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Top Working Mother Tips from Mom-Focused Companies

When it comes to real-life tips for working moms, who better to ask than the women who run mom-focused companies? Here are some super-helpful top tips from some of our favorite companies for moms:

Your Milk Shoppe: Your Milk Shoppe is a group of Maternity Consultants & Moms on a Mission to support & encourage women during the transition to Motherhood. They are also the Creators of The Peace of Mind Initiative, a program that supports corporations in attracting and retaining female talents once they become mothers.

Top Tip: Embrace the power of “NO.” Learn to be completely ok with not being everything to everyone, and give yourself the space to prioritize yourself and your precious time. ❤️

Soutiens: Soutiens is on a mission to help parents – and parents-to-be – feel confident and successful in their careers and at home. They know that working parents face a unique set of challenges: navigating parental leave and benefits, the stress of returning to work before they are ready, balancing family needs with work needs, guilt, and so much more. With The Return Plan, expectant parents are guided step-by-step in planning for parental leave so that returning to work after baby is a little easier. Soutiens also helps businesses create and implement programs to support working parents. We provide classes for expectant employees, community building activities for all parents, and interactive workshops for managers.

Top Tip: Use the small, in-between moments of your daily like to create quality time. No grand gestures needed.

FemCity: FemCity is your new favorite place to thrive, grow, learn, and get inspired both online and in person. They come from all walks of life and bring our collective experience to the table. They believe in lifting one another up, reaching out for help, and walking away from every interaction more empowered and excited than before.

Top Tip: Create a “co-op pod,” for those working mothers who are in the nanny-free zone and running solo, here is their top tip for working mothers: For those times when you receive that dreaded call a child is sick, the random day off from school, the summer season shuffle and the off-chance moments where you need childcare help, they hear you. They have been there and done that and here is their secret to managing it all. They created “Mommy Co-Op Pods” with each of their kids and it saved their working life, added some fun for their kids and gave their friends some time off too. The concept is to create a circle of 3-5 moms that either live in your neighborhood, work in your space or have children in the same school. This group is your agreed upon, mutually beneficial, army of moms for when emergencies happen. You can use the Co-op Pod for emergencies and for those holidays. Each mom takes part in stepping in on a rotation so that days off, long summer seasons and unexpected sick days don’t impact each working mother in the Co-Op Pod. This can take forms as a rotating playdate for summer or holiday breaks to the singular moments of a sick child in alignment with an important business meeting. We all take turns stepping in so that each working mother can flourish and the kids are flourishing along the way too with an extended community of mommy love.

Slay Like A Mother: Trying to hold it together as a human, woman and mother is an endless parade of struggles— and let’s be honest, none of us knows what the @!*# we’re doing. Sure, we may deploy some self-deprecating humor every now and then— just Google: “my book club reads wine labels”— but it’s high time you owned up to a deeper truth. That a dragon of self-doubt lies deep inside of you. A gnarly and vicious beast that may lurk out of sight, but never out of mind, as it inhales everything you do wrong, nothing you do right, and blows it back in your face. Yeah, that beast. And it’s time to slay it. Right now, you have a choice. You can do it the hard way, on your own. It’s totally possible because you’re a warrior (but of course you don’t believe that, yet.) Or, you can take the easy way. With friends. And snacks. We’re a resource for slaying what’s in front of you, one small step at a time. You’re invited to beg, borrow and steal as many “Damn, how’d she think of that?” moments as you’d like. There’s no trolling here. No “You should’ve tried X.” We’re here to confront our challenges, not each other. We’re here to say that as women we’re strong AF and if anyone can figure out how to destroy what’s holding them back so they can live the life they want, it’s an ever-lovin’ mother.

Top Tip: Decide who will be getting up in the middle of the night BEFORE going to sleep. Clear expectations make the world go round, especially with a new baby in the house.

Check out must-have newborn items from real working moms, and toddler/kid must-haves, too!

