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Holiday Gift Guide: Foodie Families

The holidays are such a fun time to spoil all of your foodie family friends with new and exciting finds! Check out some of our top holiday gift ideas for foodie families – delicious, easy for the whole family, and a great holiday treat! Read on to see more info on our fave products and check out the exclusive discounts!

GelPro Mats: When it comes to cooking, there is so much time standing on your feet – and as a new mom, or especially as a pregnant mom – it can hurt your feet after a while! Our team is obsessed with GelPro Mats – our editor has two in her kitchen and can’t stop raving about them! Pamper your feet and prevent unnecessary discomfort and fatigue while cooking, baking and entertaining with GelPro comfort mats. A GelPro comfort mat is the perfect gift for cooking, entertaining and crafting enthusiasts – plus, it comes in so many different patterns and colors, you are sure to find one which matches your kitchen! With the holidays coming up, and all of the cooking and baking you’re going to have to do – this is a perfect hostess gift or holiday gift (plus, it makes washing dishes so much easier on your back!). We also love that GelPro mats are manufactured in the USA (Waco, TX). And, GelPro mats come a five-year warranty – we know you will love them! Use code Gugu20 for 20% off.

Countertop Foods New Moms Nutritional Gift Box: One of the best gifts for new moms is the gift of healthy and nutritious foods – often new moms are so busy and tired they forget to provide themselves with nutrient rich food. We’re thrilled to introduce you to Countertop Foods and their New Moms Nutritional Gift Box! The New Moms Nutritional Gift Box is a delicious nutritional roadmap delivering maximum health benefits with minimal cooking effort to support new moms as they recover and recalibrate. The New Moms Nutritional Gift Box includes lactation support honey, healthy fats, healing spices, easy to follow recipes and tips, and even a hand dyed turmeric infused baby towel. The New Mothers Nutrition gift box includes the first month’s supply of products, and Countertop Foods Golden Guide with recipes and a plan specially formulated for the needs of new mothers. In postpartum, a combination of healing spices with good carbs, protein, and healthy fats is what you need to put your body and mind on the fast track to recovery and milk supply on high. This makes a perfect gift for a long distance friend (or put it on your list!). Use code guguguru20 for 20% off a box.

Partake Foods: If you are looking for a holiday treat everyone can enjoy, we love gifting Partake Foods cookies – not only do they come in delicious flavors, but they are a safe treat for everyone on your holiday list! Partake Foods is a mom led company, started by a mom whose daughter suffers from multiple food allergies and wanted her – and the 2 kids in every classroom in American who suffer from life threatening food allergies – to have yummy, healthy snacks. The cookies are school safe, nut free, and free of the top 14 allergens! They are so delicious that MindBodyGreen named them to their list of 2018 “Absolute Best Gluten-Free Desserts.” They make a perfect stocking stuffer, teacher holiday gift, or holiday party treat. With flavors such as Sprouted Grain Chocolate Chip, Carrot Oat, and Sweet Potato Millet, you’re sure to fall in love with the Partake Foods cookies for your family. Use code GUGUGURU20 for 20% off.

Creation Nation Energy Bite Mix: Have you heard? There’s a DIY Protein Bar Revolution and Creation Nation is leading the charge! At Gugu Guru, we love personalization and that’s why we’re absolutely obsessed with the delicious and 100% customizable Energy Bites & Lactation Bites from Creation Nation. With these mixes, you can create and customize your own healthy bites at home in just minutes (so easy – even your kids can make them) and each mix makes a batch of 24 bites. These are simply the freshest bites around and make a delicious stocking stuffer for nursing mamas! Creation Nation no-bake mixes are certified gluten-free and are made using purity protocol oats. Visit ProteinBarMix.com and enjoy 20% off with code Gugu20 (exp 12/31.)

Travel Tray: Traveling during the holidays can be overwhelming with kids; there is so much luggage, gifts for family, and lots of snacks – especially for keeping the kids busy while traveling! We have the perfect accompaniment for your holiday travels, The Travel Tray! Travel Tray simply fits into any cup holder, making it the perfect accessory for a car seat, stroller, movie theater…you name it! Even up front for yourself, mama! It easily holds a cup/bottle and provides a spot for snacks or small toys! Made in USA. The Travel Tray is dishwasher-friendly, plus it is BPA, PHT, PVC-Free, so safe for all snacks. A fun and unique gift idea for holiday time, it’s a perfect for gift for someone who is always on the go! Plus, they offer free shipping on any order of 2 or more online, keep one for you, and share one with a friend! Use code GURU for 20% off + Free shipping.

