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Gugu Gift Guide: Travel Picks for Mom

With the busiest travel season coming right around the bend of the year, we wanted to share some of our top travel picks for you, mama – these are must have items to make your travel experience as a mom just a little easier and in style, too. Check out our top picks for travel gifts for moms, these make fantastic baby shower gifts for any new mom who loves to travel! Check below for exclusive Gugu Guru discounts, as well!

Sofia Fima Handbags: When it comes to travel as a mom, it seems as though there is never enough room to hold all of baby’s travel gear, all of your mama necessities, not to mention any work items you may need! Enter, the Sofia Fima Handbags, which help you effortlessly go from office to off-duty. Created by moms for moms, this handbag is your ultimate utility bag, which also happens to be made of gorgeous leather – ideal for work, mom-life, and of course, traveling! We’ve written about Sofia Fima in our Mom Style Gift Guide, but today we wanted to explain why they’re a must-have bag for travel, too. What makes Sofia Fima bags completely unique and ideal for travel are their one-of-a-kind organizers; these organizers, are made exactly for your different life needs, work, mom-life, and a mix-of-both – and easily snap in and out of the Main Squeeze Tote, making it easy to shift gears in your life in a cinch! The three different organizers, The Chief of Staff Organizer, the Momager Organizer, and the Senior Associate Organizer, are all made from super luxurious 100% wipe clean nylon handcrafted in the United States. These are ideal for travel, since each organizer has a different set of functions to help you stay organized. Whether you are traveling for work solo, or baby in tow, you’ll love having the essential organizational help from your Sofia Fima Main Squeeze Tote and organizer (or organizers) of choice! If you’re traveling for work with your family, bring the Momager and Chief of Staff organizer with you, and simply snap one out for the other when you’re off duty for the day – no worry about spilling formula on your work papers that way! The Sofia Fima Main Squeeze Tote is a truly special baby shower gift for a mom-on-the-go in your life. Use Coupon Code GuGuGuru for 15% off everything in your cart.

Teat & Cosset: When it comes to travel style for breastfeeding moms, we’ve found the ultimate must-have clothing item for any nursing mama. Is there anything more necessary for travel than a comfy sweatshirt? The Teat & Cosset Gemma Sweatshirt has everything you need for a perfect travel style accessory; made from 100% cotton, the sweatshirt features natural fibers which are gentle and safe on baby’s delicate skin. But, the coolest part of these stylish sweatshirts are their two hidden zippers which provide discrete, easy, and fast breastfeeding access anywhere including buses, trains, planes, and boats! The Gemma sweatshirt is comfy and cozy – with a relaxed fit and cotton fleece for keeping you warm during your travels. Each piece in the Teat & Cosset collection is made in Italy, Extremely innovative when it comes to yarns, fabrics and machinery, Italians have adopted the best of garment engineering and combined it with the highest hand tailoring skills to create quality garments. As a hard working mama, you deserve the best in style and comfort, but at a price point you can afford; the Gemma Sweatshirt is under $100, which makes it a perfect gift for your favorite mama friend or yourself! Available with stylish snaps or zippers, and in a variety of modern colors, the Teat & Cosset Gemma Sweatshirt is a must-have travel item for breastfeeding mamas. Use code GUGU15 for 15% off at Teat & Cosset.

Marama Naturals Calendula Spray: When you’re traveling with baby, it seems as though everything is always sticky, sweaty, dirty, or prime time for dry-skin! We have the the perfect travel companion for both baby and mama – the multi-purpose Calming Calendula Spray from Marama Naturals. Calendula is touted for its anti-inflammatory properties, ability to improve and hydrate skin, and for speeding healing. It restores and cleanses. Marama Naturals has made calendula even easier to use with this convenient spray, which you can throw into your diaper bag. Combined with other therapeutic oils, this powerful, but gentle, spray is perfect to cleanse baby’s diaper area, and keep baby feeling clean in a natural way. If you’re traveling, this is a must-have item for both mom and baby; you can spray directly on the baby’s diaper area, or even use a baby cloth or wipe to apply the comforting liquid. Need hydration or a facial toner? This is great for that, too! You can even skip the baby’s drying bath and use the spray as a quick baby wash. If you’re on the road sans bath, it doubles as a no-rinse wash for baby, and keeps your skin feeling hydrated and clean, as well. Plus, who doesn’t need an extra reason to de-stress? The natural ingredients with soothing qualities of Calendula help to de-stress and reduce redness in your skin, so if you’re stuck in the car with many miles to go, simply spray this convenient bottle from Marama Naturals and feel at ease, clean, and refreshed!