Feeding Must-Haves for the Modern Parent from nanobébé

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When it comes to feeding your baby, it’s super important to plan in advance for going back to work. When we were compiling our must-haves for the Working Mother Registry, we knew we had to include nanobébé, which are on the forefront of bottle design for so many reasons, and have thought of everything a working mama may need to make her transition back to work as seamless as possible when it comes to feeding baby. We rounded up our favorite nanobébé must-haves, including their innovative bottle system; if you’re a working mom, you’re going to want to add all of these to your registry!

It’s not surprise that nanobébé’s bottle feature an award-winning design for so many reasons. In fact, the nanobébé bottle made the TIME Magazine’s 50 best inventions of the year list and was named “the smartest baby bottle ever made” by Business Insider. The nanobébé bottle is the first and only bottle for your little one specially designed to preserve essential breastmilk nutrients. Many moms worry about ensuring their babies will take their breast milk while they are at work, and the nanobébé bottles are designed to not only help ease the transition from nipple to bottle, but they are literally the only bottle that also helps your breastmilk work at full capacity. The breast-like shape of the bottle helps prevent nipple confusion, and more easily allows for others to feed the baby. Furthermore, the concave shape prevents harmful bacterial growth with quick cooling and quick warming (2x faster than standard bottles). We know how busy you can be prepping for work and parenting, which is why we love that the bottles are stackable enabling you to save space in the fridge or freezer. But the best part of the nanobébé bottle? It’s an all-in-one game changer bottle that you can pump, store, warm, and feed from! No wonder it’s award-winning, right?

Speaking of pumping, often moms get overwhelmed with the organization of all the breastmilk, but nanobébé is here to help with their nanobébé Breastmilk Storage System. If you’re looking for a sleek and easy way to store your breastmilk, this is it. The leak-free bags feature an innovative design that holds milk in a shallow layer so it can cool quickly and thaw evenly to preserve the nutrients in breastmilk. The bags have serious leak-protection with a double zipper that seals securely, so you can pump and save your milk without worrying. The breastmilk organizer helps keep the flat bags stacked, helping you stay organized and easing your mind about heading to work or out for the night, as you can rest easy your milk will be organized and there when needed.

Life as a working mama means you are on the run a lot, so you need a quick and easy way to transport your breastmilk and bottles, which is why we love the nanobébé Travel Cooler! This machine washable travel cooler is designed with your baby’s needs in mind; whether the travel cooler is for storing your breastmilk at daycare with your little one or for family travel, you can be sure that precious breastmilk nutrients are being protected with three layers of insulation. Designed with the modern parent in mind, its sleek style is also convenient, as you can quickly store and go thanks to the stackable shape of nanobébé’s breastmilk bottles! You can pack up to three bottles in this cooler and the included compact ice pack keeps your breastmilk cold for several hours. It also fits extra feeding necessities, like nipples, pacifiers, pump parts, and more.

If you like everything you read about here, don’t forget to check out the nanobébé Newborn Gift Set, which includes even more! If you are registering for your own baby, or perhaps you are giving a baby shower gift, we suggest checking out the the nanobébé Newborn Gift Set. This gift set includes the most innovative infant feeding products that provide everything a breastfeeding new mom needs heading back to work: the award-winning nanobébé Breastmilk Bottles, a non-electric Smart Warming Bowl for quick and even warming of breastmilk, a Microwave Steam Sterilizer (which quickly eliminates household bacteria in under 4 minutes), and a space-saving slim Drying Rack for all of your feeding/pump parts (stores at just a 1/2 inch with removable, adjustable pegs that can be tucked away in the breathable, germ-free base). The set also features essential accessories such as medium flow and slow flow nipples, breast pump adaptors, and extra soft Flexy Pacifiers designed to stay in place and fit perfectly to baby’s face. Everything you will need to get a great head-start on feeding your little one while heading back to work!

Thank you to nanobébé for making this sponsored post possible!

