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Back To Sleep Day 6: Gunamuna

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It’s Day 6 of our Back To Sleep event and we’re showcasing a newer and smarter wearable blanket – the Gunapod from Gunamuna. Developed by moms, the Gunapod is a soft baby sleep sack that has a simple-yet-ingenious layout of zippers and snaps incredibly easy to adjust into many configurations, which means baby is more comfortable & mom’s life is easier. In our Back to Sleep event, we’re highlighting the new duvet Gunapod constructed with luxurious bamboo viscose.

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The Gunapod is super easy wherever you find yourself changing a diaper. The WONDERZiP opens the Gunapod completely from underarm to underarm, with four separate pulls thereby functioning in a multitude of ways.  This provides the easiest, fastest diaper change along with multiple ways to easily transfer baby, while keeping him or her covered and warm.

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With its unique, more modern fit in luxury fabrics plus duvet, you’ll find that Gunapod is super comfortable in a car or plane; keeping baby warm and snug while traveling. It’s also a safe sleep necessity in a hotel that can get chilly with A/C. By unzipping in many combinations, the WONDERZiP system allows customized control of warmth so baby is comfortable with changing temperatures while traveling.

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Wearable Blankets are a necessity for daycare as no loose blankets are allowed. Gunamuna is one of the most comfortable for baby and offers easy changes for daycare provider.

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Note: all sleep tips are independent to all the products featured in Back to Sleep and Kim West is not endorsing these products unless otherwise indicated.

Filed Under: Baby Registry, Back To Sleep, Bath & Diapering, Diapering, Gift Ideas, Safety, Sleep, Travel, Working Mom Tagged With: sleep

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Cause-Driven Registry: UPPAbaby

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Next up on our Cause-Driven Registry with Nicole Ryan, we feature UPPAbaby. UPPAbaby makes high-quality baby products that fit the needs of your new life as a parent, while appealing to the sense of style you’ve always had. UPPAbaby is committed to giving back and supporting worthy causes and organizations that align with the company’s mission and core ethos.

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Nicole chose an UPPAbaby Vista stroller and Mesa car seat for her cause-driven registry. The UPPAbaby Vista truly grows with your family and includes a full size front and rear facing toddler seat with a one-handed multi-position recline plus bassinet. It also offers a new, easy one-step fold-with or without seat attached – key for when you have your hands full. The Vista’s large easy access storage basket fits everyday essentials and makes it easier to reach diaper bag and toys. The Vista’s large easy access storage basket fits everyday essentials and makes it easier to reach diaper bag and toys. This performance travel system is totally compatible with the Mesa infant car seat – meaning it’s a direct attachment and no adapters are necessary.

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From easy installation to innovative safety features to one-button stroller release, the Mesa infant car seat has taken the guess work and hassle out of infant car seats.

Here’s how UPPA Gives Back:

  • Committed to giving back to families in need and providing safe transport for families. This includes monetary donations, product donations, and volunteerism
  • Created the UPPA Gives Back program to lift spirits by partnering with non-profit organizations that share the same mission of providing funds, services, and high quality and essential products to families in need.
  • Going in to the brand’s 5th year partnering with the TODAY Show Holiday Toy Drive – as of 2015, UPPAbaby will have donated more than a million dollars in strollers and car seats to families nationally. (The 5-year total is $1,000,000!)

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Charitable partners include:

  • Good+ (Formerly Baby Buggy) providing education, essential items and resources to families in need
  • Safe Kids – dedicated to worldwide children’s safety, child passenger safety focus
  • National MS Society, Boston Climb to the Top- volunteerism, sponsorship and participation to
    raise awareness and funds for Multiple Sclerosis

Filed Under: Baby Registry, Car Seats, Cause Driven, Gear, Gift Ideas, Mom Style, Travel Tagged With: baby, baby essentials, gifts, mom style, newborn, registry, stroller, travel

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Sleek & Chic Travel Picks

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We think that having great mom style isn’t just about what you wear, but also extends to your gear – especially when it comes to traveling! Today we’re featuring two of our picks for sleek and chic travel style – the guzzie + Guss Connect Stroller and the Skip Hop Highline Diaper Backpack.

