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5 Quick Ways to Refresh the Nursery for Spring

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Doesn’t it seem like as soon as Springtime hits, there is a desire to update everything in your house? Call it Spring Cleaning (or maybe nesting?), but everything seems to need to be lightened up, cleaned up, and refreshed for Spring! We rounded up some of our favorite quick and easy ways to refresh your baby’s nursery for Springtime.

Change up the walls: One of our most favorite ways to quickly change up the look of a room is with wall decals, and when it comes to wall decals, we love Urbanwalls! Created and founded by a mom, Urbanwalls is our go-to place for both gorgeous wall decals and removable wallpaper. If you’re an urban dweller and can’t paint the walls of your apartment, removable wallpaper allows you to express yourself creatively and make your space your own without any trouble down the line of re-painting or taking sticky wallpaper down. Their wall decals could easily adorn any room in your house, but when it comes to the nursery there are just way too many adorable choices to choose from. Plus, you can even personalize some of them with your baby’s name – this is a fantastic way to get the nursery ready for baby without painting anything new! Check out all of the nursery decals here!

Add (faux) flowers: It surely isn’t a Spring refresh if you don’t add flowers – but, sometimes flowers can be sensitive for little noses, so we love weaving faux-flowers into a nursery. These Little Sparrow Co floral letters can be customized to match your nursery’s color scheme – and even use succulents or pompoms, too! These also make a sweet addition to your baby’s monthly photos; simply get the letters of their initials and you can snap a photo every month next to the letters to see how big they’ve gotten in comparison.

Get Some Spring Cleaning Done: When the Spring Cleaning bug hits you, you simply want to take the house apart and clean and refresh every little hting – which, of course, isn’t always possible with a baby in tow – which is why we love the Totokan Baby Monitor. Totokan is a portable and water-resistant baby monitor which allows you to worry less and spend more time enjoying family life. It is so easy to use, just download the free app and connect to your camera, and you’re good to go – feel free to Spring clean all over the house and keep an eye on your little one. You can even take it outdoors to do some gardening, as it is compact and drop- and water-resistant. It’s also ideal for on-the-go, as you sync directly to the monitor without relying on a strangers WiFi signal. Feel free to Spring clean your nursery, house, and do a little landscaping while keeping an eye on baby the whole time!

Organize the Clutter: The BBox Diaper Caddy not only adds a lovely light color to the nursery for Spring, but helps majorly with spring cleaning and organizing of all of baby’s changing items. This light and portable change station ensures you have everything you need for diaper changing wherever you are around the house (some moms also use it for nursing supplies!). For all of our urban dwelling parents, it is a great space saver for apartment living and ideal for two-story homes. Also makes a great art caddy or home organizer once your little one is toilet trained. Just pop a tissue box where the wipes box goes. Plus, it is BPA, Phthalates and PVC free.

Change up the blankets: A really quick way to refresh and lighten up a nursery for Spring is change up the baby blankets! Instead of overly warm plaid blankets from winter time, go for light colored thinner blankets for Spring and summer. We love the gorgeous assortment from Little Faces Apparel – you can actually choose between an organic cotton swaddle and a spandex cotton swaddle!

Looking for more ways to get the nursery prepped for Spring? Check out these posts:

  • Spring Cleaning Must Haves
  • Well Home: Humidifiers
  • Say Goodbye to Dirty Rugs!
  • Top 5 Must Have Essentials: Baby’s Nursery

Filed Under: Nursery, Nursery Style, Spring Cleaning Tagged With: decor, nursery

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NoJo Bedding For Gender Neutral Nurseries

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When it comes to crib bedding, it seems like an overwhelming decision for many parents – it has to be comfy and soft, but you also want a design to match the nursery and your home decor style. We’re so excited to introduce you to NoJo Bedding‘s new designs including bedding from the Disney Baby branded collection –  we love both of these designs because they are gender neutral and would both transition really well as baby grows older, too. We asked two real mamas to check out Disney Baby’s Winnie the Pooh set and NoJo’s Aztec Forest bedding set and snap some photos to show you how it looks in real homes! Which one of these two designs is your favorite?