Need a Hand? Ask the mamaRoo®4

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If you haven’t heard of the miraculous mamaRoo4, we are beyond excited to introduce you two. This cutting-edge infant seat offers five unique calming motions to create an experience that turns wahs into wins. At the touch of a button.

The ultimate baby soother comforts babe by mimicking moves that are part of their everyday. It bounces up and down and sways from side to side, just like parents and caretakers. Smiles and giggles often turn into independent playtime, and suddenly, your hands are free! And, you can do things like shower (woo-hoo!), work, cook dinner, fold laundry—the list goes on.

The innovative and thoughtful design captures the needs of parents with the comfort of little ones at its core. If babe wants to sit up and play, or relax, its easily adjustable seat makes it simple for you to match every mood. Some littles ones even enjoy sipping on bottles while admiring the interactive balls above them. Soft with adorable, eye-catching patterns, the reversible toy balls provide endless entertainment at every stage.

The mamaRoo4 features four built-in soothing sounds while also offering a plug-in for you to play songs for babe from your phone. It’s also Bluetooth enabled, so you can control the motions and sounds via the 4moms app from your smart device. Since little ones often spend a great deal of time in this epic coddling machine, the removable seat fabric is super helpful. With a quick zip, you can easily clean the machine-washable fabric.

The mamaRoo4’s popularity spans from homes to hospitals, as its calming effects are ground-breaking. While some swings are good, the 25 different combinations of motions and speeds give parents and babes an experience unlike anything else on the market. It’s truly revolutionary and we—and many of our mamas—love this infant seat. If you’re looking for something life-changing, while keeping baby safe and happy, check this out. We’re pretty certain you and babe are going to become instant fans. Wishing you the most productive days!

Thank you to 4moms for making this sponsored post possible!

The Key to Pumping Privately at Work: Meet Motif’s Luna Breast Pump

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Give yourself a huge hug today. You deserve that extra moment of self-love more than ever. You’re mom’ing, creating food for your babe with your body, AND instilling your child(ren) with everlasting values about working hard and making a living. Brava!

Returning to work with a little one is difficult beyond words, so we’d like to take one thing off your plate: which breast pump to choose. Whether you have an office, or pump in the break room or in the bathroom, a reliable machine is necessary—and a quiet one is a lovely luxury.

A favorite of mamas, experienced and new, the Motif Luna Breast Pump delivers across a spectrum of needs and desires. When you’re on the clock at work, every minute of pumping time counts. Working mamas who use Motif’s Luna Breast Pump appreciate the amount of milk that flows out in the short window of time. More milk in less time is a dream for a mom in between meetings.

Speaking of meetings, we know many moms who need to participate on conference calls while they pump, and Luna’s quiet motor takes care of any sound concerns. It features a soft, low purr that doesn’t disturb co-workers, phone calls or sleeping babes. It’s also one of the lightest pumps on the market. At just 2 lbs., its sleek shape can easily fit into almost any type of bag—making it easy for daily commutes.

Lastly, and very importantly, it is safe for your precious babe. We know you’re juggling a lot, so when we found the Luna, a closed-system pump, we knew it was a winner. There’s no need for you to worry about your pump’s motor being exposed to milk, which can open up your babe to mold and viruses. The closed system acts as a hygienic barrier and prevents this from occurring.

To make this experience even better, you might want to try the Motif Breastmilk Storage bags. These 8 oz. bags master the art of breastmilk storage, making it ultra-simple for moms on the go. They feature an easy-pour spout, leak-proof double zippers, and the self-stand design makes it easy for refrigerator storage. Plus, they can also lay flat in your freezer to maximize space.

It’s not easy carrying the world on your shoulders 24/7 (sometimes that seems literal). Let this tried-and-true system lighten your load—and bring some extra joy to your everyday.

Hooked on a Spa Feeling: Revel In It with Belli Skincare

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Cooling pads on our eyes, a mask hugging our face, the refreshing scent of lemon grass, soft meditation music, a light breeze…there’s nothing like that spa feeling. However, even when we finally get a moment to make that appointment, we typically end up canceling it due to…#momlife.

