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Best Products Under $25 Finalist List: JPMA 2020

Having a new baby can be expensive, especially when it comes to products that help make life easier, but it doesn’t have to be! JPMA Innovation Awards 2020 recognized top products under $25 that will simplify life with a new baby.

WINNER! bökee bökee is an innovative feeding accessory that allows parents and caregivers to prepare any bottle or sippy cup entirely with one-hand. This first-of-its-kind product allows pumping moms to transfer breast milk from storage bag to bottle without risk of spilling. Each bӧkee is one-piece of food-grade silicone, dishwasher safe and portable. bökee continues to lend a hand as children grow into sippy cups and families expand. How to bӧkee: Simply push the bӧkee down on a smooth, dry countertop. Nestle the bottle or sippy cup into the bӧkee. Apply gentle pressure as the bӧkee grips to hold the item in place while you open or close it as needed. Check it out>>

Best Products Under $25 Finalist: Handy Burp’ems® Handy Burp’ems® is the ultimate burp cloth. It has a protective covering for your hand and a pouch at the bottom to catch the mess. It was designed to protect from spit up and to provide an easier transition from feeding to burping. Handy Burp’ems® sits right on your hand, eliminating the need to “hold” a burp cloth in place. You can breast or bottle feed while wearing Handy Burp’ems®, it doesn’t get in the way. If you choose to burp over the shoulder, you just throw it over and when your baby spits up, it will run down into the pouch instead of all down your back. They are very soft to baby’s touch and patterns can always be updated to keep up with the current trend. Perfect for everyday spit up or those with acid reflux. Check it out>>

Best Products Under $25 Finalist: Prince Lionheart BENTOMAL® TO GO Cutest. Bentos. Ever. School lunches just got a whole lot cuter! These adorable Bentomals® (bento+animal) somehow make the lunch-packing task more fun for parents, and the eating task more exciting for kids. Each set fits a full-sized sandwich and two snacks. Leak proof lids mean they can toss and turn without making a mess, and their stackability means lunch bags, cupboards and drawers stand a fighting chance of remaining more organized. Dishwasher and microwave safe, the Bentomals are free from any nasties. Now it’s time for you to let your imaginations run wild and send your kiddos off with a lunch they’ll look actually forward to eating. Bon appetit! Watch the Prince Lionheart website for a launch!

Best Products Under $25 Finalist: The First Years Teethe-Around Sensory Trainer Cup The First Years Teethe-Around Sensory Trainer Cup is the spill-proof sensory sippy cup designed for teething! The silicone lid has different chew zones, each with a special texture that helps soothe baby’s sore gums. The four different texture types also help prepare babies for the variety of tactile sensations they’ll experience from different foods. This can help parents as they introduce new foods into their baby’s diet. As they chew, babies are also helping to strengthen their jaws and tongue which helps with speech development. The lid is made with 100% food safe, chewable silicone and the cup is made without BPA or PVC. The silicone lid is also freezer safe and chilling it can provide extra soothing relief for the child. Dishwasher safe, the cup is easy to clean and includes a spout cover for extra protection when it’s in the diaper bag. Check it out>>

Best Products Under $25 Finalist: Light Success Products Click it Stick Click It Stick is a brand new, patented tool. Click It Stick is a game changer for parents and grandparents for installing forward-facing child car seats, which allows the use of the seatbelt, in less than a minute. The seatbelt holds 2-3 tons where the L.A.T.C.H. system holds 65 lbs (including the seat.) The L.A.T.C.H. system was not designed to be safer, just simpler. (NHTSA.gov) What makes a child safe in a car seat is the person installing it! Click It Stick is designed for anyone 7-70 years old to install a car seat correctly in less than one minute for under $20.00 retail!

Play/Entertainment Finalist List: JPMA 2020

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The JPMA 2020 Innovation Awards for Play/Entertainment have a product for all ages. You won’t want to miss checking these out and scooping them up for your little one! We are especially excited about the winner, the Lamaze 3-in-1 Airtivity Center that will grow with your child from babyhood to toddlerhood.

WINNER! Lamaze 3-in-1 Airtivity Center A first-of-its-kind in baby-to-toddler learning, the Lamaze 3-in-1 Airtivity Center provides 360 degrees of air-powered play and was designed to grow with baby. This one-of-a-kind table has more than eight activities for exploration and teaches babies how things work with air. Flip the fish’s tail to move the other fish around, hit the bubbles, and get rewarded with fun lights and sounds. This table also teaches problem solving through air play and helps children develop fine motor skills through game play. Perfect for use from 6-36 months, the Lamaze 3-in-1 Airtivity Center includes snap-on legs to transition from floor play for infant to table height for babies and toddlers who are experimenting with cruising and mastering walking. Watch the Lamaze website for the launch!