The adorable NoJo Aztec Forest 4-Piece Crib Bedding Set includes a double-sided comforter, crib sheet, crib skirt, and nursery organizer; mom of three littles, Brittney Knudsen was thrilled her baby boy loved the set and all of the animal faces.

We’re digging the Adventure Awaits crib sheet; it’s gender neutral and would be perfect for any woodland, Aztec, or forest themed nursery. You can find Brittney and see more photos of the NoJo Aztec Forest Bedding on her Instagram.

We are so in love with this new take on Disney Baby’s Winnie the Pooh Set made by NoJo! Normally known for bright colors, this Disney Baby Winnie the Pooh design is more muted, which makes it ideal for any gender neutral nursery and could easily grow with your child, too. The Disney Baby’s Winnie the Pooh 3-Piece Crib Bedding Set includes a comforter, fitted crib sheet and crib skirt for a beautifully coordinated look.

Mama of three (and a friend of Gugu Guru’s!), Lindsay Satmary loved how the Disney Baby Winnie the Pooh bedding made by NoJo matched her nursery and could easily be used by her two boys or adorable little girl (look at that face!). You can see more snaps from the Disney Baby Winnie the Pooh collection on Lindsay’s Instagram.

Interested in other gender neutral ideas? Check out:

  • Gender Neutral Nursery Inspiration
  • Baby Shower Gift Ideas: Gender Neutral
  • 4 New Nursery Trends for Millennial Parents

Gugu Guru is so appreciative of our wonderful sponsors; thank you to NoJo Bedding for sponsoring this post. 

Filed Under: Inspiration, Nursery, Nursery Style, Shopping Tagged With: decor, nursery

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Nursery Inspiration: Floral For Two

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Our friends at Curated Nest are back to share some nursery inspiration for every budget; they know how costly it can be to design a nursery for twins, so they’re here to share different price points for a floral nursery fit for two! You can find mamas Erin and Lina of Curated Nest on Instagram at @curatednest, behind the scenes of their trendy online nursery boutique www.curatednest.com, or at erinandlina@curatednest.com!

As a mom of one smart-mouthed toddler, I can’t fathom hearing two heartbeats over the ultrasound monitor at that first OB visit. My friend described it as gulping down an excitement, joy, and anxiety smoothie that you wish had a couple shots of vodka. Preach it like you feel it girl!

As nursery and kid’s interior designers and nursery store owners, we at Curated Nest see customers stressing over budgeting for two. Here’s a cool way to see how you can get a beautiful and not too baby-ish nursery for your twinsies at a price point you are comfortable with. We’ll show you how a single source of inspiration can create 3 nurseries at high, medium, and lower budgets.  We’ll go with pink, oversized, florals as our inspo, since the trend we saw in 2017 is here to stay for 2018. More peonies, please!

These are examples of real style boards that our small shop, Curated Nest, did for real customers.

The high “designer” budget example has unique convertible cribs from Australia, a bone inlay cabinet, and a handmade designer chandelier with glass beads. And the star element is of course, the watercolor floral wallpaper. Considering items not shown on this style board, such as a rug, glider, etc., this nursery is an estimated $7K.

Georgia Crib / Pink Bone Inlay Cabinet / Jolie Wallpaper / Chloe Chandelier / Unicorn Wall Mount / Bunny Wall Mount / Swan Lake Mobile / Large Blush Pom Pom Bin / Medium Blush Pom Pom Bin

The medium budget example uses oversized floral decals that can be placed in any pattern you like on your wall, and features the stunning rose gold Ellie Crib that Serena Williams made famous in her daughter’s nursery. It’s keeps the sophistication of the high budget nursery, and with additional items not shown, is around $5K.

