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Toki Mats: The Softest Playmat. Ever.

As with most fantastic ideas, necessity is the mother of invention, and quite literally when it comes to Toki Mats. Founded by a mama while on maternity leave with her second child, she realized there was no place to get down on the floor and safely play with her newborn and toddler. At least, she didn’t have one that was both comfortable and modern. Toki Mats was created for the modern parent to have a functional, stylish, and most importantly, super soft place to get down and play with your crew.

Photo: @d_lillian

Toki Mats are completely unique in their structure, as they consist of one fabric cover with two side zip openings, and two natural latex foam inserts. Their unique foam is the perfect blend of squish and firmness, to pad baby’s falls and help support them as they develop critical movement skills. The outer cover is 100% super soft cotton fabric, and the waterproof covers are 100% bamboo jersey fabric. Parents love the optional waterproof covers, as they are easily washable. As an added fun bonus, the outer covers can be swapped out for a different design in no time flat. And, as Toki Mats was created by a mom, all materials are certified non-toxic and chemical free.

photo: @kaleekilgrow.photo

Toki Mats are an essential baby item for the house, as they are light enough to carry from room to room, and make getting down on the floor with your baby comfortable for you! Whether it’s tummy time, playing with the baby and toddler, reading books, or simply lounging, you too will enjoy the comfort and softness of the playmat. Heading out to grandma’s house? No worry, the mats easily fold into the travel case to take anywhere, in the car, train, or plane.

photo: @carriehuseman

The mats come in a ton of modern styles and in two convenient sizes, their regular size, and a mega size – ideal for baby and a toddler! The Toki Mat would make an awesome baby shower gift, and a gift for your own family, too. We can’t pick a favorite style, so we say get all of your favorite styles!

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Must-Have Gender Neutral Baby Bedding for the Nursery

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When it comes to baby bedding, we always look for bedding that’s soft, easy to wash, and gender neutral patterns. Picking a gender neutral pattern for baby’s bedding means you can use it long after they grow out of their nursery, and even for a sibling, too. We’re huge fans of the NoJo Elephant Tribe 4-Piece Nursery Crib Bedding Set in Grey, as it’s adorable, gender neutral, and the must-have baby bedding for your little one’s nursery.

Baby will love to snuggle up with the NoJo Elephant Tribe 4-Piece Nursery Crib Bedding Set. Provide your little one’s nursery with this adorable theme featuring snuggly elephants perfect for a mini photo shoot and comfort every night.

The sweet elephant crib sheet is soft for baby and provides a perfect gender neutral background for all of those crib photos!

Nursery accessories tie the whole theme together and add a modern touch to the room, while also providing function.

If you’re looking for the perfect gender neutral baby bedding, check out the NoJo Elephant Tribe 4-Piece Nursery Crib Bedding Set for your little one.

Thank you to NoJo for making this sponsored post possible.

Check out some more of our favorites from NoJo:
NoJo Bedding for Stylish Nurseries
NoJo Bedding For Gender Neutral Nurseries
Gift Idea: NoJo Swaddle Blankets
Baby Room Ideas: Introducing NoJo, a Sweet One-Stop-Bedding-Set

4 Sweet Ideas: Top Nursery Decor Photos on Houzz

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Today’s guest post is from the amazing home decor inspiration website, Houzz. These days, the options for nursery decor go well beyond the traditional soft pink or baby blue. And reflecting that trend are the 10 most popular nursery photos added to Houzz from April through June, as measured by how many people saved them to their ideabooks during that period. Each room contains fresh, fun ideas for nursery decor. Which strategy is your favorite?

Article by Erin Carlyle

Photo by Carolyn Reyes – Look for nursery design inspiration

1. Impart a celestial theme. Designer Denise Bosley decked out this nursery for the 2017 Pasadena Showcase House, choosing muted terra-cotta and silver colors that give the space a modern feel. The room has a celestial theme, with a star topping the crib drapery, a moon-and-star pillow by Chelsea Textiles on the chair, and gold stars painted on the ceiling.

Photo by Estee Design Inc. – More nursery photos

2. Go grown-up with an inky accent wall. Dark walls are trending in rooms designed for adults, but they can work just as well in a room for a little one.

