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A Post-Consumer Recycled Baby Registry

In the past, we’ve written about all sorts of sustainable and eco-friendly mom and baby products but this week we’re focusing on brands that convert plastic bottles into stylish products for your baby registry and home.

Mohawk Flooring EverStrand®
Mohawk – a leader in sustainable and environmentally responsible flooring – uses recycled plastic bottles to make its EverStrand line of carpeting. The plastic bottles actually create a stronger yarn than other PET. So you will get a durable, long-lasting carpet that contributes to a cleaner planet: made with up to 100% recycled content. With a robust selection of textures and colors featuring exceptional color clarity and fade resistance at an affordable price, you’re sure to find one that fits your style and your budget.

Lassig Green Label Neckline Diaper Bag
The Lassig Green Label Neckline bag continues to be one of – if not THE – most popular bags for eco-conscious moms’ Gugu Guru registries. The Lassig Green Label Neckline Diaper Bag keeps you organized and looks like a super-chic handbag. Made from recycled plastic bottles, it includes 2 large main compartments, lots of pockets, a changing pad, wet pocket, zip pouch, and more.

Mitz Must Love Dinosaurs Children’s Dress with Spikes
The Must Love Dinosaurs dress from Mitz Accessories is available in sizes for infants, toddlers and kids. The dress features black felt spikes that go down the back of the dress! RAWR! The spikes comfortably fold over and are made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles.

Green Toys
Green Toys Inc. is an eco-friendly toy company whose mantra is “every day is Earth Day.” Green Toys are made with 100% recycled milk jugs. These non-toxic products are all BPA and Phthalate Free, as well as 100% USA Made.

Gugu Guru Loves REPREVE®
When it comes to post-consumer recycled goods, the editors at Gugu Guru are especially excited about a material called REPREVE®, which is a recycled polyester yarn made from melted old plastic bottles. Unifi, the company that produces REPREVE®, is receiving heavy accolades as the company that is turning 4 billion plastic bottles into cool products. Here are just some of those awesome products that you should consider adding to your registry:

The Stair Barrier
A must for homes with multiple stories (and also great for travel), the Stair Barrier is a specially designed, fabric gate for the bottom of the stairs. With a variety of sizing options available The Stair Barrier is a stylish and effective way to keep your child and pets safe around steps with banisters. See their collection of barriers constructed with REPREVE here.

Recycled Beachfront Baby Wrap made with Repreve®
Each Beachfront Baby® Wrap made with 100% Repreve® PC polyester contains approximately 15 plastic water bottles. All of the Recycled Wraps come with a matching drawstring carry bag, which is also made with Repreve®, and the packaging for this wrap is printed on 100% recycled paper. Made in the USA, all Beachfront Baby® “one size” carriers are sewn with care by work-at-home-moms in the San Antonio, Texas area. Available in Sky Blue as shown.

Tekhni Woven Sling Studio
Born in 2013, Tekhni is the culmination of art, design and babywearing. The babywearing mom founder, Alisa DeMarco, is a painter, graphic designer, dye artist and textile designer. Tekhni has made the pledge to create wraparound slings and accessories from the finest resources, finished by hand in Grayslake, Illinois. A variety of yarns and blends are used in my wraps– cotton, linen, silk, Repreve®, Tencel®, and more– chosen for beauty and comfort. Everything is finished lovingly by Tekhni’s local Chicago-land seamstresses.

American Flora Shop
And for mom style, we are digging American Flora Shop. The founder of American Flora got her inspiration largely from being a ballet dancer and teacher. She wanted to create pieces that would provide a comfortable feel and feminine look in the studio, and would also pair well with lifestyle wear, and was particularly focused on finding a sustainable fabric. All made in the USA, American Flora’s Life. and Sport. Collections continue to reflect the passion for designing pieces with versatility and femininity in mind. Check out this adorable Pink Bottle Headband made with REPREVE, which assures a soft, comfortable feel.