Ellie Crib / Lucy Dresser / Lyla Decals / Fawn Crib Sheet / XO Art Print / Harp Chandelier / Unicorn Wall Mount / Bunny Wall Mount / Large Blush Pom Pom Bin / Medium Blush Pom Pom Bin

The lower “look for less” budget example uses smaller floral decals that do a pretty amazing job of mimicking the high budget wallpaper at 1/3 the price! The crib and accessories are whimsical, creating a more playful feel. But still super rad and totally Instagrammable! Considering additional pieces not shown, this nursery is an estimated $2,800.

Abigail Crib / Bethany Rocker / Mallory Decals / Organic Rainbow Crib Sheet / Pink Petite Ruffle Crib Skirt / Plush Heart Play Blanket / Swan Art Print / Hearts Garland / Donut Storage Bin / Strawberry Ice Cream Storage Bin

While the prospect of twins or multiples might be overwhelming, gorgeous, functional nurseries are achievable at lots of different budgets. Decide what you’re comfortable with, and enjoy creating a haven for your babies, even if a glass of wine is what you crave. Check out Curated Nest’s Instagram for more ideas or sign up for Gugu Guru’s Concierge Service to get a customized design by Curated Nest for you!

Don’t forget to comment and tell us what types of nursery inspo you want to see next!

A. Take me back to the 80’s: mermaids, unicorns, and rainbows

B. The classics: soft, light, and neutral

C. Respite from concrete jungle: nature inspired

D. Sweet escape: boho, global, travel

E. Other

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Colgate Mattress: Must Have Baby Registry Pick

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There is nothing more valuable to a parent than peace of mind, so when it comes to adding products to your registry, the top product pick to consider should always be the crib mattress. Why the crib mattress? Well, simply put, not only is that where baby will spend the majority of their time, but the crib has to be a safe and soothing place for baby to rest, play, grow, and learn. When it comes to crib mattresses, our must have baby registry pick is Colgate Mattress. We believe your baby’s nursery needs to include a quality product from Colgate, a third generation, family-owned and operated company of craftsmen has been selling crib mattresses for over 60 years. Colgate is not only known for their top selling mattresses, but their accessories as well.

We’ve featured Colgate for Back to Sleep, Innovative Sleep Products, and as a Nursery Essential for Mother’s Day, plus Meet the Makers Behind the Mattresses  

There are many reasons that Colgate Mattresses are a must have baby registry pick for your little one. Did you know that Colgate Mattresses are made in America? It’s true! And, better yet, they’re a family owned business, so you can feel good about supporting a family when you purchase from them. Colgate also keeps parents in mind and wants to make your life a little easier – so they designed their mattresses with the utmost attention to form and function. Did you know Colgate are pioneers in crib-mattress making?  Colgate was the first to create light weight mattresses, which makes lifting the mattress to change the sheets a much easier task than traditional mattresses. Colgate mattresses are cleverly designed to accommodate baby as she transitions to the toddler phase with a simple flip of the mattress. One side is firm and supportive for infants while the other is slightly softer for toddler comfort; safe sleep at all ages.

For the eco-conscious parent, Colgate has always chosen to use non-toxic barrier fabrics instead of harsh fire retardant chemicals to give parents peace of mind while not only meeting, but exceeding federal flammability standards. Colgate takes your baby’s safety incredibly seriously and they are the first mattress company to use natural coir fiber made from coconuts shell husks. And, you can rest easy knowing that all of Colgate’s crib mattresses carry the Greenguard GOLD certification.

Colgate’s safety and concern for baby doesn’t end at crib mattresses, either. They have a full line of accessories to help keep your baby calm and safe, including bassinet mattresses, organic crib mattress covers, and contoured changing pads complete with natural changing pad covers, too. Colgate products are designed with rich and natural textures to provide your baby with a calming and cozy environment. With Colgate Mattresses, quality and function strike a harmonious balance to help baby sleep safely and peacefully, all while providing parents with peace of mind.

Thank you to Colgate for making this sponsored post possible.

