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What’s New on Gugu: November 6, 2019

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We have found some excellent new products this week, including a limited edition car seat stroller and a fun feeding accessory. These items will all make great gifts for any new parents-to-be. As we get closer to the end of the year, look out for many new products coming for 2020!

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

Doona Dusk

Doona Dusk Limited Edition: Exclusive to PishPoshBaby.com, Doona has released their sleekest stroller car seat. Go straight from car to strolling in elegance! Complete with leatherette detailing, a complimentary rain cover and essentials bag, we love the upgraded details!

Grabease Bib

Grabease All Over Bib: This bib is the solution to one of life’s biggest messes – feeding time with a toddler! This oversized bib has an elastic hem, which will easily fit over nearly any highchair. Plus the stain-resistant fabric is easy to pop in the washing machine (or even to rinse in the sink!).

Woven Nook

Woven Nook: One of our favorite ways to accent any nursery is a fun pillow sitting on your glider/rocking chair. Woven Nook has our favorite new collection of high-quality neutral pillow covers and blankets, that will find a great place in any nursery or playroom. Plus they are affordable so you can buy multiple and refresh your décor as needed!

Bokee

bökee: You’re holding a screaming baby and all she wants to do is eat. You rush to make the bottle, but as you reach for the lid you knock it over causing a big spill and instant frustration. Insert the bökee- the first feeding accessory to turn this whole process into a one-handed job! The bökee suctions to any countertop, grips the bottle (or sippy cup/pump products/etc) and allows you the freedom to hold and soothe your little one.

Bella Mama

Bella Mama: Invested in helping all moms-to-be have a healthy pregnancy, Bella Mama is created from evidence-based nutrition info in a month-by-month guide. There are also coaching options, where you can work one-on-one to ensure you’re filling your body with healthy choices.

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

 

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What’s New on Gugu: Chicago Baby Show Edition

What’s New on Gugu: September 12, 2019

What’s New on Gugu: October 25, 2019

What’s New on Gugu: October 30, 2019

Filed Under: Baby Registry, Budget, Celebrate Feeding, Essentials, Feeding, Gear, Gift Ideas, Health & Fitness, Health & Wellness, Mama Wellness, Newborns, Nursing & Feeding, Pregnancy, Strollers, Toddlers, What's New on Gugu?! Tagged With: car seat, feeding, health

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Pumping Tips for Working Moms + Giveaway!

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You are a miracle worker, mama. Caring for a babe, working AND producing milk are not easy jobs—especially without a full night’s sleep. We know that each day requires the energy of a superhero, so we assembled a list of tried-and-true tips that can hopefully give you many more minutes and moments with your little one.

Pumping Tips for Working Moms #1: A great bottle with a high acceptance rate

When your caretaker is home with your precious babe, having peace of mind is…everything. You want to know your babe is calmly drinking the breastmilk you work so hard to produce.nanobebe bottle

Gugu Guru loves: The award-winning bottle from nanobébé and could not recommend it more for working mamas. Designed to preserve breastmilk nutrients, this all-in-one bottle feeds your little one, while letting you pump, store and warm as well! Its special mom-like shape keeps feedings comfortable for babe and prevents nipple confusion, while easing the transition from breast to bottle.

Pumping Tips for Working Moms #2: Convenient, travel-ready transport / storage products

Since your pumping may occur in the car, office or bathroom, convenient, travel-ready products come in quite handy.

nanobebe breastmilk storageGugu Guru loves: Nanobébé’s Breastmilk Storage System is a game-changer for mamas on the go. Its leak-free bags with a cutting-edge design enable quick cooling and even thawing to preserve the nutrients in breastmilk. It comes with an organizer that lets you easily stack and manage your first-in, first-out method from work to home. Plus, the double zipper keeps every drop of your liquid gold secure.

Pumping Tips for Working Moms #3: Reliable, on-the-go refrigeration source

Speaking of liquid gold, transporting it requires a reliable cooler—and we found one you’ll love.

nanobebe coolerGugu Guru loves: Nanobébé’s sleek cooler. Featuring three layers of insulation, it has space for up to three bottles and includes a compact ice pack to keep your milk cold for hours. You can also fit nipples, pacifiers, pump parts and more. Did we mention it’s also machine washable?

Pumping Tips for Working Moms #4: Cute and practical nursing clothes

Since pumping happens when your body asks for it, it’s helpful to be prepared with a cover you feel comfortable in.