Play/Entertainment Finalist: Zoe Baby Products The MUNCHkin Party Set Meet our mealtime, playtime, activity-time table and chair set perfectly proportioned for little ones. Your child’s first table & chairs. Sturdy construction with easy folding chairs and tip-proof folding table. This table and two chairs combo travels well in its own backpack and works both indoors and outdoors. Innovation: Table and chairs fold for storage and travel. It comes with a hands-free backpack. Use absolutely anywhere: indoors, outdoors, travel, beach or at the neighbor’s house. Easy to clean. Shop now>>

Play/Entertainment Finalist: Maxi-Cosi Kori 2-in-1 Rocker The Kori features a modern design, lightweight and supportive, easy to adjust from stationary to rocking, and the fabrics are machine washable. No matter what you need to do around the house, you can rest assured knowing your baby can sit or rock away in peace. From the first days after birth to many months later, your baby can lay back in luxury or be a part of the action in the Kori. The cozy newborn inlay, made with high-quality soft materials, provides your baby with maximum comfort and support-it’s the best seat in the house. The Kori adjusts to three different positions with just one hand, cleans easily and weighs next to nothing. The Kori’s smart design also means you can tuck it away under the bed or behind the couch when you need to. Shop now>>

Play/Entertainment Finalist: Tiny Love Wonder Buddies A smart buddy can do wonders for your toddler’s development! Learn about daily skills. Peek-a-boo: the ultimate game for 1-year-olds. Cause and Effect play patterns: suitable for toddlers level of understanding. Fits toddlers’ palms and motor skills abilities. Supports today’s parents in storytelling. Encourages mutual playtime & bonding. Also suitable for independent play. Watch the Tiny Love website for the launch!

Social Distancing Gift Guide AKA Virtual Hugs

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With visits and baby showers on hold, in this Social Distancing Gift Guide, we showcase gifts that help make a loved one’s presence felt and radiate some much-needed virtual hugs.

Social Distancing Gift Idea #1: Crane Ultrasonic Humidifier
Always one of our must-haves for parents for cold & flu season, the Crane Ultrasonic Humidifier will soothe a dry cough, congestion or sore throat. Research also indicates that humidity helps stop the spread of viruses in the air. Shop Now >>

Social Distancing Gift Idea #2: Nanit Plus Smart Baby Monitor
For when you can’t always be there, Nanit has got you covered. The Multiple Users feature allows the whole family to spend time with the baby, and 24/7 HD video streaming and two-way audio means you never miss a moment. Use code GUGU10 for 10% off your camera purchase. Shop now >>

Social Distancing Gift Idea #3: WavHello SoundBub
This adorable white noise machine and bluetooth speaker connects to WavHello’s VoiceShare app, which allows friends and family to record messages, songs and more. Grandparents can record themselves reading their favorite children’s book and older kiddos can read along at home while listening to the recording via SoundBub. Shop Now >>

Social Distancing Gift Idea #4: Tinybeans Premium
Like social media – but totally private! Create your free Tinybeans account and start adding your precious moments and milestones that you can share with your friends and family. Supercharge your experience with Premium. Use code GUGUGURU20 to get 3 months of Premium for free! Download Now >>

Virtual Baby Shower

Thinking about having an online baby shower? Check out our friends at WebBabyShower. Help everyone join in the fun of a baby shower no matter where they live in the world with WebBabyShower, and celebrate a new baby together.

Thank you to our friends at Crane and Nanit for making this sponsored post possible.

Zodiac Baby Gifts – 4 Unique Choices

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If you want to buy a zodiac baby gift for yourself or another parent, we’re pleased to inform you that the stars have aligned! A gift should be something that speaks to the child’s personality so he or she can relate to it and enjoy it for years to come. Using astrology to pick out baby gifts is a genius way to go because a person’s zodiac sign can say volumes about who they are (if you’re a believer, that is.) Since the great Carl Sagan said we are all made of star stuff, the zodiac sign can help you narrow down the choices and get something fun and personalized.

These unique zodiac baby gifts are not specific to one star sign and many can be personalized.

