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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. 

Filed Under: Baby Registry, Nursery, Nursery Style, Sleep Tagged With: registry

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4 New Nursery Trends for Millennial Parents

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When it comes to designing a nursery, it seems as though the days of “blue or pink?” or “jungle animals or zoo animals?” are long gone! Nowadays, there are new nursery trends for millennial parents; it’s all about pattern, texture, and design elements – palm trees or flamingos? Gold polka dots or navy stripes? Whatever your style is, designing a nursery should be fun, so we rounded up some gorgeous nurseries for inspiration. 

1. Black and White Nurseries: keep it chic and cool with these black and white styled nurseries – perfect for gender neutral rooms or when you don’t want to find out which sex you’re having. (Photo: Project Nursery)

Black and white isn’t your thing? Check out these red, white, and blue nurseries.

2. Gender Neutral Nurseries: This nursery inspiration from Lot801 has so many elements which are popular right now for nursery trends: the animal print on the wall, little gold animals, palm print, and even fresh plants in the nursery.

3. Gray nurseries: Gray nurseries are super popular for nursery trends right now, as they are gender neutral, grow easily with your baby’s style and complement so many other colors, so you can add pops of any color you want to the room! (Photo: Little Adi)

4. Botanical Style Nurseries: Palm trees, succulents, plants, oh my! Going for a crisp and cool look, many parents are opting for one of the most popular nursery trends, with botanical style nurseries – you can go palm and succulent, or you can always go floral, too! (Photo: Alissandra B)

Looking for even more nursery trends inspiration? Check out some of our nursery posts!

  • Top 5 Must-Have Essentials: Baby’s Nursery
  • Sustainable Nursery – Save Vs. Splurge
  • Neutral Nursery Organization
  • Boho Inspo for the Nursery
  • Trend Report: Japanese Minimalism
  • Trend Spotter: Desert Garden

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

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3 New Mom and Baby Brands You Need to Know About!

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Doesn’t it seem like there are a million and one new mom and baby brands on the market daily? We know it is not only time consuming, but also super stressful, for parents to sift through the thousands of new mom and baby brands and figure out what new ones would work for them, and which are unnecessary for their life (cough cough, this is the founding premise of Gugu Guru!). Our editors spend many a nights scrolling Instagram, checking blogs, and chatting with insiders in the baby-world to bring our readers the best of the best new products. Today we are sharing 3 mom and baby new brands and products vary from solving the problem of having milk drip down your body, to saving and announcing a milestone moment, and we’re also excited to introduce a new baby brand from a very famous dancing-lady. Wondering whom we’re referring to? Scroll down and take a look. Plus – don’t miss out on some discounts just for Gugu Guru readers below!

gender reveal, stuffed animal

The first of our 3 new brands you need to know about is all about those pregnancy milestones. There is nothing as purely magical as the moment you first hear that faint “woosh woosh” sound through the ultrasound machine and know it’s your baby’s heartbeat. It makes everything feel so real and it’s beyond exciting and emotional. Now, there’s a wonderfully (and easy) cute way to save that special moment forever, with the My Baby’s Heartbeat Bear line of animals. How does it work? All of their kits come with a stuffed animal and 20 second recorder that will save your recording even after battery changes. You can even transfer a recording of your baby’s heartbeat from your phone or computer, and download their app and backup baby’s heartbeat for safe keeping. Even more fun? They also sell a gender reveal kit! My Baby’s Heartbeat Bear Gender Reveal kits consist of a cuddly, adorable stuffed animal, a red heart shaped, battery-powered recorder, a blue bow tie, a pink tutu, and a box to conceal the gender until you’re ready to tell the world. Take the recorder to your doctor’s appointment or local ultrasound studio and simply press to record 20 seconds of your baby’s heartbeat. The ultrasound tech can dress the animal after session so user can open the box and reveal baby’s gender in the comfort of one’s own home with family or friends. So cute, right? And, right now you can get 20% off your order from My Baby’s Heartbeat Bear with the code GUGU20 – this would make a perfect baby shower gift, too!

