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5 Favorite Board Books For Your Registry

Talk is super important for a baby’s brain development. The team at Gugu Guru recommends reading to baby from birth. As your baby grows, story time evolves to one of the best parts of the day. We’ve rounded up some of our most beloved sturdy board books for your registry. Here, five of our all time favorites:

Julius! Only in Dreams by Paul Frank

Journey through Julius’ dream with your little one. Our favorite part is picking out which cupcake we would eat when paddling down the strawberry milk river.

Sandra Boynton’s Greatest Hits

Always love laughing and sometimes singing and even dancing to Sandra Boynton’s classic books.

Karen Katz Where is Baby’s Belly Button?

We love any of her pop up books but when baby can start playing peek-a-boo and really interacting, these books will provide so much fun for baby.

Eric Carle Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

You can’t go wrong with any of Eric Carle’s books but we love making the voices for all of the different animals in this one.

Hug by Jez Alborough

A book of few words but a powerful message.

Loving On Original Sprout

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This is my Fiona, 2 years old and enjoying her bath as usual.

Although it’s not the “cutest” topic to blog about, Fiona periodically suffers from seborrheic dermatitis. (Or you may know the more common term “Cradle Cap”.)

When I took Fiona to get her first haircut, her stylist, Vincenza, asked me what I was doing to treat the cradle cap. I looked at her with a blank stare; I wasn’t doing much to treat it because I wasn’t sure what else I could do aside from using a comb to tease it out.

Vincenza walked over to the product shelf and grabbed a bottle of Original Sprout Hair & Body Babywash and our lives have been forever changed. When the brand promises that you can kiss Cradle Cap goodbye, they keep to their word. We absolutely love this self-described “worry free” shampoo.

Original Sprout creates safe, non-toxic, high-performance Vegan hair & skin care for families. It is free and clear of all the “bad stuff”. From the website: “Parents trust Original Sprouts superior performance & worry-free ingredients. Cancer & early puberty can be linked to hormone disruption, hence no natural or synthetic hormone disrupters such as soy, yam, tea tree, lavender, parabens, titanium dioxide, formaldehyde or nano-particles are used in our formulas. In addition products are free of insect attracting honey or soda fragrances.”

After scrubbing her scalp with Original Sprout, I use the MediChoice Baby Comb that we received in the hospital when she was born. Still works like a charm.

Absolutely 100% addicted to this line and cannot recommend it enough. Find Organic Sprout Babywash on Amazon here.

Get the Look: Rock Star Baby

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If the sight of ballet slipper pink and cornflower blue makes you want to scream, it’s totally acceptable to go to the dark side for your baby’s style. Pick rock star cool baby clothing and accessories for your edgy little bundle. Set the tone for rebellion, but don’t be surprised when your tot starts expressing some ‘tude. Here, our favorite rocker baby gear and goods.

Rockabye Baby Lullaby Renditions of Metallica
Yes Metallica can actually soothe your baby to sleep. Buy the CD or download the MP3 of this strangely soothing instrumental renditions of Metallica’s greatest hits. Other Rockabye Baby albums include Led Zeppelin, Pearl Jam and Bob Marley.

French Bull Kids Rock Stars Plates
Made from shatter-proof melamine, these cool dishwasher-safe plates will see your kids through toddlerhood and beyond. Sold as a set of four, making meal time fun for your little one and their friends.

My Dad Rocks Onesie
Let daddy get a little cred with this adorable unisex onesie, which makes for an awesome Father’s Day gift. It’s 100% cotton and ready for some action. Let dad really prove he rocks and ask him to change all diapers when baby is wearing this.

Bibsters Rock Star Bib
It’s easy on/easy off with this easy clean bib, made of waterproof fabric. Mealtime has never looked so cool!

Nununu Unisex Stars Baggy Pants
Your kid will be the star of Little Maestros class with these way cool baggy pants from streetwear brand Nununu. You’ll look instantly like the coolest mom on the block for putting your baby in these unisex harem pants reminiscent of MC Hammer. Can’t touch this!

Kiditude Beatles Onesie
All you need is love and this vintage-inspired Beatles onesie to pull off the coolest baby on the block look. Don’t be surprised if your little one grows up with an affinity for Paul McCartney.

Baby’s First Valentine’s Day

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Valentine’s Day takes on a whole new meaning when there’s a baby on board. Chances are you’re too exhausted to even think about the–ahem–traditional way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your honey, so why not indulge in some sweet treats that the whole fam can enjoy. As far as that romantic night with your sweetie, just make sure to sneak in a glass of vino between diaper changes. Here are some of our favorite G-rated Valentine’s Day-inspired goodies you can share with your little one:

Llama Llama I Love You
If you’re a first time mom, then you better get familiar with Llama Llama books. The series follows the adorable adventures of little Llama Llama, all in fun and catchy rhyming verse. This durable board book is the perfect addition to baby’s library, with Llama Llama letting everyone know how much he loves them.

Sugarbooger Bib Gift Set in Hoot
Made from non-toxic EVA fabric, these sweet bibs are a cute way to say “I love you” while wiping your little one’s cereal off his or her chin. Comes with two bibs for mini eaters.

