Baby Registry

Video Overview: Baby K’tan Breeze Wrap

We are so excited to be sharing the Baby K’tan Breeze wrap carrier with Gugu Guru’s audience! From machine washability to the multiple carrying positions, there are just so many things to love about the Baby K’tan Breeze wrap-style carrier. Oh, and did we mention that it’s the perfect wrap for summer? Check out Gugu Guru Chief Baby Planner, Julie McCaffrey’s, video overview here:

Note: The Baby K’tan Breeze new weight limit is birth-35lbs rather than 8-35lbs mentioned in the video.

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UPPAbaby MINU Stroller Review

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We were so excited to check out and perform an UPPAbaby MINU stroller review. Are you an on-the-go parent looking for a new lightweight stroller? Start your search with the MINU. See what our Chief Baby Planner, Julie, has to say here:

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Breast Pump Bag Top Pick: Skip Hop’s Tray Chic

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One of our top registry picks for breastfeeding working mamas is a breast pump bag from Skip Hop, the Tray Chic Dry & Store Pump Bag. This breast pump bag is revolutionary in so many ways and is the ultimate accessory for any working mom or even a pumping mom who travels a lot. With this breast pump bag, it seems as though Skip Hop has considered every detail, and it’s bound to become a true staple for any pumping mom.

The Tray Chic Dry & Store Pump Bag features a revolutionary bottom compartment with dual zip openings to provides cross-ventilation to dry pump accessories, and has a removable drying tray which doubles as a staging area to assemble pump. The dedicated side-zip pump pocket allows for easy access and fits most ACA-approved breast pumps.

This super functional breast pump bag from Skip Hop has a large main compartment with zip closure and two mesh pockets, so you will have room for any accessories you may need, plus any work, gym, or play essentials. Skip Hop worked hard on this breast pump bag to think of everything for a pumping mom. It even has an elasticized pen loop for easy breastmilk labeling – genius! There are three ways to wear this breast pump bag, tote style, backpack and cross body. You can learn even more about this breast pump bag from Skip Hop in a video overview with Gugu Guru’s founder, Monica:

Skip Hop aims to make functional and stylish essentials for parents, and there are so many other Skip Hop items which Gugu Guru loves, such as the Skip Hop Pronto Signature Changing Station and the Skip Hop Grab & Go Stroller Organizer. There is no need to sacrifice style when it comes to baby necessities, Skip Hop’s breast pump bag is a must-have item for any breastfeeding moms’ baby registry.

You can find Skip Hop on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Drool Bibs For Babies – Stylish Picks

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When it comes to baby style, parents love to dress their little ones up in so many cute ways…but, when the baby is drooling all over themselves, and covers their cute clothes in said drool, it’s not so cute any longer! This is why the Gugu Guru team is such fans of stylish drool bibs for babies, and when it comes to drool bibs for babies, Copper Pearl is the place to go. Copper Pearl is a one-stop-shop for baby essentials chock full of gorgeous patterns and designs. See, drool bibs for babies don’t function purely for style, it’s also a skin-issue; when a baby drools all over themselves and soaks their clothes, their sensitive skin can become irritated by the drool. But, drool bibs for babies prevent your baby’s skin from getting wet and irritated, and all the while, protecting baby in style.

Copper Pearl drool bibs for babies are made from 100% absorbent cotton on the front and 100% polyester fleece on the back. The front of the baby bib is a stylish knit fabric and the back is a super soft fleece that keeps your baby completely dry even with the drooliest of babies. Copper Pearl drool bibs for babies are ideal for any age baby, as they also work great for spit-up, and parents especially love these drool bibs for teething babies!

Each baby bandana bib comes with 2 nickel-free snaps that allow each bib to be adjustable in size to fit newborns and toddlers, with ages ranging from 3-36 months. The snaps are secure on the drool bibs for babies, making it difficult for infants and toddlers to unfasten but are easy for parents to snap on and off.

Gugu Guru is obsessed with the gorgeous prints on all of the Copper Pearl drool bibs for babies; they truly do become a trendy and stylish baby fashion accessory. Copper Pearl’s bandana bibs feature custom designs unique to Copper Pearl, they’re versatile and are the perfect finishing touch for any outfit. If you’re looking for a unique and fashion forward baby shower gift, Copper Pearl’s drool bibs for babies makes the best gift for new parents, new grandparents, baby showers, christmas present or for any excuse to make a baby look amazing.

As fantastic as the Copper Pearl drool bibs for babies are, we are also fans of many of their gorgeous prints and designs across all of their products, such as their 5-in-1 multi use covers, adorable baby hats, and super soft swaddle blankets.

