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Product Discovery: Lalu Lenders

It’s no secret that babywearing has become popular for a variety of reasons; it’s great to have your hands free, easy to travel with baby, and a wonderful way to bond with baby and help them feel safe and secure. Baby wraps are the ultimate way to wear a baby because they are incredibly versatile, breathable, and can grow with your child. However, investing in a baby wrap can often be expensive, and if it’s your first time trying a wrap, new moms are often hesitant to invest. This is why we’re so excited to introduce you to Lalu Lenders, an easy and efficient way to try wraps out until you find one which works for you and your baby.

Lalu Wovens are known for their gorgeous wraps featuring modern patterns, available in all different densities. Their patterns and designs are created with specific meanings in mind, for example, their Demoiselle pattern features cranes in flight, which is symbolic of happiness and eternal youth. All of their wraps have textures that provides the perfect amount of stretch, bounce, and support for your baby. Their aim is to introduce wraps to all new moms and make it easy for them to find a wrap which they love.

So, how do they accomplish this? With their Lalu Lenders program! Lalu Lenders is a risk-free way to try a Lalu woven before you buy it. Lalu understands just how important it is to see, touch, and feel a wrap before you buy it. Lalu Lenders allows you to try a Lalu woven for just $10 per week. This includes free shipping and a pre-paid return envelope. You’re simply billed $20 every two weeks for as long as you have the wrap. The lender program allows you to test out a wrap for as long as you’d like. If you decide to buy it, you’ll get full credit for any fees paid towards the purchase of the wrap. It’s a win-win!

As we head into gift giving season, we think this is a wonderful gift for a new mama! Because you don’t have to invest all the money at one time, it’s an affordable, useful, and gorgeous gift for your wife, sister, friend, or yourself. In fact, the perfect stocking stuffer this year is a $20 gift card to try two weeks of a wrap – head to Lalu Lenders to purchase the gift card and Santa can stick it in the stocking this Christmas. Looking to purchase a wrap or try one out? Use the special code 2WEEKSGIFT for 15% off your order. If you’ve been looking to try out a wrap to babywear, head over to Lalu Wovens and pick the weight, pattern, and style perfect for you.

Our Favorite Rainbow Baby Gifts

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Seen in featured photo above Rainbow Farm Fluff from Etsy shop OhSoFleeting.

“You can’t have the rainbow without the storm.” – Shannon L. Alder

The rainbow in modern families can signify many things and often, when the term rainbow baby is used, it signifies the welcoming of a “miracle” child commonly after a previous loss or years of TTC. From subtle to more overt, there are many wonderful ways to celebrate and gift the rainbow baby. In this post, we share some gorgeous gift ideas for a rainbow baby in your life.

For the expecting mama who wants to make a statement and celebrate, we just love this flowing rainbow dress from SewTrendyAccessories on Etsy.

Looking for something more artisanal and unique? This gorgeous handpainted quilt from Out of Character Quilts on Etsy is a gorgeous heirloom that will last for generations to come.

For the more subtle gift for a rainbow baby, this eco-friendly wooden rainbow teether from Little Sapling Toys serves as much more than just a decorative item – baby can soothe her little gums on this non-allergenic, non-toxic and sustainable toy.

As a holiday gift to your older rainbow baby, the Merry Pom hat from Instagram favorite shop Briar Handmade is a beautiful statement piece, especially for parents with a penchant for bohemian style.

You can always depend on Ouef for high-quality, modern design. This pillow is the perfect touch to your rainbow baby’s nursery or kid room, serving as a decorative reminder.

And finally we end with this gorgeous Stokke Stroller Kit in Multi Stripes. And while this is a seasonal kit meant for warmer weather, we just think it’s a gorgeous statement piece for showing off your baby rainbow to the world.

DIY Teething Necklace

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See Kate Sew partners with Gugu Guru once again to share a fantastic DIY tutorial. This time? An adorable and safe silicone teething necklace!

