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Must Have Essentials: Baby’s First Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving crept up quickly this year, and for many parents out there, it’s an exciting one, because it is their baby’s first Thanksgiving! We asked the Gugu Guru team and our baby planners for their must have essential items to celebrate Baby’s First Thanksgiving. Check over on Instagram to see some tips for enjoying your baby’s first Thanksgiving, too!

Victoria Facelli of Durham Lactation: Mine would be the Inglesina Fast Table Chair with tray. This way baby can be right up at the holiday table with you, plus it is so foldable to take to grandma’s house! the tray helps the feet of the seat not get cruddy and protects your beautiful heirloom linens from babies first cranberry sauce.

See also: The Inglesina Fast Table Chair on our Foodie Mom’s Registry and Minimalist Baby Registry.

Jessica Zablan of The Birth and Baby Company: Ezpz Mats (pictured above). It’s a silicone suction mat that sticks right to the table or high chair. You don’t have to worry about your littles throwing the bowl or plate on to the floor. They are also dishwasher safe.

See also: Meet the Maker behind EZPZ Mats.

Lauren Daylami, Maternity Consultant with Your Milk Shoppe in Charleston, SC: The Oxo Tot Roll Up Bib is a must! It’s an essential item for parents to have for their kiddo at Thanksgiving. It has a convenient silicone pocket that will catch all the yummy food at dinner and is super easy to wash in the sink!

Ginny Lawler, Maternity Consultant with Your Milk Shoppe in Atlanta, GA: Bumkins Bibs! These come in a 3-pack, and are simple, easy to clean and easy to pack up. An extra bib for Thanksgiving is never a bad idea and so smart to pack when traveling! EZPZ Happy Mat; if your kids are up to solids, this placement and plate set is great for an easy cleanup. It’s completely dishwasher safe and it suctions to the table to avoid the plate from being thrown or flipped over!

Sarah Slazyk, Maternity Consultant with Your Milk Shoppe, Columbia South Carolina & Charlotte, NC:  Nothing is more important than capturing these precious months, years, and LIFETIMES of your sweet babies. My tip for creating lasting memories this holiday season (and every year after) is Groovebook! This day in age, we take So. Many. Photos. on our phones…but how many of us actually have the time to print and organize them? Groovebook is amazing and affordable! To get started, simply download the app, sign-up, and add a credit card. Each month, for only $2.99, you can upload up to 100 photos by the deadline. Groovebook will print all of them (4×6) in an adorable little booklet and automatically mail them to you. Have more than 100 photos you want printed in a month or want a duplicate book for all of your realtives? Easy peasy! You can add additional books for $2.99 each. Seriously, this app is fantastic and a great way to easily save these special memories!

Monica Banks, founder of Gugu Guru: I’m usually flying somewhere for Thanksgiving, so I’ve found having a baby carrier to wear the baby is key. Make sure that you practice with the carrier before you journey with baby. We’re big fans of the Tula Free-to-Grow carrier because you can use it from infants to toddlers – it’s also super lightweight. See our full review on it here.

Olivia Howell, Gugu Guru’s Editor in Chief: I’m a big photo taker, so when it comes to the holidays, I want to make sure I am all set up for good photos; don’t forget to get baby a cute outfit – I have two boys, so I love browsing Cuddle Sleep Dream for their Thanksgiving outfits for baby boys. Also, don’t forget to get a cute apron for yourself!

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The One Essential Baby Registry Must Have

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Often when moms start building their registries, they seem overwhelmed with the amount of products they seemingly need to take care of a baby – rest easy, mama – we have a special list for you today. We reached out to our amazing baby planners and posed the question, “what ONE baby product is a must have essential?” It’s not easy to pair down a must have baby item to only one essential product pick – but, read on and see what our planners say is the must have one item for your baby registry. Want to see their one piece of advice for new parents? You’ve got to head to our Instagram for that info!

Don’t forget to check out the baby planners’ picks for preparing for multiples and items to help you get through Newborn Lockdown.

Jessica Zablan of The Birth and Baby Company:

One Essential Baby Registry Must Have: Nose Frida! Or the whole Frida Baby kit.

Amber Michel of Your Milk Shoppe:

One Essential Baby Registry Must Have: Aden + Anais muslin swaddling blankets. These blankets will be EVERYTHING to you from birth and beyond. The perfect swaddling blanket, 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!

