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Bathroom Essentials Guide from Summer™

by Christine Swearingen Leave a Comment

When it comes to potty-training your little one, just about every parent could use some extra help in encouraging their children in making the transition. Luckily, these gadgets know just how to do it, helping to make potty training that much easier on both you and your child.

Lights & Songs to Reward The “Go”

One of the biggest hurdles parents face when potty training is finding the right size toilet to comfortably teach their children. Summer helps make it easy with the My Size® Potty Lights and Songs Transitions. Easing the transition from diapers to a normal toilet, this potty training toiler sits on top of your adult-sized toilet, providing your children with the ideal fit for their size.

This removable potty topper is easily placed and removed so as not to impede the other adults in your house, while ultimately helping your child make the transition from the potty topper to using the normal toilet. It also features a built-in wipe compartment to encourage good hygiene. Meanwhile, the splash guard and removable bowl ensure your bathroom stays tidy.

On top of all that, every time your child flushes, this potty topper cycles through six melodies, with lights flashing to the music’s beat to reward them for a successful “go.” The realistic and fun design is sleek, with cheerful music to make potty training fun. Meanwhile, the interactive handle makes a flush sound just like the real thing, getting your child into healthy habits.

Potty Training Tools for Boys

Teaching your boy how to use a urinal properly? This potty training gadget from Summer will make it that much easier. The Summer® My Size® Urinal is a realistic, child-sized urinal that offers flushing sounds and a target aim so that your little one can easily practice without making a mess.

This modern urinal is very realistic-looking and has a flush handle with a realistic flush sound to encourage healthy habits. Just attach this toddler-sized urinal to your bathroom’s tile wall using the included adhesive strips. The urinal can then be easily removed for emptying and cleaning and placed back when you’re ready. When you’re done potty training, the adhesive strips come off, too.

This gadget is the perfect solution for teaching your little one to use the bathroom standing up, all while providing for a realistic, yet toddler-sized experience. The target, for instance, teaches them how to aim for a mess-free bathroom break, while the easy clean design ensures you’ll never have a hard time cleaning up any accidents that do happen.

Thank you to Summer™ for making this sponsored post possible!

Filed Under: Essentials, Health, Health & Wellness, Toddlers Tagged With: toddler

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Crane’s 4-in-1 Humidifier Gives The Gift of Comfort and Health

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It is no secret that babies need rest to stay healthy and grow strong, especially when the cold, flu and allergies come into play. Rest is also important for parents, as they need to be at their best to care for their little one. This is why many are turning to the Crane 4-in-1 Top Fill Drop Cool Mist Humidifier with Sound Machine for gift-giving occasions, as it can lead to the following benefits.

Easier On Parents

There are several features of the new Crane 4-in-1 Humidifier that can make life easier for parents. The top-fill feature makes it easier to fill and clean the humidifier, especially when parents need to prepare it quickly for their baby’s room, while the aroma tray keeps the vapor pads in one convenient spot. With a color-changing nightlight and sound machine, parents can take comfort in knowing their baby is getting a night of restful sleep.

Comfortable For Baby

This product was also designed with babies’ health and comfort in mind. Cold and flu season, as well as allergies, can be a stressful time, but the Crane 4-in-1 Humidifier and Sound Machine can relieve their symptoms and help them to breathe better. In addition, the color-changing nightlight and three-mode sound machine create a peaceful environment for babies, allowing them to sleep throughout the night.

Great Gift Idea

With baby showers and holidays, many families want to find the perfect gift for the occasion. A product that is beneficial to parents and their baby is always a great gift idea. As babies sleep peacefully throughout the night or during naptime, parents are also able to get the rest they need.

With the holidays just around the corner, many families are going to find that the Crane 4-in-1 Top Fill Drop Cool Mist Humidifier with Sound Machine is a great choice for parents and their little ones.

Thank you to Crane for making this sponsored post possible!

Filed Under: Essentials, Health, Health & Wellness, Nutrition and Health, Safety, Working Mother Registry Tagged With: health

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Your Get Outdoors Guide from Summer™

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Feeling cooped up indoors? Getting out and about with your little ones is an opportunity for learning, bonding, and creating lifelong memories. But, let’s face it: It’s not always as easy or stress-free as we’d like it to be.