Photo by Наталья Коренева – More nursery ideas

3. Incorporate a mural. This photo from Moscow was the most popular nursery decor photo uploaded to Houzz from April through June, and there are many appealing features. For starters, the mint paint and the colorful drapes offer a fresh take on a nursery color scheme. Also, the charming cityscape painted on the wall lends a playful, whimsical note to the room, and it helps delineate the bedroom’s play area from the sleeping space. Speaking of sleeping space, this nursery employs a second technique that we’ve noticed in a couple of popular nurseries lately.

Photo by Lavka-Design – Search nursery design ideas

4. Include a daybed. If you have the space for one, a daybed can provide a comfortable place for mom or dad to rest near the baby’s crib, and when the child is old enough, that bed can become his or hers. This piece of furniture is a great addition to any nursery decor.

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Nursery Must-Have: Dékor Hands-Free Diaper Pails

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Here’s an eye-opening statistic for all of you new parents: you’ll change 6,000-9,000 diapers before your child is potty trained! It’s true; so, what do we DO with all of those diapers? Well, lucky for you, we are excited to share a much needed solution to the diaper disposal problem. Dékor Hands-Free Diaper Pails are designed to make this unpleasant chore as easy as possible for parents.

Unlike other traditional diaper disposal systems where you have to bend over, operate a lid, or even shove a soiled diaper inside the diaper pail, Dékor diaper pails are 100% hands-free. Dékor considered what real life with a baby or toddler really looks like, and designed the Dékor diaper pail to make your life easier. They realized that after a diaper change, you are likely to have the baby in one arm and the soiled diaper in the other. Shockingly, no one has a third hand to operate the diaper pail, so what do you do? Well, when it comes to the Dékor diaper pail, simply just STEP on the foot pedal, DROP the soiled diaper through the trap door, and you’re DONE! #StepDropDone

“Dékor is our FAVORITE. We have tried three different diaper pails by this point; one of them didn’t have a foot pedal, and we kept forgetting to close it. The other brand did have a pedal but barely held any diapers. We love the Dékor because the pedal means you can keep one hand on your baby while you’re tossing a diaper, and the bag holds a TON of diapers so you don’t have to empty it practically every day. It is also the best so far at keeping nasty poop smells at bay!” – Actress Bitsie Tulloch

The Dékor comes in three convenient sizes: Plus, Classic, and Mini; many parents keep a plus or classic in the nursery and a mini in the bathroom or kitchen. Hands free is the way to be! With a variety of subtle colors, you’re sure to find one to fit the theme and design of your nursery, and we love giving the Dékor as a baby shower gift, too!

Are you cloth diapering? No worries, Dékor has you covered! Dékor Plus has the largest opening so it is great for cloth diapers with the addition of the Dékor Cloth Diaper Liner, which can be thrown right in the washer. Better yet, the Dékor comes with two cloth liners, which is amazing because you can still have one in the pail while one is in the laundry. Keep it simple and clean!

Dékor refills are one continuous liner so you can empty as often as you want, and they hold more diapers per refill than the competition! However, unlike the competition, Dékor is made with ABS closed-cell plastic that doesn’t absorb odors over time, and it’s safe to clean, unlike metal pails that can only be cleaned with a dry cloth and can rust. There are so many reasons the Dékor diaper pails are a must-have for your nursery and home, they will make your life so much easier – and easy means less stress for everyone!

Thank you to Dékor for making this sponsored post possible.

Baby Crib Sheets – Cool Brands to Check Out

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Looking for the coolest baby crib sheets for your nursery? We’ve got you covered. In this guide we’ve rounded up some of our favorite crib sheets for all types according to Gugu Guru’s experts. (Editor’s note: we are linking to Amazon for many brands in this article but you’ll often find more selection on the brand’s website.)

Carousel Designs offer baby crib sheets that will match just about any color scheme or theme you can imagine for your little ones nursery including personalized sheets. All made in the USA, Carousel Designs also offers a variety of sizes including mini cribs, bassinets and oval crib sheets.

Oilo crib sheets are modern, beautiful designs that are as soft as they are stylish. Oilo has a full line of contemporary sheets that offer both muted as well as bright, vibrant colors.

RH Baby & Child crib sheets offer traditional, soft and luxurious designs. RH Baby & Child crib sheets are available in a variety of weights and fabrics including organics, sateen and linen.

Serena & Lily baby crib sheets are designed to work with the style of the rest of your home. If you are looking for crisp, clean crib sheet designs Serena & Lily offer a wide selection in a super soft triple-layered muslin.