Even though our spa days can become a figment of our imagination, it doesn’t mean we can’t continue to pamper ourselves and love the way our skin looks and feels. We did some research and found a skincare company that truly delivers everything a busy mama wants: Introducing Belli Skincare.

With concerns for mothers (prenatal, postnatal and beyond) at their core, Belli is dedicated to safe ingredients. They are focused on healthy, wholesome and luxurious skincare products that bring spa-like feelings and results. Belli’s Anti-Blemish Facial Wash received a Women’s Choice Award: The pure face wash features natural ingredients including lemon peel oil, a natural anti-bacterial and skin brightener, and green tea extract and cucumbers—both rich in antioxidants.

Unlike most acne-fighting products, this is free of harmful chemicals like the very common salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. To provide even more love to your blemished areas, you might also want to check out Belli’s Acne Control Spot Treatment. Its fast-acting results and non-greasy formula make it a must for mamas with acne challenges.

Since sunscreen is essential for every outing, it’s important to have a chemical-free go-to. Belli’s Pure Radiance Sunscreen’s lightweight vegan formula makes it ultra-simple to wear under makeup, plus it’s even safe for kids.

And when you just want to glow (who doesn’t?), try the popular Healthy Glow Facial Hydrator. The vitamin-C-infused moisturizer delivers anti-aging skin firming results and is perfect for all skin types.

Mama, you’re busy, but you still matter—and always will. It’s okay for you to treat yourself to a safe, soothing, good-for-the-soul skin experience. Check out Belli Skincare—we don’t think you’ll ever look back.

The Village Reviews: The Best of Giggle’s Feeding Supplies

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Giggle is a parent-trusted children’s brand offering products from infancy through childhood. Each product category has been thoughtfully curated to ensure parents are making smart purchasing decisions, with Giggle’s guidance along the way. Giggle’s Feeding section has an amazing collection of hand-picked items known for quality and longevity. From spoons, snack cups, bottle warmers, and more Giggle has all of your baby’s feeding needs covered. Our Gugu Village Parents tested items offered at Giggle and provided their thoughts.

We received the Boon Bottle Warmer and were pleasantly surprised. It fits perfectly on our countertops and does not take up much space. We use the Avent bottles which are wide and they fit perfectly. It’s very easy to use, you press the button after filling the tube in the back with the correct amount of water for warming and once the light goes off it starts heating. The Boon doesn’t beep when ready which is great for late feedings. My son is waiting patiently for his bottle with no tears because it heats items quickly. When we are ready for food it also warms jars.
-Emalee G.

The Boon Snug Snack Cups are awesome for our 17 month-old. It is easy for her little hands to get in and out of without losing the snack. It also does a good job of containing crumbs, etc. When my daughter shakes it, which she loves to do with all her snack cups, the silicone top keeps most of the broken snack pieces inside, rather than having them shake out all over the place. These are great in the car as well; I love that because there are no handles on the side, it fits in the cupholder on her car seat. They’re dishwasher safe, the included cups hold 7oz and the fact that they’re made without BPA, PVC and Phthalates is a huge plus. They’re easy to put on and take off, contain every type of snack we tried and I would highly recommend!
-Christine C.

When we were building our baby registry, I did a lot of research on the different products I would need and the ones that we could do without. One of the items that was up for debate with many moms was a bottle warmer. Since my plan was to exclusively nurse I decided that we didn’t need one. Unfortunately, after dealing with a low milk supply, I am now an exclusive pumper. This means storing cold bottles of milk in the refrigerator. When the time came to eat, we were left with warming bottles under hot water. This took forever and was definitely not fun with a hungry, crying baby waiting. We were excited to try the Boon Bottle Warmer! The bottle warmer is very small and compact, taking up very little space on our counter. The warmer comes with a chart indicating how much water to put in for the amount and type of milk you are warming. This warmer is very simple-just one push of a button to get things steaming. This is a nice feature when we are in a hurry as we don’t want to mess with a lot of different settings. There is no sound indicating when the warmer has finished but does have a nice light indicator that shuts off automatically. All in all, it takes about 5 minutes for us to warm the pumped breast milk straight from the refrigerator. Our baby does not mind lukewarm milk, so for parents whose babies like very warm milk, it may take longer to get it to their preferences. Another great feature of this warmer is that it can fit many different types and sizes of bottles. Overall, the Boon bottle warmer is very simple and gets the job done in a lot less time!
-Taylor S.