An Avid Runner’s 6 Baby Registry Picks

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We connected with running mom, Leah Balentine, on Instagram last year when she was pregnant and we’ve followed her ever since. Now a new mommy to her adorable little running buddy, we find Leah’s posts super inspiring plus she’s a Charity Miles ambassador and that means, every time she gets moving (which is a lot), she earns money for a charity of her choosing. With the theme of healthy living and New Year’s resolutions in mind, we asked Leah to guest blog for Gugu Guru this month and share some of her avid running mama picks. Here’s what she had to say:

I started distance running after college. I ran my first marathon (Marine Corps Marathon) with Team in Training in 2009. One thing led to another and over the last few years I have run 10 marathons. I slowed down but continued to run during pregnancy.

Stroller running brings a whole new level of intensity but it is so fun! We love to run around Honolulu. A great place for stroller running near us is Ala Moana Park. It’s a beautiful, paved park.

Here are some of my top picks for avid running mamas:

Thule Urban Glide is an all-round sports stroller with a sleek and lightweight design making it perfect for urban mobility or jogging on your favorite path.

2. Stability ball for core/pelvic strength.

3. Running journal to keep track of fitness during pregnancy and postpartum progress.

4. A supportive sports bra that allows for breastfeeding. I like the Moving Comforts Juno Sports Bra.

5. A Bao Bei Maternity Sports Band to provide pregnant belly support for workouts.

6. Gabrialla maternity support belt – I found this one works best for belly support specifically during running versus just general workouts.

What Mom Shirt Are You This Year?

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It’s a New Year, so why not take some time to reflect on what sort of mama you want to be in 2017? We rounded up some of our favorite “mom life” shirts to help you figure out what kind of mom you’d like to be this year!

Are you a mom of all girls? Perhaps you’re outnumbered in a house of guys? Mom of twins? We’re loving these super soft shirts from LeoJudeCo!

All you hard working mamas, we have shirts for you too! Are you a mompreneur? Perhaps a feminist mama! Run your own company?

We are totally in love with this mombie shirt (who isn’t a mombie, seriously?!); um, that #momlife shirt pretty much sums it up, but we’re also loving on the jeggings and mascara life too!

Which mama-shirt are you?

Mom Style: Staying Stylish When Breastfeeding With Allette

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The lovely ladies of Allette are here today to share their tips for dressing chic while breastfeeding! Head to the bottom of the post for an exclusive discount, too! Want to know more about the company? Head to our Product Discovery post on Allette.

Hello new or expectant parent!

This is Celine. My business partner (and fellow Brooklyn mom), Oksana, and I started Allette, a new line of cute clothes to breastfeed in. For you.

If you’ll indulge us a little bit, we’ll tell you a little about us, our brand, why we started it and our fashion tips for making the best out of your nursing journey and beyond. If you’re already nursing, some of this may resonate with you. If you’re planning to nurse when baby comes, take note! Fashion and nursing’s relationships have been on “it’s complicated” status since, well, forever, but we are determined to change that.

We created Allette for moms who love clothes and do not want to compromise their style when they’re breastfeeding. Each unique Brooklyn-made style is comfortable, flattering, easy to care for, and yeah, pretty cute. So about you. Let’s assume you’ve had the baby already (yay – congrats!). Maybe you don’t quite fit into your old clothes yet and you don’t want to spend another day in your maternity wardrobe (made to show off the bump!). That’s where we come in. Our approach is simple; we design and make clothes that we love – and then figure out how to stylishly and conveniently include discreet nursing access. The result is a collection of dresses and tops cool and chic moms actually want to wear. When they’re nursing, and when they’re done nursing.

Making your wardrobe work for breastfeeding is definitely doable. But some days, you have a lunch or party to go to (with baby in tow of course!) and you want something that will look amazing. Something that you don’t have to worry about how you’re going to breastfeed. That’s an Allette day. And once you have just one top or dress that is just right, you’ll be amazed how much easier life gets (ok oversell, dressing gets easier!). Designs made to be dressed up or down, you’ll want to wear your allette piece every day. And now, here are three fashion tips we live by. And because, as we’ve already established, we don’t believe in changing your style to nurse, these apply to whatever life stage you’re at.

