Baby Registry

Gugu Concierge: Top Eco-Friendly Picks

Happy Earth Day! Going green and helping to take care of the Earth for future generations is important to many moms, so we asked our team of Gugu Concierge Baby Planners and Maternity Consultants to share their Top Eco-Friendly Picks.

Amber Michel, Your Milk Shoppe, Greenville, SC
aden+anais Muslin Swaddles: These versatile aden + anais Classic Muslin Swaddles work as a stroller or nursing cover, changing pad cover, burp cloth or as a tummy-time blanket.

Julie McCaffrey, BabyNav Baby Planners, NY, NY
Bumbleride Indie: Constructed with eco fabrics featuring recycled plastics (PET), Oeko-Tex and Blue sign System Partner Fabric Certifications.

Kimmie Johnson, Your Milk Shoppe, Chicago, IL
Nature’s Little Squeeze: Refillable pouches can be used again and again. Save money and natural resources, compared to disposable pouches. Packaging and pouches are recyclable.

Rachel Pitzel, Los Angeles, CA
Babyganics Baby-Safe Laundry Essentials: Specially formulated with plant-based cleaning power and free from harsh chemicals. Gentle for baby, but tough on stains.

Jessica Zablan, The Birth & Baby Co., Boise, ID
HABA Toys: HABA offers thoughtfully designed, beautiful toys that are made with the highest craftsmanship and materials available

Here are some additional mentions from our experts:

Tina Morton, Cloud Nine Birth Services, Chicago, IL
Babies & Up Skincare line by Alaffia/Everyday Shea: It’s all-natural and gentle on baby skin, while the scents and quality are heavenly! I urge anyone to try it and fall in love with it themselves.

Amber M. and Kimmie J., Your Milk Shoppe, Greenville, SC/Chicago, IL
Bambo Nature’s Diapers: If a mom does not want to go the cloth diaper route, they are a great alternative! The diapers are free from perfumes, chlorine, and have a super-high absorbency (which is tough to find in these types of diapers!) and the “fluff” is made from sustainably sourced timber.

Valerie Trumbower, Nurturing Doula, Montgomeryville, PA
Skip*Hop Grab & Go Wet/Dry Bag: These reusable bags eliminate the need for using multiple plastic bags for soiled clothes, wet swimsuits, etc.

A Darling First Birthday Party Registry

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While Gugu Guru is known for being a baby registry, one of the benefits of being able to add products from anywhere on the internet, is using Gugu Guru as registry beyond pregnancy. The lovely and talented Christine Lakin, known for her delightful and sassy character Al on Step by Step is all grown up and a mama to the gorgeous Georgia James. When time came to plan for Georgia’s first birthday party, Christine worked with Gugu Guru on creating a first birthday party registry. We wanted to make sure that the gifts Georgia got for her birthday would last long beyond the party, so we searched high and low for both fun, and evergreen baby toys. Plus, we helped Christine find amazing party decor and it was so easy to add it to her registry, even the fun Etsy finds!

Want to see more of Christine? Check out the premier of her new show Hollywood Darlings, with Beverly Mitchell and Jodie Sweetin, premiering on POP TV, Wednesday April 12th at 8PM EST. Very excited to see our favorite childhood stars together for this unscripted look at Hollywood life and parenthood.

The theme of Georgia’s party was Owls, so Gugu Guru looked for pretty owl party decor! Georgia had two lovely cakes, one of which was topped by an owl from KrisKropMemories, and the banner is from one of our favorite Etsy shops, Kiss Me Kate Studio. The high chair banner was also from KrisKrop Studios. We wanted to make sure the birthday girl had something she could really drink out of, and Tervis happened to have lovely owl themed sippy cups and tumblers for mom and dad, too!

The birthday girl wore a personalized outfit from Sweet Family Crafts, and a sweet little crown headband from Mosey Handmade.

We worked with Christine on picking out gifts for Georgia which she could grow, grow, grow with! Little Bee Books sent over an awesome assortment of toddler books, and Raffi sent over his Owl Singalong CD (perfect, right?) – books and music are two things which never get old with kids! Melissa and Doug were kind enough to gift Georgia the ultimate pink kitchen, and Skip Hop sent over a ton of owl themed kid-life necessities, backpack, thermos, dishes and more. A wonderful way to commemorate an owl of a party!

