Baby Registry

Mompreneur Spotlight: Lauren Kleban from LEKfit

The Gugu Guru team is big into adding must-have subscription services to your baby registry; when we came across Lauren Kleban’s workout streaming service, LEKfit, we knew we wanted to introduce Lauren to our mamas; we think LEKfit is a must-have item on your baby registry, as Lauren’s workouts are easy to follow and can be done anywhere! Lauren offers a ton of videos in her subscription service, with new workouts added every month. Read on about Lauren and her company, and head over to our Facebook to check out a special video Lauren created just for Gugu Guru’s followers (seriously, this is so cool). Head to the bottom of this post to enter for a chance to win 50% off a 3-month subscription to LEKfit.

Gugu Guru: How and why did you start LEKfit?

Lauren Kleban: I was a professional dancer before my first baby and I had been in the dance fitness industry since college so it was a natural transition. I created LEKfit because I saw a need for a workout that was both beneficial and fun; in a space where women (and men) could focus on achieving their healthiest self.

GG: How do you balance work and family?

LK: Everyday is different but I really try to stay present in whatever I am doing and focus on one task at a time. Finding balance will always be a work in progress.

GG: What’s the best part of being a “Mompreneur” and running your own business?

LK: I get to work from home! I get to see my littles in between clients and they get to see me working hard at something I absolutely love.

You can check out all of Lauren’s videos on her website, Instagram, and Facebook.

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Product Discovery: The Ollie Swaddle

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As they say, “necessity is the mother of invention,” and in the case of The Ollie Swaddle, a mother did indeed invent a unique swaddle blanket because she knew it was necessary in order to help her baby thrive. The Ollie World, started by a single foster mom, knew that if she could get her foster son to sleep better at night, it would help him flourish and thrive. She was a woman on a mission, and with the help of a pediatric neuro-developmental psychologist, she invented the unique Ollie Swaddle.

As The Ollie World founder says, “As a trained social worker, my experience in infant mental health had acquainted me with the timeless technique of swaddling. However, to both my and Oliver’s distress, the swaddles available on the market didn’t seem to help. They either didn’t hold him correctly, were not strong enough to apply a comforting pressure, or they left his legs unwrapped.” So, The Ollie Swaddle was created in 2013 in order to address all of these issues and help all babies “flourish from conception to crawling.”

What makes The Ollie Swaddle unique? Since it was created with the guidance of Ollie’s pediatric neuro-developmental psychologist, both the mental and physical aspects of the swaddle were addressed in creation and development of the swaddle. Because of the gentle way the swaddle wraps baby, yet with a comforting pressure, it eases the transition for baby from womb to real world. Because of its snug comfort, The Ollie Swaddle will help decrease irritability and fussiness and increase the ability for baby to self soothe and calm themselves down to fall back asleep.

With custom designed moisture-wicking fabric to reduce the risk of overheating, your baby will sleep more soundly and comfortably. Need to change a diaper? No worry, diaper changes made accessible via opening at the bottom. And, unlike most baby products, because of the velcro closures, this swaddle will grow with your baby, so no need to buy in different sizes as they grow.

One of the main reasons The Ollie Swaddle was created was because a baby was having trouble sleeping for long periods, therefore, not giving their body time to rest, heal, and grow. With The Ollie Swaddle, a baby will be able to not only sleep for longer periods of time, giving their body time to healthily grow, since they will be getting the important sleep every baby needs. A well rested baby tends to eat better, therefore, by using The Ollie Swaddle and giving babies a chance for rest, it is allowing them to flourish and thrive in all capacities.

Furthermore, because of it’s unique design, the swaddle decreases the risk of hip dysplasia, as it is never too tight, yet always comforting. The Ollie Swaddle helps regulate a baby’s temperature, which will also help them sleep better. With so many swaddle blankets on the market, it can be overwhelming to pick one to use; however, considering all of the significant benefits of The Ollie Swaddle, it is plain to see why a parent would always pick one!

Single Mom Registry and Self-Care Tips!

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When a woman is pregnant, it’s often assumed that she has a partner or family that will help her and the baby out. However, when you’re a single mom, that’s not always the case and even family eventually goes home. Gugu Guru rounded up some must-haves to help make life a little (and sometimes a lot) easier for all of you amazing single mamas.