Abby Ludwig, Gugu Guru Registry Consultant:

One Essential Baby Registry Must Have: The FridaBaby Windi! There will be times when your little one is backed up. They are uncomfortable and as a parent you feel helpless! When your babe is having trouble getting those gas pains out, there is only one product you need! The Fridababy Windi is an absolute must have for new parents. Think of the Windi as the updated version of the “thermometer trick.” When your baby is in pain, it is a safe and quick way to help relieve the gas and colic pain they may be experiencing.

Tina Morton of Cloud Nine Births:

One Essential Baby Registry Must Have: DockAtot! The one just have I would say is the DockATot! It’s a life saver at night, during the day, and in every location. It just gives baby a nice, secure, comfy hug!

Seen also: Minimalist Baby Registry Must Haves

Victoria Facelli of Durham Lactation:

One Essential Baby Registry Must Have: An exercise ball to bounce on.

Lauren Daylami, Maternity Consultant in Charleston, SC Territory of Your Milk Shoppe:

One Essential Baby Registry Must Have: My number one item for a new parent is the HoMedics Sound Machine. White noise will help associate your baby with sleep time and will also block out any loud background noises so that they can sleep longer and more soundly. This is a lifesaver for overtired new parents!

Ashley Akselband of Wellsprings Birth and Baby:

One Essential Baby Registry Must Have: Infant car seat! The one product new parents must have – an infant car seat! I’ve worked with people who think it’s better to get a convertible car seat, as it will grow with their child, but I explain to people that an infant seat (if your budget allows you to purchase both) is fantastic, because transferring the baby from the car into a stroller or into the house makes life so much easier when they’re in an infant seat. I usually recommend the Britax B-Safe or the Chicco KeyFit 30 – they both have excellent safety ratings, easy to install and carry, and they’re compatible with so many different stroller brands, so you can still use them with some of the top of the line strollers on the market.

Sarah Slazyk, Maternity Consultant in Columbia, SC  & Charlotte, NC of Your Milk Shoppe:

One Essential Baby Registry Must Have: Ergobaby Carriers! They are amazing. So comfortable, easy to use, and a life saver for getting things done around the house, running errands, or just needing to give those tired arms a break. The newest one, the Ergobaby 360, is fabulous and can hold baby in all different positions (infant insert needed for newborns). They also JUST came out with a new wrap that is great too, less stretchy than other brands so baby doesn’t sag (because let’s be real, mamas have other sagging issues to worry about, ha) and cozy, breathable fabric.

Julie McCaffrey of Babynav Baby Planners:

One Essential Baby Registry Must Have: I actually have three: the Skip Hop Pronto changing station, a Crane Drop Humidifier and an aden + anais Serenity Star. For any mom or dad on the go, the Skip Hop Pronto is a must have to ensure you always have a clean place to change baby. The Pronto folds up small enough to carry on your wrist or toss under your stroller but unfolds into a clean extra-large space to change baby with pockets to hold and easily access all the essentials. A humidifier in the nursery can help keep sniffles away for baby and the Crane Drop humidifier is my go to because it looks stylish in just about any nursery design thanks to the many color options and it is super easy to use. Not only is it whisper quiet but it requires no filter so there are no extra parts for parents to worry about keeping track of! This 5-in-1 piece of gear for the nursery is great for the smallest or biggest spaces. The Serenity Star is a stylish clock, nightlight, room temperature indicator, feeding diary and sound machine all in one so parents don’t to have find places for multiple devices in the nursery.

Gugu Guru Team:

One Essential Baby Registry Must Have: Baby Merlin’s Magic Sleepsuit! Transitioning from the comfort of a swaddle to a sleep sack can be a rough transition for some babies, as they miss the secure feeling of a swaddle. One of the most popular items on countless registries we see is the Baby Merlin’s Magic Sleepsuit. Made with soft, comforting materials, the Magic Sleepsuit will give your baby the sense of security and warmth they need to sleep well through the night. We highly recommend this one essential item, as it is a necessary aid to help your little one sleep safely on their own.

Looking for more registry ideas? Check these out!

  • Best Budget Baby Registry Must Haves
  • Affordable Eco-Friendly Baby Registry Must Haves
  • Minimalist Baby Registry Must Haves
  • Ultimate Travel Baby Registry Must Haves

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Newborn Lockdown Must Haves

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The days after a baby is born are so jam packed with emotion, that it’s vital to have everything you need ready and prepared for when the baby comes home. We call those early weeks with a newborn, “Newborn Lockdown,” it’s all about feeding, sleeping, and getting adjusted to life with a baby. We asked our baby planners what their number one products are for Newborn Lockdown – did you use any of these items? What would you add to the list?