I’m so excited to be here at Gugu Guru sharing another DIY project! This month we partnered will Solly Baby to show off their new fall line! As soon as I saw the Rifle Paper Co collaboration wrap I was in love! This floral print is just so pretty! I love the colors and the floral pattern is beautiful!

We have been using this wrap all the time lately with my third baby. I love how easy it is to put on and how convenient it is to have my hands free, both when we’re out and when we’re at home doing chores. The Wrap has come in handy these last few weeks as we have battled baby’s first cold and endless teething pains!

Teething is the WORST! We’ve relied on the Solly Baby wrap for extra comfort throughout the day and this necklace gives her something to chew while she’s wrapped up with me! This colorful necklace is made of soft silicone beads, which are safe for baby to chew and also look super cute as an accessory!

Silicone Teething Necklace Tutorial:

Materials –

1. Silicone Teething Beads (light pink, dark pink, white)

2. 1/16″ elastic cord

Instructions –

1. Cut a piece of elastic to 35″.

2. String one white bead on and center it.

3. Tie a knot on each side of the bead to keep it in place.

4. Thread two light pink beads on either side of the center bead.

5. Continue creating a pattern by adding white and pink beads. Tie knots in between each bead.

6. Finish it off with 2 round beads.

7. Tie the ends of the necklace together.

8. All done!

Trend Spotter: All About the Boobs!

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so we decided to share our favorite All About the Boobs mama and baby products.

1. Milkmaid Mermaid Breastfeeding Shirt, $20: This adorable illustrated t-shirt (super soft!) is sure to turn some heads, but we think it’s adorable!

2. Turning Water into Gold One Ounce at a Time- Breastfeeding Support Water Bottle, $15.99: ‘Turning Water into Gold, One Ounce at a Time’ is the perfect gift to encourage new moms to drink more water! The 24 ounce Breastfeeding Water bottles feature a twist on lid with pop up straw. Available colors include: Aqua, Clear, Pink, Purple.

3. Reusable nursing pads – watercolor, $24: These nursing pads are made with 4 layers of protection including flannel, cotton terry cloth and anti-pill fleece. The fleece goes against your clothes to create a barrier between the absorbent cotton and your clothes. These pads are very absorbent without creating excess bulk and naturally form to the shape of your breast after washed and dried. They are 4″ in diameter.

4. Knockout Nursing Sports Bra, $60: This powerhouse of a nursing sports bra has it all. Take it for a test run or to the training room. From studio to street, this sports bra will be your favorite for workouts with baby. Nursing Moms now have a sports bra that will be with them on the journey to restore their postnatal body.

5. Milk Bottle Wooden Teether, $20: This wooden teether is the perfect solution for those sore gums! They are made out of Beech wood which is a dense and light-weight wood that has a very high degree of consistency and uniformity. Because there are no soft and hard grains in the same piece of beech wood this teether will not warp or splinter over time. They are left unfinished so there is no worry of toxins from chemical finishes, and they are also durable and naturally anti-microbial.

6. Extended Breastfeeding Shirt for Children, $20: Adorable cotton/poly shirt for your toddler which tells the world it’s okay that they are still breastfeeding!

7. Caramel Licorice Twist Lace Flexi-wire Nursing Bra, Cake Maternity, $75: This new color of Licorice Twist delivers the perfect mix of sophistication and versatility! This flexible wire bra on mocha mesh is the perfect all day bra for women who desire a shapely profile! Featuring cotton-lined cups, wider straps for comfort, top stretch in the cup for growth and a superior lift, this bra will boost your confidence and bust line!

8. But First, Milk Onesie, $25: This onesie tells the world that you may need YOUR coffee first, but little one needs milk first! Made in America, this item ships for free.