While plenty of families make believe perfect, effortless trips on social media, if we’re being real, orchestrating a family gathering is tough. Luckily, these gadgets are here to make things go just a tad bit smoother.

Gadgets for On-The-Go

Forget old-fashioned car seats. The Summer™ Myria Travel System is an all-in-one solution to your growing child’s travel needs. It starts with the Affirm 335 Rear-Facing Car Seat, which ensures the best in safety and peace of mind while you’re on the go. However, this travel system is built to come with you from car to store to anywhere you choose to travel.

With the carrier conversion mode, this car seat easily turns into a stroller or infant carriage so you can bring baby with you everywhere. Meanwhile, with the one-hand fold, you’ll never have to worry when your hands are full. As they grow older, the rear-facing car seat is also convertible into a toddler seat, with reversible seating options allow them to face you or outwards.

When you’re out and about, keep your baby safe from the sun and weather with the extra-large canopy, which features the perfectly sized peekaboo window so you can check on your little one without ever disturbing them. Meanwhile, the large storage basket, adjustable recline, parent cupholder, child cupholder, and snack tray for your little one all go to show that Summer has thought of it all, once again.

Tools for When You’re Out-and-About

Looking to setup a picnic, enjoy a game, or just spend some time at the park? The The Summer™ Pop ‘N Sit® Booster gives your little one a comfy seat while helping to keep them entertained while you make memories with your spouse, friends, and older children, too!

The Summer™ Pop ‘N Sit® Booster is designed for indoor and outdoor use, accommodating children from 6 months up to 4 years. It supports up to 37 pounds and with its fast, easy, and compact fold, you’ll be inclined to take it everywhere so that your little one is never left bored.

This activity floor and booster seat all-in-one will give your kid plenty to do while keeping ease of setup (and cleanup) in mind. The removable and machine washable fabric makes cleanup a breeze when playtime is over and the removable and dishwasher-safe tray ensures your child always has a hygienic surface to enjoy their snacks where they can’t make a mess.

Additional features, including a 3-point safety harness, chair straps, a storage pocket, and a carry bag, make the Summer™ Pop ‘N Sit® Booster the perfect gadget for when you’re out-and-about or entertaining at home.

Thank you to Summer™ for making this sponsored post possible!

Filed Under: Car Seats, Essentials, Gear, Strollers, Travel Tagged With: travel

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Your Road Trip Essentials from Summer®

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Going on a road trip with your little one? Grab these gadgets from Summer® before you hit the road to make sure it’s a safe and happy trip for everyone.   

The Pop ‘N Sit® Booster: Activity Floor and Booster Seat in One

The Summer® Pop ‘N Sit® Booster is the perfect booster seat to keep your little one comfy the whole road trip. This infant seat beats boredom with its built-in activities to keep your kid happy and smiling. Plus, it has super functional features for you and all the other adults tagging along.

Built for both indoor and outdoor use, the Summer® Pop ‘N Sit® Booster is suitable for kids ages 6 months to 4 years, with a capacity to support up to 37 pounds. It’s fast and easy to assemble and, when you don’t need it anymore, it folds up to be super compact and totable. The Summer® Pop ‘N Sit® Booster even comes with a carrying bag.

When in use, you can utilize The Summer® Pop ‘N Sit® Booster’s storage pockets while your baby rides safely in the chair’s car seat mode. You can set this car seat to be facing you or the world, while they sit cozy inside the 3-point safety harness. The adjustable recline adds to the comfort and functionality.

The Myria™ Travel System: Go Everywhere Essentials

If you find yourself travelling often or if you’re in for a long-haul and want to be sure your little one will be safe and cozy, you should opt for the all-in-one Summer® Myria Modular Travel System with the Affirm TM 335 Rear Facing Infant Car Seat.

When out and about, you can turn the Summer® Myria Modular Travel System to its infant carriage mode, too, with the stroller seat easily transforming into a hand carrier. Meanwhile, the extra-large canopy means you can use it to keep baby protected no matter the weather.