Photos via Pics and Paws Photography

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Nursery DIY: Skyline Mural with Youthful Nest

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One of the most exciting parts of being pregnant is designing and curating the nursery for your baby, and Youthful Nest makes it unbelievably easy for parents to create the nursery of their dreams. Created and founded by designer, Lisa Janvrin, YouthfulNest is a new online interior design consulting firm which helps parents bridge the gap between their online design inspiration into real-life, well-designed rooms. 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! Lisa is here today to show how easy it is to DIY a NYC Skyline Mural in your nursery. You can learn more about Youthful Nest here, and don’t forget to check out their newest crowdfunding campaign to make Youthful Nest even more accessible to all parents! 

Sky’s the limit when it comes to decorating a nursery no matter what the style. Our favorites are thoughtful elements that are either personalized or customizable so you can make them your own and compliment your design inspiration. One of the big design trends is painting an oversized graphic wall mural. Whether it is a mountainscape or cityscape, pick a placement and paint colors that are just right for your space. With the YouthfulNest DIY Skyline Mural kit you don’t have to freehand anything, rather choose from 10 building templates of various sizes and shapes. You also can recreate the mural with any color scheme desired from pastels to pop colors – whatever your vista requires. For a video tutorial check this DIY Skyline Mural, How-To Video.

The DIY Skyline Mural kit includes 10 individual paper stencil buildings. Each building stencil has basic instructions for application. You can use one or all of the buildings together to create the complete skyline. Basic Instructions: 1. Cut out building shape on dotted line; 2. Affix to wall with small pieces of painters tape; 3. With a pencil trace outline of building template; 4. Remove paper templates; 5. Place painters tape along the outline of the entire shape; 6. Paint with color of choice within the taped outline. Enjoy!

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Meet the Maker: Milk Street Baby Cribs

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When Milk Street Baby first debuted their gorgeous cribs, we were so excited to share them with you! And now, we are thrilled to introduce you all to Julie Knisley, the founder and designer of Milk Street Baby. Milk Street Baby is not only known for their modern designs with a traditional twist, but steadfast commitment to safety – which is why we are eager to have you learn more about Julie and her fantastic line of cribs and furniture during Baby Safety Month. Check Milk Street Baby out on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Why did you want to start Milk Street?

Milk Street was born after years of experience designing for other crib companies. I saw corners cut and facts incorrectly stated. I had no control and no final say in final production quality. I started and run Milk Street so I can make certain that we are offering moms and dads the absolute best crib on the market at our price. We offer real product as well as complete transparency to families. And, we encourage new moms to utilize the supplier of their local baby specialty store. These retailers we have partnered with know this niche and will offer a lifetime of support and education [editor’s note: we love this!]. Seems with all the online options these days, young parents assume that if a company is making cribs that those products are safe for baby. ASSUME NOTHING. I have seen the other side of this and know that not all cribs are safe. We want to educate our customers and the questions to ask as well as the answers to maximize wellbeing of that baby. There is nowhere you would leave your baby alone and unattended other than in the crib, that crib must be a safe haven.

What is your background in design and how did you come to care so deeply about baby safety? 

My background is in furniture design, and I got my start creating children’s chairs for a company who produced cribs. I was working for the company that had a HUGE recall involving several baby deaths. This was when I realized someone needed to become an expert in all aspects of safety. I spent time in the testing labs and in countless factories to figure the specific parameters to design within.

I believed then and still do today that a crib is one of the most important purchases you will make in your lifetime. I wanted to design and produce a safe, beautiful crib for every type of family. 

What is so significant about your commitment to safe finish AND design?

Safe finish is probably the single most important aspect of what we do, and an extra and costly step that no one else is doing. Construction and basic coatings tests are required to pass ASTM and CPSC standards. The construction standards are quite stringent but when it comes to coating, we feel we need to go the extra mile! Content finishes found in a nursery is incredibly important to the development and well being of your baby. We test every single layer of our finish — sometimes that mean 8 different layers — for phylates and heavy metals. Our competition only tests once… their finish. We test every layer because while there may be appropriate levels to phylates in that top coat/ single finish board when being tested…. over time and if top coat gets nicked or scratched… these phylates and other chemicals can seep through that top layer. We test every single layer and provide customers with complete results!