Style Guide: Pediped Booties for Fall

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As we gear up for winter time, we often remember to buy new baby buntings, warm clothing, and hats, but we can’t forget about baby’s feet, too. Luckily, pediped, a one-stop-shop for all baby and toddler shoe styles, has three new styles of baby booties (plus their classic styles) for Fall and Wintertime. pediped shoes are not only adorable, warm, and comfortable, but 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. We’re excited to introduce you to the three new booties today, as well as some old favorites – we’re sure that you’ll find at least one of these pairs of shoes a perfect fit for your little one.

The Lionel booties come in newborn to 24 month size and feature an all leather soft-sole with slip resistant diamond tread. They are a classic boot style with velcro closure for easy on and off. Lionel Fuchsia and Lionel Red Patent are lined with soft faux fur to keep baby’s feet ultra warm in cold weather; Lionel Charcoal has a classic leather lining.

The Ronnie bootie is the ultimate wintertime bootie for baby through twenty four months, for it features a warm and soft fleece lining. The Ronnie booties are suede with leather soles, and velcro closure.

The Troy booties are perfect for Fall and Winter, as they are strong, sturdy, and feature a suede and leather upper with pediped’s classic leather sole. They have a fleece lining to keep baby’s feet warm and snuggly in the cold, too.

The Rosa booties are a classic pediped suede bootie with faux fur to keep your little lady’s feet warm and cozy. With their adorable details, these booties would be perfect for holiday card photos!

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Comfort is King With These Gifts!

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As we head into colder weather, it’s time to stock up on essential comfy and warm items for baby. We rounded up stylish and functional baby items to keep everyone warm and cozy this Fall. These would make wonderful baby gifts, or add them to your registry.

pediped booties: pediped booties are not only adorable and warm for the cold weather, but promote healthy feet development and walking development, as well. pediped is debuting three new booties this Fall, along with classic styles. Their three new styles, the Lionel, Ronnie, and Troy are all beyond cute and extremely strong and functional. Perfect for little feet, the Lionel Fuchsia and Lionel Red Patent are lined with soft faux fur which is sure to keep baby feeling warm and snuggly. The Ronnie and Troy each feature cushy fleece lining, perfect for baby’s feet even in the coldest of winters. pediped shoes are durable and made to last, your little one will be sporting these all winter and you can save for siblings too!

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guzzie + Guss Connect Stroller: The Connect Stroller is all about comfort – for baby and parents! The stroller features a unique inner seat liner which provides cooling and drying space under the body; the seat is very easily adjustable, as well as the large canopy. The stroller features a front and rear suspension system, with full shocks that take the bumps so your baby doesn’t have to. The super comfortable leatherette grip clings to a handle that adjusts to fit a parent’s height, and, the large basket on the bottom makes traveling or running errands easy. Unique to the Connect Stroller, there is no rear axel, which means natural long stride comfort without hitting your leg into anything! This handsome stroller is great for travel or every day use; with its functional features and sleek style, any parent would love to push their baby around in.

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ergoPouch Winter Sleepsuit Bag: The ergoPouch Sleep Suit is a safe way to keep baby warm without the need for extra blankets. You can use the Sleep Suit in the crib as a sleeping bag, then convert into legs using the zippers. The ergoPouch Winter Sleep Suit keeps your baby snuggly and warm but also is highly breathable and interestingly enough, antibacterial as well. When the weather gets even colder, the garment has long cotton fleece sleeves and fold over mitts for warmth.

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Nook Sleep Systems, Misty Gray Pebble Pure Mattress: This 100% organic, premium crib mattress is the most natural place to lay your baby down to sleep. So pure, so healthy, so breathable, you have peace of mind knowing your baby is resting safely at nighttime and naptime. The Pebble Pure’s organic elements aren’t just in the core, they’re right where it matters most – next to your baby’s delicate skin. Nook doesn’t hide their organic materials beneath non-porous plastics and toxic fire-retardants. Every inch of the Pebble Pure is organic and supremely breathable.