Baby K’Tan
Recovering from a c-section alone? The Baby K’Tan is a lifesaver. Since most doctors/midwives recommend no heavy lifting until after 6 weeks, nestle your little one in her Baby K’Tan to transport her to and from the car. Plus, babywearing can help you get tasks done around the house (not to mention that babywearing is proven to have great emotional and biological benefits for both mom and baby.)
UPPAbaby Cruz
We can’t rave enough about this stroller. It turns on a dime (even when using only one hand), has a huge storage basket at the bottom that is big enough to hold a week’s worth of groceries for a solo mom, and is super easy to maneuver.
PostPartum Doula Services
If you don’t have family or friends who can help out, a postpartum doula can lend the educated, nurturing hand that you need. Whether it’s bathing the baby, giving you tips on helping baby sleep, helping you with your emotional recovery after birth, or light housekeeping and meal prep, a postpartum doula can help make the first few weeks much easier.
DockATot
Chances are you will be juggling a ton of tasks on your own around the house. The DockaTot provides a safe, portable napping spot for your little one anywhere in your home. Better still, it’s an easy way to make bedsharing safer. For a single mom, bedsharing can be a sanity saver. (Please seek your pediatrician’s advice if you have questions or concerns about bedsharing.)
Baby Bjorn Bouncer Balance Soft
This bouncer will become your best friend! It’s lightweight and easily portable, so bring it into the bathroom and baby can bounce himself while you shower. It also grows with the baby (just increase the angle of the seat as baby gets older and add on the toy bar when they’re ready).
Giftcards for Local Grocery Stores that offer Curbside Pickup
Or better still, gift cards to grocery stores or services that deliver groceries to your home. Save yourself the time and (precious) energy of having to shop!
Toaster Oven
You’ll wonder why it took you so long to get one! Consider freezing meals in individual sized disposable pans that you can pop them right into the toaster oven, so you’re not stuck eating the same casserole for 4 days straight. (This also works for individual portions of brownies. And yes, there is nothing like a warm brownie straight from the toaster oven at 2am.)
Veetee Rice
Microwavable rice, you say? Yes! And it’s surprisingly delicious. 11 varieties, 2 minutes in the microwave, 1 happy new mama.

Of course, surviving the early months as a single mom goes far beyond have just the right “things.” Here are some tips on taking care of your emotional health:

Emma Johnson, creator of WealthySingleMommy.com, a website for professional single mothers shared with us that as a new single mom, “it can be easy to compare yourself to all your traditionally married friends, and their Instagram-friendly pics of their nursery, baby room, cute outfits, and all the material goods that marketers push on new mothers. Tip #1: RESIST! Happy, healthy, thriving single mom families do one thing very well: Live within their means. This includes building a life on the budget you have now, building a network of friends, neighbors and family who will support you logistically in terms of child care, sick care, and other emergencies.” Plus, she added how important it is to take care of yourself, mama! For, “Martyr moms are not good moms, and the more you care for your physical health, with fitness, rest and quality food, emotional well being with time spent with positive people who love you and your kids, a romantic life, and give yourself the freedom to build a big career with high income goals. There is no such thing as decisions ‘as a single mom.’ Prioritize an amazing life, and make it work for your family, no matter what that family looks like.”

Psychologist Naomi Bernstein, from NaomiBernstein.com, speaks a lot about using the 5 Love Languages (Receiving gifts, Quality time, Words of affirmation, Acts of service, and Physical touch) as self-care for yourself as a single mama. As she says, “If these displays of affection are necessary for an individual to feel fulfilled in a relationship, the same is true for someone who is single. Knowing your own love language and loving yourself in that way is necessary in order to feel fulfilled. When you do not have a romantic partner to send messages of love and appreciation you have to find other ways to get the message across to yourself. You can provide yourself with any and all of these love languages. It may sound awkward at first but it is possible and necessary, especially as a single mother.”

Check out some of her tips for using the 5 Love Languages as a single mama:

Receiving Gifts – Make an Amazon wish list for yourself and if you’ve had an especially hard day or even just to recognize that you’ve done something worthy of special appreciation, buy yourself something!

Quality Time – Call an old friend for a chat, eat Chex Mix in front of the TV, read a good book, meditate, exercise anything that is all focused on YOU and what you want to do.

Words/thoughts of affirmation – Write down positive thoughts about yourself and read these to yourself daily. Create and write down a list of positive empowering mantras. Make sure you pay attention to all the good you do and take focus off of mistakes or imperfections.

Acts of Service – Ask for help. If you find yourself thinking, “I don’t need help, I can do it on my own” or if asking for help makes you feel weak or incapable, remind yourself that we weren’t meant to do this on our own. We were meant to be surrounded by friends and family to help one another.