In carrier mode, a peek-a-boo window allows for silent check ups while the breathable mesh fabric gives your child plenty of airflow to keep them comfortable. It works for toddlers as well, proving that this multifunctional product is one your family is going to grow with!

In the car, or on a road trip, you’ll also enjoy its large storage basket, which allows you to access any and all of your belongings or the snacks and toys you’re carrying for your kiddos while on the road. What’s more, the bumper bar features a snack tray and cup holder for your little one, plus a removable cup holder for you, too!

Mess-Free Travel Companions

The Summer® Pop ‘N Sit® Booster or Myria Modular Travel System may just be your best friend on your next road trip, but they’re not just multifunctional — they’re also super durable, allowing them to last for years within your family and beyond.

Spills and messes are inevitable when you have little kids in the car, but you don’t need to worry about them here. These Summer® products feature removable and machine washable fabric along with a removable, dishwasher-safe tray so that messes never have the chance to impact your road trip fun.

Summer® offers the ultimate travel seats for any adventurous family who wants to include their little ones in the most effortless, enjoyable way possible. So, which one are you getting?

Thank you to Summer® for making this sponsored post possible.

Filed Under: Baby Safety Zone, Baby Travel, Essentials, Safety, Travel Tagged With: safety, travel

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The Dreamegg White Noise Machine

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With people spending more time at home than ever, “cabin fever” has taken on new meaning. Around the world, surveys have revealed that watching TV, cooking, and following the news have become the new favorite hobbies of suddenly home-bound citizens.

Of course, while the pandemic may have resulted in some major lifestyle shifts, it’s also brought about a widely welcomed opportunity to slow down and spend more time with those closest. The problem? Parents, especially moms, are in more desperate need than ever for alone time and adult time.

Making Quiet Time Happen

With going out being even less of an option than before, parents are finding new ways to get much-needed “me time” without risking exposure. From yoga and meditation to just getting creative in finding new at-home hobbies and spaces, moms and dads alike are finding ways to get their alone time and adult time without leaving the house.

Still, with tensions at an all-time high from stressing over work, school, and everything in between, how do you get away without going anywhere? That’s the question both seasoned and new parents have been working to find the answer to — and the Dreamegg White Noise Machine has been the solution for many.

What Is The Dreamegg White Noise Machine?

Capable of producing 11 soothing sounds, including white noise, lullabies, ocean waves, and more, the Dreamegg White Noise Machine is a compact quiet time creator used by parents and newborns alike.

For those with young children, the Dreamegg White Noise Machine can be placed in the child’s nursery or bedroom to help soothe them to sleep, serenading them into dreamland so that parents can get their much-needed relaxation time in.

For parents themselves, the Dreamegg can be used in a similar fashion. Just place it in your bedroom and let the bumps, giggles, and other sounds of children in the house disappear as you glide off into dreamland yourself. It’s also great for blocking out traffic and city noises for those who find themselves in urban or suburban areas.

How The Dreamegg Is Different

Designed to help children go to sleep faster and stay asleep soundly, the Dreamegg is small, compact, and highly-portable. Beyond that, it has key features that make it better than the average white noise machine — including a warm night light and timer so that you can start teaching a nighttime routine with ease.

That’s what makes the Dreamegg one of the key baby essentials and the perfect idea if you’re seeking pregnancy gifts or baby shower gifts to check off a box on a new mom’s “nursery essentials” list! You can save $5 off on Amazon when you use the Dreamegg coupon!

Thank you to Dreamegg for sponsoring this post.

Filed Under: Essentials, Nursery, Nursery Style, Sleep

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Must Have Baby Product: The Beaba Babycook

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It’s 2020 and store-bought baby food is out. While okay as an occasional treat, the expensive, mass-produced baby food products just won’t cut it for today’s little ones. Instead, working mothers are turning to more natural, healthy, and affordable homemade alternatives. Of course, making baby food at home can easily feel like another chore for busy parents and that’s where BEABA is hoping to change the game. 

Who Is BEABA?