Cold-Fix For Children: While traveling can be a true joy and a lovely experience, doesn’t it always seem like someone picks up some sort of sickness while traveling? We’re big fans of Cold-Fix for Children – formulated to help relieve cold and flu symptoms. Cold-Fix was brought to the U.S. by Dr. Shahram Jacobs, a father of 3, after nearly 20 years of popularity and success in Europe and Asia. It is a physician-formulated and doctor-approved remedy that helps to temporarily relieve cold and flu symptoms (congestion, cough and fever) and works to strengthen the immune system to help prevent sickness in the first place! It’s safe for kids six months and older and is a non-drowsy, homeopathic formula free of artificial dyes, gluten, and sugar. Plus, it has no reported side effects or interactions with other medications. Cold-Fix for Children is the choice for parents who are ready to help their children make it through cold and flu season – happy and healthy! For anyone who loves to travel – this is a great gift they can take with them to help their little one feel his/her best on every adventure! Use code cfguguguru for 25% of your order (expires 1/1/2019).

ToteSavvy: The key to being able to travel with a baby is organization – so, how does one stay so organized with a baby in tow? ToteSavvy! The ToteSavvy Deluxe transforms your regular totes into an organized masterpiece, chock full of spaces, pockets, and more to hold everything you need in exactly the right place. We love that the ToteSavvy Deluxe works with all of your totes from pre-baby life, so you can still use them, even when they’re full of diapers and bottles! Having everything organized will keep you feeling less stressed on your flight or travels, and everything is super easily accessible as well. ToteSavvy Deluxe holds unique features no other bag organizer has including a laptop sleeve, zip-top insulated cooler pocket, and rose gold hardware. We love that the ToteSavvy has eleven total multi use pockets, so if you’re traveling with baby, traveling solo, heading to the gym, work, or for fun – there is a pocket for everything you need, and you can switch your ToteSavvy from one tote to another without any muss or fuss! Use code GUGU for 20% off your order.

LugBug Handle: If you’re traveling with a baby, it can get very heavy, very fast carrying the carseat with the baby around from place to place. We came across the LugBug Handle years ago and it is still one of our very favorite must-haves for traveling parents. Baby carriers can be tough on the arms – so tough that daily lugging can put parents at rick of strain-related injuries, chronic pain, and even accidental drops. In fact, nearly half of parents experience shoulder, back, and neck pain due to the strain of lugging a baby carrier. The LugBug handle is a helpful device which attaches to you baby carrier and offers a range of better, more comfortable (and enjoyable) carrying positions that support your arm and wrist. The creator of LugBug, a first time dad, set out to design a sturdy and easy-to-use handle designed to keep parents comfortable and kids safe. The handle’s innovative and ergonomic design reduces tension on the shoulders and arms for a more comfortable lugging position. If you’re out and about with a baby carrier, the LugBug is a must have necessity for your family!

Unbuckle Me: One of the most frustrating parts of travel is getting the kids in and out of the car seat – but, we found a way to ease up the whole production of the carseat drama with the new Unbuckle Me. UnbuckleMe is the award winning solution for anyone who struggles with car seat buckles! So, how does the Unbuckle Me work? It easily slips around the buckle and uses leverage to make it 50% easier to unbuckle. Does not attach to the car seat & works on ANY car seat buckle. The Unbuckle Me was invented by a Grandma with arthritis (who is also an Occupational Therapist) and her daughter (a mom of 2 toddlers!). UnbuckleMe is intended to be used under adult supervision, which means it should remain out of reach of children while the vehicle is in motion. It is recommended that you store in a convenient location that is easily accessible, like the side door pocket of your car. UnbuckleMe includes a small loop on the “neck” that can be used to attach it to a convenient location, such as a key chain or diaper bag. This would make a perfect stocking stuffer or new mom gift – keep one in every car and make travel just a little easier on yourself! Head to their website and use code ‘guru’ for 15% off.