For our baby planners’ best tips and tricks for getting through the Newborn Lockdown time, check out our Instagram stories. And, don’t forget to check out their tips and product picks for preparing for multiples!

Ashley Akselband of Wellsprings Birth & Baby:

Product Pick for Newborn Lockdown: For breastfeeding mommas – Lanolin! It’s SO important to stock up on a few tubes of lanolin and keep it near your regular breastfeeding locations (the nursery, next to your bed, the couch, etc. – there will be many times your baby will fall asleep after nursing and you won’t feel like getting up to retrieve it, so get a few tubes!) I always recommend Lansinoh HPA Lanolin – it’s the #1 recommended nipple cream in the United States. A pea-sized amount usually does the trick and is safe for both mom and baby – no need to wipe it off of your sensitive nipples prior to feeding!

Victoria Zimmerman of Aspen Baby Planners:

Product Pick for Newborn Lockdown: The first month or two home are all about recovering from birth – for both mom and baby! – so we suggest lots of rest, love, and coziness!  Get a smart watch – it’s worth the financial investment mamas! – for all those times your phone is just out of reach but your baby has finally fallen asleep on your chest and you’re desperate to text your best friend! Consider a baby seat like the Skip Hop Uplift Bouncer – it’s up off the ground so your baby will be able to see you more clearly while her vision is still developing and you won’t be straining your back as your body is recovering! Use the Owlet Baby monitor for night time sleep so you can both get optimal rest.  It’ll help you feel confident your little one is breathing safely without checking on her every few minutes (we seriously love this product!).

Jessica of The Birth & Baby Company:

Product Pick for Newborn Lockdown: Order in – food subscription boxes (blue apron, hello fresh, etc…). This way you get a healthy meal and it helps with keeping the routine of having to make dinner. Grocery delivery! Many places with deliver right to your door. You can add just about anything to your order that you would typically buy from that store. If doorstep delivery isn’t an option, you could have a friend or family member pick everything up with their pick up service. Amazon! You can buy pretty much everything on Amazon and it’s shipped right to your door. They even have a subscribe and save for diapers. They will mail out a box of diapers every week or however often you need. Hulu/ Netflix. Hang out of the couch and binge watch a whole season of your favorite show. A postpartum doula. A trained professional to help assist your family transition into parenthood.

Lauren Daylami, Charleston, SC, Your Milk Shoppe Consultant:

Product Pick for Newborn Lockdown: My #1 has to be the Guava Lotus Bassinet/Travel Crib. Once the baby outgrows the bassinet it converts into a crib. The whole thing is super compact and fits easily into small places. So easy to travel with!

See Also: Guava Lotus Crib on our Affordable Eco-Friendly Baby Registry Picks

Ginny Lawler, Atlanta, GA, Your Milk Shoppe Consultant:

Product Pick for Newborn Lockdown: Hatch Nursery changing table. It weighs newborns every time they’re changed to help moms keep track on their weight, and can also track all of the diaper changes. They also have a nightlight/sound machine that can be a great breastfeeding light.

Gugu Guru Team:

Product Pick for Newborn Lockdown: Netflix! Don’t have a Netflix account? You need one now – you’ll be spending many, many long hours rocking, feeding, and shushing a baby, the least you can do is binge watch The Gilmore Girls while you do it! (We highly recommend Dawson’s Creek and Felicity, too!). A Netflix account makes a wonderful baby shower gift, as well – mama can even watch on her phone late at night!

Baby photos from Pics and Paws Photography

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Preparing for Multiples: Product Picks and Tips

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One of the most asked questions on our social media is “how can I prepare for twins/triplets?! What do I need?!” Don’t worry, mama – we have your back! We rounded up some of our favorite items for moms of twins, and polled our baby planners to see what they always recommend for new families of multiples, too. Anything here you recommend and don’t see? Let us know in the comments or on our Facebook page. We asked our Instagram moms and dads what twin products they suggested, you can check out their answers here.

So, what do our baby planners suggest parents of multiples add to their registry? And, what tips do they have for new parents of multiples?