Why should parents invest in Milk Street cribs? 

I believe we offer not only the best product on the market made from solid wood and veneers to the best functions, scale of design, and finish. Our quality is strong, and our pricing for what you are getting is unheard of. In fact, in talking about price, I went way below what my partners though these should be priced at. I wanted young families to be able to afford a real quality crib that would last the lifetime of their child. All of our cribs convert to be used long after the nursery. You can be sure you are getting an amazing value in every one of our cribs. Our cribs are made with love and held to the highest standards possible. Our company is the only crib company owned and managed by women! 

What can Milk Street do for families? How can they enhance the overall safety and health of the house? 

Milkstreet can provide your families with:

  • Peace of mind
  • Family heirloom that stays with child through adulthood
  • Cutting edge look
  • At Milk Street, our goal is to provide safety, support and edgy designs for our moms and dads. Julie Knisley has designed for the best brands in the world, and she founded Milk Street to find a way to maximize design within the limitations of a crib and to insist upon creating the safest haven for your little ones.

Thank you to Milk Street for making this sponsored post possible. 

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A Starry Nursery with Angelique Cabral

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Angelique Cabral, from CBS’ Life in Pieces, is not only a well-known actress, but a long time yoga-devotee as well. So, when it came time to deciding on a theme for her baby girl’s nursery, she knew she wanted to go with serene, etherial, and starry. We are so excited to show you Angelique’s starry nursery today – it even matches with her baby shower theme, too!

Don’t forget to check out Angelique’s thoughts on babymoons, and her top picks for maternity workout gear! 

When it came to having a newborn baby, Angelique knew she wanted the Halo Bassinest for her starry nursery; she is having a c-section, and many moms have said that the Halo Bassinest, with its 360 degree swivel and high height was perfect for taking care of a newborn post c-section. You can see a real mom review of the Halo Bassinest, why we picked the Halo Bassinest for Back to Sleep, the Halo Bassinest as an essential item for baby’s first night home, too.

Angelique picked a Colgate Mattress for her baby, as they are American made, lightweight, and Greenguard certified. See why we think Colgate mattresses are the best investment you can make for your nursery, and even why they make great gifts! Plus, meet the makers behind the mattresses – it is a family run company and proud! PS. The artwork above the crib is from The Animal Print Shop.

When it came to changing table gear, Angelique wanted to make sure she was ready to go! The Crane Humidifier is one of Gugu Guru’s favorite nursery items (it’s an essential for new babies!), and the white Crane Drop Humidifier matches her nursery theme. When it comes to soaps, creams, and baby products, we always turn to Babyganics for a safe way to keep baby clean and comfortable. The Babyganics Hand Sanitizer is a must-have essential for having a new baby in the house. Mama Rachel Pitzel says Babyganics is her top pick for an eco-friendly nursery.

It’s no secret that the Gugu Guru team is a huge fan of Lorena Canals rugs – we absolutely love that you can wash them at home, which makes them ideal for a nursery. Since many of the accessories in the baby’s nursery were homemade or unique, Angelique chose the Aztec Natural rug to match the theme of the nursery.

When she found out she was expecting, one of the first products Angelique and the Gugu Guru team talked about for the starry nursery was the famous 4Moms mamaRoo (check out how 4Moms is helping NICU’s worldwide with the mamaRoo). The mamaRoo has been a lifesaver for many parents and is a staple for Angelique’s nursery!

We are swooning over all of the adorable clothing in this closet! Is this baby set or what? And, of course, Angelique has a DockATot ready to go for baby lounging; for someone who travels a lot, like Angelique, the DockATot is a must have baby essential for a safe place for baby to play when out and about in the world.