Travel Tray: When it comes to traveling with kids, it seems like there is always a toddler in the backseat asking for a snack! How can you solve this snacky problem? With Travel Tray! Travel Tray extends your current cup holder to hold your cup PLUS a tray to hold food or toys. Travel Tray fits into car seats, strollers, outdoor chairs; anywhere a standard cup holder is utilized! Made in the USA, easy to clean with a wipe and dishwasher friendly! Travel Tray are made in the USA, easy to clean with a wipe and dishwasher friendly, making it easier on parents. Plus, the Travel Tray is BPA, PHT, and PVC-free so it’s safe for your little snacker in the backseat. You won’t want to leave home without your Travel Tray, perfect for all trips, whether just down the block or across the country. Use code GURU for 20% off and free shipping on any order through 12/31/18.

Earth Mama Mini Deodorant 4-Pack: It’s no surprise we are huge fans of Earth Mama, their products are ideal for pregnant moms, post-partum, breastfeeding and beyond. So, when it comes to travel, no one should be without their Earth Mama Mini Deodorants! Four flavors in one box! Earth Mama’s mini deodorants are travel-savvy and squee-cute. Pop one in your purse, the diaper bag, your gym bag or keep one in your travel bag – they are the perfect size for road trips or flights! You get all four flavors in one fun-filled box! Refreshing ginger-lime Ginger Fresh Deodorant, tangerine-y Bright Citrus Deodorant, unscented Non-Scents Deodorant, and fresh, soothing Calming Lavender Deodorant. Think you’re too sensitive for deodorants with baking soda? You got another thing comin’! This formula was made for extra sensitive skin with the perfect balance of baking soda and magnesium. Just enough to work, not enough to hurt.

Thank you to Sofia Fima, Teat & Cosset, Unbuckle Me, LugBug, Earth Mama, Cold Fix, Travel Tray, Marama Naturals, and ToteSavvy for making this sponsored post possible!

For Mama: Fall Fashion Gift Guide Must Haves

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When it comes to style, it’s often said that our baby will be dressed to the nines, and we’ll be wearing three-day old pajamas – no longer, mamas, no longer! We are here to help with this super trendy and fun fashion gift guide for moms. Not only are all these pieces affordable, fashion-forward and stylish, but they’re super utilitarian too, because we know what it’s like to be a busy mom!

Loyal Hana: If you’re looking for cool mom style, Loyal Hana is always our go-to pick! Loyal Hana was created to give back to the expecting and nursing moms who give so much to the little ones in their lives. Mothers become so selfless when they have their babies, so much time and energy gets put into your newborn. Loyal Hana is a great gift for Mamas, it reminds them to take a minute for themselves. To get dressed up in the morning in clothes that are comfortable, functional and feel good. It’s important to remember to give to yourself too, not just your baby. With discreetly hidden zipper openings, soft, machine-friendly fabrics and chic silhouettes, every piece of our maternity and nursing wear collection was designed with her and us in mind. One of our favorite dresses for all mom styles, the Cybelle in Navy, is a pocketed nursing and maternity shirtdress; the Cybelle Dress has deep side pockets and flattering side seams that conceal zippered openings for fast access and convenience. We’re also huge fans of the Christy Top – it can be dressed up or down and is a basic must have Fall fashion staple! Also: use code GuguGuru25 at check out for 25% off your order.

Produce Tees: We are so excited to introduce you to Produce Tees – how cute are these? Pregnant ladies need comfort, and clothes that make them feel great. Produce Tees has created soft, comfy t-shirts, designed to celebrate your growing bump, with fruits and veggies to match the size of baby at every stage. Their artwork is original and inspired. Their designs are subtle and stylish so they won’t be relegated to PJs. Their shirts are unisex, stretchy, and super long – so they’ll grow with you for 9 months but can also be worn forever. We love that they can be bought in adorable sets or as single shirts – these make a perfect baby shower gift for a new mama too! Check out their 1-2-3 Trimester Set as a subtle and stylish way to celebrate each stage of the bump with original fruit & veggie designs that match baby’s size. Good things come in gorgeous packages – their custom berry box was born ready to be gifted. Mama can use it as a keepsake to store sonograms and momentos! What’s more versatile than a cute, comfy tee? Wear them all season under a fitted jacket for easy bump style. We also love their Mommy+Me Watermelon Set – could it get any cuter than that? We think not! Use code GUGUGURU for 20% off!

