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Extreme Mom Style: Disney Mom (+ Ju-Ju-Be B.F.F. Diaper Bag Giveaway!)

Hiya Pal! We’re so excited to share our Disney Mama, Brandi’s, favorite picks for mama, baby (and toddler). She shows us how you can show your love for the “Happiest Place on Earth” with more than just a pair of Mickey Mouse ears (not that there’s anything wrong with that)! Find out more about this Disney mom on her blog: Adventures of Austin and her Disney-filled Instagram account (@bleighlovee). Plus, head to the bottom of the post to enter for a chance to win a Ju-Ju-Be B.F.F. Diaper Bag!

We love how Brandi’s baby gear picks are a great balance of character prints and Disney-inspired bold colors and patterns.

1. Ju-Ju-Be B.F.F. Diaper Bag 2. Sakura Bloom Sienna 3. Modern Burlap Muslin Swaddle 4. Life Factory Bottle 5. Covered Goods 4-in-1 Cover 6. Baby Jogger City Select 6. Bumkins Disney Wet/Dry Bag

And for the littles…

1. Alice and Ames Ballet Dress 2. Banner Toys Fairy Princess Wand 3. MKM Supply Co Tee 4. Saltwater Sandals 5. June and January Lounge Pant 6. Monroe and Harlow Mary Jane Bow

And of course, some picks for mom!

1. Lillian and Co Bangle 2. Nike Free RN Sneakers 3. Gap Denim Jacket 4. Mickey Mouse Graphic Tee 5. Zella High Waist Leggings

Photo credits: Brandi Ringelman and fellow Disney Mom, Alex (@alexandpea)

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Oilogic: Kids Better Sleep Project

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What would you do if bedtime wasn’t a long drawn out hassle anymore? Do you have hobbies you’d pursue, or a book you’ve been waiting to read? Maybe spend some time with your partner? Oilogic Essential Oil Care, which creates skin care items with 100% essential oils, is asking parents all over, “what can you accomplish when your kid goes to bed?” in their new Kids Better Sleep Project Sweepstakes. In honor of National Sleep Awareness Month, Oilogic is launching the Kids Better Sleep Project, raising awareness for the importance of using natural solutions to rest well, helping parents recognize all they can accomplish when their kids go to bed. The video below, from Oilogic, gives some very funny examples of activities mom and dad can do when baby goes down 1-2-3!

The therapeutic, solution-based brand uses 100% pure essential oil blends to safely and naturally comfort your child, and with the help of their Slumber & Sleep product line, including the Vapor Bath, Calming Cream and Roll-On, parents can establish a dependable nighttime routine the whole family can rely on. In case you don’t know yet, Essential Oils are all-natural, non-invasive, non-toxic and are very easy for the body to absorb and use for care. And when you blend multiple oils together and dilute them appropriately with a moisturizing carrier oil, you can create powerful mixtures which will help you and your little one.

The Slumber and Sleep product line is the perfect bedtime trio. At bath time, just pour the Essential Oil Vapor Bath solution into warm water so your child can breathe in the natural lavender and chamomile vapors. Then, rub the Essential Oil Calming Cream all over your child’s body to calm the senses, and finish off by applying the Essential Oil Roll-on to the back of the neck, chest and bottom of the feet.

In honor of Oilogic’s Kids Better Sleep campaign, they are kicking off an amazing sweepstakes, which runs through Mother’s Day! You can head to the campaign’s site to enter for a chance to win a gigantic entertainment bundle (seriously, you can win a flat screen TV), plus Netflix subscriptions, money to Barnes and Noble and of course, Oilogic products.

Thank you to Oilogic for sponsoring this post!

Getting Outside With Go Adventure Mom!

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When it comes to the outdoors, Kathy Dalton is its #1 fan. She founded Go Adventure Mom in 2012 and has never looked back. She has a passion for helping families get outdoors and to move! Her goal is to work with brands that encourage outdoor play and exploration in children. She also loves to educate families on how they can get outdoors and enjoy the fun! Kathy has been featured in many top editorials. From The Huffington Post to Parents Magazine, — she has a desire to make getting outdoors fun! She spreads the word of being active where she can. She has a background in communication, marketing, and public relations. She’s been an outdoor mom for years and there’s no turning back now. Follow along as she teaches about being outdoors, getting your family active, and enjoying life to the fullest. Today, Kathy is sharing simple tips for getting outdoors with your baby – stay tuned for posts on hiking while pregnant, and hiking with baby.

