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Gift Idea Roundup!

Looking for some gift ideas for all those summertime baby showers? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

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Kangovou Kids Dishware Set, Iced Mint: This nine piece food-grade stainless steel kid’s dishware set is free of BPA, PVC and phthalates. Each set includes a food grade stainless steel divided plate which keeps foods separated and provides a built in space for condiments, a flat plate, for larger items such as pizza or sandwiches, stainless steel cereal bowl, used for cold or hot cereal or even soup, stainless steel snack bowl, used for crackers, sliced fruit, yogurt, and a food grade drinking cup, which Includes pop-up drinking straw and Snap on lid to prevent leaks.

Petite Namaste, Damask 3 piece bedding set: This gorgeous aqua and coral colored damask cotton bedding set includes a quilt, fitted sheet and crib skirt. Perfect for any baby girl’s nursery, as it is full of color and pattern!

Belabumbum Ondine Mom & Baby Matching set: A soft 100% Pima cotton set which is sure to become a favorite for both mama and baby! A wonderful baby shower gift for a new mom, this set includes a soft robe and pajama set for mom and matching baby gown. The camisole has easy nursing access, and the pants are comfortable for after delivery and beyond. The baby gown fits 0-3 months, banded bottom for easy changing, and mitten cuffs to protect baby’s hands.

ergoCocoon Summer Swaddle and Sleep Bag, Coral Chevron: This organic cotton, original ergoCocoon swaddle takes all the confusion out of swaddling the baby! It is super stretchy to allow for natural movement and has a 2 way zipper for easy on and off. The coral chevron print is the perfect summer accessory and would match with any brightly colored nursery.

SOZO Little Sprinkler Weeblock: No longer do you have to “watch out!” when changing your baby boy! Underneath the super-soft 2-ply cotton jersey covering lies the secret weapon—an absorbing sponge. Simply place over baby during a diaper change and protect yourself from getting all wet! This machine washable protection is the perfect accompaniment to any baby shower present.

Babymoov Lovenest, Flat-Head Pillow: The Lovenest was created and patented by a French pediatrician to prevent flat-head syndrome, which can sometimes occur in the first weeks of life while the skull is still soft enough to be molded. The Lovenest pillow can be used in any baby bouncer, swing and stroller. The Lovenest can be used from birth to 4 months.

Trend Spotter: Desert Garden

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1. Lucy Darling 4 Cactus 8″x10″ Print ($20) available from BabySwag With an effortless modern style, Lucy Darling offers a high-quality southwest cactus art print featuring the Golden Barrel, Emerald Wave, Saguaro, and Prickly Pear cacti. Designed to celebrate life’s darling moments.

2. SUN HAT GRASS ($23.49) available from Nadadelazos. Unisex sun hat with ties. The hat is reversible and can be worn with GRASS print or in solid red color. 100% organic cotton. GOTS certified

3. NOE & ZOE BERLIN Cactus Tank Dress ($19.90) available from Rowdy Roddy Vintage.This baby body is a must for your little muffins wardrobe. The onesie comes in a green cactus print with press-stud fastening and tank top style with attached skirt. This organic cotton romper brings a stylish touch to this baby basic.

4. Marfa Crib Sheet available from Biscuit Home. ($60) 350 thread count, 100% cotton sateen. A third of your life is spent in bed. Bedding is the first thing that you see in the morning and the last thing you are looking at each night. We believe it’s not only important for your bedding to bring a smile to your face, but also provide a sanctuary that helps you take on each new day. This is why we take our bedding seriously, and strive to bring you a soft, pure, and quality product.

5. Crochet Cactus Succulent Blanket Throw Baby Unisex Home Knit Decor Custom in ANY COLORS/strong> ($65) available from CrochetSavy on Etsy. The perfect blanket for your little love, fits well in any carseat, stroller, or bassinet. Light weight and very soft! Made with 100% acrylic yarn, all colors optional.

6. Organic baby leggings, Cactus ($28) available from BinkyMonsterInc on Etsy. How cute are these little cactus themed leggings? <3 Perfect for gift giving (especially as gender neutral!) or just shopping around for a baby with style! This item is super soft and comfy for little ones. All seams are professionally sewn and surged for clean finishes and longer durability. This item is made with 100% Organic Cotton GOTS certified Knit.

7. T-Shirt Cactus($14.10) available from Nadadelazos.Short sleeve T-shirt in 100% organic cotton with print CACTUS. The print is embroidered in some areas. The small sizes will have an opening on left shoulder with small buttons for an easy changing. GOTS certified.

