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Eco-Friendly (and Affordable) Baby Registry Picks

Since organic often carries a high price tag, Gugu Guru gets a lot of inquiries about affordable eco-friendly baby registry picks on a tighter budget. The first simple step you can take toward leaving a smaller footprint, is just buying less for baby. Below, we have laid out some of our top eco-friendly must-haves from brands we know and love. While you may be willing to splurge on a few of these categories, we also have included some excellent budget-friendly must-haves.

Eco-Friendly Stroller/Car Seat Picks:
On-the-go parents want easy-to-use strollers and car seats that will also be safe for their little ones. Looking for full-size? Check out Bumbleride. They have a number of stroller options (including an excellent double stroller for multiples and a jogging stroller for runners!) all made from recycled materials. We love their focus on sustainability.

Looking for something a bit lighter and cost-effective? Here at Gugu Guru, we can’t say enough good things about Larktale. Their Chit Chat and Chit Chat Plus are made from recycled materials, allowing you to stroll green from your newborn days. They are also extremely lightweight, making them a great option for everyday use, in and out of the car, and travel!

When looking at Infant Car Seats, it’s important to pick one that is compatible with the stroller you have selected. With car seats, we are looking at the chemicals used in production as well as non-toxic materials being used. We love car seats that use natural fire-retardant fabrics and often find ourselves recommending these over many others! Nuna, Britax, Clek, and Chicco all have excellent car seat options!

Still have questions? Contact us for help!

Eco-Friendly Baby Carrier Picks:
As a first step, to identify the best product for you personally, try locating a Babywearing International chapter to attend a meeting to try some on. We often recommend the Tula Free to Grow, Baby K’tan Organic wrap (note: you have to choose a size for the K’tan) and Beco Gemini Organic carriers to our eco-friendly families.

Eco-Friendly Crib Mattress Pick:
Crib mattress recommendations are something we often discuss at length with our eco-friendly families. While there are many brands we love, we always want to make sure you are looking for the Greenguard GOLD certified label on any crib mattress. This will ensure that while your little one is sleeping, the mattress is emitting the lowest levels of VOCs. We also recommend looking for 2-sided mattresses and lastly, look at the weight of your crib mattress. It is very difficult to lift a 30+lb mattress out of the crib for middle-of-the-night sheet changes. We highly recommend taking a look at mattresses by Colgate and Nook.

Eco-Friendly Diaper Pail Pick:
The Ubbi Diaper Pail not only keeps in the lovely diaper smell but also saves you money as you can use standard 13-gallon trash bags as a liner. This eco-friendly pail is made of steel and comes in several different colors to perfectly match your babe’s nursery.

Eco-Friendly Bathtub Pick:
BPA, PVC, and Phthalate-free, the Puj Tub fits right into the sink. Great for travel and apartment living too, as it folds flat and can fit in your suitcase!

Eco-Friendly Swaddle blankets Pick:
Swaddle blankets will be EVERYTHING to you from birth and beyond and we love the ones by Rookie Humans. The perfect swaddling blanket made from sustainable bamboo, you can also use as a breastfeeding cover or a light layer during walks. You will use these well into toddlerhood and beyond. Highly recommend these blankets as a must-have on every registry!

Eco-Friendly Playard/portable crib Pick:
The Guava Lotus Travel Crib and Portable Baby Playard portable crib and playard combo has breathable mesh sides that unzip for even more fun for your kiddo as s/he gets older. It is non-toxic and is free of PVC, lead, and flame retardants, and is certified to the GreenGuard Gold standard.

Eco-Friendly Diaper Picks:
HealthyNest Diapers is the newest to the gang. The world’s first EWG Verified diaper, you can feel comfortable putting your little one in HealthyNest diapers. They are soft, not too bulky, and do an excellent job at keeping messes contained.

Honest Company Diapers are also made with sustainable materials that are super-absorbent. The core is made of fluff pulp harvested from sustainably managed forests. The diaper does prevent most leaks and blowouts. Honest diapers are made without chlorine or bleach processing, without latex, synthetic fragrances, or lotions. Not to mention, the prints are to die for!

