Summer Pregnancy

Mom + Baby Style Gift Ideas for Summer

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With summer heating up, we wanted to share some great style gift ideas for baby showers this summer. Did you know it’s now a very popular trend to gift your best mom friend with a shower dress for her baby shower? Check out the ideas below and don’t forget to add these to your registry, too!

Mayarya is known for their cutting edge fashion designs for maternity and nursing wear. Made with soft, luxurious fabrics sourced from the best suppliers in the world, Mayarya collections offer investment pieces that are comfortable yet modern in design for women to enjoy before, during and after pregnancy. Founded by a mother (of course), Reika Kato Shetty, she uses her attention to fine details that are intrinsic to her Japanese background, experience of working for trendsetting boutiques in New York and Los Angeles to create unique pieces that every expectant mother is going to find refreshing.

We’re currently loving these four looks:

Tropical Leaf Maternity and Nursing Romper (left): Keep it playful in this tropical romper. The summery print is exclusively made by British designer Victoria Leigh. It features added popper buttons for ease of taking it on and off – and of course for nursing ability. Whether you have a bump or not, the elasticated waist and drawstring make it easy to adjust.
Eva Cape Maternity Dress (second from left): This limited edition dress is a sophisticated statement piece. Feel completely chic as the emerald green material drapes over your shoulders. The light material will keep you feeling fantastically fresh during pregnancy and even post bump.
Carmen Racerback Maternity and Nursing Dress (third from left): The little black number that all women need in their closet. A limited edition piece that’s easily styled and immensely flattering. The ruches down the side ensure a sleek silhouette and instant confidence. What makes this dress even more impressive is the discreet nursing access. There’s a hidden nursing cover inside the stretchy neckline that makes the process as seamless as possible.
Dikla Off the Shoulder Maternity and Nursing Dress (right): This limited edition dress flows in all the right ways, giving it that dramatic charm. It’s everything you want when it comes to femininity. The material is silky smooth and the elasticated top makes nursing a breeze. Just adjust the belt to suit your needs, bump or not.

And for the little one, we’re big fans of Smockingbird Children’s Clothing for unique and adorable summer wear! Smockingbird’s mission is to create stylish and unique, yet affordable clothing for babies and children. Smockingbird has a unique selling style in that they use a pre-order style of selling which allows them to keep costs low. They also utilize social media to sell, and have daily sales on Facebook and Instagram. Instagram sales are daily at 11:00AM ET, 1:30PM ET and 8:30PM ET, and Facebook sales are weekly Tuesday 8:30PM ET and Saturday 7:00AM ET. Check out more about Smockingbird, too.

Here are some of our favorite summer picks for your little ones:

Apple A Day Applique Bloomer Set (left): Adorable blue bloomer set with 3 applique apples on the top, and one on the bloomer bottoms! Tie closure in the back of the shirt. Elastic waist and leg openings on bloomers.
Apple A Day Applique Bubble (second from left): Light blue bubble with red trim. Buttons on the front and metal snaps in stride. Applique apple on front. Would look adorable for the first day of preschool with his initials!
Watermelon Ruffle Pink Seersucker Swim Suit (third in from left): Hot fun in the Summertime in this pink seersucker one-piece bathing suit with watermelon ruffle. Ruffle trim around top. This suit is perfect for monogramming!
Sailboats Smocked White Sun Bubble (right): Single sailboat smocked on white sunbubble. Red gingham piped detail and covered buttons. Metal snaps in stride.

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Springtime Baby Shower Gift Ideas!

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Looking for some fantastic baby and toddler gifts? It’s time to start shopping for all of those Springtime baby showers and first birthdays! Here are some of our favorite April gift ideas – or, add them to your registry.

Smockingbird Children’s Clothing, Watermelon Ruffle Pink Seersucker Swim Suit: We are big fans of Smockingbird’s beyond adorable clothing – all of which can be monogrammed, making it a perfect gift idea. This Watermelon Ruffle Pink Seersucker Swim Suit is ideal for hot fun in the Summertime. It features a ruffle trim around top and can be monogrammed. This month, Smockingbird’s Charity is Lowcountry Warrior Moms.

Syki Baby Bath Support: Give your little one a pleasant and safe introduction to bath time with the Syki Baby Bath Support in Gray. This ergonomic bath support fits into most tubs, sinks and baby baths for a simple bathing experience. Simply suction it into place and lower your little one onto the supple support. While your baby’s head rests comfortably on the ultra-soft material, his or her arms and legs can move freely, feeling the warm water around them. The easy-to-clean Syki Baby Bath Support resists mold and mildew and dries quickly to keep both you and baby happy and healthy from start to finish.

Baby Merlin Magic Sleepsuit: It’s not always easy for a baby to transition out of the swaddle, but Baby Merlin’s Magic Sleepsuit gives baby a warm, cozy, and comforting feeling to help them fall asleep faster, and stay asleep, too! Made with soft, comforting materials, the Magic Sleepsuit will give your baby the sense of security and warmth they need to sleep well through the night. This is a wonderful piece of baby gear for traveling this summer because it keeps baby feeling secure wherever they are sleeping. Baby can wear a simple onesie underneath during the summer months and they will happily and comfortably sleep well!