8. Linen-blend Pillow($14.99) available from H&M. BABY EXCLUSIVE. Pillow in a linen and cotton blend with a printed pattern and embroidery. Polyester fill. Size of cactus pillow 11 x 15 1/4 in., size of cat pillow 10 1/4 x 11 1/2 in.

Product Discovery: Micuna Cribs

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We became absolutely smitten with Micuna at the ABC Kids Expo in Las Vegas this past October. When you browse through their products, you can see that design and high-quality craftsmanship are top of mind considerations for Micuna. Recognized for their commitment to design, quality and safety of its products, Micuna was one of the first Spanish companies to comply with the high standards of European quality and safety. What’s more, Micuna products are crafted with eco-friendly practices and materials including wood obtained from sustainable forests.

Today we shine the spotlight on the LIFE crib collection and HARMONY evolutive crib (but the Micuna U.S. collection also includes the OVO high chair and SMART FRESH bassinet.)

LIFE Collection
You may remember our recent trend report on customization and personalization and Micuna’s LIFE collection is completely on trend. With its endless combinations and constructions, the Micuna LIFE Collection is designed for parents looking for something original and different, something that will make baby’s environment a unique and special place. Micuna gives parents the tools to create their own original crib model with LIFE, designing combinations to suit their individual taste with a variety of options available. Parents will have fun designing their own customizable crib with a range of 15 spindle shades from which they can choose three and combine them with their crib base in natural wood or white.

Micuna has created four color combinations for the crib’s spindles that draw inspiration from magical places: Life Provenza, Life Kenya, Life Tribeca, Life Brooklyn. Also available are other standard colors as (White, Natural or Grey poles). The crib is simple to assemble, the spindles feature innovative spring technology allowing for them to snap in easily.

The life of the crib can be extended as baby grows older by allowing for multiple mattress heights, easily removing spindles for easy access for toddlers or even converting the crib to a toddler bed with an existing crib mattress up to age seven (additional parts needed). Handcrafted from solid beechwood.

HARMONY SINGLE EVOLUTIVE CRIB

Micuna has also created an evolutionary crib, HARMONY, to accompany children from birth to several years providing a familiar environment for baby that makes them feel good and grow safe.

This innovative modern crib offers the perfect solution that links practicality and space saving. Designed especially for those seeking baby products with exceptional features, quality and most importantly, safety, HARMONY can easily evolve from crib-to-twin size bed as a child grows.

It is crafted from eco-MDF and Micuna offers an optional Kit for conversion to twin bed available.

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DIY Paint Splatter Bibs

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See Kate Sew partners with Gugu Guru again to share a fantastic DIY tutorial. This time? Paint splatter bibs to match up with her BABYBJÖRN Watercolor collection. Read on to get the details…

Make these cute and contrasty bibs for your curious new eater. They are also great for younger droolers and the stark black and white contrast will keep the attention of any little.

These bibs are super simple to make and chic enough for your modern baby bag! And I had a great time splattering paint everywhere!

I loved styling them with BABYBJÖRN’s on trend Watercolor collection. The Baby Bouncer Balance in mesh is awesome for a few reasons! It packs down pretty much flat so you can hang it or store it easily when you’re not using it. We always put our bouncers in a closet in between babies and they are awkward and annoying to stow! But this is so flat it’s amazing!

The bounce is right on and it has 3 different levels, that adjust like a chaise lounge-chair. Super simple to set up and super simple to use. I took it out of the box, lifted it up and snapped it in place. Shown is the Turquoise Turtle color that is so pretty and gender neutral (but not yellow! Hooray!) My little model had a blast bouncing in this chair and we just can’t wait to put our newborn baby girl in it. The mesh will be especially nice this summer as the weather heats up.

The BABYBJÖRN Travel Crib Light is so different than our old travel crib. It was also designed to flat pack, including a soft mattress that folds right into the carry case. It’s totally amazing how little it folds down to, but mostly how easy it was to set up. I usually make my husband set things up (I can’t read manuals, too boring!) but I didn’t need to even read the manual to get this crib up in 5 minutes. We are excited to take it to hotels and to also have an extra safe spot to put the baby at home. Safe from her rowdy siblings, that is. 🙂

The best part about this collection is the minimalist color scheme that will really go with anything. No tacky kid designs, just chic and functional.