Having a toddler is a little like living with a Tasmanian devil. You can clean a room, walk out, and come back to a disaster less than 10 seconds later. The same goes for mealtime. We’re lucky if more of her food makes it into her mouth than the floor, the chair or her lap.

The Boon CATCH BOWL is designed with toddlers like mine in mind. It has an extra-long lip that provides a landing zone for all of those macaroni noodles that make their way off the spoon before reaching their intended target. The suction cup base keeps it firmly on the table so you don’t have to worry about it accidentally (or on purpose) getting knocked onto the floor.

It’s intended for younger children who are just starting to learn to feed themselves but can definitely continue to be used for older kids, like my almost-3-year-old who uses it every day. The capacity is perfect for a toddler – it holds just over a cup of food.

You don’t want to put this one in the microwave, but you can toss it in the top rack of the dishwasher. Or if you’re like me and use it for every meal, it easily washes up by hand. We’ve put a variety of different foods in here and it doesn’t seem to stain or hold odors.

The coordinating MODWARE toddler utensils are the perfect companion to the CATCH BOWL. My daughter is really into matching these days, so she loves that her fork and spoon match her bowl. The handles are extra wide and ergonomically designed for toddler’s hands. There are no sharp edges and just like the CATCH BOWL they are dishwasher safe.

We are definitely on the Boon bandwagon with this set!
-Misty H.

The Boon Catch Bowl is bright and cheery in color with the bright blue and green colors. My 14-month-old was immediately curious about it. We have tried it with various types of food and found that the functionality of the “catch” part works best with a liquidy type of foods such as stews and cereal. My son also attracted to chewing on the bottom suction! We have also tried it with my 5-year-old and while the bowl is a bit small for him, the catch part helps with the dripping while he’s eating and he thinks it’s so fun to use his baby brothers stuff!
-Lindsey T.

We had the pleasure of testing the Boon Catch Bowl. We were able to test out this bowl in several locations and surfaces. Overall, we really like this product. When we used this on the high chair, it did not suction very well. We also have a seat for our kitchen island and the suction cup worked a lot better on our granite counters but still came off easily from our 9-month-old tugging on it. I think this is best for when we go to eat out. My daughter makes a huge mess, so to have a bowl we can attach to the table, helps keeps the table and surrounding area cleaner. The catch part of the bowl is also a great idea, especially when eating out. I think this will be handier when she is a little older because she just uses it as a teether when we put it facing her. Overall, we really like this bowl, it’s lightweight and easy to throw in the diaper bag and bring around town with you. It’s easy to clean and I love the colors and matching silverware you can get. I just wish the suction cup worked a little better on all surfaces.
-Sarah H.

Thank you to Giggle for providing our Village testers with the products for this review. We appreciate our Gugu Village Parents providing us with their honest thoughts after testing these products. For more information on Giggle or the items featured in this review, click here!

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Working Mother Registry Life Hack: VeeTee Rice + Giveaway

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Any working mom knows that dinnertime can be absolute chaos! Trying to get a healthy meal on the table – let a lone a meal everyone will enjoy – is exhausting after a long day. Luckily, VeeTee Rice is here to help. VeeTee Rice is a pre-cooked rice made without chemicals or preservatives, and can be made in the microwave in 2 minutes! Yep, really, 2 minutes. Since it’s free of all the yucky stuff, it’s safe for the whole family, too. VeeTee Rice understands that getting a healthy dinner on the table can sometimes be a struggle, but their rice makes everything just a little easier.