Tips for Getting Outdoors with Your Baby

Getting outdoors with your baby is important. You both need the fresh air and the opportunity to be with nature. I have always loved to go outdoors, but once I had a baby, I needed to find ways to make it enjoyable for both of us. Here are a few tips to help you to get outdoors with your baby and enjoy that time.

Keep it Simple

When you are outdoors with your baby, you do not need to be doing anything fancy. Keep the outdoors simple! Go on a walk, take a hike, have a picnic, and just enjoy each other’s company. The whole idea behind getting outdoors is to spend time with your baby.

Set Low Expectations

When you go anywhere with a baby, you never know what to expect. When I’m heading outdoors with my baby, I set low expectations. You shouldn’t have unrealistic expectations for your time spent outdoors with the baby. I like to think of a few activities we will enjoy, but for the most part, going with the flow is how I roll when I’m heading outdoors.

Don’t Stress

Oh mama, don’t stress about being outside with your baby. I’m sure you are nervous about bugs, the sun, and if they will enjoy it. You can always start going outside for a small period and then work your way up. Your baby will eventually get used to spending more and more time outside with you.

Getting outside with your baby and enjoying the fresh air is something you won’t ever regret. The outdoors is a special place for moms and babies. There are endless activities and plenty of chances to have fun together. Make sure you apply my top 3 tips and most of all, have fun!

Help This Mama To Be – Foodie Edition

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It’s National Nutrition Month and foodie, gorgeous lifestyle blogger Kusum Basavaraju of Sveeteskapes, is expecting her first baby! Let Kusum know which of our foodie product recommendations are a must-have for her baby registry by giving them a thumbs up. Winner gets a Gugu Pick badge! (Did we miss a foodie product? Comment below to let us know what should be on the list!)

Foodie Find: Mitz Clothing

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This week we are so excited to be featuring amazing products perfect for a foodie baby. Today we’re highlighting Mitz’ foodie clothing, which isn’t just cute, but educational too!

At first glance, Mitz may look like an adorable children’s clothing company, but the story behind Mitz, and their mission is inspiring. Mitz Accessories is a gender-equal children’s clothing line that was funded on Kickstarter in April of 2016, raising $39,000 in 30 days! By creating clothes that are both gender neutral and literacy-focused, Mitz Accessories is trying to change the conversation around young children and thus the influence of negative gender stereotypes. Their new fruit and veggie design, for example, uses easy to read block lettering next to each specific item. The wording is designed to be visible from the angle of a child and an adult. Mitz also aims for their clothing to be conversation starters; co-founder of Mitz, Amandine Liepmann brings an extensive background in education and literacy advocacy to the new line that encourages conversations about children’s innate preferences – i.e. do you like bananas? – and away from comments on physical appearance and gender stereotypes – i.e. you’re so cute/pretty.

As this is National Nutrition Month, we love that Mitz’ clothing not only features veggies and fruits, but cooking tools, as well! We’re big fans of getting children in the kitchen to help at an early age, and Mitz’ clothing is a perfect teaching tool for just that. It seems as though every moment in parenthood is a teachable moment, and with these gorgeous and brightly colored clothes, your child can become their own flash cards to learn all sorts of new things. Mitz offers sizes for babies to kids, and their clothing is super, super soft [editor’s note: my kids’ Mitz clothing is the softest we own!] Their unique designs, illustrated just for Mitz, are sure to become a conversation piece on the playground, as well.

Mitz clothing is for both boys and girls, and you can find most patterns (they have many) in soft leggings, t-shirts, and dresses; their onesies have playful sayings and clever designs. These would make a perfect baby shower gift for a foodie mom, too!

You can find Mitz on their website, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Foodie Find: JJ Rabbit

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This week we are so excited to be featuring amazing products perfect for a foodie baby. Today we’re highlighting a baby feeding essentials from JJ Rabbit!

JJ Rabbit is a design first, eco-conscious, children’s feeding brand. JJ Rabbit, the brainchild of two parents, knows how important meal times are in shaping your little one’s love for food, family time, and memories, so they strive to create fun and functional feeding items which bring joy to mealtime. Their design philosophy is modern, contemporary, and fun. First, the design must be safe and functional. Second, it must excite and inspire kids. Third, it should look great to parents too.