Larken X BraGugu Guru loves: Milk Snob’s breathable and stretchy nursing cover—that also moonlights as a car seat cover! It’s cozy, stylish and easy. The Larken X Bra is also a comfortable addition to pumping on the go. A completely hands-free pumping bra that doubles for everyday use and support is a must!

Pumping Tips for Working Moms #5: A bag to carry it all

And lastly, this is for the mama who wants one bag to carry-it-all.

jay elle breast pump bagGugu Guru loves: The jay elle Breast Pump Bag by J.L. Childress. This is the best bag to carry your breast pump, spare parts, and work necessities. With great storage pockets, you’ll easily be able to tote everything to and from the office.

These expertly-crafted items truly change the life of a busy, working mama. They give you the gifts of time, organization and peace of mind. Truly priceless—especially at this time in your life. Enjoy those extra moments, unforgettable hugs and dreamy cuddles.

 

Feeding & Nutrition Giveaway

Filed Under: Breastfeeding, Essentials, Feeding, Nursing & Feeding, Nutrition and Health, Working Mom, Working Mother Registry Tagged With: feeding, pumping

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What’s New on Gugu: October 25, 2019

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

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

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

mamaroo sleep

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

Nuna Triv

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

Formerly Yan

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

Uppababy

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

Skip Hop High Chair

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

Tranquilo

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

Finnbin

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

Crawligator

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

Drinking for Two

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

 

 

 

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

 

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What’s New on Gugu: August 21, 2019

What’s New on Gugu: Chicago Baby Show Edition

What’s New on Gugu: September 12, 2019

Filed Under: Baby Registry, Baby Showers, Ecofriendly, Essentials, Feeding, Gear, Gift Ideas, Multiples, Newborns, Nursery, Nursery Style, Nursing & Feeding, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Style, Safety, Sleep, Strollers, Toddlers, What's New on Gugu?! Tagged With: feeding, gear, stroller

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Baby Toothbrush: The Finger Toothbrush

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Teaching the art of tooth brushing could be challenging even for the most patient parents—with dental degrees—but when you introduce the concept with the SmileFrida Finger Toothbrush, it becomes totally doable. Even at 3 months old!

Chomping down on anything feels amazing for teething babies, so we love this must-chew, massaging baby toothbrush, and think it’s great for many reasons. Firstly, it’s a perfect way to build twice-a-day brushing into your mini-me’s routine.

Secondly, the soft, textured material makes it a must for little teething monsters (a.k.a. cutie pies). Their little mouths have pain popping out of various spots throughout the feels-like-forever teething cycle, and this baby toothbrush has a way of alleviating some of it. Any natural relief is worth a try!

Plus, the silicone baby toothbrush is BPA-free and bacteria resistant. The double-sided design lets it massage the top and bottom gums, while the triple angle cleans all sides. And, since parents matter too, the double-sided design also acts as a protector for the finger going into that unpredictable, desperately-need-to-chew-on-something mouth.

It also comes with a hygienic storage solution that lets it stand on its own with a lid—so you have one less thing to worry about. Teething times can be hard!

The SmileFrida Finger Toothbrush is recommended from 3 months to 17 months, and then it’s time to graduate to the Toothhugger, an introduction to the solo toothbrushing world. If you’d like to learn more about SmileFrida’s product line, check out the website for helpful how-to videos and guides.

Has your baby tried the SmileFrida Finger Baby Toothbrush? If you still have your finger (couldn’t resist), let us know what you think!

Filed Under: Feeding, Nursing & Feeding

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Seriously Cool Pajamas: Try Soma® on for Size

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As a new mom, a solid night’s sleep is deemed impossible. And, of course, it kind of is. So, how are we supposed to care for our babes, work and manage the other duties our lives require? We need to make the most out of those precious, silent moments that are rare as gems. When that magical sleep window comes, make it wonderful. We’ve been in search of premium sleepwear without the luxury price point, and fell in love with Soma’s® Cool Nights® pajamas.

Soma

Cool to the touch, this ultra-soft, cozy sleepwear delivers quality snoozes and refreshing mornings. You know that feeling when you flip the pillow, and that crisp coolness hugs you into a faraway sleep? Picture that blissful, cloud-like sensation all over your body. There’s nothing like it.

The rayon and spandex blend features thin fibers that create a lightweight and breathable fabric. When you’re warm, it won’t stick to your body—it keeps you comfortable and ready for a deep sleep (even if it’s just for two hours).

