Baby Showers

Mom + Baby Style Gift Ideas for Summer

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With summer heating up, we wanted to share some great style gift ideas for baby showers this summer. Did you know it’s now a very popular trend to gift your best mom friend with a shower dress for her baby shower? Check out the ideas below and don’t forget to add these to your registry, too!

Mayarya is known for their cutting edge fashion designs for maternity and nursing wear. Made with soft, luxurious fabrics sourced from the best suppliers in the world, Mayarya collections offer investment pieces that are comfortable yet modern in design for women to enjoy before, during and after pregnancy. Founded by a mother (of course), Reika Kato Shetty, she uses her attention to fine details that are intrinsic to her Japanese background, experience of working for trendsetting boutiques in New York and Los Angeles to create unique pieces that every expectant mother is going to find refreshing.

We’re currently loving these four looks:

Tropical Leaf Maternity and Nursing Romper (left): Keep it playful in this tropical romper. The summery print is exclusively made by British designer Victoria Leigh. It features added popper buttons for ease of taking it on and off – and of course for nursing ability. Whether you have a bump or not, the elasticated waist and drawstring make it easy to adjust.
Eva Cape Maternity Dress (second from left): This limited edition dress is a sophisticated statement piece. Feel completely chic as the emerald green material drapes over your shoulders. The light material will keep you feeling fantastically fresh during pregnancy and even post bump.
Carmen Racerback Maternity and Nursing Dress (third from left): The little black number that all women need in their closet. A limited edition piece that’s easily styled and immensely flattering. The ruches down the side ensure a sleek silhouette and instant confidence. What makes this dress even more impressive is the discreet nursing access. There’s a hidden nursing cover inside the stretchy neckline that makes the process as seamless as possible.
Dikla Off the Shoulder Maternity and Nursing Dress (right): This limited edition dress flows in all the right ways, giving it that dramatic charm. It’s everything you want when it comes to femininity. The material is silky smooth and the elasticated top makes nursing a breeze. Just adjust the belt to suit your needs, bump or not.

And for the little one, we’re big fans of Smockingbird Children’s Clothing for unique and adorable summer wear! Smockingbird’s mission is to create stylish and unique, yet affordable clothing for babies and children. Smockingbird has a unique selling style in that they use a pre-order style of selling which allows them to keep costs low. They also utilize social media to sell, and have daily sales on Facebook and Instagram. Instagram sales are daily at 11:00AM ET, 1:30PM ET and 8:30PM ET, and Facebook sales are weekly Tuesday 8:30PM ET and Saturday 7:00AM ET. Check out more about Smockingbird, too.

Here are some of our favorite summer picks for your little ones:

Apple A Day Applique Bloomer Set (left): Adorable blue bloomer set with 3 applique apples on the top, and one on the bloomer bottoms! Tie closure in the back of the shirt. Elastic waist and leg openings on bloomers.
Apple A Day Applique Bubble (second from left): Light blue bubble with red trim. Buttons on the front and metal snaps in stride. Applique apple on front. Would look adorable for the first day of preschool with his initials!
Watermelon Ruffle Pink Seersucker Swim Suit (third in from left): Hot fun in the Summertime in this pink seersucker one-piece bathing suit with watermelon ruffle. Ruffle trim around top. This suit is perfect for monogramming!
Sailboats Smocked White Sun Bubble (right): Single sailboat smocked on white sunbubble. Red gingham piped detail and covered buttons. Metal snaps in stride.

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Fun Baby Shower Gift Roundup!

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The birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and it’s…baby shower season! Want to wow the mama-to-be at her shower? We rounded up some of our favorite baby shower gifts that are sure to make any expectant mama smile.

Smockingbird Children’s Clothing: If you’re looking for adorable Spring and Summer clothes for babies and kids, there’s no where else to turn to than Smockingbird Clothing. With their bright and fun colors and whimsical designs, their clothing is ideal for running around in summertime and all the adorable photos we know you’ll take of your little one. Smockingbird’s aim is to sell beautiful and classic children’s clothing for an affordable price. Smockingbird has a unique selling style in that they use a pre-order style of selling which allows them to keep costs low. They also utilize social media to sell, and have daily sales on Facebook and Instagram. Instagram sales are daily at 11:00AM ET, 1:30PM ET and 8:30PM ET, and Facebook sales are weekly Tuesday 8:30PM ET and Saturday 7:00AM ET. Every month Smockingbird chooses a different charity to donate to; for May, they are donating to Be the Match.