Claire Holt’s Baby Survival Guide: Newborn Phase

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We’re thrilled to share Claire Holt’s baby survival guide for surviving the newborn phase! Gugu Guru has recently had the pleasure of working with the beautiful actress and new mama Claire Holt. You may know Claire from the TV series The Vampire Diaries and Pretty Little Liars. Check out our recommendations for Claire here and be sure to follow Claire and her motherhood journey on Instagram.

Claire Holt’s Baby Picks: In the Nursery & Around the Home

Diaper Dékor Plus Diaper Pail – Escape terrible smells with this fabulous diaper pail. It can be conveniently located next to the changing table without lingering diaper smells.
Love to Dream Swaddle – These swaddles are adorable and sleep savers! Baby will sleep the night away feeling cozy and snug while you rest for the next day’s adventures.
DockaTot – Absolutely must-have for baby lounging, a safe space to place baby and free your hands for a few minutes.
Joeyband by Sleepbelt – Skin to skin is essential for newborns and Joeyband makes it easy, comfortable and safe to relax while getting in your snuggles.
Hatch Baby Rest Sound Machine/Night Light – This programmable sound machine and nightlight is an item that will grow with your baby for years. It will soothe your newborn to sleep, and when older, it will let your toddler know when it is time to rise.
Puj Tub – Bathtubs are too big and sinks are just too slippery. The Puj Tub has the perfect incline to keep baby safe and keep you comfortable while you make bathtime memories.

Claire Holt’s Baby Picks: Feeding

Nanobébé Gift Set – Everything from bottles that preserve breastmilk nutrients, a non-electric bottle warmer and a microwave sterilizer… this gift set is really incredible.
Boon Lawn – Avoid the avalanche of bottles with a trendy Boon Lawn drying rack. Plus, the add ons are absolutely adorable.

Claire Holt’s Baby Picks: On the Go

Nuna Pipa car seat and extra base – We absolutely love the PIPA car seat and base because they not only exceed safety standards but they take it to the next level by ensuring all materials used are chemical-free. The perfect combination of style and safety! And, an extra car seat base is a must-have to save yourself from having to reinstall your baby’s car seat if you use to use a different vehicle.
Skip Hop Portable Changer – Cute and handy, the Skip Hop portable changer slips right into your diaper bag and can be used anywhere, making on-the-go diaper changes quick and easy.
Baby K’ Tan Carrier – Baby K’ Tan carrier keeps baby snug and close while allowing you the flexibility to be up and on the move.
Silver Cross Wave Stroller – The Silver cross wave stroller is extravagant, in both style and function. The marvelous perk to the wave stroller? It adapts to a 2 seat stroller!

Claire Holt’s Baby Picks: For Mama

Belli Skincare – Belli Skincare products are the masterminds behind making luxury pampering in the shower a breeze. The fresh scents and all-natural ingredients are invigorating and will have you at your best to take on the day.

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Newborn Must Haves for Active Families

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Are you getting ready to welcome your little one? We were so thrilled to work with popular fitness influencer, Dasha Anderson (founder of Kettlebell Kickboxing) and her husband Dan as they prepared to welcome their first little lady! Fitness plays a big role in their household and we wanted to highlight that with our picks for this active couple. Below we teamed up with Dasha and Dan to look back on the past few months since welcoming Baby Ariana and highlight some of their favorite newborn essentials for active families.

Cybex Balios Stroller and Cybex Q Car Seat: Dasha has described this easy-to-use travel system as, “Sleek and comfortable! The car seat and stroller have been both hiking with me and strolling through New York City. The baby loves it and we feel stylish and secure in it. The safety features alone make this travel system a no brainer.” This travel system was an excellent choice for Dasha’s lifestyle both in and out of the city! Since Dasha lives just outside of NYC, weather can be a factor. We recommended she pair her stroller and car seat with the 7AM Enfant Poncho (great for the carrier or the stroller!) and Blanket 212 Evolution (also great for the stroller!) to help keep her little lady warm no matter what!