But, one of the reasons Gugu Guru loves JJ Rabbit is how eco-conscious the brand is! JJ Rabbit has developed a stronger eco-friendly bioplastic to ensure their products are both healthy for kids and happy for Mother Earth. JJ Rabbit products are free of all the bad stuff that is found in traditional plastics such as BpA, Phthalate, and PVC. Their bio-plastic products are made from a unique formulation which includes an organic additive called EcoPure. EcoPure causes the bio-plastic to biodegrade through a series of chemical and biological processes and therefore, it cuts down the increase in plastic pollution that threatens ecosystems and environmental safety worldwide. Not only are JJ Rabbit feeding items colorful, bold, and functional, but they’re saving Mother Earth, too!

One of our favorite products is the dryBib; this waterproof bib has two layers of organic cotton, and a catch pocket for all the extra food baby drops. Their Cuppies are so adorable and functional; at the bottom of each cup is a little penguin peeking out to say hello. If you’re looking for utensils for your little one, the ergoFork + Spoon are the perfect size and shape for little hands. The angled handle makes it easy for baby to hold, pick up and put down, and the curved tip makes self-feeding easy for baby to learn. siliMATs are perfect for home or on the go – protecting kiddos from germs, dirt, and cleaning chemicals on public surfaces! Made of soft, food-grade silicone, the anti-slip siliMAT can be a placemat or a plate. Reusable and easy to clean – simply wipe or throw in the dishwasher. Any parent of a toddler can tell you that toddlers LOVE dipping their food into dips! Luckily, JJ Rabbit has their dipPlate; make meal time more fun with these stackable animal plates. Keep foods, condiments, and anything else separated with divided sections. Keep your little ones happy with their animal friends.

You can follow JJ Rabbit on their website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Foodie Find: Beaba Babycook

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This week we are so excited to be featuring amazing products perfect for a foodie baby. Today we’re highlighting a fantastic way to make your own baby food with the Beaba Babycook!

If you’re thinking about making homemade baby food, but feeling totally overwhelmed, don’t worry – Beaba Babycook is here to the rescue! 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.

Beaba knows what it is like to be a busy parent, and has designed the Babycook with that in mind; the Babycook features a unique one handed system, so mom or dad can hold baby and make their food at the same time! Plus, the Beaba Babycook is BPA, Lead and Phthalate free, making it perfectly safe for your little one. Refrigerate or freeze leftovers, then simply defrost and reheat right in Babycook. Steam cooking locks in vitamins and nutrients, a multi-purpose mixing blade provides just the right texture, the timer has an audible alert to tell you when meals are ready, and all of this with total one-handed operation. This appliance is loaded with features that make any parent a “pro” in baby food preparation.

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Foodie Find: Binxy Baby

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This week we are so excited to be featuring amazing products perfect for a foodie baby. Today we’re highlighting a parent must-have product for making shopping for food a million times easier, the Binxy Baby Shopping Cart Hammock!

One of the most daunting parts of new parenthood is taking the baby into the world, and when you’re heading to shop for food, it’s a difficult toss up between shoving food in the stroller or wearing the baby…however, Binxy Baby Shopping Cart Hammock is here to help and solves all of your shopping-with-baby concerns! Binxy Baby was founded by a busy mom of four who quickly realized she couldn’t safely shop for the family’s groceries with a toddler and baby in tow; she invented the Binxy Baby Shopping Cart Hammock as a super safe and utterly efficient way a parent can shop for groceries with baby.

Binxy Baby’s patented design quickly and easily clips onto most carts, the seat hangs elevated so you have plenty of room underneath for groceries, then it rolls up to fit in your purse or diaper bag when finished. You can even put two right next to each other for multiples! It also has a strap to secure infant car seats. Perfect for those cold winter days when you want to keep your baby all bundled up and just strap the whole car seat directly into the shopping cart hammock. Binxy Baby provides your little one with the most convenient, safe and comfortable seat in the store.

The plastic clips hold babies up to 50 pounds, and the two layer upholstery weight fabric is light enough for baby to not get too hot, but super strong to hold baby’s weight. With the secure seat harness and velcro straps, baby will be securely and safely supported. Binxy Baby is not only ideal for parents with a small baby and toddler, but also for families of multiples! You can easily use two Binxy Hammocks in a shopping cart for a much more peaceful trip to the store. And, when you’re done shopping, simply roll up the hammock and store in your bag or the car for next time. It’s lightweight, you can travel easily with it, and it makes a wonderful baby shower gift!

You can find Binxy Baby on their website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Foodie Find: 4moms High Chair

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This week we are so excited to be featuring amazing products perfect for a foodie baby. Today we’re featuring the perfect way to feed baby, in the 4moms high chair – a revolutionary take on a classic baby product for your home.