SomaJust when you think it can’t get any better, its easy-open front makes it ideal for breastfeeding, especially at 2am. You can stay cozy while you feed babe mid-sleep. Its button-front notch collar is stylish and practical. These pajamas are functional, feel-good pieces of around-the-house fashion…that were designed to care for the needs of new moms.

Plus, whether it’s a warm, summery evening or a chilly winter’s night, Soma has options to fit weather changes—and ever-changing moods and preferences: Check out their pants, shorts, tanks, sleep shirts, robes and more. Plus enter code ‘81532′ for 20% off your entire purchase (one time use only)!Soma

Mama, you deserve to feel amazing, day and night, especially during this time in your life. Your body has done the miraculous and continues to do so day after day. Live the dream in Soma’s Cool Nights pajamas. It does a mama good.

Thank you to Soma for making this sponsored post possible!

Filed Under: Feeding, Mom Style, Newborns, Nursing & Feeding, Pregnancy Style, Shopping, Working Mother Registry

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Video: 10 Minute Dinner Recipe Shenae Grimes Beech

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It’s no secret that we love mama Shenae Grimes Beech. In this video, she shares a day in the life, along with her favorite time-saving 10 minute dinner recipe (find full recipe below video).


All of a sudden my baby is crawling FAST and pulling herself up on EVERYTHING! Thanks to VeeTee for sponsoring this video because this work from home/mom life thing is getting crazier by the minute! Their rice is genuinely so clutch in giving me and my husband more quality time together after long days running after Bowie! VeeTee is featured in the 10 minute dinner recipe below.

VeeTee is a line of gourmet & delicious rice ready in just 2 minutes in your microwave. Available in seven delectable varieties, VeeTee rice is gluten-free, plant-based, vegan, certified free of GMO and free from any artificial flavors or colors.

10 MINUTE DINNER RECIPE:
1 lb fresh peeled and deveined shrimp
olive oil, enough to coat
1 lemon, zest and juice
1 heaping tablespoon of minced garlic
1 tbsp butter or butter alternative
salt, pepper, dried parsley flakes

1 package of sliced mushrooms
olive oil, enough to coat
salt, pepper, dried parsley flakes

1 package VeeTee rice

PRODUCTS SEEN IN THIS VIDEO:
Nespresso Vertuo Machine
Baby Brezza Formula Maker
Baby Brezza Bottle Sterilizer
Wander & Roam Play Mat
Qdos Baby Gate
4MOMS High Chair

If you’re a fellow mama or mom-to-be, become a part of Shenae’s growing #MOMLIFE community! Click here to sign up and you’ll receive an invite for our private, judgement-free, funny, super helpful and supportive #MOMLIFE FB group: https://lostinlala.com/momlife

Filed Under: Foodie Finds, Working Mom, Working Mother Registry Tagged With: working mom

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Meal Planning for Working Moms (and Other Hacks!)

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This week we’re sharing the art of meal planning for working moms and some other great hacks. Any working parents knows what chaos mealtime can be, so we asked some of our favorite moms for their go-to mealtime time saving hacks to make meals for the family a less harried experience!

veetee rice

Mealtime Time Saving Hacks

  1. Meal Planning for Working Moms: You will hear time and again that meal planning for working moms can help save time during the week, and it may seem counterproductive, but it’s true! We’re not talking about planning elaborate meals, we just mean mapping out a basic meal plan for your family so you’re not rushing to the market after school pick-up. For some incredible meal planning resources and downloads, check out Percolate Kitchen. Percolate Kitchen offers helpful guides like How to Create a 5 Minute Meal Plan and a quiz to help you know What’s Your Meal Plan Type? and you know how much we love us a good quiz here at Gugu Guru!
  2. Meal Prep: We know, we know, who has time for meal prep? But, hear us out! Meal prep can be super simple if you pick the right meals in your meal plan. For example, if you pick a protein and frozen veggie, you can pair with VeeTee Rice for a super simple and very quick meal. Roast a bunch of veggies on a Sunday, or make shredded chicken in the Instant Pot, and pair with VeeTee Rice for a balanced meal. We love VeeTee Rice because it is gluten-free and vegan so every member of the family can enjoy. Still a little intimidated? Check out one of our favorite sites for meal prep, Work Week Lunch.
  3. Taco Tuesday: When it comes to meal planning for working moms, who doesn’t love tacos? Taco Tuesday is an easy way every member of the family can enjoy a delicious meal. Taco protein of your choice – be it meat or beans, taco shells, cheese, lettuce, salsa and VeeTee Rice make a super quick, filling and very yummy meal. Plus, the littlest members of the family will love customizing and building their own tacos. Delicious meal + entertainment for the kiddos? Well, this sounds like a win/win to us! (Are you more of a bowl fan? No problem! Check out these delicious Easy Chicken Taco Bowls from New South Charm or Mexican Rice Bowls from A Million Moments.)
  4. Stir-fry Friday: Friday nights are most definitely not the night you want to be cooking, so we’re here to introduce you to Stir-fry Fridays! Simply put, take all the leftover veggies from the week, and stir fry them up with your favorite VeeTee Rice and eggs for a budget friendly, easy-to-make and delicious meal. Rice is a wonderful food for baby-led weaning, so even your babies and toddlers can enjoy! You can find some stir fry inspiration here.

