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Babywearing: The New Free-to-Grow Tula

We’re huge fans of babywearing here at Gugu Guru, and even more so of the fantastic Tula Carriers, which are not only gorgeous, but super comfortable for babies and parents. We’re so excited about Tula’s new carrier, the Free-to-Grow Carrier. The new carrier is an adjustable baby carrier designed to grow with families from baby’s early infancy through toddlerhood.

Coming in four gorgeous styles, Wonder, Blossom, Play, and Discover, each pattern is symbolic for stages of childhood. Blossom symbolizes the quickly growing and delicate beauty of a baby; Play celebrates how babies express joy and happiness; Wonder pays homage to the boundless curiosity that leads to all of the cherished moments of childhood; and Discover is inspired by the early awestruck moments your little one has when they learn new and exciting things.

Why is the Free-to-Grow Carrier so special? Well, in addition to all of the features of Baby Tula’s regular inward-facing, two-position standard carriers, the Free-to-Grow Carrier also offers adjustable settings for width and height, ensuring proper, ergonomic positioning throughout the different stages of babies’ development. The carrier maintains the elegant silhouette and intuitive, easy-to-use design that Tula has always been recognized for. It’s amazing how adjustable this carrier is; literally every aspect is adjustable to ensure proper safety and comfort for both parent and baby/toddler. You can adjust the width of the seat, and height of the carrier; plus, adjust the super padded straps to ensure comfort for the parent.

The Tula Free-to-Grow Carrier is the perfect carrier for parents who love to travel; it’s lightweight, very stylish, and since it’s easily adjustable for babies to toddlers, you can switch it up and alternatively carry your baby and older kids while out and about. The ergonomic seat for proper positioning means that you can wear baby for a long time, knowing they are being safely carried and are comfortable. Plus, you can back carry in the Free-to-Grow, too! The carrier also has a large pocket, ideal for your phone and keys.

Our editor checked out the Free-to-Grow and couldn’t believe at how easy it was to adjust the whole carrier and make it work for you and your baby. It’s lightweight enough to stuff inside a diaper bag, and the designs are really just as gorgeous as they look on the screen.

Style Find: Under the Nile Organic Clothing (+ giveaway)

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As a parent, you want to dress your baby in not only the softest material, but the safest too. Under the Nile, which is known for being the first baby clothing company in the USA to be certified by The Global Organic Textile Standard, creates classic baby clothing in modern prints, which is all super soft for baby’s delicate skin. With a huge variety of items, from bibs to toys to pajamas, you’re sure to find something special for your baby at Under the Nile.

With fresh colors and adorable prints, Under the Nile’s clothing can be mixed and matched for easy style. Their bodysuits are made from combed organic cotton, which means they are butter soft [editor’s note: we love how the short sleeves on these bodysuits are a little extended, providing coverage for those mid-Spring days!]. They come in a plethora of styles, and many are gender neutral. Plus, there are matching pants, making for a super sweet little outfit. Under the Nile also has footie pajamas, gowns, and rompers – something for every baby!

Their toys, which would make a perfect baby shower gift, are all super soft as well, and safe for baby to snuggle with. They are made from 100% organic Egyptian cotton, and there is absolutely no Azo colorants, BPA, flame retardants, formaldehyde, fragrance, PVC or lead in the stuffed lovies. We’re loving their “back up buddy” set – which is two of the same lovies, so you’ll never have to lose your mind when baby loses their lovey. And, their Scrappy Toy collection is made from literal scraps of fabric, so it’s eco-friendly, too!

If you’re looking for an eco-friendly, safe-for-baby gift, clothes, blankets, and even rugs, Under the Nile is your one-stop-shop. These clothes will feel and look great on baby now, and will last and last. If you’re looking for a baby shower gift, they make it super simple with their gift sets, too!

Like what you see here? Enter below to win a safari onesie + pants set plus a hippo doll (all pictured on baby above)!

Under the Nile Giveaway

Broadway Baby: Hamilton Baby Registry

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Do you find yourself playing the Hamilton soundtrack on repeat, all day, every day? If so, this baby registry is definitley for you! And, with our new instant-add feature on the registry you won’t be throwing away your shot, because you can add any of these items to YOUR registry right away!