Joeyband by Sleepbelt: We love the Joeyband for new parents and Dasha’s family was no exception. When seated, the Joeyband offers hands-free support to baby, making those early days of skin-to-skin significantly easier. This was such an easy way to promote bonding between Dasha, her husband, and Baby Ari.

Fridababy Baby Basics Kit: This kit is a must for any registry. The Nose Frida is now used in nearly every household with a newborn and the NailFrida makes nail clipping not so scary. The Cradle Cap brush will also help with those early baths. But the real must-have here is the Windi, which will help relieve baby’s gas in dire situations!

Diaper Dekor: We loved this Diaper Pail for Dasha, because aesthetically it doesn’t scream “Dirty Diapers inside!” It does an excellent job keeping odors out of the room and comes in three sizes. It is completely hands-free, won’t dent or rust and can be converted to a regular trash can once you’re done with the diaper stage!

Love to Dream Swaddle: Our favorite swaddles by Love to Dream allow baby to keep his/her hands up while still giving them that tight, womblike feeling. “Love to Dream Swaddles are the best because like most modern parents we spent some nights traveling to Grandmas or taking baby to our gym. The swaddle created a level of consistency no matter the crib or the setting!” These will help baby sleep well no matter where you are!

Belli Skincare Hello Glow Bundle: This bundle, which includes the Healthy Glow Facial Hydrator & Moisturizer and the Eye Brightening Cream is a favorite amongst our new moms. “Skin care is tricky when you have baby – you need the best products with the most natural ingredients. My skin was super dry and I had a hard time keeping up with my skin care routine. Belli made it easy! The consistency was great enough to have on all day and into night with no reapplication for a busy mom.”

4moms Breeze Playard: Having recently moved into a house and being a dog mom, Dasha needed somewhere that her little miss could play safely. “It is great to give your baby a safe and secure place in the home to move for tummy time or play time. It [also] really helps new moms actually run to the bathroom! Was anyone else scared to do this in the first few weeks?”

Baby K’tan Carrier: Since Dasha does so much work from home, we recommended the Baby K’tan carrier to use immediately after arriving home from the hospital. Also, we love the K’tan Active here for obvious reasons! “Baby K’tan was amazing for a working mom trying to get things done! It’s literally the only way I was able to type anything and the main reason I was caught up on my inbox. Plus the baby never felt like I was neglecting her.”

Crane Humidifier: We love the Crane Humidifier for so many reasons! Dasha was due in February in New York, an extremely dry and cold time of year. To keep humidity up during the cold months, Dasha set up the Crane humidifier in the nursery. This is also super helpful when baby has his/her first cold, inevitable in the winter!

Stokke Tripp Trapp w/ Newborn Seat: While it is an investment, this was Dasha’s top recommended product. “In all honesty, this was the BEST item on my list mainly because of the mileage we’ve put in this elegant chair. The newborn attachment allowed me to eat dinner, drink coffee, and answer email like a regular person – all while still being with my baby.”

Dasha is also the founder of Kettlebell Kickboxing and has created a series of fitness programs that are easy to complete at home with very little (or no!) equipment. Check them out today!

Gugu Mom Picks from Molly’s Musings

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We are so excited to have a guest post today from the adorable mama Molly Perdue from Molly’s Musings. She is on our blog today to list her top 10 favorite registry items that were selected for her by Gugu Concierge. You can swing over to her blog to get all of the details on how she’s using these products and why she loves them so much.

Now that I am officially a mom (almost two months in and can’t even believe it), I thought it was the perfect time to share some of the items that we have loved and that have saved our lives in these early weeks. Before having Lola, I was a complete novice when it came to baby items and the thought of registering for everything we would need (and you need a lot) completely overwhelmed me. The ladies at Gugu Guru completely saved me with their Gugu Concierge program!