VeeTee Rice comes pre-packaged in 7 flavors, so everyone can have their favorite flavor at mealtime. Whether you’re looking for a basic flavor, like Basmati or Jasmine, or mixing it up with Thai Lime and Herb or Wholegrain and Quinoa, all the flavors are vegan and gluten free, so everyone can enjoy. We recommend picking up a rotisserie chicken and fresh fruit from the market to pair with VeeTee for a healthy and filling meal for all. You can also use VeeTee for a quick stir fry with your fave veggies, and any meat or eggs for a fried rice! Because the rice is already cooked, you just have to warm it with the other ingredients and dinner is done.

Time is a luxury when you’re a working mom, and we understand you don’t want to spend your time worrying about rice boiling over! VeeTee Rice also makes a great office staple, as you can have it for snack or lunch simply by throwing it in the microwave. Ready to stock up on VeeTee? Use code GUGUGURU for 20% off order, or head to this link for the discount automatically applied.

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Thank you to VeeTee for making this sponsored post possible!

Lifestyle photos via Terry Farms Photography

Kindness Counts: Amazing Mama Brands with Huge Hearts

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A mama’s to-do list scrolls. And scrolls. And scrolls. Sometimes, it’s seemingly impossible to take on one more thing.

We’ve been there, but we know just how amazing it feels when we open up our hearts and give back. To make it as easy as possible for you, we scoped out the mama-brand-scene and found our favorite companies with huge hearts. We’re excited to share philanthropic brands that contribute to our local communities, mamas and more.

If you haven’t heard of KIDBOX yet, its heart and generous hand can be felt across the globe. A subscription-with-styling-service clothing box (think Stitch Fix, but for kids), KIDBOX donates new clothing to the charity of your choice when you keep your box. This cutting-edge company donated over $12.5 million in new clothing to date, and seems to want to do more. Their passionate community is ever-growing, and their pioneering, change-making strategy is one that deserves the spotlight.

Plus, just when you think it can’t get any better, you shop the site! KIDBOX partners with major global brands you’d want to shop anyway: Adidas, Splendid, 7 for all Mankind, Disney, Sketchers and many more. Doing good is rarely this much fun.

While you’re clicking and tapping away, you might want to check out these other brands too: Abby & Finn is an affordable, eco-friendly diaper-and-wipe subscription service. As seen in PopSugar and Red Tricycle, Abby & Finn donates 30 diapers to families in need for each monthly box purchased.

For an ultra-stylish and versatile diaper bag that donates to an amazing cause, visit Momkindness. For each bag purchased, Momkindness donates a portion of the proceeds to Every Mother Counts, an organization that helps “bring safe and respectful maternity care to mothers everywhere.”

Another company to note: Mommy Matters. Their innovative, portable pillow features a hot/cold insert to heal aches and pains. Named one of the top 10 pregnancy pillows in 2019 by Verywell Family, Mommy Matters donates proceeds to Saving Mothers, “a global non-profit working to reduce maternal mortality and help mothers thrive around the world.”

Lastly, if you’re in search of a chic, office-friendly breast pump bag, check out JL Childress. For every Jay Elle Pump Bag sold, $1 is donated to a non-profit organization to support breastfeeding.

As you can see, there are plenty of ways to give back during this beautiful time (when you also have no time). Wishing you fun and fulfilling shopping moments, Mama.

Real Working Moms’ Must Have Products for Newborn Life

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It can be overwhelming to decide which items to add to your working mom’s baby registry, so we reached out to real working mom’s to find out which items they couldn’t live without in the newborn days. Read on to learn more about these influencer moms and their must-have newborn products for busy working moms. Don’t forget to check out the Working Mother Registry with Working Mother and KIDBOX, too!

