest

When it comes to remembering baby’s early days, everyone will tell you to write it down! Write all the memories down! Except, you often use scraps of paper and the back of menus, and forget where everything sweet you wrote ended up. Worry no longer, Polka Dot Print Shop has the cutest baby books for all of your sweet memories. Created by a busy mama of four, each page was carefully designed in such a way that you won’t need to devote hours upon hours of your precious time each month to filling it out. Pick it up when you have a spare moment and write down your memories. Quick, simple and to the point. These made in America books aren’t just for baby memories, they have Bump books, toddler books, school years, and even expansion packs. So smart! Plus, use GUGU15 for 15% off your order – these make a perfect baby shower gift.

Coral Polka Dot Baby Book; Blue Polka Dot Baby Book; Floral Baby Book

Filed Under: Budget, Economical Picks, Shopping Tagged With: mompreneur

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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream Style!

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It’s National Ice Cream Day this weekend, and we’re celebrating by featuring some fun Ice Cream Styles – plus, don’t forget to follow us on Instagram, as we are teaming up with Ice Cream Castles for a fun giveaway this weekend!

Ice Cream Castles is a line of children’s clothing inspired by vintage designs, music, magic and travels into the unknown! Founded and created by two moms, all of the clothing is super soft 100% cotton and perfect for daycare, hanging at home, traveling, playground adventures and more! Check out the adorable vintage inspired clothing from Ice Cream Castles below:

Ice Cream Castles: Cloud Lightening Repeat Print Tee; Unicorn Repeat Print Tee; Feather Repeat Print Tank Dress; Cactus Repeat Harem Shorts

We rounded up some fun Ice Cream inspired styles below!

Ice Cream Swirl Dress from LookieLooLoo

I.Scream Ringer Shirt from Little Adi

Ice Cream Baby Blanket Set from Little Faces Apparel 

Popsicle Pants from Funky and Little 

Handpainted I’m the Bomb Firecracker Jean Jacket from Shop BeMoShe

Toddler Girls Ice Cream Bracelet from MaksChicDesigns

Summer Ice Cream T-shirt from Shop Hello Sunday

 

Filed Under: Baby Style, Comfort Is King, Foodie Finds, Toddlers Tagged With: baby style, toddler

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Top 5 Must Have Essentials: Starting Solids

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It’s always super exciting to enter the world of starting solid food with your baby, isn’t it? However, it’s great to be prepared when you start solids and we’re here to make sure you have everything you need. We know that it can seem overwhelming to register for everything you may need for a baby; so, we’ve broken all the necessities down into your Top 5 Must Have Essentials for every category you may need. Today we’re covering the Top 5 Must Have Essentials for Starting Solids.

See also: Top 5 Must Have Essentials for Baby’s Nursery, Top 5 Must Have Essentials for Baby’s First Flight; Top 5 Must Have Essentials for Baby’s First Night Home; Top 5 Must Have Essentials: Fisher Price Baby Gear 

1. b.box baby Travel Bib: We know, it’s a little unusual to post a travel bib for starting solids, but you’re going to want to be able to go out to eat with baby, so we love that this bib can do double duty as an at-home staple, and for on the go. This cool travel bib and spoon has baby covered, literally. And there’s no need for zip lock bags – after baby has finished eating, pop the spoon inside, fold the bib into the catcher and zip closed. Then when you get home, just wash and dry it ready for your next adventure. BPA, Phthalates and PVC free. The modern designs are super cute, and we can stand behind this bib, as our team uses it for our own kiddos!

Also seen: Product Discovery, travel bib

2. Micuna OVO High Chair: When it comes to where your baby will spend their time eating, you want the high chair to be comfortable, easy to clean, and also not a total eyesore. We’re huge fans of the Micuna High Chair; we know this chair is on the higher end of prices, but it is a long-term investment into your child’s love of eating. Plus, it converts to a toddler chair! It features a round removable side tray and solid lacquered beechwood, with a seat made from rotation molded plastic. It has a white /natural fabric harness and can be pulled up to the table, so baby can join in on the fun, too. 

Also seen: DIY Fringe Bibs with See Kate Sew

3. Little Foodie Club: As much as we want to say we will make all of our baby’s food from scratch, it just isn’t always realistic. Enter, Little Foodie Club! Little Foodie Club is a subscription service that delivers fresh baby food straight to your house! Their baby purees are the real deal: handmade from fresh organic ingredients and free from anything artificial, sugar or salt. The recipes are unlike anything else on the market – and there simply is no other service with a similarly diverse and unique range of flavors that takes care of a baby’s complete dietary needs.

4. Beaba Babycook: For the times when you have an afternoon free to make baby food, we’re big fans of the Beaba Babycook. The Beaba Babycook is a 4 in 1 baby food maker, which will not only make your life infinitely easier but help you save money in the long run, as well. With its patented steam heating system, you can prepare fruits, vegetables, meat or fish from raw to any stage baby and toddler food in 15 minutes. It features a large 4.7 cup bowl with graduation markings for easy measuring and mixing, so you can invent delicious and nutritious purees for your little one.

Also seen: Foodie Finds: Beaba Babycook; Baby Registry Ideas for Adoption; A Foodie Mom’s Registry

5. Real Baby Food: Easy, All-Natural Recipes for Your Baby and Toddler by Jenna Helwig: It’s always great to have a healthy and helpful cookbook ready to go in the house, which is why we are big fans of Jenna Helwig’s Real Baby Food Cookbook. Helwig, the food editor at Parents magazine, makes the art of creating baby food so simple, even for busy moms and dads. She guides you through the early days of simple foods, to adding spices, meats, flavors, and even multi-flavor blends like Salmon, Kale, and Sweet Potato Smash. With over 100 meals in the book, your little one is sure to have a head-start on their culinary palate!