The BEABA brand caters to health conscious parents that want to give their children the best, freshest food possible yet don’t necessarily have the time to slave over the stovetop cooking up baby’s meals multiple times a day — or even multiple times a week. Consider it the best-selling baby food making product, only better!

BEABA isn’t new to the industry either. This French company invented the first baby food making machine all the way back in 1989 and has spent the last 30 years improving the process to help make fresh, high-quality baby food accessible to every parent. 

beaba babycook

What Is Babycook Neo?

Made in Europe, Babycook Neo is an innovative baby food making product featuring a new and improved glass bowl and a stainless steel steaming basket. With four settings, Babycook Neo allows busy parents to cook up baby food without pots, pans, or blenders. Plus, the food will never see the microwave, which many believe kills nutrients.

Instead, Babycook Neo turns cooking baby food into a simple and fun process. With a unique pulse/bled feature, every parent can ensure their baby is getting just the right consistency, even as their child grows older and begins to eat more textured, chewy foods. 

With its patented steam cooking system that automatically shuts off, Babycook Neo also takes the worry out of overcooking your baby’s food, and it makes the process much more hands-off so you don’t have to stand around and wait. What’s more, the newly designed reservoir makes hassle-free cleaning a breeze by making every part of Babycook Neo accessible.

beaba babycook

How Does Babycook Neo Work?

The latest version of Babycook Neo features a stainless steel steam basket and glass bowl to make cleanup a breeze and help eliminate the worry of contaminants in your home. The Neo features a steamer, blender, warmer, and defroster all packed into one compact appliance.

With a large, 5.2-cup capacity in the bowl and a water reservoir that’s never been easier to clean, the Neo is intelligently designed with no issue left unaddressed. 

Just start by washing your veggies and preparing them for steaming, throw them in the bowl, and turn the Neo on. A beep will signal you when it’s done with the machine cutting off automatically to prevent overcooking. From there, blend up your freshly steamed veggies to the perfect consistency.

If you’re not ready to serve now, store the food in the fridge and return to the Neo for the defroster and food warmer functions that allow you to put food on baby’s table without ever touching a pot, pan, or microwave again. 

The Babycook Neo is BPA, Lead, and Phthalate free, making it the best and most advanced baby food maker on the market. 

You can learn more about BEABA and the Babycook Neo on their website.

Thank you to BEABA for making this sponsored post possible! 

Filed Under: Baby Registry, Essentials, Feeding, Foodie Finds, Gift Ideas, Nursing & Feeding

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4 Moms Tell Us How These Diaper Bags are a Gamechanger

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Baby K’tan Diaper Bags

Baby K’tan is well-known and loved for comfortable wrap baby carriers. But, did you know they have two fantastic new diaper bags? Our village mamas had the chance to review these two bags and are sharing their feedback below. Check it out for yourself. If you love what you see, shop now!

The Flex Convertible Diaper Bag gives you the adaptability, practicality, and innovative design you need for ease. With features intentionally crafted to help you take everything you need anywhere you need to go, the Flex lets you and your little ones play, work, snack, and explore with flexibility and simplicity. It’s the bag you’ll rely on while they’re small, and love enough to keep carrying long after the diaper days are gone.

The Sojourn Backpack Diaper Bag lets you pack everything you need for a day trip with your little ones into one pack! Designed to keep your hands free and ready for adventure, the Sojourn includes all the features you love in larger bags, streamlined into an easy-access carry-all, perfect for travel, amusement parks, or wherever the day takes you.

Christine S. – Toddler girl – reviewing the Sojourn and Flex

I love the versatility of these diaper bags. The Sojourn is a perfect everyday bag. It has become my new go to! It is lightweight so even when weighed down with all of my toddler’s stuff, it still isn’t bulky. The tie dye print is AMAZING and I love that it’s washable so I don’t have to worry about it getting messy, no matter what we are out and about doing. It’s roomy and I have no doubt it will have plenty of space to still use when baby #2 arrives in a few weeks!

The Flex is awesome in that it can be carried over the shoulder or as a backpack. I like this one for longer trips, or overnight trips. It has lots of pockets and space and I like having the versatility of carrying style while away from home. Just like the Sojourn, it’s a lightweight material and doesn’t feel bulky even though it can hold all of the things!

