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Milk & Baby Mother’s Day Picks

1. Covered Goods Multi-Use Nursing Cover in Marble ($34.99) available from milk & baby. Covered Goods™ multi-use nursing covers give you all the benefits that the traditional covers do…and more

2. SWING NURSING & MATERNITY TANK | HEATHER GREY ($45) available from milk & baby. This high neck swing tank is flowy and so chic with the side nursing access. The back of the tank is just the right amount of long length…and the fabric hand feel is so durable yet soft. Take this top from studio to street on an active day, or maybe…try with sleek pants for a night out.

3. LISA TWO PIECE SET ($29.99) available on milk & baby. Super cute unique styles for baby! Who can resist? No scratchy tags, soft on babies skin. Makes Perfect Going Home Outfit! Set includes pants and top.

4. PETITE DOUBLE INFINITY IN ALMOND + BLACK AND WHITE STRIPE • LIMITED EDITION • available from milk & baby. ($30) Perfect for Mamas, Pretty for All. Effortlessly mixing brown and black with a chic stripe. Baby/nursing/mothering friendly! Made by hand with non-toxic, lead free, saliva proof wood beads and soft tuggable jersey.

5. LAGOON BREAST PUMP BAG ($129) available on milk & baby. Stylish and easy access to your plug, motor and tubes – no need to break down your pump between uses.

What Top Beauty Bloggers Want for Mother’s Day

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By Beauty Editor Marina Klimasiewfski

This month I’ve interviewed top beauty bloggers, who also happen to be moms, on what they want for Mother’s Day. Many answers proved to be universal. Whether they have one child or six, boys or girls, newborns or teens, moms want a little bit of time for themselves, some time with their children, pampering, and above all else, SLEEP! I could certainly use all of the above.

“All I want for Mother’s Day is a NAP. j/k! (not really). For real though, I’d love to escape for a week to a spa retreat like Canyon Ranch and get all the spa treatments and just relax. I feel like as moms it’s important for us to take the time to just relax and chill out. We always have a million tabs open in our mind, so it would be nice to have a blank slate of a mind for a little while.” – Andrea Arterbery, freelance writer and blogger at www.theartofbery.com and mom to a boy toddler

“My daughter is an infant, and honestly, all I want is a long block of uninterrupted sleep. Six hours would be great; eight would be even better.” – Karen Monterichaud, creator of makeupandbeautyblog.com and mother to a new baby girl

“I’m a working mom of two little ones, and I miss them terribly when we’re apart. So for Mother’s Day, I would love to receive a “mom necklace” with their names – so that they can always be close to my heart. I’ve been browsing GracePersonalized, an Etsy shop with beautiful custom jewelry. Every piece they make is so lovely, it’s hard to choose just one!” – Daneen Baird, founder and writer of spoiledpretty.com and mom to a boy and girl

“I would like a nap without limits and a bowl of especially ripe strawberries that fits the same description.” – Bryce Gruber, editor of theluxuryspot.com with 3 children at home

“I’d like one of those cool wine-of-the-month memberships. I love wine, but feel I’m not being very adventurous lately. A wine of the month club would expand my horizons beyond my current $10-$12 rut. Oooh, I’d also like membership to a monthly lash extensions club. Is that a thing? I have zero patience (or time) for mascara these days. So yeah, monthly lash extensions would make me very happy this Mother’s Day.” – Felicia Walker Benson, creator of thisthatbeauty.com and mother to a girl toddler

“I’m a sucker for the decadent massages at the La Prairie spa. They take me from zero to Zen every time. A 50-minute Swedish melts my racing mind into a hazy, blissful stupor. I make an afternoon out of treatments, arriving early to sit around in the opulent waiting area. Nothing beats sitting in a dimly lit, tech-free shrine with a warm cup of chamomile tea, swaddled in a plush robe. ” – Polly Blitzer, founder of BeautyBlitz.com and mom to twin boys