They set me up with an industry expert who helped me build the exact registry that I needed. I first took a questionnaire and was then matched with a wonderful expert named Ginny from Your Milk Shoppe. We had a one hour consultation call and she got an idea of my style, must-have items and told me about items I might not have heard of that were newly released. Within a week, she had created a comprehensive amazing registry full of everything I wanted and didn’t know I needed. The whole process was AMAZING and saved me from hours of combing the internet for the best baby items.

Molly’s top 10 Registry Must-Haves:

“If you are expecting and drowning in registry decisions, give Gugu Guru a try! I promise it will be worth it.”

Head to Molly’s blog to learn more about why she loves these products!

Introducing Grow with Gugu

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Grow with Gugu – Your Free Ongoing Product Recommendations from Gugu Guru

Hot off the press! We are so excited to introduce product recommendations for your growing baby(s) that are curated by top parenting experts and highly personalized just for YOU based on your initial Gugu Guru profile. Watch this short video from our founder, Monica Banks, to learn about this new and totally free service for past and current Gugu Guru registrants then sign up here to get started. It is the ultimate parenting hack.

Current and past Gugu Guru registrants must opt-in to receive their personalized product recommendations. You can do that through this form.

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Brands can submit products for consideration through this form.
Please note: submitting your brand does not guarantee that your brand will be included in our recommendation service.

Eco Friendly Products Celeb Registry Picks

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Eco friendly products are commonly sought after on Gugu Guru, and parents are often asking us what our favorite organic, sustainable baby items are. We were so excited to work with celeb parents-to-be Parker Young and Stephanie Weber on their baby girl’s registry. You might know dad-to-be Parker from the BravoTV series Imposters. Mama-to-be Stephanie is the founder and creative director of women’s apparel company Satao’s Keeper. Satao’s Keeper is fighting to keep elephants and rhinos safe from poachers and donates 10% of each purchase toward helping these endangered animals.

On the Gugu Guru baby registry quiz, we ask parents to rate the importance of organic on a scale of 1-5. Parker and Stephanie rated organic a 5 out of 5 in terms of importance. Today, we’re sharing just a few of our favorite eco friendly products that we added to their baby registry.

1. Eco Friendly Products Pick: Nook Pebble Lite Crib Mattress
The Nook Pebble Lite crib mattress is Nook’s most eco friendly mattress. It’s not only non-toxic and safe for baby but it is designed to for a better night’s sleep. The removable cover on the Pebble is organic, designed for increased oxygen flow and machine washable. This mattress is not only safe and beautiful but it is super practical for new parents.

2. Eco Friendly Products Pick: Monica & Andy
Monica & Andy makes clothing, blankets, burp clothes and bibs that are full of whimsical prints, stylish cuts and on-trend colors and they are all made with organic cottons and the finest materials. Whether new parents are looking for basics to build their layette, a first outfit to bring baby home or a great outfit for family pictures Monica & Andy has safe and stylish options. Not only will parents love the organic cotton, lead free and flame retardant free clothing but even baby will appreciate how soft and luxurious the fabrics feel.

3. Eco Friendly Products Pick: Beaba Babycook
The Beaba Babycook makes making organic, fresh foods without any additives for your baby’s first foods a total breeze. The Babycook can take raw veggies, fruits, meats or fishes to steamed and pureed foods in less than 15 minutes. The steam heating system will lock in nutrients from the foods you are preparing so you can feel good about every bite you feed to baby. When your baby outgrows purees it doesn’t mean they need to outgrow the Beaba. The Babycook is great for toddler smoothies or soups and sauces for the whole family.

4. Eco Friendly Products Pick: Solly Baby Wrap
A wrap can be an essential piece of baby gear for new parents because it can keep baby close, help to decrease infant crying and allow parents to be hands free. With the Solly Baby Wrap, parents can not only benefit from that closeness but they can feel good about their purchase of a product that is made in the US and dyed with environmentally friendly dyes. Solly Baby Wraps offer a variety of stylish designs and are made with a super silky, soft fabric that comes from the pulp of beechwood trees.