Photos by Nicole Hayden

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Back to Sleep: Crane Humidifier

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Back to Sleep week is focused on safe and healthy sleep for baby. Today’s post features the Crane Drop Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier which is a must-have for infants, clean-living, and health conscious families.

We featured Crane in last year’s Back to Sleep event also – and this year, it is no surprise that they are back, as we think they are an essential item for any nursery.  Not only is the Crane Drop Humidifier a nursery must-have, but their sleek style (and choice of many colors) will blend in to any nursery!

Plus, for all the eco-conscious families, Crane humidifiers are all BPA-free and energy efficient, using ultrasonic technology to add soothing moisture to the air. Crane’s Drop Humidifier is whisper quiet and operates on a low power consumption, more energy efficient than a household light bulb (up to 45W).

So, why is it essential to have a Crane Humidifier in your nursery? Humidifiers are especially important for Newborns because they are Obligate Nasal Breathers, breathing only through their tiny noses for their first 4 – 6 months. Any congestion can make breathing, feeding, and sleeping incredibly difficult for your little one.

Plus, the Crane Humidifier will grow with your child; even toddlers and kids need humidifiers! Many pediatricians recommend the use of a humidifier as a safe, non medicated, all natural alternative to help relieve congestion from the common cold and flu instead of potentially harmful over-the-counter cough and cold medicine.

Where in the nursery should you put the humidifier? Our Sleep Expert, The Safety Mom Says…

Filed Under: Baby Registry, Baby Safety Zone, Back To Sleep, Newborns, Nursery, Nursery Style, Nutrition and Health, Safety, Sleep Tagged With: nursery, preemie, sleep

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New Mom Review: HALO Bassinest

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New mama, Theresa, who is Gugu Guru’s Head of Design was offered the HALO Bassinest for review. Overall, she was absolutely thrilled with the product.  In this review, she lists the pros and cons from her experience.  We also gave HALO the opportunity to respond to the two cons from Theresa’s review and were pleased to discover that HALO has listened to their customers and is offering a new Bassinest stand this year to address customers’ opinions over the base size and weight.

Halo Bassinest

Pro: TONS of pockets
The HALO Bassinest swivel sleeper has three pockets for tons of storage (three pockets!) Diapers, wipes, diaper cream, burp clothes – if you have a c-section or are just exhausted in the middle of the night, everything is right at your finger tips.

Pro: Lots of cool features
This bassinet has everything you could want from music, vibration and a breast feeding timer all right at the ready for parents. Again this is a huge c section plus!

Pro: C section approved
The fact that the HALO Bassinest swivel sleeper comes right up to the side of your bed is a huge help for nursing and also after a c-section. I had to move minimally to get to my baby in the middle of the night. The swivel of the bassinet was the biggest help because I didn’t have to slide myself down the bed and pass the bassinet to get up. With the swivel, I can easily slide the bassinet (and baby) away from the bed so I could get on and off the bed with ease while healing.

Pro: Mesh/collapsing side
Even though most bassinets have mesh sides the HALO Bassinest has really large openings so it is very easy to see your baby while you are lying down. I also loved the collapsible side so I could touch my baby or put the pacifier in his mouth without even sitting up.

Pro: Room for baby to grow
I love how big the basket is that holds the baby. I happen to have a big baby (born almost 9 pounds) and as he has grown over the past three months, he still has plenty of room and sleeps comfortably as he wiggles around. My baby will get lots of future use in his HALO!

Halo Bassinest

Con: BIG base
This bassinet is not one that you can easily move from room to room during the day because the base is so large. It is hard to get it through doorways so you have to strictly use this bedside. (If you put it together in another room and then want to move it into your bedroom, it is a little tricky.)

HALO’s Response: The base is large, heavy and not designed to be moved. This keeps it firmly planted next to the bed where is used most of the time, but the unique swivel and glide give it movement. However, HALO recognized that parents want more mobility and is introducing a Bassinest stand toward the end of 2017. This will enable parents move the Bassinest throughout the house as some babies just sleep better in it, and parents would love to be able to provide that same safe sleep space when they move out of the bedroom. 