Meal Planning for Working Moms

We love VeeTee Rice because it is the ultimate time-saver for any busy family, and so delicious! Simply pop the tray of VeeTee in the microwave for 2 minutes and you’ll get steamy, fresh rice that’s also chemical and preservative free. Available in 7 different varieties, everyone in your family is sure to find one they love. Make your weeknights just a little easier with VeeTee Rice and leave yourself more time for Netflix and sleep!  Ready to stock up on VeeTee? Use code GUGUGURU for 20% off order, or head to this link for the discount automatically applied.  

Like what you see here? Check out this video and 10 minute meal by celeb working mama, Shenae Grimes-Beech.

What are your favorite mealtime time saving hacks? Comment below and let us know!

Thank you to VeeTee Rice for making this sponsored post possible! 

Photos are by Terry Farms Photography 

Filed Under: Foodie Finds, Nutrition and Health, Working Mother Registry Tagged With: working mom

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Feeding Must-Haves for the Modern Parent from nanobébé

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When it comes to feeding your baby, it’s super important to plan in advance for going back to work. When we were compiling our must-haves for the Working Mother Registry, we knew we had to include nanobébé, which are on the forefront of bottle design for so many reasons, and have thought of everything a working mama may need to make her transition back to work as seamless as possible when it comes to feeding baby. We rounded up our favorite nanobébé must-haves, including their innovative bottle system; if you’re a working mom, you’re going to want to add all of these to your registry! 

nanobebe bottle

It’s not surprise that nanobébé’s bottle feature an award-winning design for so many reasons. In fact, the nanobébé bottle made the TIME Magazine’s 50 best inventions of the year list and was named “the smartest baby bottle ever made” by Business Insider. The nanobébé bottle is the first and only bottle for your little one specially designed to preserve essential breastmilk nutrients. Many moms worry about ensuring their babies will take their breast milk while they are at work, and the nanobébé bottles are designed to not only help ease the transition from nipple to bottle, but they are literally the only bottle that also helps your breastmilk work at full capacity. The breast-like shape of the bottle helps prevent nipple confusion, and more easily allows for others to feed the baby. Furthermore, the concave shape prevents harmful bacterial growth with quick cooling and quick warming (2x faster than standard bottles). We know how busy you can be prepping for work and parenting, which is why we love that the bottles are stackable enabling you to save space in the fridge or freezer. But the best part of the nanobébé bottle? It’s an all-in-one game changer bottle that you can pump, store, warm, and feed from! No wonder it’s award-winning, right? 

breastmilk bags

Speaking of pumping, often moms get overwhelmed with the organization of all the breastmilk, but nanobébé is here to help with their nanobébé Breastmilk Storage System. If you’re looking for a sleek and easy way to store your breastmilk, this is it. The leak-free bags feature an innovative design that holds milk in a shallow layer so it can cool quickly and thaw evenly to preserve the nutrients in breastmilk. The bags have serious leak-protection with a double zipper that seals securely, so you can pump and save your milk without worrying. The breastmilk organizer helps keep the flat bags stacked, helping you stay organized and easing your mind about heading to work or out for the night, as you can rest easy your milk will be organized and there when needed. 