Amber + Kimmie of Your Milk Shoppe:

  • Product must have: Our number one rec for twin moms is the Weego Baby Carrier. We have a strong relationship with the local Moms of Multiples chapters in the Upstate and this product continues to come up as “the life saver.”
  • Best tip: Their needs will constantly compete, but you’re only one person. Some days you’ll feel like a total rockstar, and other days you won’t ever find your rhythm… and that’s OK. Be easy on yourself. The essentials: baby carrier, stroller, car seat – make sure they’re lightweight and make your life easier,  not harder!
Jessica of The Birth & Baby Company:
  • Product must have: Baby Jogger City Select Stroller
  • Best tip: If you can afford to hire a postpartum doula, do it. Or ask friends and family to help out by creating a sign up sheet for things you need help with.

Victoria Zimmerman of Aspen Baby Planners: 

  • Product must have: Baby Bjorn Soft or Bliss Bouncer with Googly Eye Toy Bar – this bouncy seat is great for soothing fussy babies and a must have for feeding more than one baby at once (and with its simple and adjustable recline options, you can easily go from a more upright feeding position straight into a reclined resting position without having to take baby out!). Added bonus: it folds flat in an instant making it ideal for slipping under the couch when your house feels over run with 2x the baby gear! (See more below on the Bouncer Bliss!)
  • Best tip: Just because you have 2 hands doesn’t mean you should always be able to handle 2 babies at once. It’s okay if one is fussing while you’re taking care of their sibling.  They’ll learn each others noises, learn to sleep through one another’s fussing, and even learn to be patient and trust that you’ll always meet their needs – even if it takes a few minutes longer (this is especially true if you have MORE than two babies!). Take deep belly breaths when you feel overwhelmed and remind yourself that there is no such thing as a perfect parent – your job is just to be good and kind and to love your babies, whatever that looks like!
 Victoria Facelli of Durham Lactation:
  • Product must have: My Breast Friend Pillow; there is just no better twin nursing pillow. It is nice and firm so you can set two babies on it and latch them one at a time. I joke that it is the worlds largest fanny pack.
  • Best tips: 1. Reach out for help. A prenatal lactation visit can help you make a plan for feeding your babies. In addition to there being more babies to feed they are usually born preterm. Even if they are considered term for twins, babies born before 38 weeks have a hard time getting started with feedings. 2. Get a postpartum doula. A postpartum doula is a step above a night nurse or family and neighbor help because they can help set up systems and teach you tricks of the trade like: how to set up 2 babies for bath time, how to pick up two crying babies at once, how to set up your van to accommodate your twins and older child. All things I did for families back when I was a postpartum doula. Even if you can only afford a few sessions, put a link to a local postpartum doula on your Gugu Guru registry and ask for it as a gift from family and friends. The things you will learn and the extra set of hands is just so valuable.
  • Check out Victoria’s latest Instagram live all about breastfeeding!

Valerie Trumbrower of Nurturing Doula:

  • Product must have: My number one product recommendation for twin parents to be (if they plan to breastfeed)  is the My Breast Friend twins nursing pillow. I love that it is stable and large enough to comfortably hold a baby on each side.  Getting the hang of nursing twins definitely takes time but this pillow is a great tool in making things a lot easier.
  • Best tip: My #1 piece of advice for twin parents is this:  There will be a lot of times when someone is crying.  Maybe just one baby, maybe both, perhaps an older sibling or even you.  Just remind yourself that you are doing the very best you can at that moment! You only have two hands, you can only be in one place at a time, so that often means that someone has to be patient. Sometimes that means that one baby cries while you are changing another baby, or that an older child cries while you are getting both babies to sleep so you can read to him/her. Whatever the case try not to let yourself get too upset, you are doing the very best you can!!!

Ashley Akselband of Wellsprings Birth & Baby:
  • Product must haves: Twin Z Pillow – I usually suggest this pillow over the BreastFriend because it’s a multi-purpose pillow. You can use it for breastfeeding or bottle feeding, and it can be more comfortable for moms who may have had a c-section. Additionally, the pillow grows with the babies – it can be used to prop the babies up, for tummy time, allows the babies to be close to one another, and can be used as a floor pillow for movies or cuddle time as the babies grow into childhood. Baby Relax Hadley Double Rocker – I love this and suggest this as a purchase for the nursery, especially for families with multiples or who already have older children. It’s great because it’s 1 1/2 times the size of a regular glider which makes feedings and cuddle time so much easier with two or more babies (more room = more comfort!) In addition, the rocker is big enough to fit a toddler or an older sibling so everyone can comfortably enjoy story time. There is also a matching ottoman which is great for storage.
  • Best tips: 1. Always have your major purchases (car seats, cribs, strollers, nursery fully stocked, etc.) by 28 weeks MAX. Many women can be put on bed rest when they are expecting multiples, so it’s important to have everything done and set up well before that time! 2. Invest in two strollers that can grow with the family and have different configurations – one in which car seats can clip into for the quick errands (no one wants to lug 2+ car seats around or bring out a heavy stroller for a quick trip into the supermarket) and another sturdy double stroller which can be used for walks and longer trips.