1. Personalized Horoscope Constellation Minky Baby Blanket
If you are buying a gift for a newborn baby, this Personalized Horoscope Constellation Minky Baby Blanket in black and gold is perfect. The blanket is made of fleece, microfiber, polyester, satin or Minky. It has a light soft texture which means your baby will love to snuggle up to it. When you are ordering the blanket, you can specify what star sign you want and the preferred fabric. If you’d like, have the seller add the baby’s name too so it can have that extra personal touch.

2. Your Star Map AKA The Night Sky
If a totally personalized zodiac baby gift is what you are looking for, this star map will blow your mind. The 50cm by 70cm star map printed on fine Art Matte paper captures the stars that mean something to you. For instance, if the baby was born in January, the star map will be designed to capture that date. This gift is incredibly sentimental and also sophisticated – you can hang it in the baby’s room or really anywhere around the home.

3. Milestone zodiac cards
Whether it’s Christmas or it’s a birthday, a zodiac poster is a great gift. These milestone zodiac posters have the sign on the front side and three characteristics of the baby’s zodiac sign. It also has room to write the baby’s story on the back and a hanging sticker so you can hang it in the nursery.

4. The CELESTIAL Baby Book
Life is all about making memories especially when a baby is small. The CELESTIAL Baby Book gives you a place to store all the big life events in your child’s life. The zodiac-sign specific book has many pages for you to fill with memories and pictures.

Buying a zodiac baby gift shows that you put some thought into it. You did not just walk into a store and pick the fluffiest thing you see. As the baby grows and starts to manifest some of the characteristics your gift represents, you will be glad you were part of making that happen.

Wanderlust Must-Haves

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Whether you’re a frequent flying fam or planning the very first trip with your babe, you’ll want to check out some of these travel must-haves.

WAYB Pico Travel Car Seat: Weighing in at an ultralight 8lbs, WAYB’s Pico car seat is a compact forward-facing car seat made of aerospace-grade aluminum and high-performance mesh. Suitable for children who weigh between 22-50lbs and are 30-45″ tall.

Busy Baby Mat: Finally, mealtime and flights can be peaceful. The Busy Baby Mat tether system allows you to attach almost any toys so they never hit the germ-filled ground! Enjoy 15% OFF thru 3/31 with code GUGUGURU.

Larktale Chit Chat Stroller: A jet-setter’s dream. By using a unique recyclable fiber infused nylon, the chit chat’s SpaceFrame is constructed to be incredibly lightweight allowing for easy maneuverability and fold.

Lasc al m1 Carrier: Lascal’s new m1 Carrier is really the ONLY carrier you will ever need; offering 3 unique carrying positions within an ergonomic design. Suitable for children 8-33lbs.

Thank you to WAYB, Busy Baby Mat, Larktale, and Lascal for making this travel must-haves sponsored post possible – we are so appreciative!

Check out some of our other favorite travel posts:
Eco-Friendly Toddler Must-Haves for Traveling Families
The Ultimate Travel Registry for Flying with an Infant

A Modern Online Photo Album: Tinybeans

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A modern online photo album, Tinybeans, is a must-have for new parents, especially those living long distances from family. As a military family based in Alaska, having the first grandchild on both sides of our families, we wanted a way to remain connected with family and allow them to see our baby girl growing up and capture all her big “firsts”. Enter Tinybeans! We’ve loved using Tinybeans online photo album to document and showcase her first year of life. The weekly flashbacks receive bring on the happy, proud mama tears every week!

We paid for the premium membership because we wanted to be able to upload videos longer than one minute and keep some memories private for just the three of us! It has been worth every penny!

Another feature we love of this online photo album is the ability to build and purchase a photobook through the Tinybeans website. Though we haven’t ordered it yet, we’ve started compiling and editing our book and we love the ease of doing so. We plan to purchase a photobook using the pictures we collected over the past year.

What our family members have to say about Tinybeans online photo album:

Dada: “It’s very user-friendly and is a fun and easy way to keep your loved ones updated.“

Grammy: “It’s the first thing I check when I wake up every morning. We enjoy the pictures and videos and feel connected across the miles.”

Grandpa: “It gave us an opportunity to see how much she changed from week to week. Love being able to go to one place to show off the granddaughter. I always look forward to mornings and check out Tinybeans first thing to start the day!“

Aunt: “It’s nice to be able to see my niece grow and witness some of the special moments when I couldn’t be there in person. It’s neat to be able to look back at when she was little with their flashbacks.”