Wait For It Onesie; Hamilton, Burr, etc Onesie, Hamilton Busts Onesie

Star Mobile; Gold Star Pillow, Throw Away Your Shot Blanket; Black Star Pillow

Twinkle Twinkle Rockstar, Hamilton; The Star Tula Baby Carrier; Hamilton Tote Bag; Rockabye Baby: Hamilton

Hamilton Bib; Hamilton quotes swaddle blanket

Product Discovery: The Starling

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When you hold a new baby in your arms, sometimes it feels as though you’re chatting away and they aren’t understanding you…after a while, you start to wonder, “does my chatting help?” We are here to tell you, yes it does! How do we know? We are excited to introduce you to The Starling, a wearable word counter, that helps parents set goals and stay on track to make sure their children are hearing enough words each day.

Inspired by over 30 years of university research, The Starling was inspired by three decades of research showing the importance of verbal engagement on a child’s language development. Though it may not seem like it makes a big difference, all of the chit-chat you make with your baby helps their long term language development. But, how do you know you’re saying enough words? That’s where the Starling comes into play. The Starling, which is made from medical grade plastic (BPA free), clips on to baby and tracks (not records) how many words you’re speaking around baby a day. It determines what is speech, and what is not speech and filters for speech within 4-6 feet from baby. It can filter out background noises and you can even calibrate it to accommodate loud talkers and whisperers.

So, how does The Starling work? Check out this handy link for all the scientific info. The Starling is water and drool proof, and has a four day battery life, so you don’t need to charge it every night. It also hooks up to an SmartPhone app so you can track your progress. It can understand a variety of languages, and even has age specific activities to follow along with as well! For more info and to purchase, check out The Starling here.

Introducing: The Owlet 2 Monitor

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We’ve written many times about why we think Owlet is an essential item for every baby registry, and now we’re excited to announce that Owlet has released the Owlet 2 Smart Sock! As part of its vision to transform infant health and safety for every baby, Owlet is revolutionizing the way infant care is handled with the release of this new Smart Sock and the corresponding Connected Care platform.

Building on the award-winning design of the original Owlet Smart Sock, the new Smart Sock 2 is the result of parent feedback and a continued investment in making the product comfortable, safe, and functional. The new and improved Owlet Smart Sock 2 can be worn on both feed, and has updated fabric for baby’s comfort. The Smart Sock 2 also has breathable toes through all sock sizes. The re-design of the actual sock is a more secure fit, which allows for a better reading of baby’s stats. The advancements in firmware and hardware to reduce false notifications, and the improved Bluetooth range means there can now be up to 100 feet between the Smart Sock 2 and the Base Station. Plus, the smartphone app is updated as well, making it an easier user experience overall.

Once you get the sock on your baby’s foot, what kind of information can it relay? Revolutionizing the monitor industry, Owlet has released their Connected Care platform. A first of its kind, the Connected Care platform tracks more data from the Owlet Smart Sock than parents previously had. It allows parents to view trends and use the insights to be proactive about their infant’s health; making decisions based on trends and data, as well as charting a course for development. Connected Care works by visualizing the data collected from your Owlet Smart Sock 2, which uses pulse oximetry to track heart rate and oxygen levels. Parents can view this data via the Connected Care app on their smartphone. The app also allows parents to access their baby’s sleep trends and analytics, a powerful tool to help parents create bedtime routines and develop healthy sleep habits. As Dr. Ken Ward, Owlet’s medical director says, “By making this information accessible to parents, we are striving to improve infant health and to help chart a course for proper development.”

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Toddler Tuesday: Ubbi Tweat

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By: Shana, Gugu Guru Director of Content Marketing

Our next installation of Toddler Tuesday – our new feature that helps moms navigate the transition from infant mom to toddler mom – highlights the Ubbi Tweat, a spill-proof snack container.

*Enter toddler stage left dumping her snacks from a bowl and stomping them with glee.*

While there are many snack containers on the market, most are either spill-proof, but not sealable to keep snacks fresh on the go or they are sealable, but not spill-proof. The Ubbi Tweat – shaped like a little birdie, hence the name – promises to handle both issues.