“For Mother’s Day I asked my kids to go on a hike with me to the Hanakapiai Waterfall. It’s a somewhat strenuous 8 mile trek so of course they all said no! They want to have a beach day instead. As long as I have my favorite Elta MD sunblock and a good book it will be a good day. I’m dying to read The Age Fix by Anthony Youn, MD.” – Erika Valente, makeupbag.net and mother to three glamorous daughters living in Hawaii

“I would love a mani! I used to get them about twice a month, but since I had my second baby in January 2015, I’ve only had one! I can’t even do them at home. The times I’ve tried one of my kids will inevitably wake up early from a nap or need a diaper change. Not to mention, I could use a quiet hour of pampering!” – Anne Fritz Linval, Editor of Forever35.net and mom to a son and daughter

“Ethan is my 5th child, and I have a step-son too, which makes 6 kids…all boys even. I would love to say I want something solely for me. However, I actually just want the presence of mind to take in each moment fully with the boys. I never understood when people said it goes by in a blink of an eye, but having Ethan made me see it. Ethan is 8 months and my oldest son is 17. Suddenly you’re searching your memory to remember “moments” from the last 17 years. I just need that reminder each day to just take it all in and cherish it.” – Shannon Smyth creator of agirlsgottaspa.com and of a cruelty-free bath & body brand by the same name, as well as a mother to 6(!) boys

About Marina Klimasiewfski

Marina Klimasiewfski has been writing about beauty online for the past decade. She is the founder and author of MakeupLovesMe.com. She has been quoted as an expert source in various outlets and has served as brand ambassador for Aveeno and Nivea in the past. This fall she became a mom, and since then has been working on the art of applying eyeliner one-handed.

Must Haves: Super Heroes

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1. Organic Cotton Muslin Swaddle Blanket – Hero Struck ($26) available from Modern Burlap. GOTS certified organic cotton muslin swaddle.

2. Active Ace Soft Soles ($26) available from Robeez. POW! BAM! Robeez Active Ace Soft Soles are for every super hero. These white leather baby shoes are printed with black comic book graphics and feature red leather starburst appliqués which have the words POW! and BAM! printed on them. Like all Robeez Soft Soles, these shoes feature a non-slip suede outsole, which protects your child from slipping, and an elasticized ankle band which will keep this shoe securely on your baby’s foot.

3. Boys Are Superheros Screen Printed Glass Art – Pillowfort™ ($12) available on Target.com. The Boys Are Superheros Screen Printed Glass Art from Pillowfort makes a great gift for the boy you love. The framed kids’ wall art has a white trim and white words on a blue background. The print says “Boys are just super heroes in disguise” in all caps. You can make him feel like he has a special secret when you hang this sign on the wall of his bedroom.

4. Superman™ Bear available from Urban Comfort Apparel on Build A Bear. ($25) Save the day with Superman™ Bear! This brave, heroic bear is ready for adventures with you. Its blue fur features Superman logos. One paw features a Superman graphic and the other features a Superman S-Shield logo. Personalize this gift with outfits and accessories to make the perfect unique gift.

5. GIRLS WILL SAVE THE WORLD ($19.55) available from Human. Female superheros have saved the world plenty of times without help from the patriarchy, and sometimes even using the patriarchy’s power against it! Fuck misogyny, girls will save the world, and this awesome superhero feminist shirt is perfect for destroying patriarchal beauty standards.

6. Crocheted Ninja Turtle Hat and Pizza Blanket/ Baby gift/ TMNT/ Hat and blanket set/Crocheted ninja turtle hat/baby shower gift/pizza blanket ($40) available from TripleCrochetDesigns on Etsy.This adorable Ninja turtle hat and Pizza car seat blanket would be a perfect gift for a baby shower or just because!! Made with 100% acrylic yarn.

7. Baby to Toddler Ninja Turtle Baby Leg Warmers, Halloween Costume, Dress Up, Boy Leg Warmers($20) available from GigglePoo on Etsy. Ninja Turtles Baby leg warmers with a Ninja Turtle smile on the front and mask over the eyes. A stylish warm Halloween costume or fun to have for dress up and perfect for birthday parties. Perfect Boy Baby Leg Warmers or great for girls too! This listing is for one pair of leg warmers of the color of your choice.