Nan: “I look at old photos often. I’ll just page through month after month when I miss her. I also think Tinybeans online photo album is a good way for you to get pictures to family members that you may not normally text pictures to.”

Aunt: “It’s a nice organized way for us all to see her growing up.”

Aunt: “I enjoy being able to feel a part of her growing up even though we are so far away.“

Learn more about Tinybeans and sign up for a free or premium membership here. Use code GUGUGURU20 to get 3 months of premium for free!

P.S. have a newborn? You may want to check out the best swaddle blankets for cute photo opps.

What’s New on Gugu: February 5, 2020

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Calling all last-minute Valentine’s Day shoppers! Below are some great gift ideas for your loved ones with V-Day right around the corner! Coming in at all different price points, these gifts are sure to wow your little loves and big babes! Be sure to share any of your favorite gift ideas with us as well. We love hearing from our Village!

For a number of our other favorites, please check out our Explore page!

Honey Bug’s Valentine’s Day Boxes: These adorable gift boxes from Honey Bug are the perfect gift for your little ones to celebrate our holiday of hearts. While their Valentine’s Day Boxes are flying off the shelf, we also love their standard gift boxes, which are curated by the Honey Bug mamas. These boxes are unique and will truly stand out amongst the monotony of the same baby gifts!

4moms mamaRoo Sleep Bassinet: The long-awaited sleep bassinet from 4moms has finally arrived! What better gift to give than the gift of sleep?! Featuring 5 unique movements, you can control any movement or sound via the app. This is a safe sleep environment and can help keep your little one safe in your room until they reach 25 lbs or can push up on their hands/knees (whichever comes first).

UPPAbaby VISTA V2 and CRUZ V2: The newest version of the UPPAbaby VISTA and CRUZ have finally arrived! Both strollers have been updated with seat/harness improvements, suspension upgrades (SO excited about this!) and wheel upgrades as well as a more compact fold for the CRUZ V2. The VISTA V2 has also updated it’s canopy. While definitely an investment, both strollers will hold up for years and throughout multiple children! A great Valentine’s Day gift for yourself or baby!

Hooray Heroes Personalized Books: Nothing warms a parent’s heart more than a personalized gift. Turn on the water works this Valentine’s Day by securing these amazingly adorable books for Mom or Dad. You can truly personalize the characters and the storyline to fit your needs. Plus they are super high quality and will last for years!

Copper Pearl ‘XOXO’ Collection: Available in time for Valentine’s Day, we love how adorable (and gender-neutral!) this ‘XOXO’ collection is from Copper Pearl. Available in a swaddle blanket, hat, and multi-use cover there is something for everyone! If gender-neutral isn’t your style, check out the Lola print too!

Please note that these opinions are 100% my own and I have not received any products in exchange for placement in What’s New on Gugu! As an Amazon Associate Gugu Guru may earn from qualifying purchases.

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What’s New on Gugu: December 11. 2019

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What’s New on Gugu: January 29, 2020

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This week we are highlighting a number of multifunctional products for parents and babes alike! Some are great options for the nursery, while others will make feeding and playtime easier. All of these are great gifts for expectant parents and products that we expect to make a huge splash in the baby industry. Check them out today!

For a number of our other favorites, please check out our Explore page!

Giving Cradle: We love to highlight companies that give back. Giving Cradle’s biggest goal is that all mothers and newborns “have equal access to a healthy start.” They have launched a variety of products and donation opportunities, which help moms in South Asia with access to medical and care items for their newborns. Plus, they are about to launch their beautiful cradle, a safe cradle made of bamboo, breathable mesh, and removable washable fabric. Proceeds from every cradle purchase will benefit these moms and babies.

Unilove 3 in 1 Feed Me Booster: A line of high quality products, we are super excited about Unilove’s Feed Me Booster. This multifunctional 3-in-1 booster can be used on a chair, the floor, or as an armchair. It can also be used with or without the tray! The tray swivels and the seat folds flat for easy storage/travel. Also, the height is adjustable to help reach any table. Check them out today!

Regalo MyPlayMat: The MyPlayMat from Regalo will be your new lightweight and foldable best friend! Great for both indoors and outdoors, this playmat will give your little one ample space to move around for tummy time, early crawling, and beyond! While especially great for small spaces, this mat will find a place in any home. It is also super easy to clean and comes with two different patterns.

The Baby Dream Machine: The Baby Dream Machine is an amazing 5 in 1 product, which serves as a night light, sound machine, cool-mist humidifier, aromatherapy, and red light therapy. All of these modes are designed to help your little one get full nights of peaceful sleep (which means you get peaceful nights of sleep, too!). Plus it is a super cute design and will fit into any nursery!