When I first handed the Tweat to my toddler, filled with Organic Bunny-Shaped Graham Crackers, I wasn’t sure if her little hands would be dexterous enough to hold the Tweat and fish out the bunnies through the spill-proof lid. In about 5 seconds flat, she had bunny grahams in her mouth. The handles are large enough for little hands to grip and the no-spill top ensures that with all the rummaging around and tilting that nothing falls out. Plus, when snack time is over, you can flip the attached lid closed and save the rest for later.

The Tweat is durable enough to toss into your diaper bag and is top rack dishwasher-safe (they recommend that you avoid heat drying it, so I just hand wash it). The Tweat is PVC, BPA & Phthalate-free and comes in 5 vibrant colors.

Head over to ubbiworld.com and get 15% off your purchase of a Tweat now through April 8 with code: GUGUGURU15

Well Home: Crane Humidifiers

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When thinking about Spring Cleaning, we often overlook the most important aspect in the house: the air we breathe. When it comes to keeping a Well Home with babies, it’s significant to keep the air clean and humidified, to prevent tiny nasal passages from getting clogged up. Crane USA Humidifiers are the perfect way to keep the air in your home just the way you want it; with their line of drop humidifiers in a huge variety of colors, you are sure to find a color which matches every room in your house.

The drop humidifiers feature a ultrasonic cool mist which increases moisture in the air for easier breathing and a good night’s sleep; whether it is in your bedroom, the living room, or baby’s room, wherever the family will spend time, or sleep, is a wonderful place to have a Drop Humidifier. It’s so important to have the right amount of humidity in bedrooms, as proper humidity relieves cough, cold, and flu symptoms, as well as nasal congestion, dry cough, sinus irritation, nose bleeds, and dry skin and hair. Furthermore, the clean control antimicrobial material in the base is proven to help reduce mold and bacteria growth up to 99.96%.

Plus, these Crane Drop Humidifiers are super easy to have around! The removable 1 gallon tank easily fits under most bathroom sinks, and they don’t even require a filter. How easy is that?! They run whisper quiet up to 24 hours, providing your house the proper humidity it needs. One Drop Humidifier effectively humidifies small and medium rooms up to 250 square feet, and the auto-Off function activates when water tank is empty. Additionally, these humidifiers are more energy efficient than a household light bulb – up to 45W. There’s simply no reason to not have at least one of these Drop Humidifiers in your house!

The Gugu Guru team loves products which overlap wedding and baby registries, If you’re getting married, the Drop Humidifiers make the perfect wedding gift, as they have a sleek and modern design, a full line of colors to chose from, and most importantly, will keep you healthy year round; plus, if you have any musical instruments which need humidity, Crane has you covered with these easy to use Drop Humidifiers. Any pregnant woman can tell you how important humid air is, as sinus pressure and dry skin are #pregnancyproblems for many women; the Drop Humidifier makes the ultimate baby shower gift, so don’t forget to add it to your registry today.

Use special promo code GUGU17 for $10 off your next Crane purchase!

Lovely Laura Ashley Baby Gear!

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If you grew up anytime in the 1980s, you probably wore a Laura Ashley headband, dress, or bow in your hair. Our editor in chief’s bedroom was swathed in Laura Ashley, from the curtains to the wallpaper, to the quilt on the bed! Laura Ashley is a quintessential English lifestyle brand, and has evolved seamlessly into the modern day. We are overjoyed and honored to be introducing you to the Laura Ashley baby line today; combining their classic floral patterns with updated baby essentials, we are sure you’ll be swooning for this lovely baby gear.

This gorgeous Laura Ashley diaper bag is a handy backpack, with padded straps for added comfort for mama, and it even has adjustable stroller straps, too. This floral printed roomy top zip backpack is made from microfiber that easily wipes clean. There are 2 side pockets, one that holds a pop-up wipes case and one that is large enough to hold a baby bottle or bottle of water. On top of the side pocket is a second pocket with a magnetic closure for even more storage, and there are another two pockets on the front of this bag as well. The large front pocket allows for easy access to your keys, cell phone or other necessities while the smaller top pocket is great for smaller items. The main compartment has a contrast pink lining with 3 easily accessible internal pockets and an additional back zip pocket to help with organization. The bag comes with a cushioned changing pad and a wet pack for wet or dirty diapers or clothes.