Check out another mama who loves Copper Pearl – in this rocker mama registry.

You can find Copper Pearl on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Baby Burp Cloths: Seven Gugu Favorites

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Browsing baby burp cloths for your registry? We’ve got you covered. The experts at Gugu Guru have rounded up some of our favorite baby burp cloth brands ranging from stylish to eco-friendly picks, but all totally functional and practical. Take a look at seven of our absolute favorite baby burp cloths (and let us know if we missed any in the comments below!)

1. Copper Pearl Premium Burp Cloths
If you are looking for baby burp cloths that aren’t just super absorbent but are also super stylish Copper Pearl premium burp cloths are a great option. These oversized burp cloths offer an absorbent fleece layer and super soft cotton on the front and back. The burp cloths from Copper Pearl are available in several super simple and modern designs that you will be happy to have thrown over your shoulder. (Psst check out their awesome drool bibs for babies too.)

2. Green Sprouts Burp Cloths
These 100% organic muslin Green Sprouts Burp Cloths are made from four absorbent and thick layers. These baby burp cloths come in a basic bright white or packs of your favorite bright colors. The contoured shape allows the burp cloth to naturally lie across your shoulder and is breathable for babies comfort.

3. Burts Bees Burp Cloths
The tri-fold design of these 100% organic cotton baby burp cloths provide extra protection and absorption. The organic cotton of the Burts Bees burp cloths is extra soft on baby’s sensitive skin. Available in a variety of prints and patterns these burp cloths look sweet but are strong enough to hold up beautifully wash after wash.

4. Gerber Pre-fold Cloth Diapers
These pre-fold cloth diapers have long been a secret of veteran moms as being some of the toughest and most absorbent. Thanks to the extra absorbing middle panel these pre-fold cloth diapers will protect you and baby from spit up when used as baby burp cloths. Gerber pre-fold cloth diapers are made from 100% cotton and their durable weave will get softer with each wash.

5. aden + anais Burpy Bibs
The Burpy Bibs by aden + anais are oversized, super absorbent baby burp cloths and can be used as both a bib and a burp cloth. The kidney shape of the Burpy Bibs fits perfectly over your shoulder so it won’t slip and will catch any spit-up from baby. These baby burp cloths are pre-washed, come in a wide variety of colors and designs and get even softer with each wash.

6. Milkbarn Organic Burpies
Milkbarn organic burpies are made with 100% organic cotton and feature on-trend designs that you and baby will love. These generously sized baby burp cloths are super soft and very absorbent to ensure you are safe from messes.

7. Little Unicorn Burp Cloths
The baby burp cloths from Little Unicorn not only feature their one of a kind water color patterns but offer four layers of super soft cotton muslin. The innovative shape of the Little Unicorn Burp Cloth ensures a secure fit on your shoulder to catch any messes. These burp cloths from Little Unicorn get better and softer with each wash.

Baby Humidifier Pick for Your Nursery: Crane Humidifier

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One of the most often overlooked aspects of a baby’s nursery is the air that they breathe, which is why it’s imperative to add a baby humidifier to your baby registry. The baby humidifier Gugu Guru is always recommending to add to your baby registry is Crane USA’s Drop Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier, as it not only is easy to use, but comes in a huge variety of colors and styles, so you are sure to find one which fits with your home’s aesthetic. A baby humidifier will also help baby sleep better, and actually help keep the air healthy, clean, which helps baby from getting congested and sick. A baby humidifier is an essential necessity for any baby’s nursery for so many reasons!

When it comes to a baby humidifier, the drop humidifier by Crane USA is your ultimate choice, as it does not require a filter and is super easy to clean – meaning you don’t have to remember to buy anything else, just simply clean and you’re good to go. The drop humidifier by Crane USA features an easy to clean 360° mist nozzle, so you can keep the humidifier clean and working properly, which in turn will help baby sleep better. Many parents are concerned about mold and mildew with a baby humidifier, however the drop humidifiers have an anti-microbial base to reduce mold and mildew, so there is no need to worry about mold or mildew in your baby humidifier.

Since it is a baby humidifier, we appreciate that Crane USA’s Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifiers are whisper quiet; they feature whisper quiet voltage, as low as a light bulb. No loud noises or beeps to wake the baby up in the middle of the night. The drop humidifier can run for up to 24 hours and has an auto shut off, so if you’re in a sleep deprived state, it’s just one less thing to worry about.