Abby Ludwig, Gugu Guru Registry Consultant:

  • Product Must Have: Without a doubt, my number one suggested product for moms of multiples is a good stroller. Your stroller instantly becomes your lifeline to the outside world, and makes it possible to leave your home when it feels like the walls are caving in.
  • Best tips: (Read Abby’s post on how to survive the first few months with twins on Twiniversity!) Organization is your BEST friend! Bringing two new munchkins home for the first time can be just *slightly* overwhelming. Okay, who am I kidding? It can be downright terrifying. Between the napping, the nursing, the pumping, and the pooping it can be nearly impossible to keep everything straight. Taking a few minutes throughout the day to keep things organized will greatly save your sanity. Sidenote for solely bottle feeders: Make all of your bottles first thing in the morning and store them in the fridge for easy feedings throughout the rest of the day! This helps do away with the stress of the instant baby screams the moment hunger pangs hit.
  • You can see space saving tips for parents of multiples by Abby here, too!

Gugu Guru recommends:

Stuck on You Name Labels: When it comes to twins, there are a lot of things to label – you want to make sure everything from clothing to bottles to formula containers are labeled properly. We’re huge fans of Stuck on You Labels to make YOUR life easier! Stuck On You Name Labels are safe in the microwave, dishwasher and freezer, plus they come with a scratch resistant coating making them waterproof and super long lasting. If you’re little ones are heading to daycare, we recommend using the labels on blankets, lovies, shoes, clothes, food, and more. Plus, Stuck on You Name Labels are super easy to customize – you can do coordinating colors for twins with the same font, or switch it up and do two totally different labels to ease any confusion. No matter which design you pick, you’re going to need something to label all of those bottles and toys, especially when other people are watching your kids!

BabyBjorn Bouncer Bliss: When Gugu Guru teamed up with Noelle from Oh Happy Play to help prepare her room for twin baby boys, we highly recommended the BabyBjorn Bouncer Bliss – they are one of our all-time favorite baby items, whether you’re having one, two, or three! The BabyBjorn Bouncer Bliss is wonderfully safe and supportive space for baby to relax while in the same room as the rest of the family. It’s lightweight, so you can carry it from room-to-room, too. Parents of multiples say that the BabyBjorn Bouncer Bliss is a must-have for feeding time, even as the babies transition to baby food. The gentle rocking creates a sense of bliss and tranquility, not just at the beginning of a baby’s life, but later on as well. By having a safe space for baby to recline on the floor, it promotes interaction with other family members, especially siblings. Baby can sit face-to-face with their siblings for baby games and play time.  The soft and natural rocking, completely powered by the baby, requires no batteries or cords. This encourages babies’ interaction with their sense of balance and motor skills, by rocking in response to their own movements. If you’re a minimalist mama, or want to keep baby-tech at a minimum, these are ideal for your twin nursery. Plus, they fold up super easily in case you need extra room.

Need more help to prep for twins or triplets? Check out these posts:

  • Space-Saving Products for Parents of Twins: Gugu Guru Answers
  • Celebration of Feeding: Feeding Twins with Twiniversity and BabyBjorn
  • Double Strollers: Side by Side or Tandem

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Gugu Concierge: FAQs

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Curious about Gugu Concierge and want to know more? We’re here to help! Imagine…your very own affordable baby industry expert to plan and create your registry, and even do an in-store walk-through with you. That’s Gugu Concierge!

FAQs

What is Gugu Concierge?
Your very own affordable baby industry expert to plan and create your personalized registry, and even do an in-store walk-through with you.

How much does it cost?
We offer three different packages to fit your budget.

How does Gugu Concierge work?
Choose your package, take the Gugu Guru Questionnaire, then receive your registry consult.

Who are your Baby Planners?
Our team of experienced, expert baby planners is located across the US and expanding every day. They are knowledgeable and personable, and above all, excited to help you plan for your new arrival and beyond!