Physical Touch – When you’re not in a relationship it can seem hard to provide this for yourself, but you can. Cuddle, hug or hold hands with friends, family and your children. Treat yourself to a massage, facial or mani/pedi!

Sustainable Nursery – Save Vs. Splurge

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Having a baby in the age of environmental guilt is a daunting task. You want to buy all the right things to create the safest, healthiest, and most planet-friendly environment for your newborn. But can you afford it? From the author of Spit That Out! The Overly Informed Parent’s Guide to Raising Healthy Kids in the Age of Environmental Guilt, here is Paige Wolf’s advice on when to splurge and how to save.

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SPLURGE: Mattress

With the growing knowledge of phthalates, VOCs, and toxic flame retardants in conventional mattresses, new parents are increasingly interested in organic mattresses for their babies and children. After all, babies and young children spend at least half their time in bed! Unfortunately, without proper knowledge, you might find yourself buying a fake organic mattress. Since greenwashing knows no limits –and no government agency regulates the labeling of mattresses as “organic” or “natural” several companies label their mattresses ‘organic’ when they are technically not. Look for certifications by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and GREENGUARD®.

Gugu Recommended: Naturepedic Mattresses

SAVE: Bedding

Organic cotton sheets and pillowcases are more accessible and affordable than ever. Big box stores like Target sell 100% organic cotton bedding for as low as $9.99 for a crib sheet.

Gugu Recommended: Burt’s Bees Organic Crib Sheets

SPLURGE: Crib

Due to changing safety standards, cribs are often not a safe secondhand bet. New crib safety standards took effect in June 2011 and made most cribs sold before that date technically unsafe. And cheap cribs made from pressed wood products such as particle board, plywood and fiberboard (or MDF) typically contain VOCs as well as formaldehyde in the glues and adhesives used to bond the particles together. Though hard wood is more expensive, it’s usually durable, making it a solid investment (bearing of course crib standards don’t change again!)

Gugu Recommended: Micuna Cribs

SAVE: Bed, Dresser, and Other Furnishings

When it comes to other nursery furnishings, secondhand can be a fantastic way to save money and reduce consumption. Parents are constantly selling – and even giving away – gently used furnishings on CraigsList, local parent message boards, and even Buy Nothing Project Facebook Groups. We got our son’s convertible IKEA twin bed for $20 on Craigslist and a beautifully made wooden bed for our daughter for a steal from a neighborhood group. Just keep an eye out for anything too vintage, which could be a lead paint hazard. If you are unsure, pick up a lead testing kit for about $7.

SPLURGE: Paint

This really isn’t too much of a splurge, because no-VOC (volatile organic compound) paint is now available from most major brands with a minimal premium – especially if you are just doing one room. VOC vapors can continue to leak into the air long after the paint is dry, so it’s not something you want a baby or pregnant woman exposed to.

Gugu Recommended: Lullaby Paints

SAVE: Clothing/Layette

I don’t care how precious that designer onesie is. It will get one-to-two wears at best before it is completely destroyed. In fact, you will be lucky if it lasts an hour. Take advantage of your community and accept all the hand-me-downs you can get. While it may not always be organic, hand-me-down clothing that has been washed several times has less residue from dyes and flame retardants. If you don’t have easy access to hand-me-downs from a close family member, explore online community groups where parents offer up gently used clothing for cheap and even for free!

Gugu Recommended: Finn + Emma

Paige is the author of Spit That Out! The Overly Informed Parent’s Guide to Raising Healthy Kids in the Age of Environmental Guilt and the owner of Paige Wolf Media and Public Relations, a B Corporation certified eco-friendly PR firm focused on sustainable clientele. Visit www.spitthatoutthebook.com for her blog on making green living practical, manageable, and affordable.

YouthfulNest Interior Design

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Let’s be honest, as soon as you pee on that stick and see a positive sign, one of the first exciting things that pops in your head is designing the nursery. As a sanctuary for both your little one and you, the nursery quickly becomes the most important room in the house. We’re so excited to introduce you to a wonderful company, YouthfulNest, which is a super affordable way moms and dads can create the nursery or kid’s room of their dreams.