Con: Additional Light needed (c-section specific)
The bassinet comes with two light sources. The first light source points to the floor and is very small. So if you are looking for some light in the dark to breastfeed, etc, this light won’t really help post c-section. There is a second light that shines in on the baby. I never felt the need to use this light because with the baby in such close proximity to me I felt I could check on him without the light.

HALO’s Response: With regard to the light there are actually two lights on the model: one which illuminates the floor so you don’t have to turn on a light if you are getting out of bed, and it was positioned that way so you wouldn’t disturb the baby. The other nightlight on the soothing center serves as a nightlight, and we believe many moms use this to gently lift baby out of the Bassinest for nursing. The amount of lighting needed likely varies from consumer to consumer, but these two features offer lighting close to the Bassinest to help mom and baby and should not disturb anyone else in the room.

Get the HALO Bassinest here.

Check out these other posts on the HALO Bassinest:

Back to Sleep 2016

Top 5 Essentials First Night Home With Baby

City Living Registry Picks with Nikki Dinki

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Colgate Crib Mattress: The Best Investment A Parent Can Make

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When it comes to buying baby and nursery items, it sometimes seems as though the list is beyond overwhelming – that’s why we, at Gugu Guru, understand the importance of personalizing your registry. Not everyone is going to need all of the same products, and we understand that! However, there is one item which is universal for all babies, and we think it’s the best investment you can make – a crib mattress. When it comes to picking a crib mattress, many times parents get totally overwhelmed by all the options, but one company has risen the ranks and proven to be the best investment a parent can make in their child’s future, Colgate Mattresses. While it may seem like a mundane item to buy, either for someone else, or for your own nursery, a crib mattress is the most important purchase for your baby, your family, and your future.

We’ve featured Colgate for Back to Sleep, Innovative Sleep Products, and as a Nursery Essential for Mother’s Day, plus Meet the Makers Behind the Mattresses  

In 1955, Sol Wolkin and his wife Anne took over the Colgate Mattress Factory in Atlanta. Colgate expanded several times before relocating to its present 60,000 square foot location in Georgia. Colgate was founded on the values of integrity, loyalty, and honesty; Anne and Sol passed these principles onto their three children, Alan, Joan, and Richard, their five grandchildren, and their four great-grandchildren. Sol and Anne’s memory lives on, as do their family and business values. We’re huge fans of family owned businesses, and when you’re going to buy a big ticket item, such as a mattress, we always recommend going for the company with exceptional customer service!

Colgate Mattresses are truly a fantastic investment for many reasons. Colgate was the first to create light weight mattresses, which makes lifting the mattress to change the sheets a much easier task than traditional mattresses. Colgate mattresses are cleverly designed to accommodate baby as she transitions to the toddler phase with a simple flip of the mattress. One side is firm and supportive for infants while the other is slightly softer for toddler comfort. You’re investing in time! Not only is your time precious as a new parent, and you don’t have lengthy pockets of time to heave a heavy crib mattress up and down (hello, super lightweight mattress!), but investing in a mattress which will transition from newborn life to toddlerhood is truly a smart decision.

When it comes to Colgate, you’re also investing in the health and wellness of your baby. Colgate is committed to the health and safety of babies, and introduced the use of organic materials in crib mattresses, such as coconut coir, organic cotton and other plant-based materials. Furthermore, Colgate was also the first to manufacture a foam mattress, manufacture a dual-firmness mattress, and manufacture a mattress using organic materials. A crib mattress is the place your baby will spend the majority of its early days, so it is imperative to know all about the mattress you are buying. When you invest in Colgate, you invest in safe and healthy sleep for your little one, which will keep your mind at peace – bringing health and happiness to your home. Now, we think that’s a pretty good investment!

Thank you to Colgate for making this sponsored post possible. 

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