Why should I use Gugu Concierge?
You would hire a wedding planner, so why not hire a baby planner for the next big milestone in your life? Cut through the noise and get the right things for your family the first time.

Watch this short video to learn even more:

Everything you need to know about Gugu Concierge Baby Planning and Registry Service

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Gugu Concierge: Top Father’s Day Picks

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Not sure where to start in shopping for the new dad or dad-to-be in your life? We asked our team of Gugu Concierge Baby Planners and Maternity Consultants to share their Top Picks for Father’s Day.

Latina Baxter, Marley Moo, Houston, TX
Oioi Men’s Wax Canvas Satchel Diaper Bag: This diaper bag is not only stylish and water-resistant, but can do double duty as a laptop bag.

Jessica Zablan, The Birth and Baby Co., Boise, ID
Beebo Hands Free Bottle Holder: Whether feeding pumped breast milk or formula, the Beebo frees up dad’s hands to read a book or cuddle baby closer!

Victoria Facelli, Durham Lactation, Durham, NC
Boba Air Baby Carrier: Packs down tiny, can get wet (and dries super fast), and is just such a fun weekend adventure baby carrier.

 

Kimmie Johnson, Your Milk Shoppe, Chicago, IL
Amber Michels, Your Milk Shoppe, Greenville, SC
Wet Shave Club Membership: Keep your man stocked up on razors, shaving cream, and various shaving accoutrements! In the early days of new parenthood, it can be hard to keep on top of everything. Wet Shave Club delivers everything dad needs each month right to your doorstep.

 

Valerie Trumbower, Nurturing Doula, Bucks County, PA
Fisher-Price Soothing River Luxury Calming Vibrations Tub: New dads often have a hard time navigating exactly what their role is, especially if mom is breastfeeding. Bath time can become a special time for dad and baby to spend time together while giving mom a much needed break. This tub can be used for newborns through toddlers and the vibrations are so calming.

 

Honorable Mentions:

Julie McCaffrey, BabyNav Baby Planners, NY, NY
Mission Critical Baby Carrier: This is an easy-to-use structured carrier for dads with a design they will love and features they will totally appreciat,e such as a removable and washable liner, MOLLE attachments on the front and back, and accessories that will keep him hands free.

Kimmie Johnson, Your Milk Shoppe, Chicago, IL
Amber Michels, Your Milk Shoppe, Greenville, SC
Peppa Pig “Best Daddy” Shirt: This is the season a lot of dad’s are in and we think they’ll get a kick out of this!

Ashley Akselband, Westfield, NJ
Baby K’tan Active: While many men opt for a “manly” baby carrier, I always recommend getting a wrap as well. I love the Baby K’Tan – not only is it an inexpensive alternative to a standard carrier, it’s portable (throw it in a backpack or an overnight bag), and it really helps men bond with their babies by keeping them close. The best part – it’s super easy use! Rather than wraps with feet of fabric, this slips on similarly to a t-shirt. Plus, the breathable material wicks away moisture.

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Gugu Concierge: Top Self-Care Picks

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Practicing self-care isn’t always easy – especially for first time moms – but it’s absolutely essential. We asked our team of Gugu Concierge Baby Planners and Maternity Consultants to share their Top Self-Care Picks.

Valerie Trumbower, Nurturing Doula, Bucks County, PA
Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Lite Island Wrap: It’s super comfy to cuddle your new baby but nice enough to wear out and about in the world.  It looks great over yoga pants or jeans. . . and it’s machine washable! You can dress it up or wear it everyday like a bathrobe.


Julie McCaffrey, BabyNav Baby Planners, NY, NY
“Mama, You Got This” Journal: Every mom should have a beautiful journal to chronicle her journey.

Kimmie Johnson, Chicago, IL
Amber Michels, Greenville, SC
Mrs. Meyer’s Lavender Hand Balm and Lavender Aromatherapy Candle Really all things natural lavender are our favorites, but we love these two. We also love the HB Botanicals Candles!

Tina Morton, Cloud Nine Birth Services, Chicago, IL
Pure Grace Perfume by Philosophy: This line is top-notch quality, with a soft and clean scent that I just never get tired of. It makes me feel a little pampered every time I use it! Make sure to check out their other body products, too!