So to round out your chic and modern baby collection, let’s make some bibs! I started with pre-made muslin bibs that are super soft and good for size 0-12M. But you can also make your own plain white bibs if you like sewing and then decorate them

Materials:

–pre-made white muslin bibs

OR make your own white bibs with this basic bib tutorial

-spatula, large paintbrush or spoon (for splattering!)
–heat set fabric ink

Other Supplies:
-large paper or newspaper to cover workspace
-clean piece of cotton muslin for pressing
-iron for pressing

Instructions:

-Mix the ink with a little bit of water to get a better “splatting” consistency. The ink listed in the materials is water-based, so it will thin out with a bit of water.

-Do some practice splatting on your paper.

Unsnap your bibs and lay them all out on your work surface.

Then get splatting! There are no rules here, just dip your brush and fling paint all over the bibs and paper. You’ll figure out a technique as you go for getting good lines and blobs.

This is really a fun and satisfying project, so go crazy! You can do as much or as little as you want.

When you think you’re done, let the bibs dry. If you can leave them where they are to dry do that so you don’t smear any paint. Let them dry. This may take a day or two depending on how thick your splatters get. If you need to speed up the process, use a hair dryer.

When they dry, lift them up and follow the instructions on the ink to heat-set the bibs. Use a press cloth (or a clean piece of cotton muslin) over the bibs to protect them as you heat-set the ink.

And you’re done! Snap your bib on and enjoy the paint splatters! These are extra great because food stains won’t show up as much!

Product Discovery: Lulyboo Lights and Music Lounge

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Now that the weather is warming up, families everywhere are itching to head outside again – sunshine, grass, flowers! But…where do you put a baby when the family is lounging outside? We’re so excited about the LulyBoo Lights and Music Baby Lounge, a perfect companion for your baby, whether you’re inside or outside.

The LulyBoo Lights and Music Lounge is perfect for heading out to a day at the park; it features a waterproof bottom and adjustable shoulder straps. If you’re going to the beach or on a picnic, you can simply wear the LulyBoo like a backpack and have somewhere safe for baby to rest and play. The 3 position canopy means that even if the sun is strong, baby will be protected; and speaking of protection, this lounger also features removable netting, so you can rest easy around mosquitos! Don’t worry about getting the LulyBoo dirty, the breathable mesh fabric is removable and easily washable.

While your baby rests in their lounger, they’ll drift slowly off to sleep while you relax! The LulyBoo Lights and Music comes with a unique soothing unit that rests conveniently on the lounge wall to gently stimulate baby. The unit incorporates mild vibrations, various melodies, and ambient lights to encourage playtime or help baby drift off to sleep. The music box comes with 11 songs and nature sounds, three vibration levels and a rotating color light show to keep baby calm and happy. As baby gets older, they can play with the two toys which hang down from the activity bar.

All of these unique features make the Lulyboo Lights and Music Lounge a wonderful necessity on your next trip to the park, day at the beach, or even just hanging out in your own house. Baby can drift off to sleep with a canopy and netting protecting them, or they can happily play and listen to music in their lounger. Not sure what to bring to a baby shower? This is a gift which will be used and loved many times over!

Obsession: Scribble and Splatter

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1. Oh Joy!® Woven Fitted Crib Sheet – Mint Dash ($14.99) available from Target. Make Baby’s room brighter with an Oh Joy! Woven Fitted Crib Sheet in Mint Dash. Designed by blogger and designer Joy Cho, this crib bedding helps you create a soft and cozy nest for your little cutie. Made of 100% cotton, it has a bold yet whimsical print in fun, bright colors. Part of a collection of baby bedding that can easily mix and match to create a look all your own.

2. 16″ Artistic Splatter Drum Shade ($65) available from Shades of Light. Let your inner creativity come out and enjoy this artistic splatter shade. This form of abstract painting has been increasingly favored. Now, not only can you enjoy it as a well painted decor piece but you can have it as a unique piece to light up your space. The soft toned colors used blend nicely without being too overwhelming. Brass spider (washer fit).

3. BLACK and WHITE ORGANIC paint splatter leggings, modern style, gender neutral, baby and toddler pants, custom orders ($20) available from 4arrowsdesign on Etsy.com. These are a very trendy pair of leggings that matches almost anything. They are great for both boys and girls and are sure to be one of your favorite “go-to” pairs of leggings on your little one.

4. Oh Joy!® Newborn Bib, Hat & Slipper Set – Painted Camo OSFM available from Target. (Starting at $12.99) Dress your newest bundle of love in the Oh Joy Bib, Hat, and Bootie Set. Covered in our painted camo pattern and adorned with neon peach accents, it’s a must-have set for baby showers or bringing home baby from the hospital.