B.Box Baby Neoprene Sleeve: Holiday time can be chaotic, and often baby items can get lost in the fray of the holidays! Personalize your little one’s sippy cup with b.box’s new insulating neoprene sleeves. The sleeves feature reversible designs – the perfect accessory for b.box’s most loved cup! The B.Box Neoprene Sleeve helps insulate liquid and protect your sippy cup base from life’s little knocks. The sleeves are an essential must-have for holiday time, as they help your little one’s bottles stay cool or hot – which means comfort and peace for your baby as you travel during the holiday season!

White Leaf Provisions: Healthy snacks are not only essential for holiday travel, but make a super fun stocking stuffer too! White Leaf Provisions provides healthy snacks for all members of the family. White Leaf Provisions believes everyone should have access to beyond pure and transparent foods for their family, no matter where you are located in North America. Their all veggie baby food blend is Demeter Certified Biodynamic® & USDA Organic, plus GMO free and kosher. The all vegetable blend is regeneratively farmed, helping to heal the Earth that our kids will inherit. This holiday season White Leaf Provisions are offering a “Buy One Get One to Give” on their Biodynamic Baby Foods so that you can share with your friends and family! If you get hungry on the road during holiday season, check out the White Leaf Provisions delicious apple sauce blends. Their Apple+Ceylon Cinnamon Sauce cups are Demeter Certified Biodynamic® and USDA Organic, plus GMO free and kosher. They are made with just two ingredients, Biodynamic Jonagold apples and Organic Ceylon Cinnamon. Plus, this holiday season we are offering a “Buy One Get One to Give” on our Biodynamic Apple+Cinnamon Sauce so that you can stuff everyone’s stockings full! Our editor got the chance to try these with her 5 year old and both mom and kiddo loved the applesauce! Don’t forget to use code BOGO2GIVE to buy one get one and give as a gift!

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and we rounded up some great Valentine’s Day gifts for new and expecting mamas!

Pearhead, Sonogram Frame: What a perfect Valentine’s Day gift for the pregnant mama in your life, love is in the air! There’s no feeling like seeing your bundle of joy for the first time. Pearhead’s sonogram frame is the perfect keepsake for always cherishing that special moment and your little one. “Love at first sight” is silver foil stamped on the acid-free beveled mat adding an adorable touch to this keepsake frame. Celebrate your little Pearhead this Valentine’s day with Pearhead’s sonogram frame.This frame is perfect for setting on any table or desk with the included easel. Or hang the frame in your home with the included sawtooth hanger. It will fit your sonogram perfectly as the photo insert is 3″x 4″. This also makes a wonderful baby shower gift year round.

cakest DIY Heart Kit: If you have a sweet tooth, you probably just love Valentine’s Day. Skip the conventional box of chocolates and make a delicious cakest cake with one of the brand’s amazing DIY kits. Too gorgeous for a cake smash, each of cakest’s designs has been simplified and thoroughly tested to guarantee your success. You receive pre-portioned ingredients and all the tools you need to create a fabulous cake. Plus, the easy to follow instructions will help organize your time and guide you through the process. Not to mention that cooking or baking anything is an excellent way to bond with toddlers and older kiddos.

Finn + Emma Bodysuits: There is nothing more fun than dressing baby up for their first Valentine’s Day and we are huge fans of Finn + Emma’s clothing for so many reasons! These very cute – and very cool – onesies sporting “love mom,” and “love dad,” are the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for a new little one in your life. Made from buttery-soft organic cotton, these onesies features easy-snap fasteners with Finn + Emma’s signature coconut inserts for quick access when changing or bathing. We love that Finn + Emma’s onesies are non-toxic and use eco-friendly dyes, so they’re soft and safe enough for even the most sensitive of babies. These Finn + Emma onesies are gender neutral colors and since they’re black and white (with a simple message) can be worn all year long, not just at Valentine’s Day.