5. Eco Friendly Products Pick: Hevea Pacifier
Hevea pacifiers are made from 100% natural rubber latex that are not only safe for baby but safe for the planet. These pacifiers have no PVC, BPA, phthalates or artificial colors and are made with a solid design to decrease bacteria. The teats on Hevea pacifiers are ventilated making it easier for baby suck and gentler on their teeth. Hevea even wants to help you decrease waste by offering a discount on future products if you participate in their upcycling program for used pacifiers.

6. Eco Friendly Products Pick: Green Sprouts 3-Piece Muslin Burpcloths
Green Sprouts Muslin Burp Cloths are made from 100% organic cotton muslin. These burp clothes start out soft and the four absorbent layers get softer with each wash. The Green Sprouts Muslin Burp Cloths come pre-washed and ready to be used and are made without the use of formaldehyde or toxic dyes. These over-sized birth cloths will keep baby dry and you will feel comfortable wiping their face and neck with the hypo allergenic, organic material.

7. Eco Friendly Products Pick: The Play Gym from Lovevery
When it comes to eco friendly products for your baby registry, it’s hard to get more eco friendly than the absolutely gorgeous developmental Play Gym from Lovevery. Where do we start? Its sustainably-sourced wood legs (and wooden batting ring) have water-based non-toxic finishes and the play mat is made with machine-washable polyester materials batch tested to be non-toxic and baby safe. As far as the other accessories, the Learning Cards are printed with soy ink the High Contrast Montessori Ball and teether are both 100% Organic Cotton, plus all the plastic and silicone components are manufactured without BPA and phthalates. Check out our video on The Play Gym here.

8. Eco Friendly Products Pick: Lorena Canals
Straight from Spain, Lorena Canals offers non-toxic, machine washable rugs that are truly delicious on the eyes. Already a favorite, staple brand of European mothers and fathers, each Lorena Canals rug is carefully handmade from 100% cotton, safe for any baby’s room. The dyes used are also non-toxic, which is critical when you consider you’ll be laying your infant on the rug for tummy-time and as they grow they’ll be crawling around everywhere. The rugs are of the utmost softness, making it comfortable for parents to sit on the floor and little feet to jump and dance.

About the author:

Julie McCaffrey is a proud mommy to 3 kids, including one set of twins and owns BabyNav Baby Planners where she offers personalized consultation to new and expecting parents across the U.S.. She is a sought after modern baby gear expert, has been featured in Pregnancy and Newborn magazine, Fit Pregnancy, US News and World Report, and loves to help moms and dads navigate everything from baby gear to creating their registry to preparing for multiples and getting back to work.

Set Yourself Up for Successful Feeding – Instagram Live Q & A

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We’re doing a Set Yourself Up for Successful Feeding Instagram live Q& A with our resident IBCLC, Victoria Facelli and you’re invited!

When and where: Victoria Facelli, IBCLC: Setting Yourself Up For Successful Feeding streamed live on Gugu Guru’s Instagram Thursday, April 5th at 8PM ET (5PM PT.)

Victoria Facelli, IBCLC, will be answering your questions on breastfeeding, bottle feeding and more in this Instagram live Q&A. Victoria Facelli is an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), DONA International Certified Postpartum Doula, and part of Gugu Guru’s Concierge network of industry experts that provide a range of services to new and expectant parents. She’s also the owner of Durham Lactation, which is a goals-based lactation consulting service in North Carolina.

In this Instagram Live event, Victoria will share tips on setting yourself up for successful feeding and she’ll also take your questions. If you’re expecting, get a headstart on important breastfeeding advice – and if your baby is already here, get some insights that you may not have gotten at the hospital.

Do you have a specific question about feeding that you’d like us to cover in the Q&A? We’d love to know so Victoria can come prepared! Submit your questions in advance by sending an email to hello@guguguru.com with the subject “Feeding Question”.