Love + Kind: How gorgeous are these skirts? Every Love + Kind skirt has a magical quality and people are drawn to the love and passion with which they were made. Love + Kind believes that each of us has something beautiful to share with the world, and when we open our hearts and allow ourselves to receive we are blessed beyond imagination. By working with artisans around the world, Love + Kind is able to help support community, sustainability and empowerment. The artisans they work with inspire everyone to connect people with culture and beauty from around the world. We love that these skirts are wrap-skirts, so they are perfect for post-partum fashion, as they are one-size fits all!

Sofia Fima: For every stylish working mama out there, we have found the best solution for balancing the work-mom life, the Sofia Fima bag collection. The Sofia Fima Main Squeeze Tote in Blush is made from highly durable and super luxurious Italian pebbled leather handcrafted in the states, and features a full zipper enclosure for security. Moms can easily used as a work bag, diaper bag, travel bag, and gym bag and it comes with a thick detachable strap with five drop lengths for extra versatility. Plus, the coolest part is that it works with Sofia Fima’s Momager and Senior Associate Organizer for customized packing based on your exact needs. The Chief of Staff Organizer is made from highly durable and super luxurious 100% wipe clean nylon handcrafted in the states. The interior is composed of one padded 13″ laptop sleeve, one file folder sleeve, two over sized phone sleeves, two adjustable elastic side pockets, three pen/lipstick sleeves. Best of all, it easily slips into the Main Squeeze Tote or any other open bucket tote bag creating an organizational management system on the go. The Momager Organizer is made from highly durable and super luxurious 100% wipe clean nylon handcrafted in the states. The interior is composed of three dividers designed to separate belongings for easy access and organization, two over sized phone sleeves, two adjustable elastic side pockets, one open pocket for an ipad mini / tablet equivalent. It also easily slips into the Main Squeeze Tote or any other open bucket tote bag creating an organizational mom management system on the go. This is the perfect system for everyday use as a diaper bag alternative and personal travel. Use Coupon Code GuGuGuru for 15% off everything in your cart.

B&Me Vest: The Booker Vest is multifunctional and can be worn three ways; on their own, while pregnant and while carrying your baby underneath in your favorite baby carrier/wrap/sling. There are invisible zippers on either side that unzip half way for a growing baby bump or all the way giving enough room for your baby underneath in a baby carrier. The Booker Vest can be worn on their own or layered underneath your fall jacket tying it into your own personal style. It’s a must have for any soon to be or new Mom! Use discount code BABY for 20% off on B&Me.

Ally Shoes: Every mama needs a perfect pair of heels, and we are loving Ally Shoes! Ally offers 3″ heels in 5 different colors, five nude shades and one black. They feature an ergonomic design that is good for your feet – ideal for all of the working mamas on their feet all day! The patent-pending insole was designed by a foot surgeon, and they have great quality, flexible leather that hugs your feet. They come in a huge range of sizes (16 sizes!), and 3 different widths, plus they have a variety of classic colors which can transition from Fall to Winter stylishly. Use code MOMMYS40 for $40 off your order!

Sheer Gear: Check out how cool this stylish and very utilitarian bag from Sheer Gear is! We love the Emilia Tote, as this bag is both stadium compliant and great for moms either going to an event but also (and more importantly) for everyday. All Sheer Gear bags are made of BPA free plastic and make it easy to find what you’re looking for without having to dig – hello, time saver! Plus, each bag comes with a pom pom in either team or fashion colors, as well as a stadium compliant accessory pouch that is not clear (for cash, cards, tampons, etc.) Whether you are using it to hold all your kid’s essentials or watching your favorite football team, the Sheer Gear Emilia tote will be the perfect fall accessory!

Big thank you to Loyal Hana, Sheer Gear, Produce Tees, B&Me, Ally Shoes, Sofia Fima and Love + Kind for making this sponsored post possible!

Introducing: Gugu Guru’s Mom Styles!

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One of the unique features of Gugu Guru is that we are personalized for every single family; we take great pride in making sure each family has baby gear that is ideal and unique for them. Parents often identify with lifestyles like urban living, frequent traveler, fitness, career, etc. (and almost always a combination of two or more of these types.) So, we thought it would be fun to have real life moms that self-identify with some of these lifestyles try out real life baby & kid gear and show you how it really works in the real world! We are thrilled to introduce you to all of our Gugu Guru mama styles – you can head to our Instagram page to learn even more about them – and check out each highlight for more behind the scenes, reviews, videos, and photos.

