Spring Cleaning

Cleaner Diapering

Spring is here and summer is around the corner: time to dress your babe in that pristine white eyelet gown or perhaps a crisp new christening outfit. You keep these items hanging in the closet in anticipation of when you can break them out. It’s the big day and baby naps, baby feeds, baby is ready to get dressed. You carefully put the outfit on and pick up baby only to see that facial expression and hear that dreaded sound.

Oh, and by the way – there’s something on your shirt.

You know what we’re talking about: the diaper blow-out. Has this happened to you? Well, we have the cure to your poopy wardrobe malfunction ails: the award-winning BabyBackups.

Utilizing a hypoallergenic, wedge-shaped pad, BabyBackups fits securely to any diaper brand to effectively absorb and contain excess liquids, eliminating messy clean ups and ruined clothing. If you want to keep your baby (and you) clean, fill that diaper gap with BabyBackups. BabyBackups is a disposable pad that adheres to a regular diaper and keeps the poop where it belongs.

Here are some tips that the folks at BabyBackups put together to help make changing a diaper a bit easier and cleaner.

Set the mood. Don’t startle your little bundle of joy in the middle of the night by turning on a bright light to change a diaper. Use a low wattage blue light bulb instead of a white light bulb to keep the room darker. It provides enough light to let you do what you need to do but doesn’t trigger party time for your baby.
Keep them occupied. Keep a special toy nearby to let your child play with while changing their diaper. Keeping them focused, even for just 30 seconds, will allow you to at least get them cleaned off and ready for a new diaper.
Wrap the wrap. Lay a new diaper under the old diaper before changing it. In the event that you missed a spot on her little tush while wiping it, the mess will end up on the new diaper instead of the changing area.
Avoid a tinkle fountain from your little guy. Keep a cloth diaper around the changing table so that you can quickly toss it over your little guy’s privates if he starts to let loose. Or simply use a wipe.
Keep the mess where it belongs. Protect your baby, their clothes, and the changing table from messy diaper blowouts by using BabyBackups. Put one on at night and wake up to a clean baby and crib in the morning, even if your little one was trying to work one out while in dreamland! Plan ahead and apply a few BabyBackups to new diapers in advance so you’re always prepared.

Say Goodbye To Dirty Rugs and Big Dry Cleaning Bills

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Saying goodbye to dirt and clutter is an incredibly liberating experience. However, even if you do a weekly house cleaning, chances are you’ve neglected some of the smaller details in your home that don’t get scrubbed as often like ceiling fans, windows, TV screens, ceiling corners, ovens and, of course, rugs.

Months of winter and indoor play dates mean your rugs could really use a good cleaning. Instead of spending hundreds of dollars on professional cleaners, Lorena Canals beautiful, hand made, all natural non-toxic rugs and cushions have made cleaning easy-peasy and affordable.

Simply throw your Lorena Canals rugs and cushions in the washer and voila, they’re as good as new! Let’s face it, kids can be messy so Lorena Canals decided to make the clean up just a little easier by launching their innovative, washable rugs and cushions. Moms and dads everywhere are jumping for joy!

The spring season is also the perfect time to refresh your house by rearranging the furniture and updating a few home decor items to help brighten up the mood. Lorena Canals’ rugs and cushions can help in that area as well. They are beautifully handmade, all-natural, good for the environment and great for your kids! Their designs are fun and happy which kids love, but executed with a contemporary flair so they will style up any room.

7 Tips For A Clutter-Free Life with Kids

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Professional “life de-clutterer” Shira Gill shares seven tips for parents for living a well-edited life filled with fewer, better things…

Invest in well made items that will stand the test of time (e.g., wood instead of plastic) instead of cluttering your home with the latest trendy gadgets. Play kitchens, dress-up clothes, toy trucks, building blocks and art supplies will invite open-ended creative play, keeping little hands occupied for hours!

Create an air-tight, labeled box for memorabilia for each child. Use it to store sentimental items, first outfits, special cards, etc.

Stay clutter-free during holidays and birthdays by requesting one big-ticket item from relatives or suggesting an experience such as a membership to the zoo, a trip to a museum or tickets to a puppet show or children’s theater.