With 19 styles to choose from, NoJo‘s extensive selection of prints ensures there is fairy-tale cuteness for every baby room: Check out the woodland animals, dinosaurs and florals—just to name a few. Crafted from silky soft 100% cotton sateen fabrics, your little babe will enjoy cloud nine cuddles and sweet snoozes morning, noon and night. Super soft, snuggly and stylish? Check. Check. Check.

Little Unicorn crib sheets feature their signature watercolor print designs and are made from 100% cotton percale. These crib sheets are lightweight and breathable and get softer with each wash.

Clementine Kids crib sheets are made from a 100% cotton muslin with a loose weave that breathes and helps regulate your little one’s temperature. The unique designs of the Clementine Kids baby crib sheets will add a pop of color to any nursery.

If you are looking for on-trend designs Copper Pearl is a great place to start your search for baby crib sheets. Copper Pearl designs include everything from florals to dinosaurs to rainbows in a soft 100% woven cotton.

Petite Pehr baby crib sheets are cheerful and fun and can brighten any nursery. These 100% cotton sheets are super soft and come in both a standard size as well as oval crib sheet options.

All of the Hello Spud baby crib sheets are all made from 100% organic cotton. The on-trend designs will work with a wide variety of nursery themes and color schemes and have designs available in mini crib and standard sizes.

The Ultimate Target Baby Registry

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Today we are bringing you the ultimate Target baby registry. We searched Target for our favorite baby products and collected them for you. The best part of the Target baby registry is the fabulous welcome kit full of goodies for mom and baby that you can pick up at Target Guest Services when you create a registry in-store or online. Target also has an awesome 15% completion discount on everything left on your registry (the only kicker is it’s only good until eight weeks before baby’s expected arrival).

Let’s start with the nursery. Likely a room you will be spending a lot of time in as baby grows, it’s important to make sure this is a functional, comfortable place.

Next up is feeding. Whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle feeding, pumping, or a combination of the 3, Target has what you need.

We love to keep it simple for Health & Wellness: a bath tub, bathing essentials, a grooming kit, and simple diaper needs.

Baby Gear is a category that is worth the splurge! These items will help you manage the chaos of life with a newborn, making life simpler and easier.

Clothing is the most fun baby product category and one of our favorites! Target is full of amazing options to fit every stage of babyhood.

So many options for baby Play, it can be hard to narrow it down. We picked some of our favorites, but Target has many more great baby toys.

We can’t forget about the Parents! Target has your needs covered too!

In the baby world, there are many “nice to have” items that aren’t a necessity but can make your life easier. These are some of our favs.

Did we miss anything? What are your favorite registry items from Target? Let us know!

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What’s New on Gugu: January 29, 2020

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This week we are highlighting a number of multifunctional products for parents and babes alike! Some are great options for the nursery, while others will make feeding and playtime easier. All of these are great gifts for expectant parents and products that we expect to make a huge splash in the baby industry. Check them out today!

For a number of our other favorites, please check out our Explore page!

Giving Cradle: We love to highlight companies that give back. Giving Cradle’s biggest goal is that all mothers and newborns “have equal access to a healthy start.” They have launched a variety of products and donation opportunities, which help moms in South Asia with access to medical and care items for their newborns. Plus, they are about to launch their beautiful cradle, a safe cradle made of bamboo, breathable mesh, and removable washable fabric. Proceeds from every cradle purchase will benefit these moms and babies.

Unilove 3 in 1 Feed Me Booster: A line of high quality products, we are super excited about Unilove’s Feed Me Booster. This multifunctional 3-in-1 booster can be used on a chair, the floor, or as an armchair. It can also be used with or without the tray! The tray swivels and the seat folds flat for easy storage/travel. Also, the height is adjustable to help reach any table. Check them out today!

Regalo MyPlayMat: The MyPlayMat from Regalo will be your new lightweight and foldable best friend! Great for both indoors and outdoors, this playmat will give your little one ample space to move around for tummy time, early crawling, and beyond! While especially great for small spaces, this mat will find a place in any home. It is also super easy to clean and comes with two different patterns.

The Baby Dream Machine: The Baby Dream Machine is an amazing 5 in 1 product, which serves as a night light, sound machine, cool-mist humidifier, aromatherapy, and red light therapy. All of these modes are designed to help your little one get full nights of peaceful sleep (which means you get peaceful nights of sleep, too!). Plus it is a super cute design and will fit into any nursery!