1. Know your body and what looks good on it. Sure, those off-the-shoulder tops are adorable and that high-waisted A-line skirt to die for. But does it look good on you? As we get older we have a natural tendency to move away from wearing clothes because they’re trendy and choose styles which actually look good on us. This is a good thing. There are so many designs out there, not all of them are right for us. And when you’ve just had a baby, this is doubly important. Getting to know your new body and what works with it is key. That’s why Allette clothes are designed to be flattering on a postpartum body and still look great when you lose more of the baby weight (because you will – patience!). We test all of our styles on multiple body types to ensure it works across many shapes and sizes.

2. Mix and match. Who can afford a designer wardrobe? The key is to pair inexpensive mass retail items (think H&M or Zara) with one or more unique pieces from designers you love. The result is effortless chic without breaking the bank. So maybe it’s a Forever 21 tank top paired with Sandro jeans and cute flats you got in a flea market. Or an Allette dress with a pair of cool Urban Outfitters loafers you got on sale and a H&M tote. Invest in a few items you love and play around with your wardrobe.

3. Take good care of your clothes. So, this one often gets overlooked but so true. How many time have you seen a girl wearing a super cute top but it’s so wrinkled it looks like she pulled it out of a bin at the Salvation Army and threw it on? If you don’t take care of your clothes, they won’t take care of you. Obv you’ve just had a baby and the last thing you feel like doing is ironing your top which will just have to be washed again in a few hours once baby feeds. At Allette, all of our clothes are easy care so you don’t have to worry. Machine washable and almost always dryer-friendly to take a load off the laundry load (puns are awesome!). If you look good, you’ll feel good. And if you feel good, baby will also feel good. It’s science.

To find out more about Allette and visit our latest collection, visit www.alletteboutique.com. Use discount code GUGUGURU to get 15% off your entire purchase. Because, you know, congrats!

Love, Allette

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Vote on Your Favorite Diaper Bag

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Gugu Guru surveyed some of the most stylish moms and bloggers we know and asked them about their absolute favorite diaper bags. Take a look at the top ones named and give a thumbs up to the ones you like the most. Did we miss a diaper bag? Comment below to let us know which one should be on the list! Winner gets the Gugu Picks badge in the registry!

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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Beaugen Breast Pump Nipple Cushion: If mama’s breastfeeding and pumping this year, you’re going to want to slip some of these amazing breast pump nipple cushions into her stocking. These breast pump nipple cushions are a universal fit, soft and stretchy which add comfort to your breast pump. Each package includes 2 nipple cushions which fit breast shield sizes 19mm-36mm. Make your time pumping more comfortable with these soft and helpful cushions!

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Rachel’s Remedy Breastfeeding Relief Packs: Looking for a helpful little gift for a breastfeedin’ mama? Rachel’s Remedy Breastfeeding Relief Packs are the only FDA-cleared moist-heat and cooling relief packs that conveniently slip into any bra and can help increase milk supply, and relieve and prevent mastitis, clogged ducts, nipple pain, engorgement and more. Moist heat is one of the most highly recommended and effective ways to help increase milk supply and relieve common breastfeeding discomforts. No more dripping wet washcloths! Now women can get relief effectively, conveniently and discreetly. Rachel’s Remedy helps moms reach their breastfeeding goals.

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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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Thank you to Baby Leche, Tootsies, Beaugen, and Rachel’s Remedy for sponsoring this post.

Product Discovery: Allette Nursing-Friendly Clothing

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Today we’re beyond excited to introduce you to Allette Boutique – a gorgeous line of nursing-friendly clothing, created for the most stylish of mamas. Started by two friends who decided to create clothing they love, and then make it nursing-friendly, Allette is the ultimate line for any mama who wants to look and feel her best. Co-Founders, Celine Cohen and Oksana Pavlowsky are out to prove that even when having just had a baby and nursing, women do not have to compromise on their sense of style. If you like what you see in this post, head over to Allette and use Gugu Guru’s exclusive code GUGUGURU for 15% off!

Having just launched this year, Allette has taken the style-world by storm with their brilliant and innovative designs. Their fashion forward designs are created in small quantities in Brooklyn, and feature easy access for breastfeeding, and finely-crafted silhouettes perfectly designed to flatter the post-partum body. Their clothing features high-quality, yet easy to care for fabrics, for they understand the messiness of life, but don’t believe a mama shouldn’t look her best just because she may get spit up on!