Meet our Urban Mama, Megan:

Megan is a mama of two with one on the way (check out her adorable announcement). She’s been a long time mama over here on Gugu Guru – you can see her NYC Mom Essentials, date night at home tips, breastfeeding on-the-go items, and wine pairings for kids’ TV shows. You can also find Megan on her website and Instagram.

Meet our rural mama, Kerry:

Kerry is a mama of two littles and says she is a rural mom because “We live out in the country on a 20 acre farm surrounded by family and seven cows, a bunch of chickens and a donkey! The city is only about an hour away but I’m living my best country girl life. My babies are always barefoot and usually half naked. Our tiny farmhouse is constantly a work in progress but it’s definitely my happy place.” You can find Kerry on Instagram and her blog.

Meet our natural mama, Sophie:

We’ve actually featured Sophie on the blog before and we are thrilled to call her a Gugu Guru mom now! Sophie is the mom to two girls: 6 years old and newborn, and a 16 year old stepson. She says she is a natural mama because, “I love natural, non-toxic and organic products. We try to do the best we can in raising our kids in a more holistic environment. So many goods available these days, be it food, toys, clothes are coated in harmful toxins. I opt for items that are made with love, created by parents themselves and try to shop local when ever we can. However, sometimes there are things as a mother you just need for your babe that don’t fit within your guidelines, so it is about the balance I always say.” You can find Sophie and Roseview LA on Instagram and its website.

Meet our mom of multiples, Aly:

Aly is a mama to two little girls and has twin baby girls on the way! We’re so excited to see all of her multiple mama picks. You can find Aly on her Instagram.

Meet our work-from-home mom, Alex:

Alex is a mom to three littles with one on the way (we shared her announcement because…it’s awesome) ! Alex is a WAHM because, “I literally do that! I teach a few online high school technology classes (from home!) and then my primary job is a photographer, which allows me to have a lot of flexibility in making my schedule and being able to be home with my kiddos but also still work.” She will be sharing her top picks for moms who are both full time mom and full time business mom too. You can find Alex on her blog and Instagram.

Meet our stay-at-home mom, Andrea:

Andrea is a mama to a little toddler and a brand new baby boy. She will be sharing all of her stay at home mom tips and multi-tasking picks! Because what parent doesn’t need an extra pair of hands? You can find Andrea on her Instagram.

Meet our fit mama, Kristina:

Kristina is a girl mom of two with a little boy on the way! She says she is a fit mom because, “I’ve always prioritized being active. Whatever that may look like. I may be getting up at 4:30am to get to the yoga studio or I may be running behind my double BOB after nap time in 90 degree heat (that one isn’t my favorite). Whatever it is, though, I try to move my body a little every day. We’re big fans of going on family walks to involve the girls. I try to tell them how good exercise is for their bones, and that it’ll make them grow big and strong! It’s so funny to see both of them (3.5 and 1.5 years old) trying to do lunges and squats. It’s just play time for them!” You can find Kristina (and her gorgeous photography) on her Instagram and website.

Meet our traveling mom, Mary:

Mary is the mom of two girls, a toddler and newborn, and a self-professed traveler, “Traveling is my favorite thing ever—I have lived & worked abroad, have visited 17 countries (with plenty more on my bucket list), live across the country from family we love to visit, and I am hungry to experience culture and food from all over. Traveling with kids is something I strongly encourage other moms to do, as adventures do not need to stop after having children—they make it all the more fun! I love sharing tips and product recommendations to make journeys easier, and letting other moms know that while it isn’t always easy, it is so worth it!” You can find Mary on her Instagram or blog.

Work at Home Mom Must Haves: Part 1

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In our first installment of essentials for the work at home mom, Alex – mom of three with one on the way – is chatting about teethers, diaper bags, maternity clothes, and why a Crane USA humidifier is an essential for any house. Check out Alex on her blog and Instagram – and see all of our mom types here, too.

Lou Lou Lollipop Teether: This teether is amazing — I love that it’s got a sturdy clip that even a strong-willed toddler can’t yank off! The quality of the actual teether is soooo sturdy and is the perfect firmness for those achy teething baby gums that need some gnawing relief on an adorable donut!