But, the real reason a baby humidifier is an essential part of a nursery is that when babies breathe easier, they will sleep easier too! More sleep for baby means more sleep for everyone, right? Baby humidifiers are especially important for newborns because they are Obligate Nasal Breathers, which means they breathe only through their noses for their first 4 – 6 months. Any congestion can make breathing, feeding, and sleeping incredibly difficult for your little one, which is why it is crucial to have a baby humidifier in the nursery, such as Crane USA’s drop humidifier. And, as we always talk about investment, Crane USA’s Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier will grow with your child, as even toddlers and kids need humidifiers! In fact, many pediatricians recommend the use of a humidifier as a safe, non medicated, all natural alternative to help relieve congestion from the common cold and flu instead of potentially harmful over-the-counter cough and cold medicine.

The Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier from Crane USA is a must-have on your baby registry, as it will help baby stay healthy, sleep better, and is super simple to maintain – we think you’re going to want a baby humidifier in every room of the house!

Here’s what our Chief Baby Planner, Julie, has to say about the Crane Humidifier:

Check out this review of the Adorables line along with our real mom review of another Gugu Guru favorite: the Crane Travel Humidifier.

You can find Crane USA on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Best Nursing Pillows: Gugu Picks

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Looking for nursing pillows or feeding pillows? From the budget parent to the minimalist and more, in this guide we’ve rounded up the best nursing pillows and feeding pillows in 2018 for all types of parents according to Gugu Guru’s experts.

Gugu Pick for Best All Around Nursing Pillows: Boppy
This feeding pillow is the original, the most versatile and the most loved by moms and dads everywhere. Whether you are nursing, bottle feeding, working on baby sitting up, practicing tummy time or just need a place to lounge the Boppy is a great place to provide support for baby. Boppy offers a wide variety of machine washable covers including organic options and sells covers separately so you can always have one on hand in case of messes.

Gugu Pick for Budget Nursing Pillows: The Nursie Infant Feeding Pillow
Now in a licensing partnership with leading breastfeeding brand, Lansinoh, the Nursie Feeding Pillow is super easy to slide on and off and can help perfectly position baby for nursing or bottle feeding. There are not straps or zippers to worry about on the Nursie and it is small enough to take with you while you are on the go with baby. The Nursie will help alleviate arm strain for mom and dad and make sure baby is comfortable while feeding without the bulk you can find in other feeding pillows.

Gugu Pick for Eco-Friendly Nursing Pillows: Nook Niche Pillow
Like some other pillows out there the Nook Niche Pillow can be used for breast feeding, bottle feeding, tummy time or support sitting but the Nook is made with luxurious organic materials. All materials on the inside and outside of the Nook are organic and the liquid and stain resistant cover is machine washable. The Pebble design on the cover and the soft-cotton filling ensure there is plenty of airflow so both mom and baby stay cool and dry.

Gugu Pick for Multiples Nursing Pillows: Twin Z
Invented by a mom of twins, the Twin Z is a multi functional feeding pillow that allows parents to bottle feed or breast feed two babies comfortably at once. The Twin Z is foam free, chemical free and allows you to make the openings smaller for smaller babies. While being used for nursing the Twin Z feeding pillow offers back support and can even be used as a maternity sleep pillow.

Gugu Pick for Minimalist Nursing Pillows: Beaba Big Flopsy
For parents looking to keep the number of pillows and oversized pieces of gear to a minimum the Beaba Big Flopsy is a great option. While pregnant the Beaba can be used as a maternity pillow to keep them comfortable and then when baby comes Big Flopsy can be used as a feeding pillow. The Big Flopsy offers a luxurious cotton and micropearl fill so it is easy to get mom or baby into a comfortable position. The Beaba looks so good you won’t even mind leaving it out on the couch for visitors. You may have seen the Big Flopsy in our JPMA Baby Show picks!

Honorable Mention Nursing Pillows: Shuga Bebé Couture
We would be remiss not to mention one of our favorite feeding pillows – the Shuga Bebé Couture nursing pillow. Not only does this pillow come in a variety of gorgeous prints that will fit seamlessly into your home decor, there’s no wrapping, no wearing, no straps, no buckles, no hassle. Plus the gradual incline enables a natural nursing/bottle feeding position. Shuga Bebe Couture pillows are great for c-section mamas; the pillows reduce the pressure placed on sensitive incisions because they’re not “curve” shaped like other pillows. P.S. This was also included in our minimalist registry picks.

About the author:

Julie McCaffrey is a proud mommy to 3 kids, including one set of twins and owns BabyNav Baby Planners where she offers personalized consultation to new and expecting parents across the U.S.. She is a sought after modern baby gear expert, has been featured in Pregnancy and Newborn magazine, Fit Pregnancy, US News and World Report, and loves to help moms and dads navigate everything from baby gear to creating their registry to preparing for multiples and getting back to work.