4moms, known for their innovative designs and products geared toward making parenting easier, have hit the nail on the head yet again with this revolutionary high chair. High chairs are notorious for being hard to get baby in and out of, and especially hard to keep clean! Never mind the mess that baby makes when they throw their bowl of oatmeal on the floor, right? 4moms high chair solves all of these problems and more.

4moms realized that traditional high chair trays are tricky – you have to line up the rails and coordinate the latches to attach them. They created a high chair which uses magnetic latches to make it easy to attach the tray to the seat; just pull up the tray, and you can easily get baby in and out, or clean the chair. The top of the tray is also magnetic, which goes perfectly with their compatible bowls and plates with magnets on the bottom. No longer can baby ditch a bowl across the room, but the 4moms high chair tray will hold tight the compatible bowls and plates, making mealtime a whole lot more peaceful.

The highchair can be moved to three different heights, and three different tray positions, perfect for a quickly growing baby. The top tray is removable and can be washed in the dishwasher, making for easy clean up. Plus, the comfy foam seat is able to be easily wiped down, so no muss or fuss with high chair covers or dirty seats any longer. The high chair comes with one large bowl (and lid), so you can see the magnetic tray work its magic!

Foodie Find: Plum Organics

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This week we are so excited to be featuring amazing products perfect for a foodie baby. Today we’re highlighting an ideal first food (and beyond) for your little one with Plum Organics!

One of the most exciting parts of new parenthood is when baby tries solid food for the first time; however, there are always so many questions surrounding the moment, especially, what is baby going to try as their very first solid food?! Luckily, Plum Organics has one mission in mind: to help you feed your little one organic, delicious, and nutritious food from the very beginning and beyond. As Plum Organics says, “From pregnancy on through the first two years, food helps spark baby’s growth, eating preferences and overall development.” Which is why their philosophy is to use organic, non-GMO, whole and simple ingredients whenever possible.

If you’re looking for a foodie find for baby, Plum Organics is sure to have something to spark baby’s taste buds. For young babies, 4 months and up, Plum Organics offers their “Just Veggies” and “Just Fruits” line of food pouches. The Just Veggies line is a stage 1 baby food line of vegetable blends, perfect for introducing solids or first foods to your budding eater. Even more wonderful, some of the blends are accented with a hint of mild herb or spice to introduce flavor to help develop baby’s palate. The Just Fruits line is also a stage 1 baby food line of fruit blends that are perfect for introducing solids or first foods to your little one. Using only organic ingredients, the blends are in a convenient, resealable pouch that’s perfect for flexible portions.

We’re big fans of the Eat Your Colors line of pouches, whose aim is to help little ones fully experience food with all their senses. With mixes such as red – beet, apple & red bell pepper, orange – peach, pumpkin, carrot & cinnamon, yellow – mango, yellow zucchini, corn & turmeric, and white – apple, cauliflower & leek, you are sure to introduce your baby to a rainbow of wonderful colors and flavors. For babies 6 months and up, they offer the Grow Well line, which are stage 2 purees that harness the nutrition of real ingredients to help support baby. Each puree blend focuses on bolstering DHA levels, tummy, muscle, and bone. The Second Blends line for 6 months and up is a Stage 2 baby food line with blends of fruit and veggies that are perfect for exposing your little foodie to unique flavors and colors. Using only organic ingredients, the blends are in a convenient, resealable pouch that’s perfect for flexible portions. Plus, they sound…amazing! Who wouldn’t want to eat roasted pumpkin and coconut rice or lentils and roasted squash with apricot? Delicious!

For snack time and travel time, Plum Organics has their Super Puffs for baby. Super Puffs are a colorful line of bite-sized, nutritious puffed snacks, are made with whole grains and organic veggies and fruit. Packed with 14 essential vitamins and minerals, Super Puffs delight tiny taste buds with a rainbow of nutritional goodness. And, for a little teether (and a great on-the-go snack), check out Plum Organics’ Little Yums, a line of baby teething wafers made with whole grain buckwheat and real fruit & veggies, is the perfect first snack for little teethers. The wafer easily dissolves, encourages self-feeding for teething babies, and is made with unique fruit and vegetable combinations to delight tiny taste buds. With so many food options, your little one is sure to be exposed to amazing new flavors and tastes in their food pouches and snacks from Plum Organics.

You can find more about Plum Organics on their website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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