Chelsea C. – Toddler boys – reviewing the Flex

As a busy mom with two young boys we also pack what I feel like is an abundance of things. I’ve used backpacks to literal small duffle bags to find what works best for us. I’ve found the Baby K’Tan mesh diaper bag as a great in between alternative. 

 It’s very versatile as it can be carried as a handbag, with the shoulder strap or the shoulder strap converts it into a backpack. It has many pockets for organizing and a great zippered bottom which provides cooler space. I really love the way it was designed, it’s been a perfect diaper bag for us.

Crystal B. – Toddler and baby – reviewing the Sojourn

After going through a few diaper bags with my now 4-year-old, I kinda knew what I wanted and what I didn’t want. I knew one of the things I absolutely hated was rummaging through the organized bag to find what I wanted, to then end up with a messy bag. This in turn made me really despise using a diaper bag when my son came along. Thankfully, we were quarantined so we didn’t have many places to go when my son was born!!

So what I love about this bag so much is that it has a zipper that allows me to FULLY UNZIP THE BAG!! I can open it and see everything that I packed. This bag is great for my 4-year-old and 1 year old so that I can pack necessities. It also has 9 POCKETS!! You hear that moms…9, one of which is an insulated pocket for refrigerated snacks and bottles and another dedicated pocket for wipes! I love the removable wet bag, especially during the summer months to just throw the swimsuits in there when we are done for the day. I also used to carry a separate changing station and now I don’t have to do that because it has one on the backside of the bag. The best thing about all this is that it’s machine washable!!! I can just throw this baby in with the laundry and I’m done! I have to say that Baby K’Tan really listened to some moms and created a great all-in-one bag for many different lifestyles.

Anais Z. – Toddler and Baby – reviewing the Flex

I am quite literally a mess. I love the idea of being organized and I do try but my efforts always fall short. I love the Baby K’tan Flex!! It allows me to maintain a bit of my sanity while toting around 2 toddlers (3 & 1). With just the right amount of pockets and compartments, I can carry around essentials and leave them in there for the next time we go out. There’s an interior side mesh pocket that would fit my tumbler perfectly but I throw 2 pouches and a spoon in there for easy feeding.  

The bottom has a HUGE compartment for literally everything. I use it to store my kids water since they both like ice water. It really comes in handy on a hot day! I can fit about 4 bottles of water and 2 baby bottles comfortably. Other days, I keep snacks there. 

Fortunately (for my wallet), my kids are at the ages where we don’t go thru 15 diapers a day so I just pack 3-4 of each size, along with an extra outfit and wipes and a diaper cream. There are a ton of pockets. I don’t use them much because I know if I do, I’ll lose everything (at least I’m honest with myself). 

I love the Flex because it allows me to carry the right amount of stuff for my kids. My absolute favorite feature of this diaper bag is that it has a soft shell and is super lightweight! I like wearing it messenger style and it just conforms to my body. It’s so comfortable I forget I’m wearing it. Comfort has become key for me. I even use this as a diaper caddy at home! I’ve found so many ways to use this and make it work for my kids and I. 

So in summation, this bag is totally worth it. It’s comfortable and fits a good amount of stuff for my kids with room for my wallet, phone and keys. The insulated bottom is discrete and when full, doesn’t make the bag appear overly clunky. It fits the perfect amount for a day out with kids.

Thank you to Baby K’tan for making this sponsored post possible.

Read more we love about Baby K’tan:
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Filed Under: Essentials, Mom Style Tagged With: review

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Expecting Multiples? Our Top Must-Haves

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I was extremely shocked when I heard that I was expecting my second set of twins. My identical boys were 2 and a half years old and while I knew they would be the best big brothers, I couldn’t believe I was going through this again! As Gugu Guru’s Director of Concierge, my mind immediately went to the products and gear that I would need for our second set (this time, boy/girl twins) who were going to be born in a completely different season than their older bros. Below is my latest list of must-have products for parents of multiples.