Your Best Bundle Episode 4: New Year, New You

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Your Best Bundle Episode 4: New Year, New You is our fourth installment of our Your Best Bundle series with Whitney Port and Bundle Organics. This “New Year, New You” Instagram Live is hosted by maternity concierge and baby gear expert Julie McCaffrey. Julie is a chief baby planner from Gugu Concierge and also the founder of Babynav Baby Planners.

When and where: Your Best Bundle Episode 4: New Year, New You with maternity concierge and baby gear expert Julie McCaffrey streamed live on the Bundle Organics Instagram Thursday, January 4th at 9PM ET (6PM PT.)

From jogging strollers to outdoor carriers to fixed wheels versus swivel, there is a wealth of gear and features you can use as a new parent that will help you maintain a fit and active lifestyle – even with a baby in tow. In this Instagram Live, self-professed “baby gear nerd” and professional baby planner Julie will share her must-have products for fitness, along with some helpful guidelines around product selection and proper usage. This New Year, New You Instagram Live Q&A is sure to help you to better determine the gear and products that are a good match for your lifestyle.

Do you have a specific question about new mom fitness that you’d like us to cover in the Q&A? We’d love to know so Julie can come prepared! Submit your questions in advance by sending an email to yourbestbundle@bundleorganics.com with the subject “New Mom Fitness”.

Must Have Essentials: Early Feeding for Babies

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There are two questions we often get from new parents when it comes to building a registry: one, “what will I need to feed my newborn?” And, the follow up, “can I register for items for early feeding of solid foods?” To which we always say, of course! However, there are must have essentials for each of those topics – and we asked our amazing baby planners for their picks for early feeding, when it comes to infants and babies. Don’t forget to add these picks to your registry!

Abby Ludwig, Gugu Guru Registry Consultant –

Must Have Essential for Early Feeding: My top pick for an early feeding item is the Boppy! As a mom of twins I had two Boppy’s which helped greatly while I was trying to feed my little ones. For those nursing, the My Breast Friend or Twin-Z Pillow are also great pillows to help support you and your children!

Tina Morton, Cloud Nine Birth Services –

Must Have Essential for Early Feeding: The ezpz Happy Mat for baby is the best for little eaters! This unique placemat sticks to eating surfaces without adhesives and has different compartments for all types of food. Another plus, it’s super easy to clean!

Jessica Zablan, The Birth & Baby Company –

Must Have Essential for Early Feeding: Baby Led Weaning (BLW) is a great to introduce food to your baby. BLW allows them to play with the food and for them to learn to put food into their own mouths. There website has some great resources.

Ashley Akselband of Wellsprings Birth and Baby –

Must Have Essential for Early Feeding: the Beaba baby food maker for stage 1 foods (steams and purées all in one) and the ezpz Happy Mat all in one mat/bowl combos – super cute and super functional for those first finger foods!

Amber Michels of Your Milk Shoppe –

Must Have Essential for Early Feeding:

Your Milk Shoppe’s one “must have” essential for feeding is the Lactalite Breast Pump Device. Lactalite Breast Pump Lights were created out of necessity. Dr. Patrick O’Malley watched as his wife, Kelly, was struggling to see whether or not she was producing milk while pumping. Juggling a breast shield and bottle with one hand and the LED light of her iPhone in the other, they both agreed that there was a better way. They created an easy to use light, attached it to the breast shield, and in Kelly’s words, “This literally changed my breast pumping experience on the spot. I felt that I had to use the Lactalite every time I pumped, day and night, it was that helpful.”

Victoria Zimmerman, Aspen Baby Planners –

Must Have Essential for Early Feeding: I can’t recommend aden+anais Burpy Bibs enough! Their unique shape keeps them on your shoulder when feeding, burping, and even when bending over to put baby down (there’s nothing worse than a burp cloth that’s constantly falling off and landing on your little ones face!). Pro-tip: stick to the cotton; the bamboo ones shrink up when washed!

Victoria Facelli, Durham Lactation –

Must Have Essential for Early Feeding: I love a sturdy flat breastfeeding pillow like My Breast Friend as you learn to feed your wiggly new baby. I think a water bottle with a straw is essential because breastfeeding makes you so thirsty!

