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Top 5 Must-Have Essentials: Baby’s Nursery

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We know that it can seem overwhelming to register for everything you may need for a baby; so, we’ve broken all the necessities down into your Top 5 Must Haves for every category you may need. Today we’re covering the Top 5 Must-Have Essentials for Baby’s Nursery – don’t forget to add them to your registry! Head to the bottom of the post for a handy checklist you can use to make sure you don’t forget any of these Top 5  Must-Have Essentials for Baby’s Nursery.

Crane Drop Humidifier: A humidifier is an essential item for any space which baby will be spending time and sleeping. The Drop Humidifiers from Crane feature a ultrasonic cool mist which increases moisture in the air for easier breathing and a good night’s sleep; whether it is in your bedroom, the living room, or baby’s room, wherever the family will spend time, or sleep, is a wonderful place to have a Drop Humidifier. It’s so important to have the right amount of humidity in bedrooms, as proper humidity relieves cough, cold, and flu symptoms, as well as nasal congestion, dry cough, sinus irritation, nose bleeds, and dry skin and hair. Furthermore, the clean control antimicrobial material in the base is proven to help reduce mold and bacteria growth up to 99.96%.

Blackout Curtains: Any new parent can tell you that babies sleep better when the room is pitch black; it takes babies a while to “figure out their days and nights,” and blackout curtains at night are an essential for helping baby sleep soundly. We’ve found that basic panel curtains are easy to install, come in a ton of colors, and really help keep the light out so baby can fall and stay asleep.

Baby Care by e–cloth® Safe Home Baby Care: It’s essential to keep a nursery clean and germ-free, but it can be very confusing for new parents to figure out what products to use to clean the nursery. We’re big fans of Baby Care by e–cloth®, because they are an amazing chemical-free way to keep your baby’s room clean. You know that clean smell in most places? The “clean” smell we’re used to are actually dangerous chemicals. 30% of childhood asthma is caused by exposure to chemicals in your home. And it starts with babyhood. The cloth is proven to remove over 99% of bacteria from a hard surface.  These cloths don’t kill bacteria, they collect bacteria from surfaces.  This is another benefit of all of those fibers – they literally scrape the surface clean at a microbial level.  The best part – when you run this cloth under hot water in your sink, all but .01% of that bacteria, dirt, oil and grease is released from the cloth down the sink.  So, there is virtually no transfer back onto clean surfaces. Keep your sweet little one’s nursery clean and toxin free by only cleaning with water. We’re big fans of Baby Care by e–cloth® – these mighty cleaning cloths are gentile, totally safe and remove 99.9% of all bacteria including e-coli and listeria.

Ubbi Diaper Pail: It’s essential to keep baby’s room free from disgusting smells, like diapers! The Ubbi Diaper Pail is made of powder-coated steel to achieve maximum odor control. It is equipped with rubber seals that are strategically designed to lock in odors as well as a sliding lid that minimizes air disruption, keeping the smell inside the pail. Offering a modern and sophisticated twist to a once very industrial product, the sleek Ubbi diaper pail includes a child-proof lock and is available in an array of 13 colors and 5 patterns. All the style and none of the smell — a promising solution for every nursery.

Little Giraffe Baby Blanket: What’s a nursery without a blanket to cuddle baby in? We think baby blankets are an essential for any nursery; even if your baby isn’t sleeping in their crib yet, we highly recommend spending time in the nursery to get them used to their space, and a soft blanket from Little Giraffe is a Must-Have item for your baby’s nursery. Their chenille baby blankets are incredibly soft and perfect for wrapping babies, toddlers, and kids up for a sweet snuggle. The Herringbone blanket pictured above comes in multiple colors and would make a great baby shower gift. However, Little Giraffe has a ton of blankets to choose from – in all different styles and colors – even polka dot and chenille with satin trim. Make sure you like the blanket, too, as many moms sleep with their baby’s blanket so it smells like mama!

Thank you to Ubbi, Crane, Little Giraffe, and E-Cloth for making this sponsored post possible.