5. Color Outside The Lines Toddler Romper – (green/h. grey) ($40) available from Moozega. Our popular Color Outside The Lines design is back for spring! Our super soft and comfy, spandex/rayon, unisex romper is roomy with just the right amount of stretch for easily getting on and off. There are no snaps, making it faster to get on and off especially if your child is a wiggler. This is a versatile piece that is perfect for warm weather as is or with the legs rolled up. It can also be worn in cooler months with a cardigan or light weight jacket over it.

6. ‘My Daughter Drew’ Print Dress (Baby Girls) ($89) available from Nordstrom. A child’s drawing adds cheer and perfectly imperfect color to a lustrous little party dress with a pouffy skirt.

7. High Five Throw Pillow($29.97) available from The Land of Nod. Rather than have us come into your living room and give you a high five whenever you’re in the mood, we figured this charming High Five Throw Pillow would be better. It’s colorful, it’s soft and it was designed by Ampersand Design Studio.

8. Baby LowTop Splatter Painted Converse Sneakers Infant Size 3, Primary Colors ($55) available from theplayhaus on Etsy. Want your kid to feel excited about a new school year. Check out these custom splatter painted sneakers. They are a cool addition to a school uniform or everyday outfits. These custom painted Converse are durable and will make your kid excited about stepping out the front door for school or going anywhere. Get prepared for the compliments. Everyone loves these one of a kind creations! And don’t worry about the weather. Each pair of shoes is sealed with two layers of waterproofing spray to last through washing, rain, and puddle jumping. They will stay splat-tastic throughout their lifetime!

9. CROP TANK – SUNSET SPLATTER ($12) available from Ultraviolet Kids. Ultra Violet Kids Crop Tank 100% Japanese rayon cropped tank top. This draped, belly bearing top pairs best with high waisted bloomers or pants. Machine wash cold, lay flat to dry Made in the USA and Ethically Manufactured

Gift Idea: NoJo Swaddle Blankets

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It’s no secret that new babies love to be swaddled; it helps keep them calm, feeling safe, and sleepy (we hope!). NoJo, known for their soft and adorable bedding, has released a line of 100% cotton swaddle blankets. Their Just Swaddled three step Secure Me Swaddle Blankets feature adjustable flaps for the perfect fit in three easy steps. When baby feels snug and secure, it allows them to sleep easier and for longer stretches!

The NoJo Swaddle Blankets offer easy access for a quick diaper change in the middle of the night, as well as a back opening which fits most carrier restraints. As we all know babies tend to be messy, so we think it is fantastic that you can buy these swaddles in a 3-pack – you’ll always have a clean swaddle blanket on hand. With their gorgeous graphic patterns and attention to detail in design, the NoJo Secure Me Swaddle Blankets make a perfect baby shower gift! When you’re sleep deprived, sometimes swaddling can be difficult, especially with a squirmy baby – and these Just Swaddled Blankets take all the guess work out of swaddling and allow for a peaceful transition to bedtime for baby and parent!

Must Have’s: On The Move Baby Girl

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1. Aqua Blue Baby Girl Knotted Headband ($11) available from HollyBlossoms on Etsy. Keep your little one (or yourself!) comfy in this aqua blue jersey knotted headband. Made from super soft, extra stretchy material that won’t squeeze or leave nasty marks. Each and every headband is both machine and hand stitched with love. We think it will be your new favorite headband!Available in newborn through adult sizes and 20 colors.

2. ‘Cari – C’est Bon’ Graphic Tank (Baby Girls) ($40) available from Nordstrom. A cheerful French quote extends the carefree charm of a lightweight cotton tank completed with twisted racerback straps.

3. Baby Girls’ Tech Legging Green – Cherokee® ($11.99) available at Target.Amp up her look with the Baby Girls’ Tech Legging by Cherokee. These baby girls’ leggings have full waistband elastic, a fun and modern print, white contrast stitching and a front coin pocket. These trendy baby leggings have a mid-rise fit and a skinny cut.

4. New Balance Kids Classics 420 (Infant/Toddler) available from Zappos. ($39.95) Keep them Classic in these retro-styled New Balance® Kids!

Obsession: Emojis

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1. Emoji Overload baby bib ($12.50) available from AllOverBaby on Etsy. This Baby Bib is a treat for not only you but your baby. This is also a great gift item. The baby bibs are made of a microfiber fleece and extra soft for a babies skin. The artwork is printed directly onto the bib for added durability and will not fade after washing.

2. Emoji Moccasins ($18) available from PretzelzandPigtailz on Etsy. These hysterical multi emotional moccasins are made of Genuine Leather and are comfy for babies and toddlers learning to walk. They have a soft sole bottom and do not have grips on the bottom of the shoe. These moccasins also have an elastic around the ankle so they are easy to slip on to your child and stay on! Stitched to last!