Bamboobies Chic Nursing Shawl: Spoil a breastfeeding mama this Valentine’s Day with the gift of luxury (at an affordable price) with Bamboobies Chic Nursing Shawl! It is so stylish and discreet, no one will know it’s a nursing cover. We love giving multi-purpose gifts (especially to you minimalist mamas), so this Chic Nursing Shawl from Bamboobies is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for a new mom, sister, friend, or yourself. Made from softer, more eco-friendly rayon from bamboo fabric, this shawl can be worn as a maternity accessory, nursing and post-partum accessory and even be used as a car seat cover – score! The lighter weight makes it more breathable for better comfort, and you will always feel chic and put-together, for it features the perfect stretchiness to fit a baby underneath and comfortably fit mom’s changing body. It comes in two colors: black and blackberry and is one-size fits all, so you cannot go wrong with gifting this to a friend this Valentine’s Day!

Munch Mitt, Pastel Pink Hearts: It’s no secret that babies love to suck and teethe on their hands, but often this can led to dry, cracked hands…and many, many germs getting into their mouths. Enter: Munch Mitts! Munch Mitts are a convenient wearable teether from 3-7 months, and can be used up to 12 months of age; it is generally used as a standard soft hand-held teether from 7-12 months (once babies dexterity kicks in). The strap can be used to affix to a toy tether or car seat/stroller strap for convenience. Munch Mitts are super safe for babies, their soft and flexible teething surface is made of 100% food-grade silicone, and is BPA and Phthalate free. Furthermore, they have been safety tested to exceed all federal safety requirements, including CPSC, ATSM regulations and the most current CPSIA. Munch Mitts aren’t just for teething, but for sensory learning, too; the mitt features sensory stimulating crinkle noise throughout mitt, and is interchangeable between hands. Since it provides easy access for baby to self soothe their teething pain, it will provide you more hands free time to do what you need to! We love this heart pattern for Valentine’s Day – these make a perfect Valentine’s Day gift for a mom-to-be or a new parent.

LaVie Lactation Massager: While breastfeeding can be a wonderful and natural experience, sometimes there are bumps in the road such as plugged ducts, mastitis, and engorgement issues – if you’re looking for a unique and helpful Valentine’s Day gift for a new mom, we’re fans of the new LaVie Lactation Massager to aid with breastfeeding issues. The LaVie Lactation Massager is a milk expression tool that helps improve milk flow and relieve pain caused by engorgement, plugged ducts and other breastfeeding symptoms. It’s unique shape and multiple vibration modes, combined with their step-by-step care plan, make the Lactation Massager the perfect tool to restore your milk flow. The unique shape features 3 active sides for better coverage and multiple vibration modes to help with plugged ducts. It is soft on the skin, made from medical grade silicone and is BPA free. Plus, it is waterproof, so you can massage in the shower without any worry. It also comes with a travel bag, travel lock and no batteries needed, it is rechargeable!

Bravado Designs Belle Underwire Nursing Bra in Amethyst – Who says you can’t feel gorgeous when nursing? For Valentine’s Day, pick up the Belle Underwire Nursing Bra in the Amethyst jewel tone and feel sexy but supported. The Belle Underwire Nursing Bra features luxe Petal-Soft™ fabric and a unique underwire. The flexible wire was designed to move with your body – forwards, backwards and sideways – so you can feel comfortable and confident while nursing. Specially made for the mom who simply loves to wear an underwire nursing bra for breastfeeding! (Psst: if you’re buying for her, this bra pairs perfectly with the Clip and Pump™ Hands-Free Nursing Bra Accessory.)

Thank you to Cakest, LaVie Lactation Massager, Finn + Emma, Munch Mitt, Bamboobies, Bravado Designs and Pearhead for making this sponsored post possible.

Making Holiday Memories with Pearhead

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Holiday time is all about making and saving special family memories, and when it comes to making family memories, we always turn to Pearhead to help us out. We’re loving their adorable holiday creations – they’re super easy to do at home and create memories which last a lifetime. Check out some of our favorites below.

Pearhead Babyprints Handprint or Footprint Ball Ornament, Blue: This adorable and festive ball ornament is the perfect decoration for your tree or home this holiday season. It comes in blue and pink and it’s customizable! The ornament includes 100% baby safe white paint to make your baby’s little hand print. Simply cover baby’s hand with the white paint and then put baby’s hand on the front of the ornament to reveal a detailed print. Let the ornament dry for about 12-24 hours. Use the included marker to write your little one’s name or have some fun and let your toddler write their own name! Once the ornament is complete attach the satin ribbon for a finishing touch.