It’s no secret that when a new mama is starting on her breastfeeding journey with a newborn, she often spends hours topless, especially during those cluster feedings. However, what do you do if there’s milk leaking all over and yet it’s way easier to just not put a shirt on? Introducing, the Ta-Ta Towel! A towel made just for your breasts – seriously! The ultra-soft rayon liner was made with sensitive nipples in mind and also absorbs any breast milk that might leak out during feeding. Plus, with hormonal changes that come after delivery, the Ta-Ta Towel will help absorb any excess boob sweat during those sweaty hormonal moments, so you can feel (a little) cleaner and not so wet and sweaty. A lot of moms also love the Ta-Ta Towel for post-shower time, as it keeps your boobs dry, especially since a lot of moms leak milk post-shower time. Would you wear a Ta-Ta Towel? They come in a ton of different colors, and they are adjustable for size!

And, the last of our 3 new brands you need to know about: we’re thrilled to introduce you to Ellen DeGeneres’ new baby line at Buy Buy Baby! As Ellen says, “Babies love to be swaddled and should always be surrounded by love and kindness. I created my baby collection with that thought in mind. Each piece has a message of love and the line is filled with whimsical and fun pieces. I don’t have a baby but I love to be swaddled and you will too!” This baby lifestyle collection is so gorgeous and covers everything from bibs to crib sheets to strollers. We love the positive message on all of the clothing and items, and the gender neutral colors are on-point. Two major thumbs up for the ED Ellen DeGeneres Baby Collection. Check out some of our top picks below:

ellen, ED, baby gear

ED Ellen DeGeneres Starry Night Embroidered Quilt; ED Ellen DeGeneres Forest Animal Chifferobe in Natural Grey; Peg Perego Pliko Mini Stroller in Navy; ED Ellen DeGeneres Velour Made with Love Footie in Ivory; ED Ellen DeGeneres Dog Icon Shoe in Brown; ED Ellen DeGeneres 3-Piece “I Can and I Will” Embroidered Top and Pant Set; ED Ellen DeGeneres Durby Diaper Bag in Cognac

Want to check out some other new brands you may have missed?

  • Product Discovery: Hooter Holster Pumping Bra
  • Product Discovery: The Starling
  • Product Discovery: Little Standout
  • Product Discovery: Freemie Collection Cups

Filed Under: Breastfeeding, Nursery, Nursery Style, Shopping

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Space-Saving Products for Parents of Twins: Gugu Guru Answers

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A Gugu Guru registrant asks for help, and one of our registry consultants answers! When a mom of twins mentions on sign up, “I share a small room with my two babies and am interested in space-saving products for parents of twins” – our registry consultant, Abby, who is also a mom of twins, comes to the rescue. Here’s what she has to say:
I am so excited to send you this list of space-saving products for parents of twins that I think will *hopefully* help with some of your dilemmas. I even use some of these with my twins, so I can personally say they are ‘Twin-Mom Approved!’ I am sure you have solutions for sleeping and clothing storage so I tried to stay away from the basics.
Space-Saving Products for Parents of Twins: Diapering
Diaper Changing
  • The best solution for a small space diaper station is the Skip Hop Pronto Changing Station. With compartments for extra diapers, wipes, and diaper cream, this is a great go-to for floor changes.
  • My other recommendation is the Keekaroo Changing Pad, which makes diaper changes on top of counters/dressers/even on the floor completely possible! Bonus: the changer is slip resistant, meaning your little ones won’t be able to move it.
Space-Saving Products for Parents of Twins: ShelvingShelving and Displays
Wall Shelves can be a great way to display items in a fun (and out of the way) way.
  • The Babyletto Spruce Tree Bookcase can be used for books/toys/pictures/etc.
  • These Floating Shelves can work for both your items and things for the kids.
  • Lastly, these acrylic book shelves take up hardly any space and can be used in many areas of your house.
 space-saving products for parents of twins : kitchen
For the Kitchen
The first item that popped immediately into my head is a compact highchair. Here are a few options you may like (at different price points).
  • Many twin moms prefer the Ikea Antilop high chair. At just $19.99 it is a steal. It is also easy to take apart for quick storage.
  • The Joovy Nook highchair is the one I currently use for my boys. I love that it folds completely flat for easy storage when it’s not meal time.
  • The Stokke Tripp Trapp is a favorite high chair of moms everywhere. It slides easily up to the table, or you can use purchase a separate tray. Also, I love this chair because it grows with your kiddos.
space-saving products for parents of twinsKids’ Activities
The hardest part of living in a small space is the amount of stuff the twins’ need for activity and stimulation. Finding small activity tables and toys that can be easily put away is a challenge, but possible! Also, utilize underneath bed/crib storage for items that aren’t being used.
  • Finn + Emma has a ton of play gyms that aren’t connected to a mat, which makes them easy to set down anywhere! They are adorable and easy to store when not in use.
  • My last suggestion is a little bit on the larger side, but it plays multiple roles! The Ruggish Play Rugs are great and stylish on one side, but turn into a play mat for the kiddos on the back. These are actually currently on my ‘To Buy’ list as my boys get a little bit bigger.