Crane USA, Violet the Hippo, Crane Adorable Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier: Sometimes the best baby shower gifts are the most practical – but what happens when you also want to give an adorable gift, too? Enter the Crane USA Adorable Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifiers! Get relief from Cold and Flu Symptoms and bring Wellness to your entire Family with a Crane Adorable Humidifier. Featuring an award winning, child friendly animal designs and top rated performance, Crane’s Adorable Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifiers provide up to 24 hours of soothing moisture to help relieve the effects of dryness and congestion, helping you and your Family to breathe easy and sleep through the night peacefully.

Softsie Clothing: People love to give baby clothing for baby shower gifts, but why give the same old onesies and hats when you can upgrade to Softsie? Softsie creates unique, well-designed, high-quality apparel and accessories – organically infused to gently and safely comfort and care for the skin of all infants and toddlers, while also bringing ease and style to every family. Infused into the Softsie Footie are Aloe Vera, Jojoba Oil, and Vitamin E. These ingredients are infused into our fabric through a capsulation process. These Footies are butter soft and soothing on even the most sensitive of baby skins. Plus, they come in modern patterns and colors, so they’ll be super adorable for all the photos we know the new parents will take. Softsie also has swaddle blankets and hats, so make a little bundle of Softsie gifts for your next shower!

Baby Merlin’s Magic Sleepsuit: Did you know that there’s an easy way to transition baby from the swaddle? It’s called Baby Merlin’s Magic Sleepsuit and plenty of parents can tell you, it is a lifesaver – whether it is warm or cold outside! 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. This is a wonderful piece of baby gear for traveling during the Spring and summer because it keeps baby feeling secure wherever they are sleeping. Baby can wear a simple onesie underneath during the warmer months and they will happily and comfortably sleep well!

Snuza Pico Monitor: If you’re gifting a new parent with a baby monitor, you’re absolutely going to want to pick up the Snuza Pico Monitor. The Snuza Pico Movement Monitor is unlike anything else on the market; while some baby movement monitors are fitted beneath the baby’s mattress, Snuza monitors attach directly to a baby’s diaper and alarms if no abdominal movement is detected. This early detection provided by Snuza monitors offers a solution to help bring peace of mind to parents. The App, which is Apple and Android compatible, also monitors a baby’s abdominal movement, skin temperature, sleeping position (side, face-down, face up) and fall detector. It also features an on/off button and alerts parents if they become out of range. The Pico unit can be accessed by multiple smartphones so that parents and/or caregivers can monitor multiple Pico units from one or more smartphones. Snuza wearable movement monitors are made with hypo-allergenic, medical grade plastics and do not send or receive radio frequency signals. There are NO wires, cords, cables or sensor pads that could potentially harm baby. Weighing only 1oz, these monitors are the lightest of their kind on the market today.

Baby K’tan Swaddle Blankets: Any new parent can tell you that there’s nothing as important as a good swaddle blanket; swaddling makes the baby feel safe, secure, and sleep better (we hope!). Baby K’tan, a leader in the baby wearing world, has released their newborn swaddle and toddler blankets, and we think these make a perfect baby shower gift. Made of an innovative breathable stretch fabric, the Baby K’tan Newborn Swaddle & Toddler blanket provides continuous airflow so that baby doesn’t overheat while sleeping. As your little one grows, your swaddle can be used as the perfect sized toddler blanket, nursing cover and so much more. Plus, they are gender neutral colors, so they make wonderful gifts for baby showers when the gender is still unknown. Most importantly, they are machine washable, so baby can spit up over and over again!

Thank you to Baby K’tan, Snuza, Smockingbird, Crane USA, Softsie, and Baby Merlin for making this sponsored post possible.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Video Review: Products for a Wedding Registry and Baby Registry

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Today we’re talking about gifts that pull double duty because they are good for your wedding registry AND baby registry – specifically the shatterproof drinkware and Dip and Sip stainless steel straws from the TaZa brand. These products are not only a perfect gift for newlyweds (who may want to start a family soon after tying the knot) but also for expecting parents. These type of gifts truly keep on giving!