Babyprints Star Ornament: This adorable, do-it-yourself, ornament is easy to make and 100% baby safe. The babyprints ornament comes with a package of clay, a shaping star ring, rolling pin, red and green festive ribbons, and a pin to create the ornament hanging hole. Best of all, the clay requires no mixing or baking! Simply knead the clay and roll it out on a piece of foil (not included). Press baby’s hand or foot in the clay gently but hard enough to create an impression. If you make a mistake – no problem! You can redo it as many times as you need until you get the perfect impression. Once finished making the print, use the shaping star ring to create a star around your baby’s print and remove the excess clay. Then use the pin to create a hole in your ornament for the ribbon to go once dry.

Pearhead Holiday Wall Frame: Sing all the Christmas melodies and get in the holiday spirit with Pearhead’s holiday wall frame. This hand-finished white, wooden frame is the perfect keepsake to decorate your home this holiday season! The white frame includes popular Christmas songs such as Jingle Bells, Here Comes Santa Clause, and Let it Snow and more printed in gold accents on the front of the frame. Display your favorite 4.75” x 6.75” photo of the entire family during the most wonderful time of the year.

Pearhead Baby’s First Christmas Prints: This adorable keepsake frame is the perfect way to cherish baby’s first Christmas! This red, wooden frame includes a decorated beveled mat with silver snowflake details and “baby’s first Christmas” printed on the front adding an adorable touch. Display your favorite 3” x 5” photo of your little one on their first Christmas ever. The frame also includes a clean-touch ink pad and impression card to display baby’s little piggies! The clean-touch ink pad ensures baby’s hand or foot will never touch the ink so it’s 100% baby safe!

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New Mom Gifts – Buying Guide

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When it comes to buying a new mom gifts, you want to get her something special, but also something useful, as everything in those early days needs to serve some sort of purpose – whether the purpose is to make their life easier, taste good, or provide self-care. We rounded up some great gift ideas for new moms – some of these would make awesome stocking stuffers, too.

Boobie Bars: Nursing moms can get really hungry – and when they reach for a snack, not only do they want it to be delicious, but healthy and promote milk supply, too! This is why we are fans of Boobie Bars; they check all of the boxes for new moms. Plus, they’re a perfect stocking stuffer or wrap a few flavors up for your new mom gifts under the tree! Created by a nurse and lactation consultant, Boobie Bars, are a wonderful alternative to taking pills and special teas to help your milk supply. Made of a proprietary blend of herbs, coconut oil, oatmeal, and Moringa, these bars are offered in blueberry coconut, oatmeal chocolate chip, and gluten-free peanut butter. Did you know that eating just one Boobie Bar a day fulfills a daily dose of milk-boosting herbs that a breastfeeding mama needs? That’s pretty awesome. Plus, these make a great snack for a working mama or mom-on-the-go. Use code GGHOLIDAY15 to save 15% off your entire order thru 12/31.

BlueSmart mia: For the technie new mama in your life, we highly recommend checking out the BlueSmart mia as a new mom gifts idea. Not only do we think BlueSmart mia is awesome as a tech baby product, but it brings a peace of mind to new parents, too. How does it do that? BlueSmart mia is a smart bottle feeding system that tracks and analyzes your baby’s intake and consumption patterns. The smart safe and colorful silicone sleeve is placed on the bottom of most baby bottles, and with the help of Wi-Fi, will transmit information regarding a baby’s feeding data including feeding amount, temperature, duration, and angle to be analyzed in the accompanying free app. That information is then able to be shared – you can even export it to your pediatrician! BlueSmart mia also has indicators on the silicone smart sleeve that guide each feeding, such as temperature alerts for whether the milk is too hot or cold, angle alerts for optimal feeding, feeding reminders, expiration warnings for if you’ve left the breastmilk or formula out too long, and more. Very high-tech and a super cool gift for a new mom (or dad).