breastmilk cooler

Life as a working mama means you are on the run a lot, so you need a quick and easy way to transport your breastmilk and bottles, which is why we love the nanobébé Travel Cooler! This machine washable travel cooler is designed with your baby’s needs in mind; whether the travel cooler is for storing your breastmilk at daycare with your little one or for family travel, you can be sure that precious breastmilk nutrients are being protected with three layers of insulation. Designed with the modern parent in mind, its sleek style is also convenient, as you can quickly store and go thanks to the stackable shape of nanobébé’s breastmilk bottles! You can pack up to three bottles in this cooler and the included compact ice pack keeps your breastmilk cold for several hours. It also fits extra feeding necessities, like nipples, pacifiers, pump parts, and more. 

drying rack

If you like everything you read about here, don’t forget to check out the nanobébé Newborn Gift Set, which includes even more! If you are registering for your own baby, or perhaps you are giving a baby shower gift, we suggest checking out the the nanobébé Newborn Gift Set. This gift set includes the most innovative infant feeding products that provide everything a breastfeeding new mom needs heading back to work: the award-winning nanobébé Breastmilk Bottles, a non-electric Smart Warming Bowl for quick and even warming of breastmilk, a Microwave Steam Sterilizer (which quickly eliminates household bacteria in under 4 minutes), and a space-saving slim Drying Rack for all of your feeding/pump parts (stores at just a 1/2 inch with removable, adjustable pegs that can be tucked away in the breathable, germ-free base). The set also features essential accessories such as medium flow and slow flow nipples, breast pump adaptors, and extra soft Flexy Pacifiers designed to stay in place and fit perfectly to baby’s face. Everything you will need to get a great head-start on feeding your little one while heading back to work! 

Thank you to nanobébé for making this sponsored post possible! 

Filed Under: Breastfeeding, Feeding, Nursing & Feeding, Working Mom, Working Mother Registry Tagged With: bottle feeding, working mom

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The Village Reviews: The Best of Giggle’s Feeding Supplies

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Giggle is a parent-trusted children’s brand offering products from infancy through childhood. Each product category has been thoughtfully curated to ensure parents are making smart purchasing decisions, with Giggle’s guidance along the way. Giggle’s Feeding section has an amazing collection of hand-picked items known for quality and longevity. From spoons, snack cups, bottle warmers, and more Giggle has all of your baby’s feeding needs covered. Our Gugu Village Parents tested items offered at Giggle and provided their thoughts.

Giggle Feeding

We received the Boon Bottle Warmer and were pleasantly surprised. It fits perfectly on our countertops and does not take up much space. We use the Avent bottles which are wide and they fit perfectly. It’s very easy to use, you press the button after filling the tube in the back with the correct amount of water for warming and once the light goes off it starts heating. The Boon doesn’t beep when ready which is great for late feedings. My son is waiting patiently for his bottle with no tears because it heats items quickly. When we are ready for food it also warms jars.
-Emalee G.Giggle Feeding

The Boon Snug Snack Cups are awesome for our 17 month-old. It is easy for her little hands to get in and out of without losing the snack. It also does a good job of containing crumbs, etc. When my daughter shakes it, which she loves to do with all her snack cups, the silicone top keeps most of the broken snack pieces inside, rather than having them shake out all over the place. These are great in the car as well; I love that because there are no handles on the side, it fits in the cupholder on her car seat. They’re dishwasher safe, the included cups hold 7oz and the fact that they’re made without BPA, PVC and Phthalates is a huge plus. They’re easy to put on and take off, contain every type of snack we tried and I would highly recommend!
-Christine C.Giggle Feeding

When we were building our baby registry, I did a lot of research on the different products I would need and the ones that we could do without. One of the items that was up for debate with many moms was a bottle warmer. Since my plan was to exclusively nurse I decided that we didn’t need one. Unfortunately, after dealing with a low milk supply, I am now an exclusive pumper. This means storing cold bottles of milk in the refrigerator. When the time came to eat, we were left with warming bottles under hot water. This took forever and was definitely not fun with a hungry, crying baby waiting. We were excited to try the Boon Bottle Warmer! The bottle warmer is very small and compact, taking up very little space on our counter. The warmer comes with a chart indicating how much water to put in for the amount and type of milk you are warming. This warmer is very simple-just one push of a button to get things steaming. This is a nice feature when we are in a hurry as we don’t want to mess with a lot of different settings. There is no sound indicating when the warmer has finished but does have a nice light indicator that shuts off automatically. All in all, it takes about 5 minutes for us to warm the pumped breast milk straight from the refrigerator. Our baby does not mind lukewarm milk, so for parents whose babies like very warm milk, it may take longer to get it to their preferences. Another great feature of this warmer is that it can fit many different types and sizes of bottles. Overall, the Boon bottle warmer is very simple and gets the job done in a lot less time!
-Taylor S.Giggle Feeding