Jasmine Johnson, @mrsmommymd suggests:

Breast milk freezer storage system: For making freezer to bottle transitions easier, and helps keep your freezer organized (and your life more organized!).
Simple Wishes Hands Free Pumping Bra: So you can pump anytime and anyplace, including on your commute!
Foscam Security Camera: So you can stalk – we mean, watch – your baby all day long from wherever you are.

Julie S, @fabworkingmomjulie recommends:

Medela Breast Pump: The Medela pump that my insurance provided was very important to help me continue breastfeeding as long as possible.
Nanny: We also had a nanny, which made things easier so we didn’t have to leave the house with the baby and rush to leave for daycare in the morning.
Grocery delivery: I use Shipt, and it has been absolutely life-changing! Grocery shopping with a small child is painful.
Baby Bouncer: A bouncer was also vital when my little one was growing and had so much energy. It really helped to release all that energy without running around the house and getting into everything.

Philia Kelnhofer, @philiakelnhofer suggets:

Diaper Backpack: Make sure your diaper bag backpack has a slot for a laptop like this one!
Instacart: I love that I’m able to order groceries when I don’t have time to go to the store.
Evernote: I love that I can take notes and access them on my phone, computer, etc. I make shopping lists, reminders, to-dos, party menus, etc.
Nest Camera: I love our Nest Camera, being able to see my son when I’m not home every once in a while is a real treat when I’m at work!

Candace, @themomatlaw recommends:

Formula Pro Baby Brezza: this was incredibly helpful after the birth of our twins. It made such a difference with overnight feedings and eliminated that hassle of having to make or heat bottles throughout the night. We didn’t have one with our first child, but if I could go back in time, I would have totally used one then, too!
Instacart: this was a life saving during my twin pregnancy when it was too difficult to leave the house for grocery shopping with my oldest son, and then again during the early months with twins plus one.
Owlet Baby Monitor: the Owlet Baby Monitor was another great tool to have that allowed us to keep an eye on the kids while they slept while also feeling comfortable to work on other tasks in the house.
Housekeeping: We hired a housekeeper after the arrival of our twins. We didn’t use a big company–we hired based on word of mouth and recommendations from friends-but it has made such a HUGE difference ever since.

Alyssa Loring, @alyssaloring recommends:

Wubbanub: her security object,
Safety 1st crib mattress: for really good naps at grandma’s house
back up boxes of diapers and wipes
Take and Toss cups: having extra always makes life easier!
White noise machine: a must-have for naptime
Nursing Cover: a nursing cover that transitions to a grocery cart cover or extra blanket layer in the stroller

Carrie, @foreverfreckledblog suggests:

The Baby Shusher: This was a miracle product that I used 24/7 for the first 6 months. Instantaneously calmed my son down and helped him fall asleep with the rhythmic “shhhhh” sound. The “shhhh” sound emulates the noises they hear in the womb which is why it is so calming to them. Had one at home, in the car, and in my stroller!
Water Wipes: Hands down best wipes on the planet. They are safe for your baby. Purest wipe you can get. I haven’t had diaper rash once!
Dr Browns Options Bottles: My Leo had extremely COLIC. always gassy and uncomfortable. The bottles were a lifesaver and the only bottle he would take
Hatch Sound Machine: I love this sound machine. Has a ton of different sounds and colors. You can control it from an app on your phone. This was so convenient when Leo was already asleep and I forgot to turn his sounds machine on. I could turn it on with my phone and never had to go into his room. With a 3-year old making a lot of noise throughout the day and before bed, it creates that sound barrier you need to keep the baby sleeping. Catherine, @thelifestyled recommends:
Willow Pump – I always hated being tethered to the wall with my first pump, and am I SO EXCITED to try this new mobile pump that came out since I was last in this phase of motherhood. I think it’ll be a game-changer to be able to pump anywhere.
The Snoo – Another one that came out since my last baby. Cannot wait to hopefully get some extra rest with this so I don’t feel so tired when it’s time to come back to work. Love that they do rentals now too.
Solly wrap – Can’t wait to strap my little one to me while I’m running errands even just getting some e-mails done.
Gathre mats – Love these for changing on the go, or the larger ones for lounging/playing with the little ones
Askr + Embla baby loungers – These Sleepods are so luxurious, organic, and perfect for setting the baby down safely when you need a minute hands free.
Our Gugu Guru team enjoys GoPuff for last-minute needs. GoPuff delivers everything from apples to ice cream making a parent’s life a lot easier.