 

Filed Under: Essentials, Gift Ideas, Nursery, Nursery Style, Spring Cleaning Tagged With: baby essentials, decor, nursery

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How To: Pick Baby Bedding For Your Registry

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When it comes to designing a nursery for your little one, the bedding you choose is very important – for safety, for design, and for comfort. Today we have the designers from Caden Lane, a gorgeous baby bedding company here to help you pick baby bedding for your registry. You can find Caden Lane on their website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 

Baby Bedding is a must have for the nursery, but is it something you put on your gift registry? Definitely! Or at least we think so. Who doesn’t need crib bedding when they’re expecting a baby? Not many. So that makes it a perfect item to add to your baby registry!

We like to say here at Caden Lane that the bedding can help set the tone for the rest of the nursery, or maybe we just think that way because we design all of our nurseries with the bedding in mind. No matter how you start envisioning your dream nursery though, there is going to be bedding on the crib. And what’s better than your friends and family helping to create the perfect space for your baby to grow up in? If you’re still hesitant don’t worry. We’re here to help answer the top 3 questions about adding bedding to your registry.


What Crib Bedding Items Should I Include on a Registry?

Well, like many questions with your child the answer is – it depends. What you should add is going vary based on how you envision the look and feel of the room as well as your personal preference. If you want to go with a sleek modern look it might only include a crib sheet – or five, if we’re being real here. Or if you imagine a more refined and elegant space, it could include everything from the crib skirt, sheet, bumpers and/or crib rail cover, crib bows and a matching blanket. It’s completely up to you and your preference, Mama!

We’re all for adding everything you want to your registry and then being okay with it if not everything was purchased. There’s definitely no reason to not include something that you want for your baby on the registry! Even if you’re not sure that you really need it. Unsure if you’ll use the changing pad cover that matches the crib sheet? Add it. With a baby, especially if it’s your first, it’s best to be over prepared. You never know what might become a savior or what might not work for you until you try it.


How Many Do I Need?

Everyone always wants to know how many they’ll need of something. And it’s a big question for good reason – every baby is different. Your baby might spit up or have diaper explosions every other night – or you could go a week without needing to change a crib sheet. You live and you learn what works for you, but to start out these are our general recommendations

Crib Sheets – we recommend registering for at least 3 crib sheets – you are going to have to change one in the middle of the night and will need a backup. And if you end up needing more you can purchase it when the need arises.

Crib Skirts – just one, if you are using one on your crib. They are great for hiding storage under the crib!

Crib Rail Covers – this depends on your crib. You may just need one for the front of your crib, especially if it has a high back or sides, or you might want 2 if the long sides of the crib are the same, depending on the position of the crib in the room. If both sides are open you may want two, but if one long side is up against the wall there’s less of a chance for baby to start chewing on it.

Bumpers – one set should definitely suffice


What About the Price?

If you are adding the whole shebang to your registry, it’s nice to add the items individually or turn on group gifting, if possible, to avoid a higher than necessary price point for a gift. It helps everyone pick and choose what they want to give and gives you a better chance of receiving all the items you’re hoping for.

If you have a crib in the nursery, it might be difficult to wait and not just purchase this yourself to get the room looking more polished, but if you can wait a while it might just be worth it! So keep that vision of your dream nursery in your head and pick out your favorite bedding that makes the room perfect – and then put it on your registry. The absolute worst thing that will happen is that no one purchases it for you and then you buy it yourself anyways, but might as well give them the chance, right? Right.

Filed Under: Baby Registry, Nursery, Nursery Style Tagged With: decor, nursery

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Mama Wellness: Nursery Wellness

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In honor of Mother’s Day coming up, Gugu Guru has partnered with Twiniversity to celebrate Mama Wellness – in all aspects. This week we are focusing on sleep, health, nutrition, getting out of the house, and new mama style. Today we’re highlighting products which make your baby’s nursery a healthy and peaceful space. Read on to learn more and enter at the bottom of the post to win an Ubbi Diaper Pail and Hawk + Sloane Stinky Spray, a Caden Lane crib sheet, board books for baby from Little Bee Books, a B.Box Caddy, an Angelcare Movement Monitor, and Pure Grace Soaps’ dryer balls for healthy cleaning. 