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The Skip Hop Highline Convertible Diaper Backpack has reinvented the diaper bag for women who refuse to compromise personal style and much-needed function. This gorgeous bag, with leather details, is truly a statement piece that can be worn as crossbody, backpack, or carried by its handles. The Highline Backpack is the ultimate convertible diaper bag because there’s a home for everything – a hidden pocket for bottles and a handy front pocket for lipstick, keys and other mama essentials. Plus, the bag comes with a tucked-away cushioned changing pad, making diaper changes on the go super easy! Fold-back magnetic top keeps bag open so you can easily grab what you need, further, it features one-handed, adjustable and removable stroller clips for on-the-go convenience. Perfect for a busy and stylish mama! This beautiful bag could easily double as a regular handbag or even a briefcase – no one will have any clue you have diapers, wipes, and pacifiers inside!

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The guzzie + Guss Connect Stroller is not only handsome in every which way, but unbelievably functional, too! From adjustable handles to a reclining seat, the Connect Stroller by guzzie + Guss was designed with you and your baby’s comfort in mind. This versatile buggy comes fully equipped with high-performance tires so your family can cover all kinds of terrain. There are so many awesome features on this stroller, it’s almost hard to name them all! It has a 3-position reclining seat and 2 ways for baby to face; with so many options, baby is bound to feel comfortable and happy while you stroll. Furthermore, it has adjustable handles for the parent, so whether it’s mom or dad pushing the stroller, their back won’t hurt; with its large lower basket, you can fill up with goodies from all over or store travel accessories for on the go. Plus, the Connect Stroller is  bassinet and infant carseat compatible, so you can start getting out and about in your stroller from the get-go! It’s a perfect accompaniment for traveling, shopping, or simply getting around town with your little one.

Thank you to our friends at guzzie + Gus and Skip Hop for making this sponsored post possible. 

 

 

Filed Under: Baby Registry, Baby Showers, Chic And On The Go, Gear, Travel Tagged With: mom style, registry, stroller, travel

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Cause-Driven Registry: DockATot (+giveaway)

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Continuing our Cause-Driven Registry with Nicole Ryan, today we feature DockATot, the portable infant lounger designed with baby’s safety and comfort in mind. 

Originally created in Europe, the DockATot is a completely unique, versatile and chicly designed product for babies to lounge, snuggle, or play in. What makes DockATot stand out from the crowd is the careful consideration the founder (a mom of two young boys) has given to the overall design, functionality and safety of the dock.  The unique shape and design allow babies to comfortably lounge, play, snuggle and log in some tummy time. The idea is that your little one feels snuggled in a safe haven that feels a lot like the womb. The bumpers are made with a special air-permeable fabric that makes DockATot particularly worry-free. The DockATot is very lightweight and perfect for families who travel!

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For the duration of June and July, DockATot has donated $1 for each DockATot sold to Project Night Night, an organization that helps homeless children (ages 0-12). Project Night Night donates over 25,000 Night Night Packages each year to homeless children 12 and under who need our childhood essentials to have a concrete and predictable source of security and an increased exposure to high-quality literacy materials during their time of upheaval.

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Filed Under: Baby Showers, Cause Driven, Comfort Is King, Gear, Gift Ideas, Sleep, Travel Tagged With: registry

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Chic and On the Go: Roundup!

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Are you a family who loves to travel together? You’ll want to add these functional and very stylish travel items to your baby registry! Know a new mama who is ready to take on the globe with her baby? Any one of these on-the-go items makes a wonderful baby shower gift, too!

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BabyHearts Car Seat Cover: This beautiful car seat cover was designed with delicate babies in mind. It features a front panel that opens and closes with velcro tabs so you can sneak a peek at your baby whenever you want. It is fully elasticized on the bottom so it won’t flap up from the wind. The fabric is ultra lightweight, yet highly breathable, and most importantly – UPF-50 coated for sun protection! This ensures your baby is protected from the sun, bugs, wind, light rain and prying eyes at all times. This cover is perfect for travel, as it comes with a travel mesh bag for storage when not in use that fits easily in your diaper bag, pocket book or shopping bag.

guzzie+Guss Perch Chair: Perfect for families on the go, the guzzie + Guss Perch Hanging Chair is the ultimate travel companion. The Perch chair, which hangs onto any table, is wonderful because it allows for the baby to have a special place at the table with the family! This easy to clean chair attaches to most tables and folds for easy storage. A handy travel bag is included, which you’ll be able to store under the seat when not in use. It comes in a variety of colors, too!