Eco Friendly Products Celeb Registry Picks

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Eco friendly products are commonly sought after on Gugu Guru, and parents are often asking us what our favorite organic, sustainable baby items are. We were so excited to work with celeb parents-to-be Parker Young and Stephanie Weber on their baby girl’s registry. You might know dad-to-be Parker from the BravoTV series Imposters. Mama-to-be Stephanie is the founder and creative director of women’s apparel company Satao’s Keeper. Satao’s Keeper is fighting to keep elephants and rhinos safe from poachers and donates 10% of each purchase toward helping these endangered animals.

On the Gugu Guru baby registry quiz, we ask parents to rate the importance of organic on a scale of 1-5. Parker and Stephanie rated organic a 5 out of 5 in terms of importance. Today, we’re sharing just a few of our favorite eco friendly products that we added to their baby registry.

1. Eco Friendly Products Pick: Nook Pebble Lite Crib Mattress
The Nook Pebble Lite crib mattress is Nook’s most eco friendly mattress. It’s not only non-toxic and safe for baby but it is designed to for a better night’s sleep. The removable cover on the Pebble is organic, designed for increased oxygen flow and machine washable. This mattress is not only safe and beautiful but it is super practical for new parents.

2. Eco Friendly Products Pick: Monica & Andy
Monica & Andy makes clothing, blankets, burp clothes and bibs that are full of whimsical prints, stylish cuts and on-trend colors and they are all made with organic cottons and the finest materials. Whether new parents are looking for basics to build their layette, a first outfit to bring baby home or a great outfit for family pictures Monica & Andy has safe and stylish options. Not only will parents love the organic cotton, lead free and flame retardant free clothing but even baby will appreciate how soft and luxurious the fabrics feel.

3. Eco Friendly Products Pick: Beaba Babycook
The Beaba Babycook makes making organic, fresh foods without any additives for your baby’s first foods a total breeze. The Babycook can take raw veggies, fruits, meats or fishes to steamed and pureed foods in less than 15 minutes. The steam heating system will lock in nutrients from the foods you are preparing so you can feel good about every bite you feed to baby. When your baby outgrows purees it doesn’t mean they need to outgrow the Beaba. The Babycook is great for toddler smoothies or soups and sauces for the whole family.

4. Eco Friendly Products Pick: Solly Baby Wrap
A wrap can be an essential piece of baby gear for new parents because it can keep baby close, help to decrease infant crying and allow parents to be hands free. With the Solly Baby Wrap, parents can not only benefit from that closeness but they can feel good about their purchase of a product that is made in the US and dyed with environmentally friendly dyes. Solly Baby Wraps offer a variety of stylish designs and are made with a super silky, soft fabric that comes from the pulp of beechwood trees.

5. Eco Friendly Products Pick: Hevea Pacifier
Hevea pacifiers are made from 100% natural rubber latex that are not only safe for baby but safe for the planet. These pacifiers have no PVC, BPA, phthalates or artificial colors and are made with a solid design to decrease bacteria. The teats on Hevea pacifiers are ventilated making it easier for baby suck and gentler on their teeth. Hevea even wants to help you decrease waste by offering a discount on future products if you participate in their upcycling program for used pacifiers.

6. Eco Friendly Products Pick: Green Sprouts 3-Piece Muslin Burpcloths
Green Sprouts Muslin Burp Cloths are made from 100% organic cotton muslin. These burp clothes start out soft and the four absorbent layers get softer with each wash. The Green Sprouts Muslin Burp Cloths come pre-washed and ready to be used and are made without the use of formaldehyde or toxic dyes. These over-sized birth cloths will keep baby dry and you will feel comfortable wiping their face and neck with the hypo allergenic, organic material.

7. Eco Friendly Products Pick: The Play Gym from Lovevery
When it comes to eco friendly products for your baby registry, it’s hard to get more eco friendly than the absolutely gorgeous developmental Play Gym from Lovevery. Where do we start? Its sustainably-sourced wood legs (and wooden batting ring) have water-based non-toxic finishes and the play mat is made with machine-washable polyester materials batch tested to be non-toxic and baby safe. As far as the other accessories, the Learning Cards are printed with soy ink the High Contrast Montessori Ball and teether are both 100% Organic Cotton, plus all the plastic and silicone components are manufactured without BPA and phthalates. Check out our video on The Play Gym here.