We love the concept behind Allette; a woman is still a woman when she has children, and should be able to look and feel her best. In this busy world, sometimes a mama is hopping from playdate to premiere or snuggles to soiree; Allette is changing the face of “mom style” with their confident and feminine designs. As Co-Founder, Oksana Pavlowsky says, “we basically just design clothes we love and then figure out how to make them nursing accessible. That way she can wear them when she’s nursing but will still want to wear them when she’s done nursing.”

Some of our favorite looks:

1. Black Denyse Dress – Loose and lovely, this ultra modern double v-neck dress features a gathered skirt that truly compliments, literally, everyone. Detailed with cuffed sleeves, this all in-one dress is feminine and edgy. The perfect (nursing) little black dress.

2. Jacquard Esther Top – Say hello to your new favorite sweater. The one that meets any and all criteria of awesomeness. Texture, shape, contrast, style, color, oh, looks nothing like a nursing top. But it is! Discrete and integrated side nursing access are there when you need them. You’ll be wearing this one for years to come.

3. Indigo Sasha Dress – The dress that does it all. Deep front pockets with faux-suede trims and an exposed back zipper are just some of the details that accentuate this one-stop nursing dress. The vintage-looking denim peppered with a classic damask print creates a timeless and contemporary look. The sexy double V-neck serves as discrete nursing access.

Must Haves: Hoodies and Sweatshirts

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As we head into the chilly weather, it seems as though you can’t have enough warm sweatshirts and hoodies, for both mama and baby. We rounded up our Must Have hoodie and sweatshirt picks for this wintery season.

Raising Tiny Humans is Exhausting Hoodie, Weestructured, $45: Being a mom to wee ones is rewarding, but who knew raising tiny humans could be so exhausting? Made from sustainable Eco-Jersey for a super-soft feel and vintage heathered look, this timeless hoodie goes with everything and is destined to become your closet’s greatest hit.
It’s Good to Be Me Sweatshirt, Kid and Kind, $54: This super soft cotton/poly sweatshirt is bound to quickly become your little one’s favorite piece of clothing. We love the adorable (and true!) slogan.
Peplum Crew in Lavender Gray, Childhood’s Clothing, $44: Our sweetest, girliest sweatshirt! Featuring a twirly peplum, raglan sleeves, a “V” detail at neck, and rolled sleeves. Made of our signature soft & cozy 100% cotton french terry which has been milled and pre-washed just for our line, the Peplum Crew is warm, comfy, and feminine!
Sweatshirt with Animal Hood, Zara, $20: Adorable zip-up sweatshirt featuring animal head illustrations. It has front pockets and contrasting appliqué text which says “little boy.”
Mother Hustler Pullover, SweetTees, $45: You’re going to live in our trademark “Mother Hustler” pullover, which gets a glam nod in the form of gold font on a cozy yet flattering hoodie. Made from sustainable Eco-Jersey for a super-soft feel and vintage heathered look, this hoodie goes with everything and is destined to become one of your new favorites.
Henley Hoodie in Dash-Dot, Childhood’s Clothing, $48: The Henley is brand new this season and it’s an instant favorite! Similar to our ‘trademark’ style raglan hoodie and featuring a henley placket with 100% natural coconut buttons. Made of our signature soft & cozy 100% cotton french terry which has been milled and pre-washed just for our line. So cute on tiny babies & big kids alike!
Team Leader Hoodie Romper, Soft Baby Onesies, $48: Adorable unisex romper features a snap bottom, making diaper changes easy.
Organic Red Cuff Purl Lamb Hoodie, $29: Super soft organic hoodie for your little lamb!

Holiday Gift Guide: Holiday Party Attire!

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It’s getting to be the time of year chock full of holiday parties with your kid’s school, neighbors, families, and friends. While you want the family to dress up for these parties, you also have to be realistic about comfort level and breastfeeding the baby, too! Today we’ve rounded up our picks for comfortable and cute holiday party attire for the family. These would make wonderful holiday gifts, or add them to your registry.