Interested in some other helpful posts for parents of multiples? Check these out:

  • Mompreneur Spotlight: Heather Stoeckel Karpinsky of Baby A & Baby B
  • Double Strollers: Side-By-Side or Tandem
  • Celebration of Feeding: Feeding Twins with Twiniversity and BabyBjorn
  • Best Budget Baby Registry
  • Minimalist Baby Registry
Abby Ludwig

Abby Ludwig, Gugu Guru Registry Consultant

Abby Ludwig is a Gugu Guru Registry Consultant and a mom of two adorable twin boys.

Filed Under: Baby Registry, Design, Multiples, Nursery, Nursery Style

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New Nursery Style Boards With Curated Nest! (+ giveaway)

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We are so excited today to announce that not only do we have brand new nursery style boards for our registry style quizzes, but a ton of new and gorgeous nursery items added to our registry! The lovely ladies of Curated Nest have worked tirelessly to help us pack our registry full of the best nursery items you could think of. They have curated 4 new style boards: Mod, New Vintage, Traditional, and Boho!

Curated Nest is the stylish brainchild of Erin Coren and Lina Galvao, interior designers and recent first-time moms living in Brooklyn, NY. After designing nurseries for our their babies, they saw a need to change the way parents and loved ones shop for nurseries. And so Curated Nest was born.

At Curated Nest, Erin and Lina strive to curate beautiful and functional rooms with the coolest (and safest…yeah, they’re moms too) products in furniture and decor from hip sources and artists – so that you don’t have to scour the internet for that perfect piece or buy a matching set from a store. Their goal is to offer you the style of hiring an interior designer, yet the transparency and ease of an online site. If you’re trying to design your nursery and need help from the comfort of your home, Erin and Lina can provide you with everything you need via the Internet to design a safe and warm nursery. Pretty cool, eh?

Curated Nest has curated four new style boards for our registry – and not only that, but have personally added a ton (seriously, a ton) of new items to our nursery collections in our registry, making it super easy for any Gugu Guru mama to add everything she needs for the nursery to her registry. Curated Nest has rounded up some of their favorite items to share with you today – check out why they picked these items below, too! Want to see the rest of the new nursery items they curated for the registry? Create a registry today, or use our new search box in EXPLORE to search our database of products. PLUS – use code gugu10 at checkout on CuratedNest.com for 10% off your purchases of items within our registry! 

Curated Nest’s Favorite Picks from the new Style Boards:

Crib: We love that not only is it a cool crib but with the accessories it can become a fort and grow with your baby into toddlerhood.
Cloud Pillows: They’re filled with a dense insert, so it’s great to use as a pillow on the floor and as a stuffed toy.
Crib Sheet: It gives you the perfect stage for insta-worthy monthly pics!
Giraffe Wall Mounted Head: A serious focal point in a nursery. It has amazing hand stitched detail and provides a whimsical design. They’re very light weight and plush so it’s safe for all ages.
Upholstered Rocker: We love how it transitions to anywhere in the house and it has a small footprint perfect for when every inch matters (urban nurseries).
Mid-Century Rocker: Same as above, but for mid-century modern.
Birch Tree: Great for hanging dress up clothes on and creates a whimsical vibe.
Macrame Wall Hanging: We love the boho texture it adds to a wall, especially when used within a art grouping of flat prints.
Woodland Wallpaper: Whimsy at its finest. The company is super clever as they make it available in removable and traditional glue application, so you can even use it in an apartment. The more you stare at it, the more details you see. Especially when you zombie out during 3am feedings.
Basket: Canvas and Pom Pom basket folds down and comes in various sizes so you can use for just about anything.
Washable Rug: The most brilliant product out there comes in a variety of patterns which can be thrown in the wash after your little one pulls an Exorcist and projectile spit ups everywhere
Leather Moroccan Pouf: Sophisticated and non “baby.” Perfect pouf for putting your feet up when rocking your babe, and as they grow up, a soft piece to learn to cruise on.