 

Newborn/4th Trimester Must-Haves

Frida Mom Products: When I had my first set of twins, I had heard so much about this Nose Frida and how wonderful it was. Quickly, I converted to their whole lineup of items and was so excited when they launched their ‘Mom’ line. I am a HUGE fan of their Upside Down Peri bottle and their Disposable Underwear were extremely comfortable, especially after my C-Section.

Belli Skincare: When you have multiples, you don’t always have time for a long skincare routine. Generally, I need to slap on some lotion, rub on sunscreen and I’m out the door! I love Belli’s tinted sunscreen as well as their Stretchmark Minimizing Cream, which helped greatly as I grew.

Simple Clothing: This sounds so silly, but it’s also so practical. Find clothing that holds up to lots of washing, is a style you like, and is easy to put on. With double the diaper changes, zippers or magnetic closures are a must! Some of my favorite brands are Magnetic Me, Little Sleepies, and Monica + Andy.

Love to Dream Swaddles: These have continued to be a favorite for our family. They are so easy to put on and great for midnight diaper changes. They wash easily (important when you’re wearing them twice as fast) and allow your little one to have his or her hands up. Now that my little ones are 3 months old, we’re slowly transitioning to their Swaddle Up Transition Bags.

Twiniversity: Twiniversity strikes again! They continue to be my favorite resource to share with twin parents. The site is full of great blog posts written by twin parents on that multiple mentality! Also, their founder, Nat has written the best book for expectant twin parents – What to Do When You’re Having Two.

 

Feeding Must-Haves

Easy to Use Bottles: When you have double the mouths to feed, it is important that you have bottles that you can assemble and clean as quickly as possible. I actually use a couple different types of bottles with my little ones, depending on our situation. When my babies are battling reflux, there is no better bottle than Dr. Brown’s Options Plus. They have an excellent venting system, are easy to clean, and are easy to assemble. I have also loved using the food-grade silicone bottles by Olábaby. These have minimal parts, are lightweight, and are also extremely easy to clean. Plus, they have accessories to work with your pump or turn into a sippy cup down the road.

Baby Brezza: From day 1, my twins were receiving a mix of formula and breastmilk. Feeding two babies is not easy, regardless of what you choose to feed. Both the Formula Pro-Advanced and the Formula Mixer Pitcher allowed me to quickly prepare bottles. Nothing better than efficiency when you have to listen to two screaming babes! Side note – they just launched a new diaper bag, as well, which was great for our road trip this summer!

Feeding Accessories: With two babies to take care of, the number of bottles we go through per day is truly fascinating. I have found that surrounding myself with proper accessories makes the cleaning process significantly easier. The Dr. Brown’s Dishwashing Basket, Boon Lawn Drying Rack (with fun extras), and an easy to use pump (like the Motif Luna or Elvie) have dramatically improved our daily feeding experience.

 

On The Go and Playtime Must-Haves

An Excellent Stroller: My #1 must-have for any parents of multiples is a good stroller! I would even argue that 2 strollers can potentially be a game changer for twins. I love keeping our Joovy Twin Roo + in the car for easy in/out access with our car seats. This is great for running errands, attending doctor’s appointments, and dropping off my older set of twins (when COVID doesn’t keep us at home) at activities.

The Bugaboo Donkey3 has also become our beloved all-terrain stroller. My babies – who are nearly 4 months old – still fit comfortably in the bassinets and my older boys love riding on the glider board to “help push” the babies. I can easily get 3 of my 4 kiddos on this stroller with no worries about lack of storage. It has a huge basket, great wheels, and an easy to fold up frame. I love that I can convert it to a single stroller when I need one (which is rare in our house!) and the side luggage basket is amazing. Plus, the bassinet frame becomes the seat frame, which gives us one less item to store. I always love multifunctional items for twins!

Infant Car Seats: When I am helping expectant parents figure out what car seat makes the most sense for their needs, I often focus on 3 things – weight, safety features/install, and price. Nuna has done an excellent job with their Pipa line creating car seats that are lightweight, have added safety features and are extremely easy to install. Their new relx car seat base is a game changer, allowing you to recline the seat within the base and having an even easier install than the intial base. One great thing to note – all Pipa seats will fit in the relx base (and the new rx seat comes with it)!