Created and founded by designer, Lisa Janvrin, YouthfulNest is a new online interior design consulting firm which helps translate parents online design inspiration from Pinterest or Houzz into real-life, well-designed rooms- bridging the gap between traditional full-service interior design and D.I.Y. If you’re rubbing your pregnant belly and spending hours on Pinterest or Houzz picking your favorite items, but have zero idea how to create a nursery from them, YouthfulNest is your answer. Lisa’s blog is full of amazing nursery inspiration as well as D.I.Y tips for creating unique designs and items for your dream nursery – on a budget!

Why is YouthfulNest so affordable? Unlike traditional interior design where the designer does all the leg work, such as finding inspiration or doing all the measurements, with YouthfulNest, moms and dads provide all the inspiration as well as measurements, and so forth – and YouthfulNest is there to help coordinate, create, and finalize all design concepts. In a world of Pinterest boards and Houzz favorites, it makes it so easy to share ideas back and forth. Their simple e-design services are perfect for those with time-constraints or short timelines like a millennial mom-to-be who is dreaming of the perfect nursery.

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Gugu Concierge has teamed up with YouthfulNest and buybuy BABY to make your experience planning for baby even more simple, delightful, and stress-free. With our unique Gugu Concierge program available now in the greater New York City metro area, you get your very own affordable personal experts for your baby registry and nursery design. With Gugu Concierge, a new parent receives a personalized baby registry expertly curated just for you by a professional local baby planner. When it comes to the nursery, we have you covered with a nursery design consult and custom nursery style board and shopping list. You’ll also receive a one-hour long in store walk through with your personal baby planner at your nearest buybuy BABY store, and an exclusive $100 OFF* coupon for use at buybuy BABY, plus a VIP swag bag filled with amazing products for mom and baby…plus much more! We’re here to help you turn your dreams into reality by creating the perfect haven for your little one.

*On purchases of $500 or more upon registry creation.

Must-Have: Covered Goods Nursing Cover

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Whenever the Gugu Guru team works on a registry with a mama, we always recommend one item, whether a mama is breastfeeding or not – the Covered Goods Multi-Purpose Cover – while it can obviously be used as a breastfeeding cover (that’s why it was created), we love that it is so versatile and can be used for many things! Did you know that Covered Goods is the original multi-use nursing cover? It comes in so many patterns and colors, every mama can find exactly the style for her. We teamed up with the lovely mamas from Baby Bailey Mama Drama to demonstrate all the different ways to use a Covered Goods cover.

Since a Covered Goods cover is so stretchy, it makes for the perfect shopping cart seat cover, as it can be used in any sized cart to protect your baby from touching a cart full o’ germs!

Don’t forget, as you head to the park, that the cover can also be used in swings, too!

And, of course, the reason we love Covered Goods most of all, is that a mama can go from breastfeeding her little one to wearing a chic scarf within a matter of seconds. The Covered Goods multi-use cover is very breathable and washable.

New On Gugu This Week: November 14, 2016

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Welcome to the first installment of New on Gugu! Did you know that we add new products to Gugu Guru‘s personalized baby registry database on almost a daily basis? New products are curated and added by our in-the-know team of baby experts, as well as by other parents like you. And, as always, we don’t accept payment to be added to Gugu Guru; all of our product picks are totally unbiased.

Newborn Lockdown – Our product picks for your first 6-8 weeks postpartum when you’re mostly in your home getting to know the newest addition to your family. (This week, we are loving on these innovative, safe and portable Moba moses baskets.)

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Back to the Grind – Once you emerge from your postpartum haze, it’s time to get back into the swing of things. Whether you’re a stay at home mom or going back to work, this category will give you some suggested life hacks to make your new life with baby easier and so much more productive.

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Pack It Up – Whether down the street to your in-laws’ house or a flight across the pond for an adventure, our Pack It Up category gives you suggestions for portable, packable finds for your travels.

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And remember, if you don’t see something you want on Gugu Guru, you can add any product from any website. Simply click the link under the “Add To Registry” button”:

or below the Publish button on the Registry Manager page:

Each week, we will be posting some of our favorite picks from Gugu Guru’s unique registry categories so be sure to check back with us regularly so you don’t miss any of these cool finds for your family!

Subscription Services Parents Must Add to Their Registry!

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As we all know, when the baby comes, the house tends to go into newborn lockdown – it’s hard to get out and get essentials (and luxuries), so why not add some unique and helpful subscription services to your baby registry? Gugu Guru is a universal registry and you are able to add anything (yes, anything!) you want. Head down to the bottom of this post for a huge giveaway and special deals including all the products mentioned in this post!