Want to win a Petite Nest Design from Curated Nest, valued at $249?
Curated Nest Giveaway

 

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Inspiration: Floral Botanical Style

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In case you haven’t noticed, the botanical theme is in right now; the botanical style can fit so many nursery trends, whether it be boho-chic, romantic, country French. We rounded up some nursery essentials to fit your botanical theme, plus a few extra fun stuff, too!

Looking for more of a succulent themed botanical nursery? Check out this post!

Want to see more nursery inspo posts? Check out Gray Nursery Ideas, Gender Neutral Nursery, Botanical Nursery; Buffalo Plaid Nursery Inspiration; Princess Bride Inspired Nursery; Red, White, and Blue Nurseries; Black + White Patterned Nursery

Covered Goods Original Four-in-One Nursing Cover: When we’re talking about an investment piece for your life with baby, Covered Goods Original Four-in-One Cover is the one to get. Covered Goods multi-use nursing covers give you all the benefits that the traditional covers do… and more! The nursing cover also functions as a car seat cover, scarf, and shopping cart cover. When breastfeeding, it provides true all over coverage in the front and back, is super soft, and takes seconds to put on and take off. It features a flexible neck that can be worn down under one arm and also allows you to peek in to make sure your little one has latched properly, and can be folded very small and in any fashion for storage. With Covered Goods™ you can truly nurse anytime, anywhere! They come in a plethora of designs, but we are loving the Paradise Floral for your Botanical Nursery. And, just for Gugu Guru readers – use code GuGu72617 for 15% off your order! 

Also seen: Must-Have: Covered Goods Nursing Cover; Minimalist Baby Registry; Two Moms Baby Registry; Registry Essentials: Multi-Use Baby Products

Caden Lane, Secret Garden Peach Watercolor Floral Bumperless Crib Bedding: Could this bedding be any more gorgeous? it’s like having a piece of art in the nursery! This 100% cotton bedding features a fitted crib sheet which fits standard crib mattresses 28″x52″, 4-sided crib skirt measures 17″ in length, and crib rail cover approximately 50″ long x 14″ wide with a poly-fiber batting fill with 4 ties.

Also seen: How To: Pick Baby Bedding For Your Registry

Little Sparrows Bows, Floral Letters: We are huge fans of personalization, and we are in love with these floral letters! Not only could you use them for the nursery, but they would make a wonderful prop for first birthday photos.

Lorena Canals Rug, Flowers: Bring the flower garden indoors with this lovely design! This floral pattern adds a burst of lively color anywhere you need it; great for a mudroom, sunroom, child’s or teen’s room, or a sitting area. We love Lorena Canals because they are super safe for tummy time, crawling, resting, and more – and can be washed in your regular washing machine!

Also seen: Cause-Driven Baby Registry: Lorena Canals; Say Goodbye To Dirty Rugs and Big Dry Cleaning Bills

Caden Lane, Changing Pad Cover-Holly’s Hydrangea: This 100% cotton changing pad cover is so gorgeous that you won’t want to change diapers on it!

Glenna Jean Ubbi Diaper Pail Cover: We are huge fans of Ubbi Diaper Pails, so why not perk yours up botanical style with this floral diaper pail cover? Super cute to add some “art” to utilitarian items in a nursery.

See why we love the Ubbi Diaper Pail: Top 5 Must-Have Essentials: Baby’s Nursery

Thank you to Covered Goods for making this sponsored post possible.