Invest in functional open bins or pretty baskets to make both toy storage and clean-up a breeze. Group similar items together in separate bins to stay effortlessly organized – i.e building blocks, stuffed animals, board books, etc.

Create a diaper-bag check 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.

When you are creating a gift registry, remember that children actually need very little to stay healthy and happy. Once you have covered the essentials, try requesting meal or grocery deliveries, a cleaning service or even a massage to lighten your load during the first few months with your new baby.

An organized entry station is essential to staying sane as a busy mom. Make sure you have a designated space for shoes, coats, diaper bags, baby carriers, mail and keys. Wall mounted hooks, shoe cubbies, and labeled bins go a long way in creating a functional and clutter-free entry.

It’s never too early to develop a consistent morning and evening routine for you and your little ones. Keep it simple, and make sure to include a quick clean-up before bed so you don’t wake up to a stressful mess.

About Shira Gill
Shira is the founder of Shira Gill Home and loves helping clients create a “well-edited life” filled with fewer, better things. Since founding her business, she has transformed hundreds of homes. For information please visit: www.shiragill.com. Follow Shira on Instagram @shiragill for weekly tips and inspiration.

Spring Cleaning with Well Rounded

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We have partnered up with the awesome ladies of Well Rounded again – this time for the “season of cleaning”. In Well Rounded’s latest post, three parents share their experts tips and spring cleaning registry picks for Gugu Guru. After reading the post, find their list of picks here and add them to your registry:

Jenny Greenstein of Your Soul Style, personal stylist, style coach and mom
Closet Cleaning Registry Picks:

1. Loyal Hana Marni Jumpsuit: This style works both during pregnancy and beyond with both enough room to flex with your changing shape and with hidden zippers that accommodate breastfeeding. This jumpsuit can also be dressed up with heels or down with sneakers and can be worn as-is in warmer temperatures and with a chunky sweater or blazer during colder months.

2. B&Me Booker Coat: If you’re into baby-wearing, the booker coat is a must, allowing you to be out and about while keeping baby cozy and warm. The coat can be worn as-is or underneath a heavier style like shown here.

3. MZ Wallace Bag (available at Bloomingdale’s): Both the Sutton Oxford tote and Metro Backpack are key “diaper” bags for new mamas. Super lightweight, functional, durable, water-resistant, these carry-alls will hold all of your baby essentials while keeping style on point.

Gunnar Larson, NYC Interior Designer and dad
Simple Nursery Registry Picks:

1. When it comes to toy storage, I love baskets. They can easily be moved around from room to room and be gathered in a corner out of the way while looking good together in a grouping. I love Eliza Gran’s baskets as they add a pop of color and look good anywhere in the house, especially the nursery. These Eliza Gran Venice-pom-pom-baskets can be easily paired with, cb2 Parkay Hamper for more toy storage.

2. A coat rack might seem like a good fit in the hallway but this CB2 Hidden Channel Wall Mounted Coat Rack works great in the kids room. Display cute books on hidden track and use the hooks for their bath towel, diaper bag and for displaying the cute outfit on a hanger that you can’t wait for them to wear. This allows for display and organization.

3. We all know that a perfectly clean Pinterest nursery can be hard to maintain. Sometimes we just need a place to throw all the excess. This is when 3 Sprouts Wall Organizer comes in handy. Whether it is for toys, wipes, books or socks; this wall organizer can be the perfect hiding place mounted on the wall behind the door or get a couple of them and hang them on the inside of the closet door. This helps keep all the small clutter off the floor or any other flat space in the room and keeps it hidden out of sight, but when you do see it, it’s cute.

Spirit Demerson, founder of Spirit Beauty Lounge and mom
Non-toxic Beauty Bag Registry Picks:

1. The only thing proven effective in preventing or reducing stretch marks is not cocoa butter but Vitamin E. I used this combo on my belly and tush every morning and night and even though I have always been stretch mark-prone, I didn’t get a single one.

2. I used this serum for my hair, nails, face and everything before baby arrived. Now I use it for his everything.

3. A lot of women are afraid they have to stop using anything effective when they switch to pregnancy-safe beauty. On the contrary! I would never give up my anti-aging skin care or my signature lipstick color! These non-toxic beauty heroes are even better than conventional because they’re high-performance and nourishing at the same time.

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