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Gift Idea Roundup!

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Looking for some gift ideas for all those summertime baby showers? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

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Kangovou Kids Dishware Set, Iced Mint: This nine piece food-grade stainless steel kid’s dishware set is free of BPA, PVC and phthalates. Each set includes a food grade stainless steel divided plate which keeps foods separated and provides a built in space for condiments, a flat plate, for larger items such as pizza or sandwiches, stainless steel cereal bowl, used for cold or hot cereal or even soup, stainless steel snack bowl, used for crackers, sliced fruit, yogurt, and a food grade drinking cup, which Includes pop-up drinking straw and Snap on lid to prevent leaks.

Petite Namaste, Damask 3 piece bedding set: This gorgeous aqua and coral colored damask cotton bedding set includes a quilt, fitted sheet and crib skirt. Perfect for any baby girl’s nursery, as it is full of color and pattern!

Belabumbum Ondine Mom & Baby Matching set: A soft 100% Pima cotton set which is sure to become a favorite for both mama and baby! A wonderful baby shower gift for a new mom, this set includes a soft robe and pajama set for mom and matching baby gown. The camisole has easy nursing access, and the pants are comfortable for after delivery and beyond. The baby gown fits 0-3 months, banded bottom for easy changing, and mitten cuffs to protect baby’s hands.

ergoCocoon Summer Swaddle and Sleep Bag, Coral Chevron: This organic cotton, original ergoCocoon swaddle takes all the confusion out of swaddling the baby! It is super stretchy to allow for natural movement and has a 2 way zipper for easy on and off. The coral chevron print is the perfect summer accessory and would match with any brightly colored nursery.

SOZO Little Sprinkler Weeblock: No longer do you have to “watch out!” when changing your baby boy! Underneath the super-soft 2-ply cotton jersey covering lies the secret weapon—an absorbing sponge. Simply place over baby during a diaper change and protect yourself from getting all wet! This machine washable protection is the perfect accompaniment to any baby shower present.

Babymoov Lovenest, Flat-Head Pillow: The Lovenest was created and patented by a French pediatrician to prevent flat-head syndrome, which can sometimes occur in the first weeks of life while the skull is still soft enough to be molded. The Lovenest pillow can be used in any baby bouncer, swing and stroller. The Lovenest can be used from birth to 4 months.

C is for Chloasma

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Continuing our series on pregnancy struggles, we turn our focus to the letter “C”. Sunscreen is important for everyone at any age or stage but is especially important for expecting moms. Sun exposure can result in unsightly discoloration and uneven skin tone – called Chloasma. Here Rallie McAllister, MD, MPH, mom of three, a family physician, and coauthor of The Mommy MD Guide to Pregnancy and Birth talks about the #PregnancyProblem of Chloasma – also known as “Mask of Pregnancy”.

Have you heard of “pregnancy mask?” Many women haven’t. During my pregnancy, I’ll never forget how horrified I was when I first noticed a brown discoloration on my upper lip. I thought I was growing a mustache! On closer inspection, I realized that it wasn’t facial hair, but rather a change in skin pigment.

Three-quarters of pregnant women develop dark, blotchy areas of skin, called chloasma, melasma, or pregnancy mask. The blotches often appear on the upper lip, cheekbones, and brow. They usually arise around the 10th week of pregnancy.

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Unfortunately, there’s not much you can do to prevent chloasma. It’s caused by increased levels of a pigment called melanin. That’s the same hormone that causes your skin to darken in the sun. So it won’t surprise you to know that the one thing you can do to minimize it is stay out of the sun and wear sunscreen.

However, some sunscreens contain oxybenzone and nanoparticles and those ingredients should be avoided during pregnancy. Physical barriers like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are safe and effective when you’re expecting. It is best to stick with a sunscreen that is teratology-screened. Teratology screening is the process of reviewing scientific research and avoiding ingredients with links to birth defects or miscarriage.

Similar to when you get a tan or sunburn, there’s nothing you can do to get rid of chloasma. All you can do is take a tincture of time for it to fade. Once you have pregnancy mask, the only thing you can do about it is to, well, mask it. I found mine was pretty easy to disguise with makeup. Fortunately, it went away a few months after my baby was born.

To help prevent Chloasma, the team at Gugu Guru loves the Belli Pure Radiance Facial Sunscreen. Pure Radiance Facial Sunscreen is a teratology-screened broad spectrum, physical barrier, mineral SPF 25 with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Oil-free and lightly tinted to blend with most skin types, it may be worn alone for sheer coverage or under makeup.

Want to promote healthy, glowing skin during pregnancy? Enter to win a Healthy Glow Skin Perfecting Kit, Fresh Start Pre-Treatment Scrub, Healthy Glow Facial Hydrator, Pure Radiance Facial Sunscreen and Eye Brightening Cream – a value of $119.00!

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About the author: Rallie McAllister, MD, MPH, is a mom of three sons, a family physician, and coauthor of The Mommy MD Guide to Pregnancy and Birth, in Lexington, KY.

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