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Baby Registry Ideas for Adoption

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We are so excited to have a guest post today from our lovely friend Lindsey of Live Sweet Photography. Lindsey is the momma of two adopted babies and is sharing her must-have items for her adoption baby registry.

Hi I’m Lindsey of Live Sweet Photography and I’m so excited to be sharing with you a few of my favorite baby products! We adopted our last two babies and I wanted to make sure we got to bond as much as possible with our new little ones. Many of these products really made the bonding process and our daily lives with our new little bundles so much easier. I hope you are able to find some helpful items for your amazing adoption journey!

Solly Baby wraps are my favorite for getting that newborn as close as possible! Since I din’t get to breastfeed Libby or Finn I wanted them as close as possible any time they could be to encourage that bonding. Wearing them in the Solly was wonderful for both me and my husband to bond with them and they loved to sleep curled right up next to us!

The Beaba products are awesome for many different things. I love their formula and snack containers for storing formula for on the go and then when baby is old enough to eat baby food. I have loved their baby food maker so that I can make some of Finn’s food for him. It makes me so happy to know that I can help make his food and that he’s getting something fresh and healthy.

The Baby Brezza Formula Pro has seriously been a life saver for us! Making formula bottles in the middle of the night always stressed me out and I worried I would mix the wrong amounts of things. The baby brezza takes the stress out of night time feedings and day time feedings are a breeze too since I can make a bottle in seconds with just one hand. This is a dream!

The DockATot is a favorite of ours. When Finn was a newborn I loved being able to have him right by us, it was so nice for him to have his own cozy little spot to snuggle, lounge and relax.

Life Factory Bottles are our bottle of choice from infant to toddler. We used these for both Libby and Finn and have loved them. The quality is amazing, they are easy to clean and they both have loved the nipples.

Petunia Pickle Bottom are my favorite diaper bags. There are so many amazing ones out there to choose from one which is so great. Petunia Pickle Bottom have been my favorite though for Finn as they have lots of pockets and enough space for some of the older kids snacks and stuff too and they look like a pretty purse instead of a diaper bag.

A good baby monitor– we found one that you can get an app for on your phone so we can check it anytime, anywhere we have cell reception or wifi. I absolutely love it and love that I can check on the kids when they are sleeping even when I’m not home. (Editor’s note: the Gugu Guru team are big fans of the Wifi Baby monitor!)

We have loved the Puj baby bath for bathing Finn in the kitchen sink. I love bathing him right in the middle of all the evening activities that way the kids can help and we can all spend time together while Finn splashes and enjoys his evening bath!

Softsie footie jammies are so soft and cuddly, they are our favorite jammies for keeping our babes nice and cozy!

Inspired by: Wes Anderson

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Whether you’re a fan of Wes Anderson’s films or not, you can’t deny that his style and color scheme is utterly amazing to see and would be such a fun inspiration for a baby’s nursery. We rounded up our favorite Wes Anderson inspired products for a nursery, baby style, and gifts for mama. Now, all we need to know is – which Wes Anderson movie is your favorite?

For the nursery: When we came across this Bill Murray as Wes Anderson character mobile, we knew we had to share it. Quirky? Yes. Amazing? Yes. A must have baby shower gift for your best friend. Looking for wall art? We’re loving this Wes Anderson character print – baby can learn all the character names before their first birthday! The camping crib sheet is totally Anderson inspired and would work in many different nursery themes (gray, woodland). Of course The Fantastic Mr. Fox had to make an appearance, in both a mobile for the nursery and a mod throw pillow too.

Baby Style: We think this onesie inspired by The Life Aquatic is super rad, and will you check out the beyond adorable jacket inspired by The Fantastic Mr. Fox? Hello, that bushy tail! Swooning.

For mama: Since mama’s a Wes Anderson fan to begin with, she deserves some quirky gifts as well, like this perfect Anderson coffee mug, or perhaps a Royal Tennenbaums’ tote, or a Grand Budapest Hotel pouch for her mom essentials.