Skip Hop Diaper Bag Backpack, Forma: I absolutely love this backpack — it is spacious to fit alllll of my baby/toddler/mom gear yet compact enough that it doesn’t feel like it’s a steamer trunk and takes up a bunch of room. I just LOVE the stroller clips so I can clip this bad boy on the back of my stroller when we’re out and about and I have quick access to all of my essentials! I just love it!

GoodbodyGoodmommy Maternity Leggings and Multitasking Cardigan: Holy cats. These are hands-down my favorite FAVORITE maternity (and probably postpartum too!) gear! They are made out of super soft material that feels sooooo good on my stretched out sore pregnant body. I absolutely love the cardigan, which is perfect for both pregnancy and postpartum nursing sessions! The support band in the maternity leggings is my most favorite thing ever, because my belly tends to carry 9+ pound babies and this will be the best support ever for that and my back. I just love these both SO MUCH! (See more on the multitasking cardigan here, too)

Crane USA Elephant Humidifier: This humidifier is not only practical (helllllo winter dryness!) but also freaking adorable. I love the elephant design and love even more that I can adjust the intensity of the humidifier (aka make it last all night long!) as well as the direction it is spraying towards. It’s also super easy to refill and clean!

Stay tuned for more Work at Home Mom Picks from Alex!

Transitioning Your Maternity Clothing from Summer to Fall with Stowaway Collection

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When it comes to maternity clothing, it can be hard to find the balance of what to buy – you don’t want to invest too much money in a new wardrobe because you’re only going to need it for a limited amount of time, but you also want to make sure you feel amazing for the time you’ll be wearing the clothing. We always recommend to pregnant mamas to invest in pieces which can be worn multiple seasons and transition from one season to another. One of our favorite brands of maternity wear is Stowaway Collection (we even love the name!) and we wanted to highlight how they suggest transitioning your summer wardrobe over to Fall. PS. Stowaway Collection is having a giant end of season sale starting August 10th until Labor Day!

Stowaway Collection’s maternity dresses are the perfect investment pieces for pregnant women because they transition so easily from one season to the next. This Knock Out Maternity Dress (pictured above) is super cool for summertime with sneakers or flats, and can be easily worn into Fall with a denim jacket, matching scarf and booties. The Uptown Maternity Dress featured in the header image would be perfect for summer date nights with heels and a long necklace, and also look amazing in the Fall with a leather jacket and matching leather boots.

Left: Uptown Maternity Dress; Right: Knock Out Maternity Dress

When it comes to investing in pieces for multiple seasons, you want to keep in mind that they should be neutral colors, a fabric which isn’t too thin or thick, and short sleeves or tank tops are ideal, because you can easily throw on a jacket or cardigan as the weather gets cooler. All of the Stowaway Collection dresses would be super cute with flip-flops, heels, booties, or high boots, and their modern style lends way for pairing with both a chunky cardigan or a super hip leather jacket. Stowaway Collection also has maternity tops, maternity bottoms, date night looks, and tips on how to transition your maternity clothing postpartum.

Header image via LindsayLuv, second image via Look Chic Blog, last image via thebettynguyen.

Keeping Your Diaper Bag “Spring Clean”

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It’s a fact, when you’re a mom, you lug around a lot of “stuff”. And every seasoned mom knows that sometimes the “stuff” that you need to carry in your bag can be a bit unsavory (sealed ziplock bag with poopy diaper or a pair of soaking wet, dirty toddler socks, anyone?) That is why the team at Gugu Guru loves the SmartGear Diaper Bag and the new Weekender Bag from Baby K’tan. What makes this bag so different and just so genius is that it includes a built-in wetbag with antibacterial lining and water-tight zipper as well as antibacterial pockets that kill germs and odor causing bacteria. And – if you didn’t know already – a bevy of pockets is absolutely mandatory to keeping your life organized with a baby. In our post 7 Tips For A Clutter-Free Life with Kids, Shira Gill suggests creating a diaper bag list “so you can make sure you are stocked up on the essentials before running out the door. Make sure to include healthy snacks, hand sanitizer, lip balm, etc. for your own self care.” The Baby K’tan has you covered here, with a total of 12 functional pockets to store all your essentials and more.

But we all know that none of this really matters unless the bag is fashionable as well as functional. Baby K’tan gets a big check mark here too with the cute designs (including unisex styles for dad) with over the shoulder and stroller-bar straps included.