8. Comic Book Letter available from littlewhitedog on Etsy. Map art, bespoke paper sculptures and lovely things.

9. Marvel Baby Boy Bibs Super Hero Fabric Shower Gift Infant Girl Baby Accessories New Mom Dribble Bib ($4.65) available from CreativeQuiltsAndEtc on Etsy. Marvel Super Hero fabric made into Baby Bib boy or girl 3 ply reversible bib. Homemade, machine wash and tumble dry (low) with a snag free velcro ** that resists snagging. Bibs are top stitched for appearance and durability after washing. The center of the bib has a layer of flannel which will help absorb any fluids from the feeding. We use velcro for ease of putting on the baby, easy removal, and has a little adjustability fitting onto the baby.

10. Super Batgirl Batman Hero Wall Art Print Decor Baby Nursery Monochrome Kid($15.86) available from spunkandheart on Etsy. Inspire your little one to embrace their inner superhero! Makes the perfect piece of artwork decor for a child’s nursery or playroom. Print is available in your choice of 1 colour (black and you choose the second colour).

Product Discovery: Finn + Emma

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When registering for baby items, and here at Gugu Guru, we often look for products which are not only safe on baby’s skin, but stylish too! Which is why we’re big fans of Finn + Emma, a 100% organic baby clothing, toys, play gyms, and accessories one-stop-shop. Finn + Emma is a blend of classic and contemporary, modern and whimsical, stylish and utilitarian baby items, all of which are free from any toxic chemicals. Finn + Emma believes that beautiful and healthy baby items can be both sustainable and stylish; there is no need to sacrifice style to keep your baby safe from chemicals!

As baby spends a lot of time rolling around on the floor, Finn + Emma has designed a play gym which will follow your little one into toddlerhood. Made from a 100% birch wood frame finished with non-toxic stains and lacquers (free of lead, phthalate, nickel, mercury, and VOC’s), the play gym is both helpful for baby to learn motor skills as well as stylish for any room in your house. All of the attached wooden toys, beyond being adorable, are non-toxic, made from all natural untreated indian hardwood buffed with vegetable seed wax. The knit dolls were made with phthalate-free rattles inside and hand knit from organic cotton. All of the toys from any of the gyms are interchangeable and can also be used on your stroller bar or a high chair!

As a perfect companion to the play gym, baby will love spending tummy time and beyond on the colorful and non-toxic play mat. Finn + Emma’s play mats are made from super soft organic cotton and non-toxic, eco-friendly dyes. The light padding makes it also a perfect changing mat or stroller liner; as an added plus, the play mats are easily washed in your regular washing machine.

The new Robot Collection is a modern twist on classic apparel and baby toys. Adorable for both boys and girls, this collection features clothing, bandanas, teethers, play gyms, play mats, and toys – all with a fun robot and space theme!

Using a more subtle pink-toned palette, the new Hipster Collection, chock full of toys, clothing, rattles, blankets, and more, is perfect for the baby girl in your life. Full of adorable little dolls, bikes, and geometric shapes, this stylish collection would make a perfect baby shower gift. Both the Hipster and Robot collections feature dolls, teethers and rattles which have loops on them, and will attach to any of Finn + Emma’s play gyms or mats.

Mother’s Day Gift Idea: Casetify by Happily Eva After

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We are just going to admit it. We have a mom crush going on over here and our crush is on the gorgeous and witty Eva Amurri Martino of Happily Eva After. A couple weeks ago, she announced her latest collaboration with Casetify and we happened to be on the hunt for some cool gift ideas so we thought we’d share. (Update: since we wrote this post, Eva also announced her pregnancy #2 so congratulations to her and her family!)

If you didn’t know, Casetify is the world’s first social design platform that turns your Instagram, Facebook and personal photos into custom cases for mobile phones and tablets. It’s the simplest way to capture and take your favorite moments with you, everywhere you go.

Just in time for Mother’s Day, here are some fun designs from this collection as created by Eva herself. (She hopes they make you HAPPY and we do too!)