Waverly Baby by Trend Lab Panama Wave Adobe Carryall Diaper Bag: Who doesn’t love a new bag under the Christmas tree? We’re smitten for this Waverly Baby Carryall Diaper Bag! The Waverly Baby Panama Wave Carryall features authentic Waverly durable upholstery fabric; this fabric is also stain resistant and the bag features protective feet to give you confidence to set your bag down safely anywhere. The Waverly Carryall Diaper Bag has multiple compartments and useful accessories keeps all you need organized and within reach. This Carryall Diaper Bag includes a memory foam changing pad, zip-closure clear messy bag, stroller straps, and a matching wallet. Plus, it includes a leash and fob attachments for handy availability when you’re holding baby in one arm and need to find your keys! We love how stylish this bag looks – no one will even have a clue that it’s a diaper bag. We’re sure if you gift this to a new mom this holiday season, she will fall in love with it immediately. Use code WAVBAG15 for 15% off on all Waverly Baby by Trend Lab Diaper Bags on www.tlcbabies.com only. Promo code expiration date: December 31, 2017.

Belabumbum Pajama Set: Give your new mom gifts of comfort this holiday season with amazing pajamas from Belabumbum! Belabumbum has a huge variety of pajama sets for both pregnant moms, and nursing mothers. Their Lounge Chic Classic PJs (pictured) are a perfect gift for the pregnant or new mom in your life; these classically styled maternity and nursing pajamas in soft jersey with contrast piping are so comfortable you’ll want to stay in them all day long. They feature a gathered elastic back waist which creates a flattering A-line for during pregnancy and after baby. The super soft top has button down nursing access (yes!), classic piping detail at collar and sleeve, and a gathered elastic back empire waist detail. The incredibly comfy bottoms are a full length pant with piping on the hem, and feature a comfy flat waistband which won’t roll up – and, the waist adjusts with your changing figure. Sounds like the perfect pajamas to us! Give a gift of self-care and comfort this holiday season with these pajamas and don’t forget to use the code GUGUGURU for 10% OFF plus FREE SHIPPING!

Love Comma, 2X1 Rib Tank Bump + Feed Dress: Give the gift of style this holiday season with a classic little black dress from Love Comma. Love Comma is known for their gorgeous nursing friendly clothing, and this Rib Tank Bump + Feed Dress is no exception. The 2X1 Rib Tank Dress is an extension of Love Comma’s best-selling 2×1 Rib Tank top. The fabric features 8% fine spandex, so it offers maximum recovery at the neckline and a flattering stretch across the belly, during pregnancy and postpartum. The built-in breastfeeding mechanism has an extremely easy nursing access with no hardware to fumble with. We love that this gift is an investment in style – a pregnant mama can wear it postpartum, and a new mom can nurse in style, and wear in a future pregnancy, as well. Because you can easily pull down to breastfeed and pump, this is an ideal dress for a working mama; simply pair with a blazer or denim jacket and you’re good to go; stylish nursing clothes for the win!

Earth Mama Organics Gift Sets: If you’re looking for a great stocking stuffer, we love the new mom gifts and sets from Earth Mama Organics. Earth Mama Organics offers three different gift sets; the mini-deodorant pack features all four flavors in one fun-filled box! Refreshing ginger-lime GingerAid Deodorant, tangerine-y Bright Citrus Deodorant, naturally unscented Natural Non-Scents Deodorant, and fresh, soothing Calming Lavender Deodorant. All of the deodorants are super safe for breastfeeding and sensitive skin. If you’re stuffing the stocking of a pregnant mama, check out their A Little Something for Mama-to-Be pack; A Little Something for Mama-To-Be is a pocket full of pampering packed with herbal pregnancy essentials: luxurious Earth Mama Body Butter and Natural Stretch Oil to help comfort dry skin and emerging stretch marks, Organic Morning Wellness Tea to help ease pregnancy nausea any time of day, and exhilarating Ginger Grapefruit Happy Mama Body Wash and Morning Wellness Spray. And, you can even stick their A Little Something for Baby kit in baby’s first stocking this year! A Little Something for Baby includes easy to pack on-the-go sized versions of Earth Mama’s natural and organic herbal baby essentials: naturally gentle castile Angel Baby Body Wash & Shampoo, best selling Angel Baby Bottom Balm diaper cream, soothing vanilla orange Angel Baby Lotion and virtually scent-free Angel Baby Oil for dry skin and infant massage. A Little Something for Baby is an all-natural welcome for perfect little newbie!