Ubbi Diaper Pail: If you’re looking for serenity in the nursery (ha), the last thing you’re going to want is the smell of dirty diapers wafting through the room. Luckily, Ubbi has designed a diaper pail which not only hides the smell, but is a gorgeous piece of nursery decor. The Ubbi Diaper Pail is made of powder-coated steel to achieve maximum odor control. It is equipped with rubber seals that are strategically designed to lock in odors as well as a sliding lid that minimizes air disruption, keeping the smell inside the pail. To meet the needs of today’s eco-conscious parents, this award-winning nursery essential offers the convenience and value of utilizing any standard trash bag or reusable cloth liner. This feature makes it the easiest disposal system to load, use, empty and clean. Offering a modern and sophisticated twist to a once very industrial product, the sleek Ubbi diaper pail includes a child-proof lock and is available in an array of 13 colors and 5 patterns. All the style and none of the smell — a promising solution for every nursery.

You can follow Ubbi on their website, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Hawk + Sloane Stinky Spray: A must have for every house with a baby – a spray which reduces the smell of dirty diapers! This would make a wonderful baby shower gift. Stinky Spray works to eliminate that foul odor coming from the diaper or the diaper pail itself with its pleasing citrus fragrance. After each diaper change, spray the soiled diaper before disposing of it.

You can find Hawk + Sloane on their website, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Caden Lane Crib Bedding: What can we say about Caden Lane? We’re such fans of the delightful designs – they are truly a piece of art in your nursery! With a ton of styles to chose from, we know you’ll find something wonderful which jives with your nursery design. These sheets are 100% cotton and super soft for your baby’s skin. PS. They’re having a huge sale right now – so stock up!

You can find Caden Lane on their website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Little Bee Books, board books: One of the best ways to wind down with baby, even from day one, is to read with baby. Babies thrive from hearing words read out-loud to them, and it’s important to have books around the nursery for baby to touch, play with, and eventually read with you. Little Bee Books specializes in finding up-and-coming authors, exquisite illustrators, and book topics which will impress even the most squirmy of babes. Little Bee Books is a children’s book publisher founded in 2014, dedicated to making creative and fun books for busy little bees ages 0-12. Based in New York City with a small team of publishing veterans, they love creating a children’s list for today’s young readers.

You can find Little Bee Books on their website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Pure Grace Soap’s Dryer Balls: Pure GRACE Soap makes handmade, all natural, small batch products for your bath, body, laundry and more. Their bath and body products include Bath Bombs, Bubble Bars, Bath Truffles, Sugar Scrubs, Lotion Sticks and Lip Chaps. Each product is made using a custom blend of skin loving oils and the highest quality ingredients. Wool Dryer Balls are used to replace the need for dryer sheets and fabric softener. In addition to no longer needing dryer sheets and fabric softener, the wooldryer balls eliminate static and help to reduce the amount of time the laundry is in the dryer therefore saving you time and money on your electricity bill. Cloth diaper mamas, we’re looking at you! This is a safe and effective way to get your baby’s clothing clean, without harsh chemicals or additives. These balls work in both HE and regular dryers and they last for years. This is a wonderful way to clean baby’s diapers, blankies, and clothing without worrying about allergens or chemicals.

You can find Pure Grace Soap on their website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

B.Box Diaper Caddy: This light and portable change station ensures you have everything you need for diaper changing wherever you are around the home. 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. BPA, Phthalates and PVC free. This is a great gift idea for a new mama, as often she is recovering from childbirth and can’t always make it to the nursery for changes – keep the Caddy around communal areas in the house for quick changes!

You can find B.Box on their website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Angelcare’s AC517 Baby Movement Monitor: The worldwide leader in movement monitoring, Angelcare gives parents 24/7 peace of mind while helping their children thrive with a range of products that employ advanced technology and innovative, research-based design. Movement monitoring and activity tracking reports give concerned parents the ultimate peace of mind. Angelcare’s AC517 touchscreen movement, video and audio monitor offers the only wireless movement sensor pad in the market and features activity tracking which reports on baby’s movement levels. Rest assured knowing that you will be alerted if no movement is detected after 20 seconds. Ideal for a newborn infant or a young baby who is starting to reach and explore. Use without the sensor pad for those early toddler years. The AC517 baby monitor is there when you need it. With Angelcare, you’re not alone in this new adventure of parenthood. You can buy the AC517 on Amazon, BuyBuy Baby stores and online, and Babies ‘R’ Us stores and online.