3. Oh Poop Emoji gown ($16.99) available from VinylKreationz on Etsy.
Our gowns are great for shower gifts,photo prop, coming home outfits or just plain every day.

4. TEETHING EMOJI Onesie® available from ThePineTorch on Etsy. (starting at $22) You say it with an emoji, so why not your baby? Give your fingers a rest and let your baby do the talking with this hilarious Onesie®! Check out the whole set to express your innermost non-verbal communications!Perfect for your funny friend/cousin/sibling or anyone else having a baby. This makes for a memorable newborn baby gift, baby shower gift, or just a fun gift for your own trend-setting, edgy/styling baby!

5. Sweaty Emoji Pillow ($13) available on Shelfies. Sometimes the excitement can just be too much for this guy. This emoji couldn’t be any more excited.

6. Emoji Headband for Newborns or Infants ($6) available from LillieAnnsBoutique on Etsy. Each headband is hand made especially for you.These pretty & fun headbands are made with soft 5/8″ elastic and a soft felt backing that way it is comfortable on your head.

7. 100 Emoji, Funny Baby Onesie (starting at $15) available from BabyCoconutCompany on Etsy. This bodysuit is perfect for the little one in your life! This makes a great baby shower gift, coming home outfit, or just to be super stylish! Looking for a different color? Just leave a note at checkout! Made with 100% cotton Carter’s brand bodysuit and premium vinyl that is pressed on with a professional heat press so it is sure to last!

DIY Flower Bouquet for New Moms

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May is all about Mother’s Day, and while we love to celebrate Mother’s Day – moms, especially new moms, deserve a treat anytime of the year! We asked Carrie Crowell, of Crowell Floral, to share a fun Springtime DIY project: creating a gorgeous flower arrangement which you could bring to any new mom in honor of her hard work and new baby. Take it away, Carrie!

The days and weeks after a baby is born are often filled with visits from excited friends and family, new gifts, helpful (and sometimes unsolicited) advice, a little anxiety and a lot of joy. The best advice I’ve received from a new mother is that visitors should keep their drop-ins short and sweet, to which I might add: why not leave behind a memorable and happy floral arrangement?

If you are feeling adventurous, it would be even more special if you created the arrangement yourself for the new mama and baby to admire during those sleepless nights. I love delphinium, spirea, queen anne’s lace, pink and white roses, snapdragons, sweet peas, anemones, and other delicate flowers. It’s best to avoid overbearing scents (like lilies and geraniums) and focus on a soft color palette and gentle fragrances. These brand new days should be acknowledged with beauty and tenderness.

Below you will find a step by step guide on how to create something spectacular and special for mama and baby.

Step 1: Gather your supplies (any craft or floral store should have all you need): proper floral shears, opaque vase (if using foam), oasis/floral foam, flower food, a few different types of flowers from your local grocery store, wholesaler, or farmer: greenery, (ex. eucalyptus, Italian ruscus, or lemon leaf), a focal flower (ex. peony, rose, or dahlias), “wispy” elements and secondary focal flowers (ex. delphinium, larkspur, veronica, astilbe or ranunculus), base flowers (ex. hydrangea, hyacinths, etc)

Step 2: Soak oasis in water and flower food until saturated and decide if you want to do a front facing arrangement for a mantle or against a wall or a full arrangement for a table.

Step 3: Start with the greenery – have some pieces drape over the sides and some going straight up. Here I used Eriostemon.

Step 4: Then add your wisps and secondary flowers. I used spirea, larkspur, and ranunculus at various heights.

Step 5: Begin using some base focal flowers to fill in and cover up the oasis. This step creates a buoyant and bountiful arrangement. I used hyacinth and hellebores.

Step 6: Finally, add your main attraction! I used peonies. Make sure all the oasis is hidden and there aren’t any bald spots and that all the stems are in the foam to insure they are all getting a good drink.

Happy Mother’s day to new moms, veteran mamas, and all those who guide and love us like a mother.

All photos by Katrina Sorrentino for Gisele and George

Carrie Crowell was born in Nashville, TN and grew up spending her time between New York City and Nashville due to the beauty of joint custody. She loves dogs; casseroles; a good book; her parents; temperate overcast weather; thunderstorms; a well-set table; and of course, flowers.

Carrie lives in Nashville, TN with her husband and their two dogs (including logo mascot, Millie, as illustrated by Alix Pentecost-Farren).

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