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

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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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.

Prairie Mama’s Baby Registry

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We’re so excited to be featuring a Prairie Mama’s Registry curated by the amazingly lovely Stephanie Janz (@pocketfulofacorns). This Canadian mama of five lives life simply in the Canadian prairies and is here to share her top baby picks for a prairie mama and baby.

As a mother of five you learn a few things on the way. One lesson I have learned is that it is easier to get by with less. Less clothes, less stuff in general. With your first you can be bombarded by all the “must have lists”. And most of them have way too many things on them. When I got pregnant with my fifth, I really wanted to keep things simple. I bought him a simple wardrobe. Actually, everything he owns fits into one drawer. Despite keeping his clothes simple I love baby shoes! Sweet N Swag have adorable shoes that are adorable, affordable, and stay on! I also have a weakness for bonnets. I have a beautiful linen one for him from @aibileenandbabygirl. It’s light weight, but keeps his head warm too.

I partnered up with Gugu Guru to come up with my “simple prairie life” registry. Let me break it down for you.

First you need a place to sleep your baby. Whether or not you co-sleep, you need somewhere to sleep your baby during the day. I have a simple Moses basket where he sleeps during the day, when he lets me put him down! At night he starts out in his bassinet, then usually end up with me. Later when he grows out of it, I have a super simple crib from IKEA. You really don’t need the fanciest crib. For sleeping I have always swaddled my babies. They feel secure and sleep better. So some great muslin swaddles are a must! Lulujo Baby have super soft muslin swaddles. I love them.

Second you need some way of transporting your baby. I use a Graco car seat that goes up to 35lbs. I like to rear face my babies as long as I can. In the prairies you need a stroller with big wheels. There aren’t many paved roads around where I live and you need to have something that you can actually push around. So a good jogging stroller is a must for our family.

I also love baby wearing. It’s a life saver when out and about. Also great for at home. I can get little jobs done and he will often nap on me too. Win win. On my ring sling, I usually have a soother clip attached to keep it handy, and clean for when he needs it. I have a leather braided one from @madelines.box.

So there you have it! It really is possible to live simply with babies and children. I have found that it makes life a more simpler and easier to keep up with. And I need all the time I can get spending it with my family!

Product Discovery: Snuza Pico Movement Monitor

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As a new parent, when you’re handed a tiny infant to take care of, it can feel very overwhelming! Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a way to monitor your new little one while they’re sleeping, so you can rest easy and sleep too? Snuza, known for spearheading the innovation in one of the biggest trends in the marketplace right now, wearable tech for infants, has just released their Snuza Pico Movement Monitor, which is unlike anything else on the market. While some of the newer baby movement monitors are fitted beneath the baby’s mattress, Snuza monitors attach directly to a baby’s diaper and alarms if no abdominal movement is detected. This early detection provided by Snuza monitors offers a solution to help bring peace of mind to parents.

However, Snuza has recently revolutionized the monitor market with their Snuza Pico. The revolutionary new Snuza Pico is the first wearable baby movement monitor in the line that allows parents to directly connect to a smartphone or tablet via a Bluetooth App! The Pico attaches to your baby’s diaper and using a patented contactless sensor, monitors abdominal movement of your baby. By using this contactless sensor, the Pico does not need to touch your baby’s skin, which in turn reduces the amount of false alarms caused by loss of contact. If there is no abdominal movement detected after 15 seconds, the device will vibrate in an effort to rouse the child awake. After 20 seconds of no abdominal movement, the Pico will alarm. Parents can also select an optional movement rate warning, which alerts parents if baby’s abdomen moves less than eight times per minute.

The App, which is Apple and Android compatible, also monitors a baby’s abdominal movement, skin temperature, sleeping position (side, face-down, face up) and fall detector. It also features an on/off button and alerts parents if they become out of range. The Pico unit can be accessed by multiple smartphones so that parents and/or caregivers can monitor multiple Pico units from one or more smartphones. Snuza wearable movement monitors are made with hypo-allergenic, medical grade plastics and do not send or receive radio frequency signals. There are NO wires, cords, cables or sensor pads that could potentially harm baby. Weighing only 1oz, these monitors are the lightest of their kind on the market today.

For more information, check out the Snuza website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Thank you to Snuza for making great products to keep our babies safe and for also making this post possible.