You can find Angelcare on their website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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Product Discovery: PhotoSquared App

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Gugu Guru’s editor-in-chief came across the PhotoSquared App and thought it would be the perfect addition to any nursery.

There are a few universal truths about having a new baby: you spend a lot of time sitting, you take a million photos, and you feel the need to redecorate the house. When I was home on maternity leave with my older son, I grew so tired of the house’s decor that I felt the need to change everything. However, new picture frames were expensive, and I didn’t want to hang a heavy frame over my son’s crib. Also, I was so excited about all the photos I was taking of my son on my iPhone, but didn’t have the time or energy to get anything printed. At the time, I thought, I wish there was a safe and quick way to display these photos in the nursery and around the house! Luckily, the PhotoSquared App is here to help!

PhotoSquared is so easy to use, you can order the stylish, 3-dimensional Photo Squares with one hand while you feed the baby with the other. They work within any space and make a wonderful gift; need a quick gift for grandma? Head to the app and order with one finger while you rock the baby to sleep. Download the PhotoSquared App, pick your photos, and they will be printed on gorgeous 8”x 8” half-inch thick photo boards. What I love most about the PhotoSquared squares are that they are lightweight, and hang with no nails required – and no damage to the walls. You can move them all around the house, and hang them safely over baby’s crib, too. They’re even water resistant, so you can hang them in the bathroom, and they are UV resistant, so you can safely hang by any window.

PhotoSquared makes it so easy to print your favorite memories on 8×8 photo squares with no need to shop around for frames or figure out how to hang. Looking for a gift? Your gift can be ordered effortlessly from a smartphone using the app available on the App store or Google Play. Super easy for you to order the perfect gift, super easy for them to cherish their precious moments. Click. Pick. Stick.

I knew I wanted to hang my Photo Squares above the baby’s crib, but since the boys share the bedroom, I wanted the squares to reflect special moments in both of their lives. I went with the 4 square option ($44, free shipping) and chose a photo of each boy, plus a photo of them together – and for my last photo, I picked a recent photo of my older son with my grandmother. PhotoSquared sent them so quickly that even though my grandmother recently passed away, I had a gorgeous photo of her to hang on the nursery wall – all I had to do was click a button! If you’re looking for a way to easily decorate the nursery (or any room in the house), I highly recommend PhotoSquared; it fulfills all the checkboxes in a new parent’s life: easy to use, baby photos, great gift for grandma – and, if you put it up totally crooked because you exist on 2 hours of sleep a night, you can easily take it down and start again. Win-win!

Thank you to PhotoSquared for making this sponsored post possible.

Filed Under: Design, Gift Ideas, Nursery, Nursery Style Tagged With: decor, nursery

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Product Discovery: Angelcare Movement Monitor

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As a new parent, you want to have every opportunity to watch your little one sleep; however, life is busy, and that’s just not possible. Luckily, Angelcare has just released a new movement monitor which is sure to bring peace to many parents’ mind! Angelcare, the worldwide leader in movement monitoring, continues to pk-callout the baby monitoring corner with their new Angelcare AC417 Video Movement Monitor with Wireless Pad. Angelcare is known for their monitors which are designed to sense baby’s slightest movements and sound an alarm if no movement is detected after 20 seconds. However, the new Video Movement Monitor with Wireless Pad takes the act of monitoring to a whole new, and very modern, level.

The new wireless sensor pad goes under the crib mattress and can track subtle movements (like breathing, rolling and kicking) that audio and video monitors can’t detect. This means parents can truly monitor all of baby’s slightest movements. This touchscreen monitor from Angelcare offers the only wireless movement sensor pad in the market and features new data analytics that sense and track baby’s activity level. Imagine being able to track every move your baby makes; very reassuring for a new parent! Furthermore, with this insight into baby’s activity level during sleep, parents are better able to adapt routines and respond to baby’s needs.