Novogratz Kids Collection: Late last year Novogratz launched their own Kids + Baby furniture line, perfect for high style budget-friendly parents! Their crib options are simplistic and beautiful. We are also going gaga over their bookcases, which add a huge design pop while adding storage for under $100!

Please note that these opinions are 100% my own and I have not received any products in exchange for placement in What’s New on Gugu! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Meet bblüv: It’s Love at First Light

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As we all know, sweet dreams and cloudlike comfort go hand-in-hand. It’s essential to make sure babe feels safe and snuggly when bedtime and naptime begin. We scoped out the latest and cutest in the market to see what we’ve been missing—and can’t wait to share our favorites from the innovative, European-inspired brand bblüv.

With Canadian roots, modern styles and a mission to bring peace of mind to parents with young babes, bblüv has developed quite the fan base across the globe. When you see our ah-dorable picks, you’ll, of course, know why.

First, we’re spotlighting the Hibü – Silicone night light, because we don’t know hoot wouldn’t love it. Made of soft, baby safe and shock-resistant silicone, this ridiculously amazing night light features nine different LED colors with touch control, 3 auto shut-off timers, 10 levels of brightness and more. And bonus, with its rechargeable battery, this beyond-cute owl moonlights as a take-everywhere friend!

If your babe drifts into dreamland with the help of soothing sounds and a lightshow, this next find is for you. Meet the Kübe – a sound-activated musical nightlight with projection. With 15 different sound options including 10 lullabies and 5 nature sounds, this ultra-smart light is voice activated and the music and/or projection will begin in the middle of the night at the onset of a cry. It reassures babe and helps them fall asleep on their own.

As you can see, bblüv is a brand worth knowing about. Check out the array of innovative, awesome gear on the brand’s website or Amazon and let us know what you think!

Thank you to bblüv for making this post possible.

Top Natural Baby Picks from a Fit Mama

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Looking for natural baby products? You may have seen our last post with popular fitness influencer, Dasha Anderson (founder of Kettlebell Kickboxing) and her husband Dan where they talked about their favorite products for active parents! Dasha and Dan also love all-natural products that are safe for both Mom & Baby and below are some of their top baby picks.

Natural Baby Mattress Pick: Colgate Natural I Mattress: The Colgate Natural Mattress is our go-to mattress! Baby will rest easy on this all-natural hypoallergenic mattress with a certified organic cotton cover. We love that parents can rest easy knowing this mattress is GreenGuard Gold certified for zero harmful emissions and chemicals.

Natural Baby Feeding Pick: Dr. Brown’s Options+ Anti-Colic Wide-Neck Glass Bottles:

Say goodbye to colic with Dr. Brown’s bottles! This special system offers a flow that supports breastfeeding and decreases the frequency of spit-ups and gas. The amazing, soft silicone nipple will help breastfed babies latch naturally and is shown to preserve nutrients in both breastmilk and formula. Plus all of the bottle’s plastic parts are made of thermoplastic polypropylene and are BPA, PVC, Lead and Phthalate free.

Natural Baby Monitor Pick: Evoz Vision Wi-Fi Video Baby Monitor: We love the Evoz Monitor Camera for the sustainability factor! If you’re anything like us, you probably have a spare iPad or smartphone lying around your home. What’s great about the Evoz is that it can leverage your old device as a monitor so there’s no need for extra equipment. The Evoz camera connects directly to the free Evoz Baby app, allowing you to view your little one anytime with Wi-Fi, directly on your smartphone or tablet. As a special bonus, sleep help is built right into the Evoz Baby app with The Sleep Lady®!

Natural Baby Toy & Teether Pick: Mochi Toys Maraca, Teething Ring, Blocks, and Teething Plate: We love that Mochi Toys are both fun and functional! Mochi makes the most adorable toys that are not only cute but 100% safe for little ones to chew and drool all over. These teething soothers are made from rice and bring soothing textures to playtime.

Natural Baby Skincare Pick: Matrescence Rose Glow Trio: With the combination of hydrating, protecting and revitalizing, the all natural Matrescence Rose Glow Trio is a must! This three-step skincare system nurtures the skin from bump to beyond, providing a high-performance skincare routine in a simple 3-step system that is safe for Mom AND Baby.