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.

Two Moms Baby Registry

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Today’s guest post is from the mamas of Baby Bailey Mama Drama; they’re sharing their top registry picks for families with two mamas! Like what you see here? Add it to your registry today.

Katie and I had no baby experience prior to having Kennedy. We were both awkward just holding babies. Of course we had no idea what to buy for our own baby. We recommend using Gugu Guru for all new moms. Gugu Guru delivers you your perfect baby registry match, unbiased product recommendations from industry experts and other moms to suit your individual style. For first time moms, making a registry can be stressful. So why not take away that stress with a registry that helps guide you in the right direction? Here is a list we complied of some fun and necessary items we would put on our registry if we had the chance to do it over again. Even if you aren’t a two moms family, there are many items on here any mom would love!

Covered Goods Multi Use Nursing Cover

The nursing cover we started out with Kennedy would kick and give everyone around us a show. Katie saw her cousin using this cover at her baby shower and saw that her baby couldn’t kick it off. This cover is amazing! The cover is breathable. Besides these uses for the cover it can also be used as a car seat cover, shopping cart cover, scarf and of course, a breastfeeding cover. Katie and I both wear them. Kennedy is usually playing with it if she isn’t sleeping with it or eating underneath it. [Seen here: the gray and ivory stripe cover, the rose quartz cover]

Shuga Bebe Couture Nursing Pillow

Shuga Bebe Couture makes breastfeeding easier. The Shuga Bebe puts our baby at just the right height for breastfeeding. We also use it to prop her up on when playing with a toy and we use it as a pillow when we are laying on the floor with her. There is a handy handle on it too to make it easy to carry. [Seen here: Make-A-Wish Dusty Rose]

Skip Hop Highline Backpack Diaper Bag

A Baby Bag that is stylish and convenient. The Skip Hop bag has great organizing pouches and comes with a changing pad. Katie and I trade off using it for work because it looks professional. When we go out with Kennedy it doesn’t look like we are carrying a diaper bag, it looks like we are carrying a nice purse.

Beaba Baby Food Maker

We had always planned on making Kennedy her food. We planned on using our blender to make it for her. We always thought baby food was too expensive and making our own baby food would be affordable and healthier for her. We came across the Beaba Baby Food Maker and fell in love. This machine is amazing. There are two sides to it so it can make double the amount of food. You could have two different foods going at one time. It only takes 15 minutes for this machine to first steam your food, then to blend it. All you have to do is chop the food up and throw it on. Not to mention it saves on all the dishes we would have used if we would have made Kennedy food using pots and the blender. WE use it to make food for us too. I don’t think we will ever make mashed potatoes or applesauce the way we used to. It’s so much easier to make them using this machine. The severing sizes it makes are perfect for adults and for kids!

Skip Hop Explore and More Baby’s View 3-Stage Activity Center

We don’t like the overly colorful jumpers so this one is perfect! It’s easy to assemble and it can change as your baby grows. It has three stages of use: It can be used to sit, swivel, bounce and play; it can be used to cruise and interact; and it can be used as a play table. Plus, the play activities can be moved around, so it’s incredibly versatile as baby grows up!

BabyBjorn Baby Carrier One

I wish we would have thought to get a 4-position carrier from the beginning! This carrier is amazing! Kennedy loves facing out at this age. She only likes facing in if she is tired. This carrier can have your baby facing toward you, on your side, on your back, and front facing. The carrier is designed to grow with your baby from newborn to 3 years (There is no infant insert needed. This will come in handy for our next baby). The carrier is hip-healthy for babies and provides proper support for their growing body. The carrier also has support for adults which is definitely needed as your baby grows. Kennedy now weighs 18 pounds! I need that support!

Finn and Emma Play Gym

If you love modern and simple, this play gym is amazing. The style is simple and it makes a great decoration to any nursery. I don’t mind having it out all the time because of its great design. Kennedy loves playing with it! The toys on it can be taken off and changed out if you decide you want different ones too.

Adorable Onesie – Hatched By Two Chicks

We got this onesie when Kennedy was a baby, and Gugu Guru suggested it for us again, as well! So, we have it in two sizes now – perfect for when we have another babe too. Since Kennedy was born using Christina’s eggs and Katie’s womb, she was quite literally hatched by two chicks!

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