The sleek design of the new Angelcare monitor will surely fit into any home decor style. In the nursery, the wireless sensor pad is accompanied by a low profile, wall-mountable video camera with wide-angle lens and color-changing room temperature display. The new parent unit features a large touchscreen display (4.3” inches) which enables parents to check on the baby in real time, and track baby’s activity level with up to two months of data stored. Very cool!

This Angelcare Video Movement Monitor is expandable for up to 4 cameras (sold separately) and has night vision, too. It features adjustable movement sensitivity levels, and you can even tell room temperature display – so baby won’t get too hot or too cold. The wide angle lens has digital zoom, and two way talk means you can sing to baby from another room in the house. This monitor is a must-have item for any new, or seasoned, parent. It’s more than just a baby monitor; this Angelcare Video Movement Monitor is a peace of mind for parents, as it not only monitors every movement of baby’s, but tracks and records all data as well. You can purchase this Angelcare monitor at Target online.

Thank you to Angelcare for making this sponsored post possible. 

Filed Under: Baby Safety Zone, Newborns, Nursery, Nursery Style, Safety, Sleep, Technology Tagged With: technology

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Product Discovery: Milk Street Cribs

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Milk Street understands very well that a crib is one of the most important purchases a parent can ever make. As they say, “It’s the only place where you will leave your baby unattended for up to 8 hours at a time. You want that place to be a haven; safe, comfortable, and beautiful.” This is why Milk Street’s mission is to create beautiful nursery furniture that doesn’t sacrifice safety for design.

It’s not surprising that Milk Street was created by a mother; when founder Julie Knisley became a mother she realized that the crib would be the only place her baby would be left unattended. Julie set out to create a crib line with the utmost of safety standards and the high-end designer look. Julie first began sketching cribs in a park in downtown Boston off of Milk Street and this is how Milk Street Baby earned its name. Milk Street allows Julie to bring her two passions together, crib safety and high-quality designs.

All of their furniture is hand-built just for you! As they say, “Just like pregnancy, all good things take time!” Once you place your order for Milk Street cribs and furniture, it will take about 12-16 weeks to build. However, they will be in constant communication throughout the process and inspections. Milk Street takes pride in the materials they utilize and safety tests their products endure. Raw materials are scrutinized and rigorously tested, more than 20 sets of hands will touch your crib during its hand finishing process.

Milk Street has a variety of crib and furniture styles, for nurseries of all design concepts, whether traditional, modern, casual, or contemporary. And, as most parents know, any baby related purchase seems like throwing money away because you use it for such a small amount of time in the larger scheme of your child’s life, however, Milk Street cribs are an amazing investment. Why? Milk Street creates furniture that is truly transitional and can follow your child from birth to teenage years. All of their cribs can convert from crib, to toddler bed to daybed and then double bed! As Milk Street says, “We blur the lines, giving you the ultimate freedom to design the nursery of your dreams.”

You can find Milk Street on their Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.

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

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Well Home: Crane Humidifiers

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When thinking about Spring Cleaning, we often overlook the most important aspect in the house: the air we breathe. When it comes to keeping a Well Home with babies, it’s significant to keep the air clean and humidified, to prevent tiny nasal passages from getting clogged up. Crane USA Humidifiers are the perfect way to keep the air in your home just the way you want it; with their line of drop humidifiers in a huge variety of colors, you are sure to find a color which matches every room in your house.



The drop humidifiers feature a ultrasonic cool mist which increases moisture in the air for easier breathing and a good night’s sleep; whether it is in your bedroom, the living room, or baby’s room, wherever the family will spend time, or sleep, is a wonderful place to have a Drop Humidifier. It’s so important to have the right amount of humidity in bedrooms, as proper humidity relieves cough, cold, and flu symptoms, as well as nasal congestion, dry cough, sinus irritation, nose bleeds, and dry skin and hair. Furthermore, the clean control antimicrobial material in the base is proven to help reduce mold and bacteria growth up to 99.96%.