Also seen: A Foodie Mom’s Registry

Thank you to Micuna and b.box baby for making this sponsored post possible

Filed Under: Baby Registry, Feeding, Foodie Finds, Nursing & Feeding Tagged With: baby essentials, food

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Atomic Moms Hot Mama Summer Must Haves with Ellie Knaus!

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 Editor’s Note: I first came across the Atomic Moms podcast when Jordan Reid was on it, and I immediately fell in love with Ellie’s kind soul and soothing way with words. I appreciated how incredibly non-judgemental she is and both laughs and cries along with her guests. So, you’ll have to excuse the fan-girling (mom-girling?) on today’s post – Ellie is here with her Hot Mama Summer Must Haves, as she is literally due any day now with her second baby. Also, head to the bottom of the post to stream her most recent episode with Dr. Harvey Karp! Take it away, Ellie…

You can find Atomic Moms on iTunes, the Atomic Moms’ Blog, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter

Hi! I’m Ellie Knaus, host of Atomic Moms podcast. Our second summer baby girl is coming any day now! I’m excited, exhausted, and extremely sweaty. I packed up my hospital bag during this weekend’s L.A. heatwave while fantasizing about the chipped ice I can order in the maternity ward. But before I go into labor, I wanted to share with you all my summer must-haves that are making my summer pregnancy a little more enjoyable!

Ruby Rockets Rock-It Red Frozen Veggie and Fruit Pop

This is one food item my preschooler and I can agree on. (Why oh why, do they turn into such little food critics?) These super healthy, gluten free, vegan, popsicles are dairy free, have no added sugar, and are only 25 calories. You know what? I’m going to take a blogging break and waddle over to the freezer to have one right now.

Okay, I’m back. And this popsicle is delicious.

Panasonic Close Curves Bikini Shaper and Trimmer

I can’t see anything below my bump. And I definitely don’t want to get a bikini wax right now. But it’s summer! And as my mom-friend Marie declared, “In pregnancy, buoyancy is a must.” I ordered this bad boy online, hopeful that I’d be able to wade in a pool without having to explain puberty to preschoolers. Let’s just say this bikini trimmer was an interesting trust exercise with my husband. And I’m raving about it because I didn’t end up in the ER.

Patchology Eye Revive FlashPatch 5 Minute Hydrogels – 5 pack

There is nothing more cruel than third trimester insomnia. I toss and turn at 3 a.m. agonizing over the fact that this is my last chance for uninterrupted sleep for the next several months. And yet, between the hormones, the belly kicks, the hot nights, and the bathroom trips, my puffy eyes don’t stand chance. Whenever I need to feel a little less like a 37 weeks pregnant Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, I slap on these chilled under eye masks and pretend like I’m getting ready for an awards show. I will be getting a trophy when this baby comes out, right?

Christy Dawn – Dawn Dress

It’s described as “one size fits all”, and I’m excited to report that includes my 9 month pregnant belly. It’s the most comfortable summer dress ever. It’s long and flowy (read: it doesn’t stick to my butt), and made of fuss-free machine washable cotton. I splurged on this little number when Christy Dawn collaborated with Little Minis so my preschooler and I could wear matching dresses. Go ahead and judge me for tricking my daughter into reenacting my Laura Ashley mother-daughter memories of the 90’s. (P.S. my fashionista three year-old LOVED it!) And now that I’m pregnant, and nothing else in my closet fits, this pretty dress is in heavy rotation. Another bonus: with the front snap, I’ll be able to nurse in it. It’s definitely the fanciest item of clothing covering my bump, but considering I can wear it before, during, and after pregnancy, and that it’s made with deadstock fabric (read: kind to the environment) and created by seamstresses making a living wage in Los Angeles, I feel really good about it.

St. Tropez Self Tan Luxe Facial Oil 

I got some not so cute sun-kissed brown spots on my cheeks during my first summer pregnancy, so this go around, I’m playing it safe. I slather on sunscreen in the morning and use this luxe facial oil at night to get my pregnancy glow on. I mix it with my moisturizer for an even application. It’s paraben, sulfate, and phthalate free, and the bottle lasts forever.

Ello Water Syndicate Water Bottle 

Hydration is key in pregnancy and so hard to keep on top of in the summer months. The Ello BPA-Free Glass Water Bottle with Flip Lid is my new best mom friend. It’s so easy to clean. And it’s the only water bottle ever that hasn’t leaked in my purse! It’s embarrassing how many text threads my mom friends have devoted to raving about their Ello. It’s like our mom version of slap bracelets or Pogs (remember Pogs?)

May all you hot mamas enjoy the rest of summer and stay cool out there! Join our summer conversations with parenting experts and best-selling authors on Atomic Moms podcast.  I’d love to hear your summer must haves on @Atomicmoms and Facebook!

Stream my recent interview with world famous child expert Dr. Harvey Karp below and subscribe to the podcast here.

Filed Under: Pregnancy, Summer Pregnancy

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Singing the Blues with Primary.com and Freshly Picked

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We’re huge fans of Primary.com for basic clothes for baby which will stand the test of time; their colors are gorgeous, their clothing soft, and we love how well they pair with Freshly Picked shoes!

We’re starting our rainbow of style off with The Blues, Baby!

Primary.com: Short Sleeve Baby Dress, Long Sleeve Baby Dress

Primary.com: Short Sleeve Babysuit, Long Sleeve Babysuit, The Baseball Babysuit, The Polo Babysuit

Freshly Picked: Submarine, Powder Blue, Nautical, Capri

Filed Under: Baby Style, Comfort Is King, Gift Ideas Tagged With: baby style

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