Atlas Coffee Club: It’s a no-brainer that all new parents become sleep-zombies and need coffee (now!); don’t let the coffee run out in your house – check out Atlas Coffee Club – a travel themed coffee subscription that explores exotic and premium coffee, each month a new country! Their service is totally customizable; decide how often you want delivered, how many bags, roast preference, and grind type. Each bag is beautifully decorated and comes complete with brewing recommendations and a postcard from each country. You get to travel the world while baby (hopefully) sleeps!

Bump Boxes: Bump Box is the ultimate pregnancy subscription box – it is a monthly box of safe, healthy pregnancy and baby products! You choose a plan, and tell Bump Boxes when you are due; each month you will receive a box of 4-8 healthy pregnancy, mom and baby products curated specifically for your month of pregnancy. It’s a great way to try out new products and discover healthy and natural products which you can continue using after the baby is born.

HelloFresh: Let’s be honest – it is nearly impossible to cook a meal with an infant at home, let alone meal plan, prep, and shop! Luckily, HelloFresh has you covered. HelloFresh provides the opportunity to enjoy healthy home-cooked meals without the hassle. Eliminating the need to plan or shop, HelloFresh delivers delicious and satisfying meals that are easy and fun to make in 30 minutes. The recipes are also reviewed by an in-house dietitian to make sure you’re receiving a well-balanced and nutritious meal. They have many different dietary preferences to choose from and they deliver your HelloFresh box to your doorstep at a time and day of your choosing (Mon-Sat), free of charge. Plus, you can easily manage your account directly from your phone, so you can plan ahead while rocking baby to sleep. Eating healthy meals is essential to staying mentally healthy during the early baby days, so let HelloFresh take care of you, mama!

Chatbooks: When you have a baby, it’s amazing how quickly your phone and social media fills up with adorable photos. However, sometimes it’s nicer to have printed photos of the baby – but, who has time to make a photo book with a crying baby to feed? Chatbooks is your perfect solution. Chatbooks creates soft or hardcover 60-page photo books from your Instagram feed, Facebook timeline, or favorite photos from your phone. They make it so easy for you to create books; if you set up a photo source, like your Instagram feed, they will import photos and print books for you (with free shipping), without you having to do anything at all! You can also create custom books (and create books from specific hashtags you used) using their archival paper and inks – as they say, “hold on to what matters,” because you never know when your phone is going to fall into the toilet. Chatbooks also make a great gift for grandparents because you can duplicate your books and have them shipped nationally.

DateBox: It’s not secret that time with your spouse becomes non-existent when baby comes along; it’s almost impossible to get out of the house, and when you do, you’re tired and ready to turn right back around. Thankfully, DateBox has you covered! DateBox is a monthly delivery of everything you need to make a fun and creative date night in the comfort of your own home. With awesome boxes such as sushi night, camping adventure (s’mores!), painting projects, and more, you and your spouse will love having a new box every month to look forward to. Even if you barely say two words beyond “where’s the baby’s bottle?” for the other 29 days of the month, at least you know with DateBox, you can look forward to one special night a month of just the two of you.

Graze: With a new baby in the house, sometimes you skip a meal and are starving, but can’t find a healthy snack anywhere! We are big fans of Graze boxes, which delivers a box of delicious and healthy snacks once a month. They feature over 100 unique snacks; you simply tell them your flavor and taste preferences and they curate a box for you. Their snacks have no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives – a Graze box subscription is perfect for a breastfeeding mama who needs lots of healthy snacks during feedings!

Panda Plates: One of the more difficult aspects of having a second baby is finding time to feed the older kids! Luckily, Panda Plates has you covered. Panda Plates creates weekly healthy menus of snacks and meals for kids; each week, their team prepares a variety of dinners, lunches and snacks to choose from, including a selection of gluten-free, dairy-free, and meat-free options. Simply choose the meals you want to receive and they’ll prepare and package them up. Your meals are hand-packed and dispatched using a friendly courier service. Each delivery comes safely tucked away in an insulated bag that stays cold until you put in your fridge. Simply remove the food from the container and follow the serving instructions that come with every meal. Some meals can be quickly warmed in the oven, while others are perfect out of the fridge or at room temperature! What a great way to ensure older siblings eat healthy and satisfying meals even with a new baby in the house.

Holiday Gift Ideas for the Mama Who Loves to Travel

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As the holidays approach, we’re sharing our product picks and gift ideas for the moms in your life. Whether she’s traveling around her town, city, village, or world, every mama should be prepared when it comes to traveling with baby. These would make wonderful baby gifts, or add them to your registry.