Plus, these Crane Drop Humidifiers are super easy to have around! The removable 1 gallon tank easily fits under most bathroom sinks, and they don’t even require a filter. How easy is that?! They run whisper quiet up to 24 hours, providing your house the proper humidity it needs. One Drop Humidifier effectively humidifies small and medium rooms up to 250 square feet, and the auto-Off function activates when water tank is empty. Additionally, these humidifiers are more energy efficient than a household light bulb – up to 45W. There’s simply no reason to not have at least one of these Drop Humidifiers in your house!

The Gugu Guru team loves products which overlap wedding and baby registries, If you’re getting married, the Drop Humidifiers make the perfect wedding gift, as they have a sleek and modern design, a full line of colors to chose from, and most importantly, will keep you healthy year round; plus, if you have any musical instruments which need humidity, Crane has you covered with these easy to use Drop Humidifiers. Any pregnant woman can tell you how important humid air is, as sinus pressure and dry skin are #pregnancyproblems for many women; the Drop Humidifier makes the ultimate baby shower gift, so don’t forget to add it to your registry today.

Use special promo code GUGU17 for $10 off your next Crane purchase! 

Filed Under: Baby Safety Zone, Nursery, Nursery Style, Safety, Spring Cleaning Tagged With: decor, safety

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Unique and Wonderful Baby Shower Gifts!

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Let’s be honest, when you bring a gift to a baby shower, you’re going to want it to be the one gift where everyone stops and “ooohhhs” and “ahhhs” for just a little longer than everyone else’s gift. We understand, we get it. That’s why we rounded up some of our favorite baby shower gifts which are sure to impress.

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 Rachel’s Remedy Breastfeeding Relief Packs:

As a mom, you know how tricky breastfeeding can be sometimes, so why not bring along a gift which is sure to bring some peace to another new mama’s life? While breastfeeding is a wonderful journey, often it can be full of clogged ducts, mastitis, and soreness, so gift a new mom with Rachel’s Remedy Breastfeeding Relief Packs. Rachel’s Remedy breastfeeding relief packs are a brand new way to treat, soothe and relieve breastfeeding conditions. They offer FDA cleared, moist heat or cooling therapy.

Goodbody Goodmommy Multitasking Cardigan:

Looking for a perfect gift for a new mom? Give her the gift of style with the Goodbody Goodmommy Multitasking Cardigan! The beauty of this cardigan lies in the simplicity of its multi-functional design. Remembering an extra, bulky nursing cover can be an inconvenience. Slip this  ultra soft modal jersey cardigan over any outfit, and have a nursing cover with you at all times. With it’s comfortable and very breathable fabric, and fitted arms, this cardigan covers everything you want or need it to, but still makes you feel put together and stylish. The cardigan is designed to be paired with everything from workout clothes to jeans or even a dress!

Baby Merlin’s Magic Sleepsuit:

Another amazing baby shower gift to give would be the gift of sleep – oh wait, since you can’t technically give sleep as a gift, why not gift mama-to-be with a way for baby to sleep better – with the Baby Merlin’s Magic Sleepsuit! 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.

Baby Baazaar Nursery Items:

It’s always fun to give the gift of home decor, especially when it’s for decorating the nursery! If the mama-to-be is into global chic aesthetic and favors eco-friendly, fair trade practices – look no further than one of our latest discoveries: Baby Baazaar. Baby Baazaar’s aim is to bring hard-to find, eco-friendly children’s products to parents everywhere. The founder is originally from India, and she continues to be inspired by the unique aesthetics and handcrafting abilities of the artisans back home. Pictured above: Cotton giraffe quilt, canvas toy storage bins, wooden toy, tiger grip toy.

Thank you to Rachel’s Remedy, Goodbody Goodmommy, Baby Merlin’s Magic Sleepsuit and Baby Baazaar for making this sponsored post possible

Filed Under: Baby Showers, Gift Ideas, Mom Style, Nursery, Nursery Style Tagged With: gifts

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Perfect Gift Ideas

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At Gugu Guru, we just love gifts that keep on giving. Whether they’re smart, practical finds, heirloom quality or cause-driven, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite gift ideas for growing families. These make wonderful baby shower gifts or add them to your registry.

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Cause-Driven Fashion

We would be crazy about the adorable and affordable fashions from Smockingbird anyway, but the fact that the brand gives back to a different cause each month makes us love them even more.  Started by two best friends (who also happen to be sisters-in-law),  Smockingbird offers really cute clothes for children at unbeatable prices.