Starting with our favorite – Lipstick Mafia. “Are you like me where a swipe of perfect lipstick transforms your attitude from Blah to BOOYAH? Are you a strong empowered woman who isn’t afraid to be smart, savvy AND gorge? Are you and your girlfriends a pack of fierce and fabulous women who stick together no matter what? Then the Lipstick Mafia case is for you!!”

Mama, Lady, Lover, Friend – which is truly perfect for a Mother’s Day gift. “[My] Happily Eva After mission statement, my goal in life and in Motherhood. I wanted to create a case that represented and honored all sides of ourselves as Mothers. That reminded us that while we love our children completely and wholly, that we are also vibrant Women who have so much to offer everyone in our lives. If you feel this way, or need a little reminder from time to time, then the Mama Lady Lover Friend case is for you. I LOVE this one, for everything it reminds me to be.”

And the super fun YASSSS Cream. “We all scream, “YASSSSS Cream!“. This one is just silly– if you think that an outta control love of soft-serve is SILLY (How dare you). But seriously, I just couldn’t resist a little ice cream cone and a lot of sprinkles. Could you? Let me serve it up to you cold– Yasss, Queen!”

Trend Spotter: Sweet Tooth

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1. Silicone Teether for Baby ($24.00) available from Shop Glitter and Spice on Etsy. Oreo cookie lovers unite! These fabulous teethers are deliciously amazing for any teething babe!

2. The Collette ($25) available from LexyPexy. Oui, oui, this buttery biscuit is safe from all chemicals and toxins! It’s made from all- natural, sustainable rock-hard maple wood which is naturally antibacterial and non-splintering. The intricate design is permanently etched into the wood, featuring both the front and back details of the cookie. Each piece is hand-finished, sanded smooth, and stamped with the LexyPexy logo and the words ‘Made in NYC’. For little gourmands in the making.

3. Kawaii C’est Bon Macaron T-shirt($33 CAN) available on Whistle & Flute Clothing. C’est Bon! Our 6 colour Macaron design is super soft, super kawaii and goes with everything!

4. Felt macarons garland available from Macaroniz on Etsy. ($149.37 Israeli)Sweeten your room with a Macaroniz garland. This sweet light blue macarons with blue filling garland can add the perfect touch to your nursery, kids room, playroom, baby showers, parties and as a decoration piece that would make a great addition to any home.

5. Organic Reversible Baby Snap Bib Bandana – Milk and Cookies ($8.50) available from KEWE Clothing on Etsy. Don’t be fooled, these trendy organic bandanas aren’t just to keep the little one in your life looking fly! Declutter linen closets, diaper bags (and laundry baskets) with KEWE’s unique reversible bandana bibs!

6. Sweetie by Stacey Meacham (Starting at $24) available on Minted. Acid and lignin-free paper, deluxe pigment print

7. Adorable Baby Cupcake Hat($21.95+) available from Skye Knits for Baby on Etsy. This cute little cupcake beanie is perfect for precious newborn photos. Made of a very soft acrylic yarn with an adorable little cherry on top. YUMMY!!!!

8. Sorry I DONUT Do Naps T-shirt ($17) available from TDOT Kids.

DIY Pom Pom Swaddle Blankets

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I’m excited to partner with Guru Guru and 4moms today to bring you these DIY pom pom swaddle blankets! Pom pom trim is so fun to sew with and adds a fun pop of color to any project!

For these blankets, I used solid color double gauze and paired with a fun trim color. I never have enough swaddle blankets around with a new baby and with my third coming soon, I wanted some cute, washable swaddles that will also look really great in photos!

The 4moms rockaRoo is so stylish in its sleek grey and these blankets look great with them! Some of my favorite features of the rockaRoo are the washable grey cover (no more pastel yellow baby products, yay!), iPhone jack and swing speeds.

We are super excited to use this with our new baby, but our model seemed to love it.

DIY Pom Pom Swaddle Blankets

Materials:
-1 yard double gauze fabric
-5 yards mini 1/4″ pom pom trim

Tools:
-Sewing machine
-Rotary cutter & Mat (optional)
-Scissors

Instructions:

Trim double gauze down to 36″ by 44″, making sure all the edges are even and straight. (Diagram below shows a right and wrong side for clarification, but double gauze fabric is generally reversible.)
2Fold side edges over 1/4″ and press well.
Repeat on top and bottom edges.