Natural Baby Stroller Pick: BOB Gear Revolution 3.0 Jogging Stroller: The BOB Jogging Stroller is a classic favorite! The amazing design of the stroller adapts to provide the smoothest and safest ride for baby while you run, jog, or even walk, on almost any terrain. It’s lightweight and the 2-step fold system that makes it easy to transport and take your little one along on your adventures out into the world. The cherry on top is that the manufacturers of the BOB stroller do not treat the strollers with any harmful chemical flame retardants.

Natural Baby Bedding Pick: Carousel Crib Sheets: The amazing Carousel Crib sheets are 100% organic and so lovely with their incredible softness and adorable designs that can be created to match any nursery. Carousel went the extra step and add extra deep pockets, which makes it easier to change sheets but also eliminates the fear of sheets slipping off in the night. Did we mention how absolutely soft these sheets are?!

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What’s New on Gugu: October 25, 2019

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While we took a brief hiatus due to our Working Mother Registry + Giveaways (if you haven’t checked them out, there are some AWESOME giveaways on our blog), we are back at it in full swing this week for What’s New on Gugu. Instead of highlighting 5 new items this week, I’m back with 10 items that have launched (or will be launching) in the baby market. From strollers to nursery gear and everything in between, take a look at some of our newest finds!

For a number of our other favorites, please check out our Explore page!

Gooselings: Gooselings was inspired by ‘Hygge,’ the Scandinavian lifestyle leading to feeling calm and content. All of Gooselings products have been created to help add calm to our hectic daily lives with kids. These high-quality duvets and duvet covers are the perfect thing to bring your family together during playtime and add that sense of calm to the end of any work day. Plus they are easily packed for plane or car travel.

4moms mamaRoo Sleep Bassinet: The newest product to hit the market from 4moms will launch early next year and moves like you do! With movement patterns similar to the mamaRoo, this sleep situation will be perfect for keeping your little one close for middle of the night feedings and diaper changes.

Nuna Triv Stroller: Triv is the newest stroller option from our friends at Nuna! This lightweight, easy-to-push stroller allows you to easily change between seat and car seat. It has a large storage basket and spring suspension, giving you a smooth push. Plus it’s one-handed fold can’t be beat!

FORMERLY YAN: We love this new maternity clothing line, which is designed specifically for changing silhouettes. Check out their Little Black Dress with Side Zippers or their Jogger Style Trousers, two of our favorites! These pieces are great for a day in the office or a night out on the town!

UPPAbaby Vista V2 and Cruz V2: UPPAbaby has updated their classic Cruz (single) and Vista (convertible) strollers for 2020! Both strollers are getting updated suspension –hello easier push!—as well as new colors/fabric options. The Cruz is also getting bigger wheels, a downsized fold, and a larger seat while the Vista will be seeing a no rethread harness and a larger canopy. These are expected to be released in February 2020!

Skip Hop Feeding Line and Convertible High Chair: Skip Hop has launched both their feeding line and their Sit-to-Step High Chair! Great for infants and toddlers alike, this high chair reclines for easy bottle feeding, slides right up to the table, and turns into a toddler step stool. The feeding line is full of must have essentials, great for feeding at home or on the go.

Tranquilo Products: Looking for a solution to help soothe baby when nothing seems to be working?! Look no further than Tranquilo! Their portable vibrating mat helps mimic the sounds from mom’s womb, instantly helping calm baby. The baby soothe massager is also great for use at home or on the go. All of these products are perfect for travel!

Finnbin: In Finland, parents are actually given a free cardboard baby box, which will provide their little ones with a safe sleeping environment from day one. Finnbin has stepped up this theory, providing high-quality Baby Boxes filled with all sorts of newborn necessities. Easy to move around the house and much more affordable than today’s standard bassinet, the Finnbin can definitely be your go-to baby gift!

Crawligator: Make tummy time fun with this JPMA Innovation Award Winner! The Crawligator helps your little one strengthen all of those muscles needed to begin crawling. Simply place your babe on top of the Crawligator and begin to move them forward slowly. A great way for parents and little ones to complete play time together!

Drinking for Two: A great gift for your girlfriend who just announced she is pregnant, Drinking for Two, is an adorable mocktail book aimed at combating pregnancy-related symptoms. Featuring 45+ non-alcoholic, plant-based mocktail recipes that are high in nutrients and low in sugar, this is the perfect coffee table book throughout pregnancy and beyond!

Please note that these opinions are 100% my own and I have not received any products in exchange for placement in What’s New on Gugu!

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