Smart Finds

Self-care is so important when you’re a new mama and, let’s be honest, breastfeeding can be hard. You can get clogged ducts, pain from mastitis, milk blebs and other discomforts associated with breastfeeding. Of course it’s all worth it to give your babe the best, but you don’t have to suffer through it.  Rachel’s Remedy breastfeeding relief packs are a brand new way to treat, soothe and relieve breastfeeding conditions. They offer FDA cleared, moist heat or cooling therapy.

Speaking of comfort or discomfort for that matter, pumping can sometimes be painful for moms, especially those who are exclusively pumping. BeauGen wants to help moms have a more positive, more comfortable breast-pumping experience. BeauGen nipple cushions are a soft, stretchy, and convenient solution that can significantly reduce the pain and discomfort of breast pumping.

Baby K'Tan Diaper Bag

One of the things we love the most about the Baby K’Tan Diaper Bag is its built-in wetbag with antibacterial lining – making it a super smart find for parents. This very stylish diaper bag is made of a unique medical-grade FDA approved nylon, the built-in wet bag pocket is resistant against the growth of germs and odor-causing bacteria, and is completely washable and food safe.

Adorable & Eco-Friendly Accents

Finch & Cotter

One of our favorite gift ideas, is the personalized birth announcement pillow from our friends at Finch & Cotter. Just provide them with the baby’s stats and they’ll create a custom birth announcement pillow. Aside from being such a special, personalized gift, we love that Finch & Cotter is made in the USA from eco-friendly inks and organic cotton canvas so it’s safe for any nursery.

Baby Baazaar

If you’re into global chic aesthetic and favor eco-friendly, fair trade practices – look no further than one of our latest discoveries: Baby Baazaar. Baby Baazaar’s aim is to bring hard-to find, eco-friendly children’s products to parents everywhere. The founder is originally from India, and she continues to be inspired by the unique aesthetics and handcrafting abilities of the artisans back home.

 Thank you to Smockingbird, Finch & Cotter, Rachel’s Remedy, BeauGen, Baby Baazaar and Baby K’Tan for making this sponsored post possible. 

Filed Under: Baby Registry, Baby Showers, Baby Style, Breastfeeding, Budget, Cause Driven, Gift Ideas, Nursery, Nursery Style, Toddlers Tagged With: breast pump, breastfeeding, nursery

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DIY Toddler Game

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See Kate Sew partners with Gugu Guru once again to share a fantastic DIY tutorial.  This time? An easy and fun game you can play with your toddler. 

Today’s DIY is a painting activity! This is a matching game made with paint on wooden discs. This is a pretty simple tutorial so you could involve your toddler in making it, if you want! The game itself helps teach colors, shapes and designs, which is an added bonus.


I’m always looking for activities I can do with my 4 year old while entertaining a baby as well and the Little Nomad mat has been a fun place for us to play together. We can pull out a little game or a story and set some toys out for the baby. Everyone is happy and we love gathering here.

This mat is so cute and flows nicely with my home decor. We have the mat in our living room and I love not having a primary color mat where we entertain! It’s nice and adult feeling but still functions perfectly for our little kids! The baby knows its her place space and loves to explore the mat! You can read more about it over at See Kate Sew!

Materials:

-2″ wooden discs
-colorful acrylic paints
-vinyl
-xacto knife

Instructions:

Cut out squares from the vinyl first and create shapes using an X-acto knife. Before cutting, layer 2 pieces of vinyl so you get two designs that are exactly the same.

You can use a hole punch, craft punches and other tools to make different designs. I made polka dots with a hole punch, a scallop circle with a scrapbooking punch and then made another by covering half the wooden circle with vinyl. There are lots of possibilities and you can take input from your toddler or older child, too!

If you are low on shapes, make multiple circles, for example, and paint a pair a different color.

Use paints to paint over the the vinyl.

Let the paint dry, then peel off the vinyl. Your shape will be nice and dry and you’ll be ready to play.

 

Filed Under: Design, DIY, Nursery, Nursery Style, Toddlers Tagged With: decor

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