Novogratz Kids Collection: Late last year Novogratz launched their own Kids + Baby furniture line, perfect for high style budget-friendly parents! Their crib options are simplistic and beautiful. We are also going gaga over their bookcases, which add a huge design pop while adding storage for under $100!

Please note that these opinions are 100% my own and I have not received any products in exchange for placement in What’s New on Gugu! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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What’s New on Gugu: December 4, 2019

What’s New on Gugu: December 11. 2019

What’s New on Gugu: January 15, 2020

What’s New on Gugu: January 22, 2020

NEW 2020 Baby Products Guide

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Looking for the best of 2020 baby products? As a new or soon-to-be parent, you’re likely searching for the very best baby products. We’ve got the newest releases of 2020 from trusted brands that are changing the game when it comes to infant safety, sleeping and feeding.

Featured 2020 Baby Products

1. ergoPouch Organic Butterfly Cardi: Designed to be an aid word over your baby’s swaddle or sleeping bag to help them transition to arms-out with minimal sleep interruptions and maximum sleep comfort. Save 25% off with code ggxergopouch25.

2. Baby Brezza Formula Pro Advanced: Automatically makes a warm, formula bottle instantly for your baby. Customize the perfect bottle with 3 temperature settings. Save 20% off with code FPA20.

3. Baby Blue Giraffe Super Soft Hairbrush: A natural newborn baby brush made in Germany from ethically sourced beech wood and goat hair. Save 15% off with code 15GUGU2020.

4. One of the most anticipated 2020 Baby Products, the Clek Liing Infant Seat: Designed with best-in-class safety features like a metal load leg, a secure rigid-LATCH installation and 7 different recline positions, the Liing sets the new standard in safety for infant seats.

5. Baby K’tan Original Wrap Carrier: Patented double-loop design slips on like a t-shirt – no hardware! Ergonomic positioning for healthy infant development. Save 10% off with code gugu102020.

Thank you to Baby Blue Giraffe, Baby Brezza, Baby K’tan, Clek and ergoPouch for making this 2020 Baby Products sponsored post possible – we are so appreciative!

Love new products? Check out some of the previous years’ in this JPMA show recap.

What’s New on Gugu: January 22, 2020

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This week we’ve got quite the round-up from small companies and big brands. Most of these are newer products, which have entered the market in 2020 as we are all getting ready to welcome our next batch of Gugu Guru babes. Be sure to let us know any of your favorite new product finds in the comments below!

For a number of our other favorites, please check out our Explore page!

Ergobaby Embrace: The newest carrier from our friends at Ergobaby, the Embrace gives you the comfort of a wrap carrier with the added support and structure. Extremely easy to use from 7lbs without an infant insert, stay close to your baby while remaining hands free. The carrier is easily adjustable for multiple caregivers and can fit in a diaper bag when not in use. Check it out today!

Contours Options Elite Sit & Boogie Jump Seat & Platform: For those of us with toddlers who no longer want to sit in a stroller seat, but need the stroller functionality, your wish has been granted! This will instantly turn your Contours Options Elite into a fun riding board (or seat) for your older kiddo while still safely and easily transporting baby. The perfect addition for your growing and aging family!

Boo Boo Balls: Created by a college student, Boo Boo Balls are adorable plush first aid kits meant to help your little ones biggest ouchies! Complete with everything you’d need to make those boo boos go away, this is the perfect thing to have at home and in the car!

Avyn Bras: Another disrupter to the nursing bra market, we love Avyn’s approach to comfort, style, and function. Founded by two women, they are revolutionizing the nursing/pumping game with one-handed machine washable (AND DRYER FRIENDLY) bras. The perfect gift for your friend who’s expecting a little one or two… or three!

Skip Hop Go Envi Eco-Friendly Diaper Backpack: Calling all eco-friendly families! Skip Hop has recently launched their newest bag, created from recycled plastic bottles. We are huge fans of backpacks at Gugu Guru, especially for moms of multiples. This will keep your hands free while holding all of your necessities for the day.

Please note that these opinions are 100% my own and I have not received any products in exchange for placement in What’s New on Gugu! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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What’s New on Gugu: November 14, 2019

What’s New on Gugu: December 4, 2019

What’s New on Gugu: December 11. 2019

What’s New on Gugu: January 15, 2020

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