Gift Ideas: A Touch of Gray

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Gray is becoming an extremely popular color scheme for baby’s nurseries; it’s a soft color, and gender neutral, plus, you can easily find gray items to fit with the color theme of the room. We rounded up stylish and functional products with a touch of gray, these would make wonderful baby gifts, or add them to your registry.

Ubbi Diaper Caddy in Grey/White: The Ubbi Diaper Caddy provides convenient storage of your diapering essentials in one handy unit. Sleek and modern with two compartments, and coordinating changing mat, this caddy will keep your diapers and wipes organized and accessible.

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Not a Peep Crib Fitted Sheet, Land of Nod: This 200 thread count sheet is not only functional in your baby’s nursery, but super soft too. Your little one will sleep soundly on this 100% cotton percale sheet with a super soft finish. The gray and white stripe is both classic and modern, and makes the perfect background for a pop of color in the mobile, blanket, or stuffed toys. These sheets are gender neutral and their timeless pattern and style will easily grow with your baby.

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Ubbi Diaper Pail in Chevron Grey: Keep unpleasant odors at bay and your baby’s nursery clean and organized with the Ubbi Diaper Pail in Chevron Grey. In a chic chevron pattern, this essential and durable nursery accessory adds style and function to your space. We love the modern design and think this would be perfect in a baby boy or girl’s room – or even spruce up a bathroom!

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aden by aden + anais Changing Pad Cover in Grey Stripe: Make diaper changes super comfy for your little one with this Changing Pad Cover from aden by aden + anais. Made of 100% cotton muslin in a chic, soft grey stripe, it features elastic all around for a secure fit and it’s machine washable. With it’s soft tones and gender neutral pattern, this changing pad cover would look super chic in any nursery.

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Product Discovery: Kurobaa Cloth Diapers (Cloth Diaper + Yooki Wool Giveaway!)

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Cloth diapering has become increasingly popular in the last few years. Many pregnant moms and new moms prefer cloth diapers for many reasons – cloth diapers are super eco-friendly since you reuse the same diapers and aren’t disposing of many daily diapers in the garbage; cloth diapers are great for babies with sensitive skin; cloth diapers are extremely cost efficient and can even be used from one child to the next! Today we’re highlighting a brand new cloth diaper company founded by two moms, Kurobaa Diapers.

Kurobaa Diapers began when two cloth-diapering mamas had tried almost every single diaper on the market and decided to create their own perfect diaper from everything they learned in their trials and errors. All of their diapers are OS – one size! What does that mean for you? It means you’ll save a ton of money because these diapers grow with your babe. Their One-Size Bamboo Fitted Cloth Diaper comes with a shell, soaker and booster included with every diaper.

Kurobaa Bamboo Fitted Diapers have a diaper shell that consists of three layers: two layers of HEAVY bamboo velour and one layer of bamboo terry. The small, envelope-style waist flaps provide a snug fit without adding excess bulk, while two rows of waist snaps are designed to eliminate “crotch droop” and leg gaps. The diaper shell also has one set of rise snaps to extend the functionality of the diaper. On the smaller rise setting, the diapers will work well for younger babies too!

Like the diaper shell, its long tapered soaker is also made of three layers: two HEAVY bamboo velour and one bamboo terry. The length of the soaker can be custom folded to suit the absorbency needs of the child. And the best part? This diaper comes with a bonus three-layer OBF booster. Use the booster to extend wear time during the day, or to use overnight. All of the fabric used is Oeko-tex certified to ensure no harmful substances come in contact with your baby. The diapers come in 6 different colors, so you can choose what works for you (we suggest gender neutral colors if you’re planning on reusing again!). Since these diapers are a fitted diaper style, they are designed to use under your favorite woolies; Kurobaa suggests using Yooki Wool’s leggings and shorts with their diapers.

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