Laura Ashley 4-in-1 Black Zip Around Floral Backpack Diaper Bag; Laura Ashley 6-in-1 Floral Tote Diaper Bag, Gray and Pink

If the diaper bags aren’t adorable enough for you, check out their truly lovely bottles and sippy cups! They offer bottles 5, 9, and 11 ounces and even have an angled bottle. Their sippy cups are double insulated and have the sweetest little designs on them. Everything is BPA free and easily washable. Finishing up the layette is their accessories, including a classic bottle brush which would look wonderful in any kitchen, and makes washing those bottles (almost) joyful. And, of course, a lovely little pink pacifier featuring a butterfly (also BPA free).

Laura Ashley combines elegance, style, and functionality with their new baby line. Don’t forget to check out their oh-so-sweet baby clothes, too! You can find Laura Ashley on their website, Facebook, Instagram, Blog, and Twitter.

Springtime Style with Smockingbird

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With hints of Spring in the air, it’s time to restock your little one’s wardrobe for Springtime weather and activities. Where better to turn to for beyond adorable Springy clothes but one of our favorite shops, Smockingbird Children’s Clothing! Smockingbird is celebrating their third birthday this month and we are so excited to share their gorgeous children’s clothing with you all.

Smockingbird is founded by best friends, who later became sister-in-laws, and wanted to sell beautiful and classic children’s clothing for an affordable price. They started Smockingbird with the goal of creating stylish and unique yet affordable clothing for babies and children. Smockingbird has a unique selling style in that they use a pre-order style of selling which allows them to keep costs low. They also utlizie social media to sell, and have daily sales on Facebook and Instagram. Instagram sales are daily at 11:00AM ET, 1:30PM ET and 8:30PM ET, and Facebook sales are weekly Tuesday 8:30PM ET and Saturday 7:00AM ET.

Smockingbird offers all styles and varities of clothing from babies to kids; shirts, pants, rompers, dresses, bloomers, and pajamas – and many styles are able to be monogrammed as well. These would make wonderful gifts, not only for baby showers, but for birthdays, Easter, Springtime, and more.

Ultimate Fitness Registry With Sara Haley Fitness!

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Sara Haley is a pre and postnatal fitness specialist and creator of the award winning prenatal program, Expecting MORE and postnatal program, Expecting More®:The 4th Trimester Workout. Today she rounded up her favorite baby registry picks for a fitness loving family. You can find Sara Haley on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Plus, check out 5 Simple Prenatal Cardio and Strength Moves with Sara, and Get More Fit After Baby

1. A Big Comfy Yoga Mat: I’ll be honest I used to totally cheap out on my yoga mats and then I had a baby . . . 1) Things hurt that hadn’t hurt before and I needed more comfort. 2) Sometimes my baby would be there with me while I was working out and I liked having a space for just the two of us. If a round one is too big for your space my favorite yoga mat is here.

2. Running Stroller: Even if you don’t run (which I don’t) a running stroller will make walks and working out with your stroller so much easier. I’ve tried a bunch but am definitely partial right now to the Bob. It’s definitely not cheap but so worth it, especially if getting outside is a priority. Check out some of my favorite exercises for working out with your stroller: Stroller Workout for the Core, and Lower Body Stroller Workout.

3. Baby Carrier: Another great way to lose the baby weight! I love the Baby K’tan. I found it during my second baby and it’s so breathable, fashionable and compact. It’s t-shirt material so easy to just stuff into a purse or diaper bag. Your baby will be super secure so you can do squats, lunges, and walks with ease

4. Belly Bandit Belly Wrap: Another item I discovered after my 2nd pregnancy that saved me! First of all, it’s great for anyone for helping your belly go down after pregnancy, but more importantly if you develop a diastasis recti, it will be so supportive in your healing process.

5. Expecting More: The 4th Trimester Workout: How could I not recommend these? They are the workouts I developed to help other new moms and moms-to-be to stay in shape and/or get back in shape during pregnancy and postnatal recovery. You can purchase the DVD on Amazon and read the rave reviews or for Digital Downloads visit SaraHaley.com.

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