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Nursery Essential: Ruggish Play Rugs

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One of the questions we get asked daily is “what items are the best investment when it comes to nursery decor?” It’s a good question, because as we all know, diaper pails aren’t going to be needed forever, neither will mobiles, or even gliders, but one thing which a house always needs is somewhere safe, soft, and gorgeous to play, dream, and lay upon. Enter: Ruggish Play Rugs –  gorgeous play mats which are not only ideal for the nursery, but for your home decor.

You can find Ruggish on Facebook and Instagram.

Ruggish was founded by an interior designer and new mom who realized when it came to creating a safe, comfortable and beautiful, not to mention multipurpose space, for her new child, the options were slim. When it came to rugs, nothing was as cushioned as it should have been for hanging out on the floor, and the interlocking mats left lots of rooms for crumbs and dirt to fall through. As necessity is the mother of invention, Ruggish was born.

Ruggish is essentially a one-piece play mat  which offers the look of a rug and the feel of a play mat, allowing you to swap out your expensive rug for a long lasting, aesthetically pleasing, protective product that’s a fraction of the price. The rugs are 2-in-1, as one side is a stylish piece of art for your home, and the other side is a playmat for toddlers and kids.  A layer of memory foam provides more cushion than any foam tile, and an exceptionally comfortable place to play, and most importantly, they are durable and easy to wipe down. Many parents have also reported that Ruggish Play Rugs are ideal for doing yoga or even resting alongside their kids, without any aches or pains normally associated with playing on the floor!

Ruggish Play Rugs also make the list for eco-friendly living, as they are free of BPA, Phthalate, Lead, Latex, Formaldehyde and EVA, and tested to European Toy Standards. Plus, they feature a 1-year manufacturers warranty, and free shipping in the United States. Ruggish Play Rugs come in two designs, the Lulu and the Romy (we’ve featured the Romy in our gray nursery inspiration post). The back of each of the play rugs features a whimsical roadmap, pictured above.

As one of the reviews says, “We absolutely love our Romy play rug! As a family, laying and playing with our son Marcello on the play mat is our favorite part of the day. It’s incredibly comfortable, stylish, and multi-functional. Our son loves rolling, crawling and playing with his toys on the mat, I love stretching on it after the end of long day and my husband even naps on it! We love it so much we’ve ordered 3 of them for different rooms and are now considering another for our outdoor patio. This is an absolute must buy!”

Thank you to Ruggish for making this sponsored post possible.

Filed Under: Design, Economical Picks, Nursery, Nursery Style Tagged With: decor, nursery

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Toddler Tuesday: Lublini Custom Bedding

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When I first set eyes on the Stokke Sleepi, I knew I had to have it. It’s sleek, modern, smaller-scaled, wheeled, and convertible up to a junior bed (that’s 10 years of use!) However, if you own a Stokke Sleepi, you know that buying stylish bedding for it is not as easy as popping into your local baby super store or ordering on Amazon Prime. It takes EFFORT. Combine that with all the feelings that come with converting the crib to a toddler bed (your little one suddenly seems so…grown up) and buying new sheets can make for a not-so-easy time.

Black and White Raindrop Sheet

Enter, Lublini Custom Bedding. Like many of the other great brands that I love, I stumbled upon Lublini on Instagram. They were launching a black and white collection that caught my eye because I’ve been obsessed with black and white decor since I was in middle school. They are clearly THE oval bedding experts. Their bedding is made to order and handcrafted in Austin, TX, using only natural and organic fabrics. In addition to their custom bedding, they offer a ready to ship collection. Note: Babyletto Hula, Ubabub POD, and Nursery Works Gradient mamas, their new “Hula” collection has those oval cribs covered too!

Polka dots, bunnies, hearts, stripes, and more, their Stokke collection is clean, graphic and modern and you can mix and match the patterns and colors for your sheets, skirts, and rail guards. Plus, when it’s time to convert your Sleepi to a junior bed (welp!) they’ve got sheets for that too.

Organic Goodnight Sheet

*Black and White Art Cards by Wee Gallery.

By Shana, Gugu Guru Director of Content Marketing

 

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

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