Having a toddler is a little like living with a Tasmanian devil. You can clean a room, walk out, and come back to a disaster less than 10 seconds later. The same goes for mealtime. We’re lucky if more of her food makes it into her mouth than the floor, the chair or her lap.
The Boon CATCH BOWL is designed with toddlers like mine in mind. It has an extra-long lip that provides a landing zone for all of those macaroni noodles that make their way off the spoon before reaching their intended target. The suction cup base keeps it firmly on the table so you don’t have to worry about it accidentally (or on purpose) getting knocked onto the floor.

It’s intended for younger children who are just starting to learn to feed themselves but can definitely continue to be used for older kids, like my almost-3-year-old who uses it every day. The capacity is perfect for a toddler – it holds just over a cup of food.

You don’t want to put this one in the microwave, but you can toss it in the top rack of the dishwasher. Or if you’re like me and use it for every meal, it easily washes up by hand. We’ve put a variety of different foods in here and it doesn’t seem to stain or hold odors.

The coordinating MODWARE toddler utensils are the perfect companion to the CATCH BOWL. My daughter is really into matching these days, so she loves that her fork and spoon match her bowl. The handles are extra wide and ergonomically designed for toddler’s hands. There are no sharp edges and just like the CATCH BOWL they are dishwasher safe.
We are definitely on the Boon bandwagon with this set!
-Misty H.
Giggle Feeding
The Boon Catch Bowl is bright and cheery in color with the bright blue and green colors. My 14-month-old was immediately curious about it. We have tried it with various types of food and found that the functionality of the “catch” part works best with a liquidy type of foods such as stews and cereal. My son also attracted to chewing on the bottom suction! We have also tried it with my 5-year-old and while the bowl is a bit small for him, the catch part helps with the dripping while he’s eating and he thinks it’s so fun to use his baby brothers stuff!
-Lindsey T.
We had the pleasure of testing the Boon Catch Bowl. We were able to test out this bowl in several locations and surfaces. Overall, we really like this product. When we used this on the high chair, it did not suction very well. We also have a seat for our kitchen island and the suction cup worked a lot better on our granite counters but still came off easily from our 9-month-old tugging on it. I think this is best for when we go to eat out. My daughter makes a huge mess, so to have a bowl we can attach to the table, helps keeps the table and surrounding area cleaner. The catch part of the bowl is also a great idea, especially when eating out. I think this will be handier when she is a little older because she just uses it as a teether when we put it facing her. Overall, we really like this bowl, it’s lightweight and easy to throw in the diaper bag and bring around town with you. It’s easy to clean and I love the colors and matching silverware you can get. I just wish the suction cup worked a little better on all surfaces.
-Sarah H.

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Working Mother Registry Life Hack: VeeTee Rice + Giveaway

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Any working mom knows that dinnertime can be absolute chaos! Trying to get a healthy meal on the table – let a lone a meal everyone will enjoy – is exhausting after a long day. Luckily, VeeTee Rice is here to help. VeeTee Rice is a pre-cooked rice made without chemicals or preservatives, and can be made in the microwave in 2 minutes! Yep, really, 2 minutes. Since it’s free of all the yucky stuff, it’s safe for the whole family, too. VeeTee Rice understands that getting a healthy dinner on the table can sometimes be a struggle, but their rice makes everything just a little easier.

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VeeTee Rice comes pre-packaged in 7 flavors, so everyone can have their favorite flavor at mealtime. Whether you’re looking for a basic flavor, like Basmati or Jasmine, or mixing it up with Thai Lime and Herb or Wholegrain and Quinoa, all the flavors are vegan and gluten free, so everyone can enjoy. We recommend picking up a rotisserie chicken and fresh fruit from the market to pair with VeeTee for a healthy and filling meal for all. You can also use VeeTee for a quick stir fry with your fave veggies, and any meat or eggs for a fried rice! Because the rice is already cooked, you just have to warm it with the other ingredients and dinner is done.

veetee rice

Time is a luxury when you’re a working mom, and we understand you don’t want to spend your time worrying about rice boiling over! VeeTee Rice also makes a great office staple, as you can have it for snack or lunch simply by throwing it in the microwave. Ready to stock up on VeeTee? Use code GUGUGURU for 20% off order, or head to this link for the discount automatically applied.  

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