Olivia Howell, Gugu Guru’s Editor in Chief –

Must Have Essential for Early Feeding: I formula fed all my boys and found the Dr. Brown’s Formula mixing pitcher was so helpful for middle of the night feeding.

See also: Dr Brown’s for Formula Feeding

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Best Holiday Gifts for Pregnant or New Moms

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Struggling with what holiday gifts to get for the pregnant or new mom in your life? We asked our amazing baby planners and the Gugu Guru team for their picks of the ultimate holiday gifts for a new or pregnant mama – which of these holiday gifts would you love to get?

Latina Baxter of Marley & Moo Maternity, Texas: Prenatal Massage Package – Gift your wife, friend, or sister with holiday gifts that will help not only her but also the wellness of the baby. Prenatal massages are know reduce back and joint pain, improve circulation reduce edema, reduce muscle tension and headaches, reduce stress and anxiety and improve oxygenation of soft tissues and muscles. When momma feels good so does baby! Gift her and her little bundle a gift they will truly cherish.

Lindsay Neely, Maternity Consultant and Project Coordinator for YMS, Greenville, SC: An Amazon Prime membership if she doesn’t have one already, because it just makes life so much easier to order things with one click! Plus, ALL the muslin swaddle blankets and this is my favorite because it’s a touch bigger than the usual ones, and for the cooler months the flannel one. Hint: you can use swaddles to wrap your holiday gifts too!

Ginny Lawler, Maternity Consultant from Your Milk Shoppe, Atlanta, GA: For pregnant or new moms, the ultimate holiday gifts should focus on acts of self-care. Whether you are anxiously awaiting your new arrival, or celebrating your first holiday with your new baby, this is also a time to do something for yourself. My top picks this holiday season would be: 1. A massage, pre or post-natal. Give yourself an hour of quiet time to refresh and rejuvenate. 2. A super soft and warm robe to keep you comfortable and warm during feedings or uncomfortable pregnancy nights. 3. Hiring a cleaning company, even just for 1 hour of cleaning. The holidays are exhausting without a new baby, give yourself this gift of checking one thing off of your list without exhausting yourself even more.

Lauren Daylami, Maternity Consultant from Your Milk Shoppe, Charleston, SC: For pregnant moms I would gift the Snoogle Pregnancy Pillow. As all pregnant moms know, a restful night’s sleep is non-existent the last few months of pregnancy and this pillow is a lifesaver! It conforms to your body and offers tummy support to make you much more comfortable. It even comes with a travel bag too. For new moms I would give the Bitty Bundle of Joy Frida Baby Set that includes all the necessities a newborn baby and beyond would need including: nail clippers, the NoseFrida (which is amazing), and the Windi Gas passer tubes.

From the Gugu Guru Team:

Monica Banks, Gugu Guru’s founder: The Domino’s Newborn Lockdown Package is one of my new favorite holiday gifts for a new mom (and dad!). Who doesn’t want dinner delivered after a long day of caring for baby? Cheesy goodness in front of the TV with your partner sounds like a date to us!

Check out more gift ideas from the Domino’s Baby Registry, too!

Olivia Howell, Gugu Guru’s Editor in Chief: The best gift I ever got as a new mom was my camera! Yes, all phones have cameras now, but I use my Canon DSLR all the time – the automatic setting is amazing and I can just point and click to get professional looking photos of my sons. If you’re going to give big this holiday season to a new or pregnant mom, I highly recommend the Canon Rebel T6i.

Alexa Rubin, Gugu Guru Business Development: The gift I always give to new or expecting moms is super soft pajamas! Since you’re in PJs most of the day with a newborn, you want to not only feel comfy, but look a little put-together, too. I love these Karen Neuburger pajamas, because they’re easy to breastfeed in and comfy and chic.

Shana Smith, Gugu Guru’s Marketing Director: Definitley a gift card for postpartum doula services! Postpartum doulas are such a gift to new moms, so why not help your sister or friend help pay for one? Self-care for the win!

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