Also check out The Weekender Bag from Baby K’tan. It has a total of nine compartments for all your essentials, including a built-in antibacterial wet bag, an extra large insulated pocket to keep food cold and a padded laptop pocket for devices up to 14″. For baby it is outfitted with a matching changing pad with antibacterial lining, a wipes case for easy access wipes pocket and an antimicrobial pacifier pouch.

NuRoo for World Breastfeeding Week

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Did you know that August 1st – 7th is World Breastfeeding Week? Throughout August we’ll be sharing some of our favorite nursing must-haves and we thought we’d kick off the week by sharing one of our breastfeeding must-have companies, NuRoo. NuRoo’s mission is to make breastfeeding moms feel confident, breastfeed with ease, and stay stylish all the while, too. These items from NuRoo are some of our favorite breastfeeding mom essentials; they also make fantastic baby shower gifts as they are multipurpose and will last long beyond breastfeeding times.

Use code WBW30 for 30% off the entire NuRoo website!

Multi-Use Cover: NuRoo’s Multi-Use Cover is the ultimate 4- in-1 cover, and we are all about multipurpose products when you have a new baby. NuRoo’s Multi-Use Cover can be worn as a full coverage nursing cover, cozy infinity scarf, protect baby from the elements as a car seat cover or keep their little fingers free from mess as a shopping cart cover. Having a multi-purpose cover makes it so easy to pack up and get out of the house, as you only have to remember one item! We especially love NuRoo’s Multi-Use Cover for urban mamas on the go, working moms, or moms with other children, since it’s just one product to remember in the diaper bag, lightweight, and serves so many uses. The Multi-Use Cover is super stretchy, buttery soft and made from the same breathable fabric as our other goodies. The cover comes in neutral grey and a black and white stripe – it also makes a great baby shower gift!

Nursing Scarf: The NuRoo nursing scarf is super unique in that it has snaps all down the width for customizable coverage – very cool and ideal for moms of all different sizes. It can be worn several different ways, allowing you style however you please. Just like other NuRoo products, it is made from super stretchy, breathable fabric that feels good on your skin and baby’s skin. NuRoo designed this discrete Nursing Scarf to be your favorite accessory, wrapped or draped, front and back, over the shoulder or around your neck – it looks like a scarf, but gives you all the coverage you need in a comfortable way for you and baby. This versatile scarf comes in 6 very modern and chic patterns. And of course, most importantly, the scarf is machine washable and dryer safe, so you don’t have to worry about spit-up or food ruining this essential breastfeeding must have! As an added bonus, you’ll love this fashionable scarf long after your breastfeeding days! Learn more about the nursing scarf here, too.

Breastfeeding Style for Nursing Moms

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Breastfeeding your baby can be a complicated and often frustrating journey for many moms, but what shouldn’t be frustrating is finding your breastfeeding style. There are so many amazing and very fashionable style brands and pieces we’ve come across to help breastfeeding moms feel comfortable, fashionable, and have easy access for little hungry mouths.

Belly Bandit’s Mother Tucker Nursing Tank: The Mother Tucker^® Nursing Tank is engineered to offer exceptional wire-free support with a tummy-flattening center, slide-over cups for discreet nursing, and no-dig straps, making it ideal for breastfeeding style. There are so many reasons to love this Nursing Tank from Belly Bandit: the easy, discreet nursing access, wire-free, seamless support, soft, tubular knit smoothes and shapes your belly and waist, and minimizes back bulge, and Muffinology^® technology helps control muffin top. Win win!

Goodbody Goodmommy Multi-Tasking Cardigan: We’ve written a few times about why we think this multitasking cardigan is an essential item for breastfeeding mamas. We love the goodbody goodmommy multitasking cardigan for ultimate breastfeeding style because it can be worn during pregnancy as a cardigan which fits over your belly, a super convenient breastfeeding cover, and beyond breastfeeding, it’s a really handy cardigan because it’s wrinkle free and has pockets! (Photos from our travel mama, Mary of The Mom Friend)

Maia Moda Nursing Friendly Clothing: Maia Moda is is effortless breastfeeding style for the modern nursing mother. There was no need to compromise on style when it comes to Maia Moda clothing, they are simply much more creative than that. Through their innovative designs and fabrics, they have produced a beautiful, classic line of clothing. Most people won’t even know it’s meant for nursing. All of their clothes are meant to be effortless; to be slipped on without any fuss. See more reasons we love Maia Moda here and here, too.