4. Fold over all edges one more time, this time folding over 3/8″ on each side. Stitch around the rectangle 1/4″ from the edge. Backstitch when threads meet. You’ll have a nice clean edge, all ready for trim!

Get your pom pom trim ready. Pin or clip it to the back of the swaddle blanket with the poms right up against the edge of the blanket.

Stitch along blanket 1/8″ from edge, securing the pom pom trim as you go. You’ll end up with 2 straight lines of stitching that leave a nice clean finish to the blanket.

When the pom pom trim meets itself, overlap the ends and taper them into the inside of the blanket before stitching. Trim excess.

All done and ready to snuggle your sweet baby or package up for a baby shower gift!

Kate Blocher is a mother of 2 (and a half!) and creator of See Kate Sew, a DIY and sewing brand that focuses on a creative lifestyle. While she isn’t teaching her kids to make creative messes, you’ll find her designing fabric and sewing patterns and buying more fabric! Find more from See Kate Sew at seekatesew.com.

Nikki Dinki: A Foodie Mom’s Registry

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Nikki Dinki is the TV host of Junk Food Flip on the Cooking Channel, a cookbook author, radio host, and voiceover artist. This New York based chef rose to fame by hosting a cooking show on YouTube, the nation got to know her on Food Network Star, and now she’s expecting a baby girl in April! Just in time for National Nutrition Month, the author of the new cookbook “Meat on The Side” shares some of her feeding Gugu Guru registry picks with us, and what she’s selected to feed her soon-to-arrive little foodie!

Inglesina Fast Chair: A Gugu Guru favorite, this lightweight baby-chair is a perfect companion for any parent! With its fold-flat closing system for no-hassle use and easy transportation, you can easily tote this chair around from restaurant to restaurant, or even on a vacation. At only 4.2 pounds, this chair can be thrown in the bottom of a stroller, or even in the diaper bag. The Fast Chair is easily washable, yet very sturdy, and able to be attached to a variety of table-top widths. Its compactness is perfect for Nikki who lives in a city apartment and is also a frequent traveler.

Beaba Babycook: Looking to make your own baby food but feel overwhelmed? Let the Beaba Babycook help! This small (key word being: small) countertop appliance is unique in that it steams, blends, warms, and defrosts meals for your little one. Want to make your baby a fast meal? The Beaba steams fruits and veggies in 15 minutes, blends them into a puree, all the while preserving all of the nutrients and vitamins! When it comes time to clean up, just throw the bowl and basket in the dishwasher so it’s ready to go again soon!

Kiinde Foodii Starter Kit: As your baby learns to eat more solid foods, they will enjoy slurping down pouches of delicious pureed fruits and veggies. The Kiinde Foodii Starter Kit makes it incredibly easy to fill pouches with your homemade baby food and purees. These BPA, PVC, latex, and pthalate-free pouches are a perfect way to feed baby on the go, send to daycare with baby, or simply keep in the fridge for meal time. If baby isn’t old enough to feed him or herself from a pouch yet, you can twist a soft silicone squeeze spoon onto the pouch and squeeze the puree from the pouch directly into the spoon – mess free!

Babyganics Alcohol-Free Foaming Hand Sanitizer, Toy & High Chair Wipes and Hand & Face Wipes: When it comes to clean up time, you want something strong enough to clean up food from the high chair, but sensitive enough to be around your baby! Babyganics Toy & High Chair Wipes are the perfect answer – made from non-allergenic plant based ingredients, these wipes are free from ammonia, bleach, phosphates, parabens, sulfates, phthalates, fragrances or dyes. Safe to use on toys, high chairs, and table tops, and even safer to be around your little one! And, of course, Babyganics shines again with their Hand Sanitizer (great for moms and safe for baby), which is alcohol-free and kills 99.9% of germs. As well as with their Hand & Face Wipes, which quickly get baby clean after a messy feeding. Pediatrician and Dermatologist tested, these soft wipes are hypoallergenic and get the job done!