A Great Diaper Bag with Lots of Storage: I have tried out loads of diaper bags with my kiddos. I do think certain diaper bags are best for certain situations. Unfortunately, many of the ‘twin’ diaper bags fell short in my opinion, as they are just too big. I strongly believe that I will fill any diaper bag I use, no matter how big or small. To me, a diaper bag must have enough pockets (but not so many that they take up valuable inner space), great open storage, and easy to access bottle spots. If it’s a backpack, that’s just a plus! Baby K’tan recently launched their diaper bags and I am a huge fan! They are easy to wipe down, easy to fill, and have inner storage that makes sense.

A great playmat for 2 babies: As a mom of two sets of twins, I try to keep some sort of control on the amount of stuff in our house. I am not a minimalist, but I try to maintain a level of simplicity. One way I do this is by focusing on items that can function for both babies instead of one at a time.  The Lovevery play mat is a large playmat that will hold both babies for play, tummy time, and when I need to get tasks done around the house. It is extremely high-quality, easy to wash, and comes with excellent accessories that grow with your little one. I also love their Play Kits as well as Toys that provide all of my kiddos with age-appropriate developmentally based manipulatives.

Easy to Store Gear: Gear that is easy to store is essential with multiple babes. I love bouncers that fold flat, swings with small footprints and loungers that help with playtime. Check out some of my top choices by Baby Björn, 4moms, and Boppy.

An easy-to-use Carrier: I love wearing my babies. With 4 kiddos to take care of, it’s nice to have a hands-free way to hold one baby while tending to one of the others. Plus, it counts as tummy time anytime that little one is off of his/her back. I have tested out a number of carriers over the years and with my very short torso, I have a hard time finding a good fit. The Baby K’tan is great for the early days. I love the kangaroo carry and this helps keep my little ones snuggled close. The Boppy ComfyFit and ComfyChic carriers are super comfy and great from 8lbs on. They are easy to put on and are extremely adjustable and are great for wearing around the house or short walks around the neighborhood. I also love the Lascal m1 Carrier. Providing excellent ergonomic support for both parent and baby, this carrier is made of high-quality, breathable fabric and is great for all activities.

 

Nursery Must-Haves

Great Diaper Changing Products: I am a huge fan of all fragrance-free diapers. My littles all suffer from eczema so keeping parabens, fragrance, and dyes away is incredibly important to me. Some of my favorites are Eco Pea, Coterie, and Pampers Pure. Fragrance-free wipes are also so wonderful in those early days. Look for wipes that are 99% water initially. I love Water Wipes, Noleo, and Huggies Natural Care.

Crane Humidifier: My little ones always end up with a case of the sniffles right around 3 months. With a dry bedroom, I’m always looking for ways to moisten up the air. This will instantly help my little ones breathe and sleep, which means I get more shut-eye each night! Crane has the best line of cool mist humidifiers for your nursery and beyond! I keep one in each of my twins’ bedrooms every night!

Simple Swaddles: The Ollie Swaddle was great for us in the early days! This gave my little ones that tight swaddled feeling, ensuring longer stretches of safe sleep each night. I also love the swaddle blankets by Copper Pearl. They are buttery soft, stretchy, and a great size for long-term swaddling and beyond.

Great Crib Sheets: I am a HUGE fan of having loads of crib sheets for twinnies. There will inevitably be loads of messes in those cribs and the last thing you want to do is run out of clean sheets. I always have 4-5 sets for each baby on hand and my favorite sheets are by Carousel Designs. They have loads of organic options in fun patterns and you can even personalize your own bedding!

Bath/Teething Musts: My favorite hooded bath towels must be soft, cozy, and the right size for longterm use. I love the towels by Loulou Lollipop, which come as a set with a matching washcloth. They are adorable and so soft for that precious skin!

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Toki Mats: The Softest Playmat. Ever.

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As with most fantastic ideas, necessity is the mother of invention, and quite literally when it comes to Toki Mats. Founded by a mama while on maternity leave with her second child, she realized there was no place to get down on the floor and safely play with her newborn and toddler. At least, she didn’t have one that was both comfortable and modern. Toki Mats was created for the modern parent to have a functional, stylish, and most importantly, super soft place to get down and play with your crew.