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Hope Carried Linen Ring Sling, Blush: When traveling, or even simply just meandering around the grocery store, it’s always so much easier when you can wear your baby or toddler. The blush linen ring sling from Hope Carried makes traveling with a little one so much more efficient, and dare we even say…fun? This ring sling would make a wonderful gift this holiday season because it will hold-up and last forever; five times stronger than cotton and naturally antibacterial, linen is woven from spun flax — one of the most sustainable natural fibers in the world. These ring slings are perfect for traveling in any environment as they regulate temperate with a built-in wicking property and breathe wonderfully, keeping you warm and cozy in the winter and cool and dry in the summer. The simple gorgeousness of linen is suited to every occasion, from family beach adventures to special events and everything in between.

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Pediped Footwear: What makes pediped shoes unique? pediped footwear has been awarded the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance for the promotion of healthy foot development, and orthopedic medical professionals deem pediped shoes an excellent choice for parents who want their children’s feet to develop naturally and healthily. For the holidays, pediped is offering gift boxes available in two pair or one pair options of classic pediped Originals® styles – wrapped in silver paper with a purple ribbon (now through December 21, 2016). These gift boxes contain pediped Originals® shoes and a purple or grey baby blanket. A single pair gift box retails for $54.95 (a $89.95 value) and a two pair gift box retails $84.95 (a $129.90 value.) What a steal! Plus, it’s so easy to give a box as a gift because pediped Originals® are sized by age (0-6 month, 6-12 month, 12-18 month and 18-24 month).

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Kleynimals: Any parent knows that they key to traveling with baby is having a lot of distractions for them. Kleynamils are non-toxic stainless steel toy keys that will satisfy your child’s desire to play with metal keys without the hazards of lead contamination, sharp edges, or the daily grime that come with the keys in the bottom of your diaper bag. These make a wonderful gift as they can be monogrammed, and will become a family heirloom long after baby is done chewing on them. They’re easy to travel with and can be thrown in any bag for any family adventure.

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Baby Merlin’s Magic Sleepsuit: If you’re traveling with baby, often sleeping in a new environment can make it tough for baby to fall asleep; the Magic Sleepsuit by Baby Merlin gives baby a warm, cozy, and comforting feeling to help them fall asleep faster, and stay asleep, too! The Magic Sleepsuit is designed for babies who are ready to transition from the swaddle, yet still need that cozy and contained feeling to aid in their sleep. Made with soft, comforting materials, the Magic Sleepsuit will give your baby the sense of security and warmth they need to sleep well through the night.

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Beaugen Breast Pump Nipple Cushion: If mama’s breastfeeding and traveling, there’s a good chance she’s also pumping. These breast pump nipple cushions are a universal fit, soft and stretchy which add comfort to your breast pump. Each package includes 2 nipple cushions which fit breast shield sizes 19mm-36mm. Make your time pumping more comfortable with these soft and helpful cushions!

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Thank you to Pediped Footwear, Hope Carried, Kleynimals, Baby Merlin’s Magic Sleepsuit and Beaugen for sponsoring this post.

The Brown Crayon Project

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By: Shana, Gugu Guru Director of Content Marketing

Say you’re the crunchy mom of a brown baby, who will do no slathering or spraying unless you can identify every ingredient on the label. And you’re breastfeeding and know that even if a product is all natural, there are some herbs that you need to avoid. And you know that as a brown baby, your little one’s skin and hair need a little extra moisture. What do you do? Stockpile Organic Virgin Coconut Oil and resign yourself to having a baby that perpetually smells like a macaroon? No!

I’m absolutely in love with The Brown Crayon Project – a line of products made specifically for babies (and kids) of color. It is a certified-organic, all-natural line of skin and hair care products and is pregnancy- and breastfeeding-safe. The products smell great and are good for a year after opening (so no bottles of rancid smelling hair oil after only a few months).

My favorite products from the line are the Wake Up Mist, which is perfect for reviving kinks and curls and I use it almost daily on my biracial daughter’s very fine curls (the Sunday Oil is too heavy for her, but perfect for my own hair); the Everyday Hair Food, which I use on her every few days for an extra kick of moisture; and the Hair + Skin bath, which is super gentle, super moisturizing and can even be used as a leave-in (I’ll definitely try that when she’s older).

Take a look at the complete line and also read the inspiring story of how Selma Idris, Founder + CEO + Mom created The Brown Crayon Story with her sons in mind.

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