8. Eco Friendly Products Pick: Lorena Canals
Straight from Spain, Lorena Canals offers non-toxic, machine washable rugs that are truly delicious on the eyes. Already a favorite, staple brand of European mothers and fathers, each Lorena Canals rug is carefully handmade from 100% cotton, safe for any baby’s room. The dyes used are also non-toxic, which is critical when you consider you’ll be laying your infant on the rug for tummy-time and as they grow they’ll be crawling around everywhere. The rugs are of the utmost softness, making it comfortable for parents to sit on the floor and little feet to jump and dance.

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New Baby Care Kit Must Have from Fridababy

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It can be overwhelming to figure out what baby care kit items to add to your registry. Luckily, The Fridababy Baby Basics Kit has everything you will need for baby care in one handy spot. This registry essential set features four of Fridababy’s essential newborn must-haves for baby care and really makes a perfect baby shower gift for a new parent. Sometimes life with a newborn can be chaotic, but the Fridababy Baby Basics kit is your baby care kit to stay prepared and ahead of the game. With its convenient carry case to keep the ingenious tools all in one place, you won’t be searching high and low in the middle of the night for that one item you need!

The Fridababy Baby Basics Kit is a baby care kit featuring four must-haves for life with a newborn. The Baby Basics Kit includes the ever popular NoseFrida The Snotsucker, the pediatrician-recommended cult favorite natural, hygienic baby nasal aspirator; Windi The GasPasser, the doctor-invented hollow tube that lets gas escape and calms colic, instantly and naturally; NailFrida The SnipperClipper, the clipper-meets-scissors mashup designed for little fingers with a safety spyhole to see where to clip, plus an S-Curved nail file to smooth rough edges; and DermaFrida The SkinSoother, the antibacterial silicone baby bath brush that will keep baby’s skin healthy and flake free.

Fridababy’s Baby Basics Kit, is filled with the four head-to-toe newborn baby care kit essentials to keep baby free from stubborn boogers, trapped gas, sharp nails, and flaky skin, but there are quite a few other products from Fridababy that we love too. In fact, Fridababy came up often when we asked our Gugu Concierge Consultants about the ONE registry must-have they tend to recommend the most. Here are some other products from Fridababy to check out:

Bitty Bundle of Joy, The Fuss-Buster Toolkit; Big Bundle of Joy, The Complete Care Kit; NoseFrida, The SnotSucker

Check out what our Gugu Concierge expert, Julie, has to say about the Fridababy’s Baby Basics Kit:

Be prepared for parenthood with a baby care kit you can count on, such as Fridababy’s Baby Basics Kit; a baby care kit is an essential baby registry item, so plan ahead and make sure you have your baby care kit ready to go before baby even comes.

Thank you to our friends at Fridababy for making this sponsored post possible.

Best Baby Bottles for Your Registry

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When it comes to finding the very best baby bottles for your family we always turn to Dr. Brown’s for baby bottles and really anything feeding related. Whether you’re breastfeeding, supplementing, pumping and feeding or formula feeding, Dr. Brown’s makes it easy for parents with their well-thought out products designed to make babies fed and happy. Designed by – who else but – a doctor in the mid-nineties, Dr. Brown’s has become a leading standard for the best baby bottles and feeding accessories for all parents.

A perfect gift idea for a new parent, the Options Newborn Gift Set features Dr. Brown’s Options convertible bottles. The Options Bottles are the baby market’s first convertible bottle that can be used with or without the vent system, making it one of the very best baby bottles available. The new vent system is designed to grow with baby, and it is recommended to use this system in order to experience all the health benefits of the Options Bottle.

Dr. Brown’s baby bottles are known for their internal venting system, which makes them the best baby bottles for colicky babies. The internal system prevents air bubble oxidation, vacuum pressure and nipple collapse. This helps in baby’s digestion and reduces feeding problems such as spit-up, burping and gas. It also helps preserve vitamins crucial for infant health, including vitamins C, A and E. The bottle’s super-soft, high-grade silicone nipple, combined with the internal vent system, allows baby to feed comfortably while milk flows freely. This makes the bottle the closest alternative to breastfeeding, and the best baby bottles for breastfed babies.

One of the reasons we think that the Dr Brown’s Options bottles are the best baby bottles is the vent system, which helps reduce feeding problems, helps digestion and helps preserve vitamins. However, some parents find removing the vent system a convenient option as their baby’s feeding becomes more developed. The nipple venting creates a paced flow, and provides a feeding experience similar to most nipple-vented bottles. Options bottles also fit most breast pumps, and are BPA-free, making them the best baby bottles for pumping moms as well. Dr. Brown’s believes in letting parents choose what’s best for their baby, which is why they’re so proud of the Options bottles, which will allow the bottles to grow with the baby.

(P.S. we also love Dr. Brown’s Formula Pitcher)

You can find Dr. Brown’s on their website, Instagram, and Facebook.

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