Rock Star Baby Hearts and Wings Silicone Pacifier
Drummer Tico Torres of Bon Jovi fame created this ultra-cool pacifier made of high-grade, BPA-free silicone.

PackIt Freezable Lunch Bag
This heart-adorned bag will help keep baby bottles cool and let you take picnics to the park without having to worry about your tuna salad sandwich spoiling. The patented freezable gel is built into the liner, saving you from having to use messy ice packs.

Norpro Non-Stick Heart Pancake Pan
Invest in this pancake heart shaped pan for guaranteed smiles on many Sunday mornings to come. Try mashing up bananas to add to the pancake batter for a healthier spin on the breakfast favorite.

Silicone Heart Shaped Baking Mold
These silicone heart-shaped molds are perfect for baking bite-sized desserts. We also love them for fun crafty DIY projects, like making heart-shaped crayons in the oven.

Buggygear Heart Hook
Every mom needs another pair of hands. This genius heart-shaped hook attaches to your stroller handle to hold shopping bags, doing all of the heavy lifting for you. Another reason to love it is 10% of proceeds go to children in need.

Baby's First Valentine's Day

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Rock Star Baby Hearts and Wings Silicone Pacifier
Drummer Tico Torres of Bon Jovi fame created this ultra-cool pacifier made of high-grade, BPA-free silicone.

Trend #6: Flower Power

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Normally we may tell you to stay away from really busy prints during pregnancy but there are certainly ways to tastefully integrate the floral seen on Spring 2015’s runways into your wardrobe. For baby, this trend is pretty feminine so probably not one you’re going to try out if the little bundle of joy you’re expecting is a boy (though we have spotted some bohemian wall decals for the nursery that are more gender neutral for sure.)

Here are some of our favs from Amazon.com for mom AND baby.

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Trend #5: Jean Genie

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Denim came in many forms on this Spring’s runways – from casual pieces up to more luxe attire. We especially love the way that this trend translates to baby but the classic textile is also a must-have for any pregnancy wardrobe. From expected pieces like a jean jacket or jeggings all the way up to more sophisticated items like denim dresses, here are some of our favs from Amazon.com:

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So much fun to put this trend into play for your little one. The gear and accessory options alone make us smile.

Comfy Baby: 7 Soft Baby Essentials for Your Little One

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There’s nothing yummier than snuggling up with your little bundle on a cold winter night (or really anytime of the year). By finding the softest baby clothes and accessories to layer your little one in, you can take the snuggle factor up to the next level of adorable. We found the 7 of the softest baby clothes and goodies around. Happy snuggling!

Organic Cotton Bodysuits from Stella McCartney
Ensure your little one is covered in ultra-soft organic cotton each day of the week with these adorable bodysuits from fashion designer Stella McCartney. The whimsical gift box contains 7 machine washable, embroidered bodysuits. Also available in long-sleeves.

Hanna Andersson Organic Cotton Baby Crossover One Piece
We love the simplicity and gender-neutralness of grey and white. Hanna Andersson is an expert on comfy baby clothes.

Jellycat Cordy Roy Bunny
Destined to be your baby’s lovie, this ultra-soft toy is safe to use from birth. The insane softness of this stuffed animal has to be felt to be believed. We wish our pillows felt like this!

aden + anais Classic Muslin Swaddle Blanket in Twinkle Pink
Seasoned moms know that there are more uses for an aden + anais swaddle blanket than pretty much any other baby accessory around. Each blanked is made with 100% cotton muslin and can be used as changing table cover, nursing cover, stroller sun shade, and of course a swaddle blanket.

Little Giraffe Leggies
The softest way to warm up baby’s legs–and arms–is with these adorable leg warmer from Little Giraffe. The silky soft feather yarn used to make them is incredibly luxurious and crazy comfortable. They’re also a great way to protect little knees on crawling babies.

Paige Lauren Fleece Baby Romper
A favorite of Hollywood moms, Paige Lauren offers up some of the chicest and softest baby clothes around. We love this unisex romper, which features nickel-free snaps and signature supima cotton/modal blend.

Magnificent Baby Unisex Baby Infant Bear Pram
The magnetic closures on this adorable pram are nothing short of genius. Made with 100% sherpa fleece outer and 100% cotton on the inside makes for an ultra-comfy baby essential.

Trend #4: Serenity Now

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We truly believe that calming visuals can affect your mood just as much as soothing sounds and aromatherapy. And, let’s face it: pregnancy can be a stressful time so we will take any soothing we can get. Really loving the tranquil trend on the runway for Spring 2015 that includes neutrals like cream and soft pale whites, with the occasional light pastel in the mix. Here are some looks you can integrate into your maternity wardrobe as well as your baby’s style.

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Trend #3: Leather

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From edgy to more classic looks, leather also ruled on the runway this year as a trend. Go ahead, be daring in your bump style and incorporate some leather into the mix. There are many fashionable faux leather and vegan options as well if the real thing isn’t your cup of tea. Here are some easy and affordable pieces we spotted online:

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Your new baby can also pull off this runway trend. From timeless leather pieces like the bomber jacket to edgier additions like leather leggings (softened by a tutu), check these items out for your little one. We are especially digging the nursery accessories. Suede wipes holder or faux leather bookends in adorable animal shapes? Yes, please.

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