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Caregiver Holiday Gift Idea: Tiny Tags

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Looking for a caregiver holiday gift idea for the mom, grandma, sister, babysitter or friend in your life? You’ve come to the right place. We are loving Tiny Tags jewelry for the ultimate holiday gift! Coming in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and price points – this personalized jewelry is a loving way to show someone that you appreciate them this holiday season.

Tiny Tags, founded by a mom (of course!), creates gorgeous and stylish jewelry for women which are also incredibly meaningful. Whether it is the date you first laid eyes on your partner or child, or all of your children’s names, or the time your baby was born, Tiny Tags turns memories into heirloom jewelry pieces. With a ton of styles to choose from, as well as gold or silver, you’re sure to find a unique gift for the women in your life this holiday season. We rounded up some of our favorite pieces from Tiny Tags to add to your holiday wish list and shopping list. Any of these would make the ultimate caregiver holiday gift idea.

Check out our top picks under $100:

Top left: Gold Heart Necklace ($95); Top right: Silver Bar Name Necklace ($85); Bottom left: 1 Name Necklace Silver ($65); Bottom right: Gold Lower Case Initial Necklace ($95)

We love that each Tiny Tags necklace tells a story – it may just be a piece of gorgeous jewelry, but there is such sentiment and history behind every piece. And, since the holiday season is really about giving back, we love that founder Melissa says, “As a mother of three healthy boys, I am deeply aware of life’s blessings, and I am passionate about giving back. Every month, Tiny Tags donates to Save the Children, Plan USA, and the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and our goal is to keep on giving.” Tiny Tags are also made in America! We also love that you can buy a new mom or grandmother a Tiny Tags necklace and add charms as more babies come into the family. Tiny Tags makes a perfect push present for a holiday baby, too.

Check out some of our top holiday gift picks below – which one would you buy for yourself?

Top left: Gold Family Necklace ($170); Top right: 3 Name Silver Circle Pendant ($105); Bottom left: Gold Skinny Bar Necklace ($125); Bottom right: 4 Name Silver Necklace ($200)

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Gift Guide: Baby’s First Gifts

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Shopping for baby’s first gifts for a milestone holiday? Everyone loves shopping for special baby gifts, but sometimes finding the right gift can stump you! We rounded up some of our favorite special gifts when it comes to shopping for baby’s first gift.

Don’t forget to check out our Toddler Gift Guide, too!

Butterscotch Blankees: We’re huge fans of personalized gifts for baby’s first gifts – especially when they’re gorgeous blankies which they can keep for life. As always, we love to talk about investment when it comes to baby gifts, and Butterscotch Blankees are a must-have investment gift for your little one. Butterscotch Blankees are known for their gorgeous monogrammed blankets – which come in a huge variety of styles (seriously, there’s over 65 designs to browse through!). You’re sure to find the perfect blankie for the special baby in your life. They add such pizzaz to any nursery or living area. We think they’re also perfect backgrounds for monthly photos. When you go to the Butterscotch Blankees website, you chose a design first; then, you pick whether you want acrylic or cashmere (yes, please!), size of the blanket (3 to choose from), base color, accent color…and then customize your monogram – even down to the color and font! Have fun while shopping for baby’s first gift with Butterscotch Blankees – the blankie which will last a lifetime with your little one. Plus, they come wrapped up like a sweet butterscotch candy – can’t much cuter than that!

Whisbear: We are all about giving baby’s first gifts that are both functional and adorable – enter, Whisbear! Originally created in the UK by two mothers, the multi-award winning Whisbear, The Humming Bear, is an innovative product for babies. Knowing that many babies are soothed by the soothing whooshing sounds of the womb, Whisbear aims to help newborns have a smooth transition from prenatal to postnatal life. Whisbear emits Pink Noise; while white noise is often used for sleeping aids, Pink Noise is scientifically proven to most accurately represent the sounds familiar from a mother’s womb and have links to better night sleep for newborns. Pink Nose is less high-frequency noise as well as stimulating the pleasure sensors in the brain. Unlike other sleep devices, Whisbear plays for 40 minutes. After in gently turns off, it stays on standby and is re-activated once the baby starts to cry, pacifying the baby back to sleep. Whisbear is the first sleep aid created featuring the CRYsensor – this is an intelligent device which automatically actives calming white noise when your baby starts crying! Whisbear is so much more than a sleep aid, however. It is also an adorable sensory toy and playtime companion. For newborns, it is a great tummy time companion, and as babies grow, it becomes a sweet animal companion which promotes both fine motor and sensory development skills. If you’re looking for a useful and adorable gift for baby, the Whisbear is a perfect choice – as it is not just a gift for baby, but for the whole household!