Photo: @d_lillian

Toki Mats are completely unique in their structure, as they consist of one fabric cover with two side zip openings, and two natural latex foam inserts. Their unique foam is the perfect blend of squish and firmness, to pad baby’s falls and help support them as they develop critical movement skills. The outer cover is 100% super soft cotton fabric, and the waterproof covers are 100% bamboo jersey fabric. Parents love the optional waterproof covers, as they are easily washable. As an added fun bonus, the outer covers can be swapped out for a different design in no time flat. And, as Toki Mats was created by a mom, all materials are certified non-toxic and chemical free.

photo: @kaleekilgrow.photo

Toki Mats are an essential baby item for the house, as they are light enough to carry from room to room, and make getting down on the floor with your baby comfortable for you! Whether it’s tummy time, playing with the baby and toddler, reading books, or simply lounging, you too will enjoy the comfort and softness of the playmat. Heading out to grandma’s house? No worry, the mats easily fold into the travel case to take anywhere, in the car, train, or plane.

photo: @carriehuseman

The mats come in a ton of modern styles and in two convenient sizes, their regular size, and a mega size – ideal for baby and a toddler! The Toki Mat would make an awesome baby shower gift, and a gift for your own family, too. We can’t pick a favorite style, so we say get all of your favorite styles!

Cover photo: @megankawaharaphotography

Filed Under: Baby Registry, Baby Showers, Baby Travel, Essentials, Gift Ideas, Nursery, Nursery Style, Toddlers

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The Best Pacifiers, Teethers & Lovies to Check Out

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Looking for the best teethers, pacifiers, and lovies for your baby? We’ve got you covered. From the budget parent to the minimalist and more, in this guide we’ve rounded up the best teethers, pacifiers, and lovies in 2018 for all types of parents according to Gugu Guru’s experts.

1. Hevea Pacifiers: 

Danish designed, Hevea pacifiers are made from 100% all natural rubber latex. These pacifiers are made with a solid design so there is no concern about bacteria building up or pieces breaking off. Hevea pacifiers are soft and gentle on baby’s face thanks to the ergonomic shape and ventilation holes.

2. Mam Perfect Pacifiers:

Mam works closely with dentists and orthodontist when designing each of their pacifiers to ensure the reduced risk of misaligned teeth. The Perfect pacifier is extra thin and super soft and features Mam’s ultra soft silicone nipple so it is comfy in baby’ mouth. Thanks to the extra large ventilated holes baby’s skin won’t get irritated from use.

3. Philips Avent Soothie:

These pacifiers are ideal for baby from birth through 3 months and are designed with a baby’s developing mouth in mind. This pacifier is one piece and can be washed in the dishwasher and is safe for sterilization. The Philips Avent Soothie is the pacifier given out at more than 2000 hospitals nationwide.

4. Sophie la Girafe: 

The design of this teether has not changed in over 55 years and veteran moms have been trusting it for all those years. Thanks to the contrasting spots, squeaky sound, soft feel and perfect size for their little hands, babies love to stick Sophie against their gums for relief. Sophie is made from 100% natural rubber and foot paint so there is no strong smell or taste.

5. Wubbanub Pacifiers: 

Thanks to the unique style of the Wubbanub it will help ensure the pacifier stays close to baby and will allow baby help to reposition it into their own mouth. Designed for birth through 6 months the Wubbanub is a one-piece pacifier that is made with medical grade silicone. Baby will love seeing their favorite animal and will be able grasp and manipulate the pacifier.

6. Jellycat Lovey: 

These beautiful loveys by Jelly Cat are so unbelievably soft you are going to want one for yourself. Available in almost 20 animals and color varieties, the Jelly Cat Loveys can easily be matched to your nursery design. Suitable from birth these loveys will help keep your baby calm and happy as they soothe themselves against the soft fabric.

Check out more top Gugu Picks:

  • Best Cloth Diapers
  • Best Disposable Diapers
  • Best Baby Bottles, glass and alternative bottles
  • Best Plastic Bottles

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