We love that these TaZa products are:

Ecofriendly because they’re reusable
Kid-friendly
Safe because they’re BPA free and EA free (Plastic can leach off flavors and chemicals into an otherwise healthy drink.)
Stylish and practical for entertaining
Dishwasher safe

Add them to your Gugu Guru registry here:

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We rounded up our favorite picks for gifts for the modern mama; being a modern mama means loving bold colors and modern style, while also keeping an eye on efficiency, functionality, and safety of all products. These would make wonderful baby gifts, or add them to your registry.

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Nook LilyPad in Peacock: If you’re looking for a safe place for baby to play, which is also not an eye-sore to your home decor, the Nook LilyPad is your answer. The LilyPad is a 1-inch, non-toxic PETE air-spacer cushion is topped with a 100% organic Pebble cover for a comfortable, healthy place for your little one to spend her time. When it’s time to clean it, just throw the entire playmat in the washing machine! This makes a wonderful gift for a modern mama-to-be, as the playmat comes in bold colors, is safe for baby, and can be used from the newborn stage and beyond.

Ubbi Diaper Pail in Chevron Grey: Keep unpleasant odors at bay and your baby’s nursery clean and organized with the Ubbi Diaper Pail in Chevron Grey. In a chic chevron pattern, this essential and durable nursery accessory adds style and function to your space. We love the modern design and think this would be perfect in a baby boy or girl’s room – or even spruce up a bathroom!

Ubbi Diaper Caddy in Grey: The Ubbi Diaper Caddy provides convenient storage of your diapering essentials in one handy unit. Sleek and modern with two compartments, and coordinating changing mat, this caddy will keep your diapers and wipes organized and accessible.

The Baby Box Co.: Inspired by the Finnish tradition of using a box for a baby bed, The Baby Box Co. has created a simple way for babies to sleep soundly, and most importantly, safely. The Bed Box serves primarily as a safe, comfortable place for infants to sleep, similar to a bassinet. Some parents keep the box next to their bed, while others use it in all rooms of the house to keep baby in while they clean, cook, or work. Once baby outgrows the box, it can easily be repurposed for clothing or toy storage!

Body Silk Seamless Nursing Cami from Bravado: This amazing tank is a full length smoothing cami with a body Silk Seamless Nursing Bra knitted right in! It is the perfect layering piece for a nursing mom (or even a non-nursing mom, as it is so comfortable), and makes nursing in style easy. With a 4-way stretch fabric hugs your changing shape, it is luxuriously soft and seamless, with no back closure and wire-free. It is the ultimate wardrobe essential piece, because it is perfect for maternity and nursing, features convertible criss-cross straps and has removable foam inserts for shape and discretion. It comes in classic black and white to amp up your mom style.

Venta Evaporative Humidifier + Air Purifier, with No Filters: When setting up a nursery, the most important aspect is that the air is clean for newborn and baby lungs. Venta’s Airwashers are the most compact humidifier and room air purifier on the market, containing advanced technology to remove dust, particles and allergens from the air you breathe. So, whether you live in an apartment or house, or even if baby doesn’t even have their own room, the Venta Airwashers are an essential item for your baby registry – they fit in any room and keep the air fresh and clean for your little one. Plus, The Airwasher is fully recyclable, with no expensive filters to throw away and replace and extremely low power consumption.

The Ollie Swaddle, Nature Collection: If you’re looking for a unique way to keep your baby warm and sleepy this holiday season, look no further than this gorgeous swaddle collection from Ollie. This swaddle features patented moisture-wicking threads interwoven into the fabric reduce the risk of overheating, keeping your baby at a safe temperature all night long. The velcro helps keep the Ollie secure and allows fit to be individualized meeting the need and size of each baby – even as they grow. Diaper changes made accessible via opening at the bottom – no need to un-swaddle (this is huge!). Most importantly, because it is only one-size, it means the Ollie swaddling blanket grows with your little one and eases transitional stages. This would make a wonderful baby shower gift!

Thank you to Venta, Nook Sleep, Ubbi, Bravado, and Baby Box Co for sponsoring this post.

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