Little Giraffe’s Little L Blanky: It’s no secret that we’re fans of Little Giraffe (Little Giraffe plush toys are a toddler diaper bag must have) and we think that Little Giraffe’s super soft Blanky Lovies are the ultimate baby’s first gifts. Downsize your diaper bag and maximize smiling baby time with Little Giraffe’s 2-in-1 travel pal and security blanky. Sure to be your little one’s favorite tag-along buddy, the Little L Blanky provides comfort and companionship while on-the-go. Coming in pink or blue, with adorable polka dots and an even cuter face, this Blanky Lovey will not only be a super soft companion for your little one, but make a memorable first gift for baby which will grow with them, too.

Pearhead Baby Prints Kit: Pearhead is our go-to shop when it comes to preserving memories, and baby’s first gift is no exception. Pearhead offers a variety of ways you can memorialize the special moments in your baby’s life – and these kits make the ultimate first gifts for babies and parents alike. The My Little Babyprints Tin comes in gray or pink with a package of clay, rolling pin, and easel to display once you’re finished. It is so easy to complete and you can do it as many times as you like to get just the perfect prints! We’re also fans of the Babyprints Keepsake, which makes an ideal first gift for baby and parents – the babyprints keepsake comes with everything you need to make your baby’s footprint or handprint. It includes one package of soft, air drying clay and a ribbon to display the keepsake once finished. You can get the babyprints keepsake in white, pink or blue – making it a perfect gift idea!

ErgoPouch Sleep Suit Bag: We love keeping babies warm and snuggly, so why not gift your little one a safe way to keep warm with the ErgoPouch as one of baby’s first gifts? We’ve written before about how much we love ErgoPouch for babies and toddlers, and we think ErgoPouch’s Sleep Suit Bags make a perfect first baby gift, as they are safe, help baby sleep, and are super cute, too. The organic natural fibers that make up the ergoPouch are breathable and skin friendly, which keeps baby at an even and controlled temperature, unlike with polyester. ergoPouch offers a range of tog (warmth) ratings available to suit every temperature and every season, so you can pick the suits perfect for your baby at all times of the year. Baby can sleep anywhere with the ergoPouch Sleep Suit Bag since it converts from a sleeping bag to a sleep suit with legs! This makes the transition from crib to stroller or car an easy one. It’s also a perfect choice for older babies and toddlers who like freedom of movement, with grip pads on the feet for little walkers. Gift your little one the gift of warmth and cozy with the ErgoPouch Sleep Suit Bags – it’s a perfect Hygge Gift!

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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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Heart Style for Valentine’s Day

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With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, we wanted to share our favorite Valentine styles for baby; however, February is also Heart Health Awareness Month, so we combined the two and are sharing our top heart-centric Valentine’s Day Styles for your little one! Raise awareness for heart health and your baby can wear these heart styles all month long.

Lorena Canals Solidary Pink Rug, $200: The design on this rug is a reproduction of an actual child’s drawing. It works well for boys and girls alike, in a nursery or play space. This pattern is near and dear to our hearts because it helped us start our charitable work in India.
Gap’s Love Intarsia Crew Sweater, $35: 100% cotton crew neck sweater perfect for your little Valentine.
H+M’s Sweatshirt Jumpsuit, $20: Jumpsuit in soft sweatshirt fabric with a printed pattern. Jersey-lined hood, zip at front and along one leg, and ribbing at cuffs and hems. Soft, brushed inside. Cotton content is organic.
Old Navy Graphic Bodysuit for Baby, $7: 100% cotton onesie for baby with a tribal theme for Valentine’s Day.
Lorena Canals Puffy Love Rug, $200 (Pre-order): We love this rug that comes with its own built-in cushion, which makes it a great place for catnaps or story time! It’s bound to be a favorite addition to your child’s room.
Tula Baby Carrier, Wild Hearts, $159: We’ve taken one of our adorned designs and reinterpreted it for our line of fully printed canvas Tula Baby Carriers. Show some love for ‘Wild Hearts’! ‘Wild Hearts’ pays homage to the intensely energetic and passionate way that our littles loves live life! ‘Wild Hearts’ is a monochromatic design, in black and white, of hearts with an all over distressed look.
Finn + Emma Heart Tattoo Stroller Toy, $16: Hello little one, I’m a stroller toy here to keep you company on your journeys. I’m made from Indian hardwood and finished with vegetable seed wax. Clip me on, and I’ll go with you as far as your imagination takes us!
Mitz Dino-mite Onesie, $23: This short-sleeve baby onesie is soft, comfortable, and made of 100% cotton. It’s designed to fit infants of all sizes, with a rib knit to give good stretch and a neckband for easy on-and-off.
H+M Jersey Jumpsuit, $10: Jumpsuit in soft organic cotton jersey with a printed pattern. Snap fasteners at front and along one leg.
Gap Heart Terry Pants ($20) and top ($35): 100% cotton bear eared top and matching pants for Valentine’s Day.