Real Working Moms’ Must-Have Items for Kids and Toddlers

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It can be overwhelming to decide which items to add to your working mom’s baby registry, so we reached out to real working mom’s to find out which items they couldn’t live without for making life easier with kids and toddlers. Read on to learn more about these influencer moms and their must-have kiddo products for busy working moms. Don’t forget to check out the Working Mother Registry with Working Mother and KIDBOX, too!

Solange Lopes, @thecorporatesister recommends:

Amazon Prime (especially Amazon Family): Amazon was, and still is, my go-to to order everything from groceries to books without having to take the kids out on stressful shopping trips!
Crockpot: I know this may sound counter-intuitive. However, the ability to set up a meal before leaving for work and come back to prepared food is absolutely amazing!
Tote that doubles as a diaper bag: What no one tells you is that carrying too many bags plus baby is borderline impossible. Instead, I found tote bags that could serve as diaper bags too, like this Allyn tote.
HelloFresh: This is a great meal delivery service for those days when you just need it all together to cook a quick meal.

Dr. Rupa Wong, @drrupawong suggests:

I love the OmieBox Bento Lunchbox, we have it in blue, green and pink for each of my kids.
I found this calendar on etsy and we have a family meeting every night (or try to ) to review the children’s activities for the next day. We got it custom made to have all 5 of us on there (me, my husband and each of our 3 kids).
I think the food box delivery services are great. We only have a local one here in Hawaii, but you could use any national one to sub in. Very helpful for new parents who are overwhelmed with caring for a newborn.

Danielle Rudy Davis, @louwhatwear recommends:

Lunch Box Inserts: Love these lunch box inserts that make getting out the door with a healthy lunch so much easier. The little containers have it all spaced out so you just add fruits, snacks, veggies and a sandwich or leftovers in and you’re out the door. No messing with a ton of little containers and all their lids!
Google Home: This little guy does everything. Helps with homework when I get stumped, plays all our favorite songs for dance parties, knows the answer random trivia questions, provides background sound effects for bedtime stories and sets timers for time out. Plus I keep a running to-do list and can easily ask google to add things to the list before I forget or a kid distracts me!
Welly First Aid Kits: This is a new one but has been a lifesaver for our pool bag and I’m now going to add one to my car. It’s full of everything you need and nothing you don’t. Bandages, ointment, hand sanitizer and hydrocortisone. It comes in a really cute tin that you can easily stash in any bag. You’re ready to patch up a boo boo no matter where you are.

Aaronica Cole, @aaronicacole suggests:

Ergobaby Carrier for toddlers: My Ergobaby carrier is THE best. I’m a firm believer in babywearing and people generally stop when you hit toddlerhood. But the Ergobaby is safe to use up to 45lbs and you can wear it multiple ways. Now that my son is a toddler, I wear him like a backpack when he’s feeling fussy and I still have things to get done. It quiets him and leaves me hands-free.

Kindle Fire: The Kindle Fire is the best. You can put safeguards so they aren’t all over the internet and in unsafe places. I load ours with educational apps so I don’t feel bad when I have to put them in front of a screen to get some things done.

Lindsay Mauch, @lindsaymauch recommends:

My favorite products are the Melissa and Doug reusable sticker pads and other craft packs I can use to keep my kiddos entertained if I have to take an unexpected phone call for work during a day when I’m home with them. They work great!
As a working mom, delivery services like Instacart and Amazon Prime Now have been lifesavers for me. If I am getting ready to leave for the day and I see we’re out of milk and other food items, I order groceries through one of these services. It comes to my home within two hours and saves me time and stress and gives me peace of mind.

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