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Rainbow Pompom Hat and Booties, Land of Nod: If you’re gearing up to visit family and friends this holiday season, you’ll want the baby to look adorable, but also stay warm! We’re loving this hat and bootie set because it’s classic with a twist. Designed to fit babies 0-6 months, this set (which would make a perfect holiday gift) is designed exclusively for Nod by Misha and Puff.

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Layla Dress, Loyal Hana: The Layla 3/4 sleeve dress is the perfect mom style staple for the holidays this year. With its clean and chic style, this dress is a must have for your closet. The open back is discreet enough to hide bra straps, yet looks sexy at the same time. And, best of all – with the hidden zipper seams on both sides it makes discreet breastfeeding convenient and effortless. You’ll find yourself wanting to don this dress all year long – holiday season or not!

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Bobux iWalk Shoes for Boys + Girls: Holiday season is indeed about dressing up, but you also want your toddlers and kids to be comfortable and safe. We love Bobux Shoes because they are healthy for your child’s foot development, and come in such cute styles. The iWalk line of shoes is the perfect transition shoe between baby booties and big-kid shoes. With a secure fit around ankle and heel, yet unrestricted space for movement, these shoes are super comfortable and also very safe! Running around in the rain? No worry – the tread pattern provides grip and notches provide flex points for feet to bend naturally. Plus, the flexibility of the shoes accommodate growing feet, so you won’t have to worry about your little one being uncomfortable dancing it up at your family’s holiday party this year. Special deal for our readers: use code GUGU15 for 15% off your order!

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Gift Roundup for the Mama Who’s Heading Back to Work

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Around this time of year many mamas are heading back to work after a maternity leave, especially teachers. Looking for some great gifts for a mama who’s heading back to work? We’ve rounded up some practical, and stylish, gifts for a working mama – these gifts are sure to make her feel confident and put-together, even when she’s working on very little sleep. These would make wonderful baby shower gifts, or add them to your registry.

Body Silk Seamless Nursing Bra from Bravado: If you’re looking for the ultimate nursing bra which is functional, but also stylish, soft, and feminine, look no further – the Body Silk Seamless Nursing Bra from Bravado is your perfect back to work under garment. The Body Silk Seamless nursing bra is super comfortable, putting you at ease and helping you feel confident when you head back to work. It is the perfect everyday, at home, on-the-go, anytime nursing bra. The luxuriously soft fabric molds to your changing shape, so that you can wear it throughout pregnancy, post-partum, nursing and beyond. Plus, it includes a bra conversion kit so you can convert your nursing bra to a ‘regular bra’ once your nursing journey is complete – no need to spend money on a bra you’ll only wear a few years, the Bravado Nursing Bra will last many years helping you feel put-together and beautiful inside and out.

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The Multitasking Cardigan from goodbodygoodmommy: When the Gugu Guru team came across this multitasking cardigan, we knew we had to share it with you all – especially mamas heading back to work. This made in the USA cardigan is a blend of 90% modal and 10% spandex with 2 on-seam pockets, perfect for storing pacifiers, or nursing pads. The cardigan is the perfect addition to you wardrobe at the start of pregnancy and after you meet you baby, it can continue to be a wardrobe staple as it transitions to both a nursing cover and baby wearing cover (seriously cool!). Dress it up or dress it down, the multitasking cardigan can go with you to the gym, back to work, to a night out, or anywhere your mom-life takes you.

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Wiley Black Sweater from Loyal Hana: Looking for a wardrobe staple to head back to work? We can’t say enough good things about the Wiley Sweater from Loyal Hana. Made from 100% cotton, this sweater features a waffle texture front and discrete side zipper for breastfeeding or pumping. This sweater is the perfect Fall clothing staple for transitioning from dropping baby off at daycare, to working mama, to out to dinner with a client. You’ll feel modern, stylish, and able to easily pump and feed in the Wiley.

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Beaugen Breast Pump Nipple Cushion: These breast pump nipple cushions are a universal fit, soft and stretchy which add comfort to your breast pump. Each package includes 2 nipple cushions which fit breast shield sizes 19mm-36mm. Make your time pumping more comfortable with these soft and helpful cushions!

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