Heart Style for Valentine’s Day

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Lorena Canals Solidary Pink Rug, $200: The design on this rug is a reproduction of an actual child’s drawing. It works well for boys and girls alike, in a nursery or play space. This pattern is near and dear to our hearts because it helped us start our charitable work in India.
Gap’s Love Intarsia Crew Sweater, $35: 100% cotton crew neck sweater perfect for your little Valentine.
H+M’s Sweatshirt Jumpsuit, $20: Jumpsuit in soft sweatshirt fabric with a printed pattern. Jersey-lined hood, zip at front and along one leg, and ribbing at cuffs and hems. Soft, brushed inside. Cotton content is organic.
Old Navy Graphic Bodysuit for Baby, $7: 100% cotton onesie for baby with a tribal theme for Valentine’s Day.
Lorena Canals Puffy Love Rug, $200 (Pre-order): We love this rug that comes with its own built-in cushion, which makes it a great place for catnaps or story time! It’s bound to be a favorite addition to your child’s room.
Tula Baby Carrier, Wild Hearts, $159: We’ve taken one of our adorned designs and reinterpreted it for our line of fully printed canvas Tula Baby Carriers. Show some love for ‘Wild Hearts’! ‘Wild Hearts’ pays homage to the intensely energetic and passionate way that our littles loves live life! ‘Wild Hearts’ is a monochromatic design, in black and white, of hearts with an all over distressed look.
Finn + Emma Heart Tattoo Stroller Toy, $16: Hello little one, I’m a stroller toy here to keep you company on your journeys. I’m made from Indian hardwood and finished with vegetable seed wax. Clip me on, and I’ll go with you as far as your imagination takes us!
Mitz Dino-mite Onesie, $23: This short-sleeve baby onesie is soft, comfortable, and made of 100% cotton. It’s designed to fit infants of all sizes, with a rib knit to give good stretch and a neckband for easy on-and-off.
H+M Jersey Jumpsuit, $10: Jumpsuit in soft organic cotton jersey with a printed pattern. Snap fasteners at front and along one leg.
Gap Heart Terry Pants ($20) and top ($35): 100% cotton bear eared top and matching pants for Valentine’s Day.

Last Minute Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Mamas!

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We rounded up some last minute must-have items for the stockings this year! These would also make perfect gifts for your mom friends, as they’re all essentials and thoughtful items. Like what you see? Add them to your registry too!

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Tootsies Compression Maternity Socks: Socks are a must-have in every Christmas stocking! Why not put Tootsies Maternity Socks into your favorite mama’s stocking this year? Tootsies not only come in adorable designs, but are the brainchild of a 5-time Olympian who realized that compression socks would help pregnant mamas with the swelling of the feet and prevention and reduction of spider and varicose veins. The socks, which are healthy for all day wear, come in a huge variety of styles, so you’re sure to find one for every pregnant mom this holiday season.

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Baby Leche Fashionable Nursing Cover: Baby Leche combines style and comfort to create a nursing cover which is perfect for mom and baby. Why not add one of these super soft covers to your nursing-mama friend’s stocking this year? She will appreciate the 360 full coverage of the cover, and the fact that the gift does double duty – it’s a scarf which easily becomes a nursing cover! Genius. With a variety of chic color choices, this surely makes a great holiday gift.

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