bambu Kids Bowl, Spoons and Hemp Bib: When it comes to feeding your baby, you also want to make sure whatever you’re using to feed baby is healthy, since it is going into his or her mouth! We love the bambu Kid and Baby Utensils – made from certified organic bamboo, they are phthalate-free and BPA-free. The line certainly fits with Nikki’s request to have natural products that aren’t “too colorful”. We all loved the organic hemp denim bib with adorable honey bee detail (bambu’s bee-themed products support the Honey Bee Research Lab at Oregon State University!) With a variety of choices, from spoons, bowls, and teethers and more, the bambu line is going surely going to be a hit with your baby and safely grow with them to toddlerhood.

Jenna Helwig’s Real Baby Food Cookbook: When it comes to figuring out what to feed a baby, sometimes you need to turn to a book, which is why we are big fans of Jenna Helwig’s Real Baby Food Cookbook. Helwig, the food editor at Parents magazine, makes the art of creating baby food so simple, even for busy moms and dads. She guides you through the early days of simple foods, to adding spices, meats, flavors, and even multi-flavor blends like Salmon, Kale, and Sweet Potato Smash. With over 100 meals in the book, your little one is sure to have a head-start on their culinary palate!

Organic foodie graphic one-piece from Baby Gap: Nikki’s sister got her this organic footed onesie from Baby Gap and we are now obsessed. 100% certified organic cotton with a beautiful screen printed illustration.

VOTE for Your Favorite Classic With a Twist

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Trend Spotter: Donuts

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1. PATENT PENDING- Swaddle Sack, Swaddle, Cocoon, Sleep Sack, Swaddle, Newborn, Blanket, Headband, Top Knot ($29.99 and up) available from Mint and Arrows on Etsy. This listing is for a cocoon sack with a matching beanie! The size fits 0-3 months with a weight of 6lbs-13lbs.

2. White Donut Nursing Pillow Cover with Rainbow Sprinkles – Donut Boppy Cover ($40) available from Necessary Cuteness on Etsy. Ready to ship. Soft and adorable, this white donut with rainbow sprinkles nursing pillow cover is made with quality anti-pill fleece and features an envelope (fold over) closure. No cold metal zipper or scratchy velcro here! Machine wash cold, lay flat to dry. All fabrics were prewashed to minimize shrinkage prior to sewing. Fits u-shaped nursing pillows such as Boppy brand. Each cover is handmade. Sprinkle placement may vary.Perfect to match to a nursery theme or to give a used boppy new life! Fleece covers are so soft and warm–babies love them. Please note: This is for the cover only. Pillow is NOT included.

3. Dormify® Reversible Donut Decorative Pillow Sweet dreams. Liven up your space with this playful donut decorative pillow with a printed text reverse—a guaranteed way to add a pop of color to any room.

4. SKY BLUE Loulou Lollipop Silicone Donut Teether with clip – baby shower, gift, teething toy, toy, silicone ($34.27 CAN) available from LouLouLollipopFinery on Etsy. Our couture teething accessories are stylish and on trend for the modern mama and caregivers yet safe and fun for babies!

5. Vans INFANT LATE NIGHT SLIP-ON CRIB ($25) available from Vans. Vans The Late Night Slip-On Crib, redesigned for a perfect fit in the style of the original Classic Slip-On, features heel pulls for easy on and off functionality, hidden gore, and a junk food design at the toe. A new print on the outsole mimics the iconic Vans waffle sole, and the addition of a Vans heel scab completes the classic look.

6. Sweet donut banner / handmade felt garland / sparkles birthday / nursery / party decor / candy ($6 and up) available at SewManUniverseMaster on Etsy. Guilt-free sweet donuts banner.They are about 5in wide, have topping of bead sparkles, and so yummy colors! Great party, nursery or kidsroom decoration. Fun, colourful and sweet. Choose as many donuts as you want in the colours of your choice. $6 = 1 felt donut

7. Donut Shop Rug ($299.99 and up) available at The Land of Nod. A rug that looks so good you may want to take a bite out of it. Although, we strongly recommend against that. The ingredient for this sweet Erin Jang design is 100% hand tufted wool.

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