Allette creates gorgeous and unique pieces, very much flattering for every body, which are all super nursing-friendly. Founded by two moms, they 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 very cute, too! You can read more about Allette here, too.

Leche Libre: When Andrea Newberry started breastfeeding her baby, she quickly realized that she was compromising her personal style when it came to her breastfeeding style. She took it upon herself to create Leche Libre, which makes stylish quality clothing for easy discrete nursing wherever, whenever you and your baby want. The unique design provides zippers down the bust seams to allow you to easily access and control the amount of exposure during nursing. Read more about Leche Libre here, too.

Must Have for Mama: Breastfeeding Friendly Pajamas

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Any seasoned breastfeeding mom will tell you that the early days of breastfeeding require a lot of taking your top off, on, down, up, and all over the place. Finding the right position, being comfortable, and feeling warm and cozy can all be hard to do if you’re not wearing the right attire. Plus, with the constant stream of guests coming to see the baby…you’ll want to look put-together, too! What’s the solution for all of this clothing chaos? Comfortable, soft, and cute breastfeeding friendly pajamas from Belabumbum.

Since its inception over 15 years ago, Belabumbum and its founder Heidi Rauch have been committed to making pregnant and breastfeeding moms feel their absolute best. Belabumbum is on a mission to encourage moms & moms-to-be to take a moment to care for themselves and to remind them: Self Care=Family Care. We rounded up some of our favorite nursing friendly pajamas for you – these would make great gifts for new moms, too! Belabumbum is currently offering 20% off + free shipping sitewide throughout the month of August with code BFA2018.

Lounge Chic Nursing Pajama + Robe Set: Belabumbum’s chic maternity and nursing pajama 3-piece set has classic styling in soft jersey with piping and a touch of lace. The cami offers easy one handed clip drop down nursing with an inner pull aside shelf bra. This special priced bundle is a must have for lounging, breast feeding, or sleeping. A perfect maternity PJ and robe to wear before and after baby. Makes a great gift and is a hospital bag essential!

Starlit Nursing PJ + Robe Set: Feel radiant in this dreamily soft 3 piece gift set, an essential for all new moms. Perfect for nursing and lounging. The cami features easy underbust pull-up nursing access with lace trim details, adjustable straps, and light support. We love the cute print and that these can be worn in hot or cold weather!

Dottie Maternity and Nursing Tunic & Loungepant: Luxe cotton with a classic polka dot print and pretty lace trim makes this versatile tunic and lounge pant set a feminine option for relaxing during pregnancy and when breastfeeding. A comfy choice to wear when expecting and after baby arrives. The flattering cross over V-neckline offers easy, pull aside nursing.

Spotted: Fun Baby Collabs

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Hey Everyone! Monica here from Gugu Guru reporting on some really fun baby collabs that we spotted at this year’s NY Baby Show last month when walking the floor. The baby industry has definitely seen its fair share of super fun collaborations and this year – from the unexpected themes (like cereal!) to the classics reinvented – some brands seemed to really up the ante, so we wanted to share some that stood out to us on the blog.

Ju-Ju-Be x Cheerios

It may seem like an obvious connection of babies and cheerios, but we were still surprised and delighted to see this fun pattern of a baby breakfast staple on one of Ju-Ju-Be’s stylish diaper backpacks. There were other items from this collaboration as well, such as this awesome reversible bib.

Kangacare x Care Bears

If you’re an 80’s memorabilia lover like the team here is, you’ll love the Care Bears collaboration with one of our favorite cloth diaper brands – Kangacare. From wet bags to changing pad covers to diapers and more, this limited edition print is sure to put a smile on your face.

Oh Joy! for Baby Tula

This collaboration actually stopped us in our tracks from across the exhibit hall. Who doesn’t love the whimsical designs of Joy Cho? Here the founder and creative director of Oh Joy!’s “Paint Palette” pattern graces Tula carriers “as a bright abstract pattern inspired by all the colorful things you’ll create with your babe as they grow.”

Petunia Pickle Bottom x Disney

Pooh fans can rejoice about this awesome collaboration between Petunia Pickle Bottom and Disney. We just love more sophisticated takes on Disney characters and the Petunia Pickle Bottom line like this Axis Backpack, Winnie the Pooh and Friends – definitely delivers on fun and elevated design with this collab.

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