Victoria Zimmerman, Dallas, TX
Tata Harper Revitalizing Body Oil: It’s luxurious and our absolute favorite self-care pick for new mamas. It’s a bit of a splurge, but we promise it’s worth every penny! We also love this Hair Tie Bracelet. It makes you feel beautiful even when you’re pulling your spit-up laden hair up after three days without a shower…and it keeps that hair tie close by without cutting off your circulation! 😉

Jessica Zablan, Boise, ID sums it up:
“You can’t pour from an empty cup! So take time for self care. My favorite self-care for moms is taking a hour to do nothing. If could be going to the spa, sitting at a coffee shop or even sitting in their car alone on their phone. I always feel like I am a better mom when I can shut my brain off and do something mindless for an hour.”

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Gugu Concierge: Baby Planner Spotlight

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Latina Baxter
Marley & Moo Maternity
Houston, TX
Service Area: Houston Metropolitan Area

How did you get into maternity consulting/baby planning?
I have always had an interest in women and the birth process.  In high school I actually wanted to be an OB/GYN, but I knew from a young age that family and being with my family was more important than any job.  After I had Marley, I became intrigued by the birth process and wondered why more women did not choose to take a more natural, friendly method to birthing.  Thus, Marley and Moo was born with the mission to educate and prepare the mothers of Houston to rock their pregnancy, labor and motherhood “like a boss”.

What is the most rewarding thing about your job?
Knowing that my team plays a role in positively impacting a mother’s experience with birth and motherhood is the most gratifying thing in the world.  All women deserve to look back and feel confident and empowered by their experience.  If we can help just one woman experience that feeling, then our mission has been fulfilled.

Are there any local businesses or individuals who offer services for new parents that you’d like to give a shout-out to?
Innate Potential Chiropractic and MommaStrong.

What is one essential product that you find yourself recommending to almost all parents for their baby registries? Why do you love it?
The 4moms Infant Tub because no baby likes to bathe in nasty water!

Top Product Picks
1. 4Moms Infant Tub
2. Dr. Brown’s Glass Bottles
3. Boon Drying Rack and Feeding Essentials
4. Peg Perego Stroller
5. 4Moms mamaRoo

Need help planning your baby registry? Learn more about Gugu Concierge: click here.

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Gugu Concierge: Top Eco-Friendly Picks

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Happy Earth Day! Going green and helping to take care of the Earth for future generations is important to many moms, so we asked our team of Gugu Concierge Baby Planners and Maternity Consultants to share their Top Eco-Friendly Picks.

Amber Michel, Your Milk Shoppe, Greenville, SC
aden+anais Muslin Swaddles: These versatile aden + anais Classic Muslin Swaddles work as a stroller or nursing cover, changing pad cover, burp cloth or as a tummy-time blanket.

Julie McCaffrey, BabyNav Baby Planners, NY, NY
Bumbleride Indie: Constructed with eco fabrics featuring recycled plastics (PET), Oeko-Tex and Blue sign System Partner Fabric Certifications.

Kimmie Johnson, Your Milk Shoppe, Chicago, IL
Nature’s Little Squeeze: Refillable pouches can be used again and again. Save money and natural resources, compared to disposable pouches. Packaging and pouches are recyclable.

Rachel Pitzel, Los Angeles, CA
Babyganics Baby-Safe Laundry Essentials: Specially formulated with plant-based cleaning power and free from harsh chemicals. Gentle for baby, but tough on stains.

Jessica Zablan, The Birth & Baby Co., Boise, ID
HABA Toys: HABA offers thoughtfully designed, beautiful toys that are made with the highest craftsmanship and materials available

Here are some additional mentions from our experts:

Tina Morton, Cloud Nine Birth Services, Chicago, IL
Babies & Up Skincare line by Alaffia/Everyday Shea: It’s all-natural and gentle on baby skin, while the scents and quality are heavenly! I urge anyone to try it and fall in love with it themselves.

Amber M. and Kimmie J., Your Milk Shoppe, Greenville, SC/Chicago, IL
Bambo Nature’s Diapers: If a mom does not want to go the cloth diaper route, they are a great alternative! The diapers are free from perfumes, chlorine, and have a super-high absorbency (which is tough to find in these types of diapers!) and the “fluff” is made from sustainably sourced timber.

Valerie Trumbower, Nurturing Doula, Montgomeryville, PA
Skip*Hop Grab & Go Wet/Dry Bag: These reusable bags eliminate the need for using multiple plastic bags for soiled clothes, wet swimsuits, etc.

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