Babymoov The Style Bag: For the chic mom who likes to make a style statement, the Babymoov Style Bag is the answer to both function and glam! The bag comes in bold patterns and bright colors, while still maintaining its practicality thanks to many storage areas, pockets and its large opening. With six different patterns which meet a variety of styles, every mama is sure to find her perfect fit.

Babymoov Glober Bag: The Babymoov Glober bag is a large backpack back with tons of storage – perfect for holding all of baby’s gear as well as your own! With two ways to carry this bag, both mom and dad will be able to travel easily with baby, whether to music class, or around the globe. It features include changing pad, insulated section, and transparent pocket, stroller harness, pacifier pocket, and more. The bag is available in three colors: black, grey, or cherry.  If you’re the type of parent who loves to adventure with your little one – whether strolling in the city or hiking mountains – this bag is perfect for you!

Filed Under: Always Glam, Baby Registry, Baby Showers, Chic And On The Go, Gift Ideas, Travel Tagged With: car seat, registry

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New Mom Series: A Baby Carrier for Hikes and Active Lifestyles

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This is our sixth post in Gugu Guru’s New Mom Series, where we provide helpful information for new and expecting moms about preparing and registering for baby. For this Baby Carrier for Hikes feature, we have partnered up with one of our favorite active and yogi mamas – Cristina Meloy; leading baby gear brand BABYBJÖRN and; the Baby Safety Zone powered by the JPMA (Juvenile Products Manufacturing Association). JPMA is a national trade organization representing 95% of the prenatal to preschool industry dedicated to the safe manufacturing and usage of products.  Read on to learn about the new BABYBJÖRN Carrier One Outdoors and enter to win one for your own adventures with baby.

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Not all carriers are built the same and depending on your lifestyle, you may want to have more than one carrier.  Some parents wear a structured carrier when they leave the house but in their home, may wear a softer wrap-style carrier. What’s important to remember is that whether you tend to like to enjoy the comforts of home or are the type of person that finds thrills in climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, there’s a carrier for you.  Baby gear has evolved to fit all types of lifestyles and you can rest assured that there are ways to enjoy your current lifestyle with your new baby.

Because everyone has their own unique lifestyle and parenting style, no carrier fits all when it comes to baby wearing and you should definitely try your carrier on before buying. There are some basic best practices when you’re trying out carriers, regardless of the type of carrier per Linnea Catalan, Executive Director of the Baby Carrier Industry Alliance (BCIA) who guest blogged for the JPMA Baby Safety Zone. Here are a few guidelines she shares:

  • A baby carrier can keep your baby in the safest place possible – on your chest and in an upright position.
  • Baby carriers are meant to mimic in-arms carrying positions – your baby should be in the same position in which you would hold him in your arms. Check your baby by embracing them in the carrier- your baby’s position should not shift significantly in your embrace.
  • Whether your carrier of choice is a sling, wrap, mei tai or buckle carrier, ensure baby always has a clear and open airway. Your baby’s head and neck should be completely supported, with their chin off their chest. Chin to chest positioning can restrict your baby’s airway, especially with babies under 4 months of age. Make sure you can slip a finger between their chin and chest.

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Finding a hip healthy carrier is also important when you’re evaluating products for your baby registry.  The International Hip Dysplasia Institute (IHDI) is a great resource for products recognized for encouraging healthy hip development, specifically products and devices used during the first six months of life that may affect hip positioning or hip motor development.

Once you have the basic guidelines down and identify carriers that are hip healthy, it’s time to find the right carrier for your lifestyle. During the summer months or if you’re traveling to warmer climates, breathability is key.  If you’re the active, outdoorsy type and you want to continue this lifestyle – even with a new baby in tow – you may want to consider carriers that are engineered specifically for an active lifestyle.  A new carrier on the market that is ideal for hiking is the BABYBJÖRN Carrier One Outdoors.

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Here are the key features of the Carrier One Outdoors, making it ideal for outdoor adventures with your family:

  • Designed to be the perfect hiking baby carrier, constructed with functional materials for the outdoors like water-repellent, moisture-wicking textiles that are easy to clean.
  • Just like your favorite hiking or camping backpack, the Carrier One Outdoors has great features to enable active exploring with your family such as a detachable pocket on the waist belt for your cell phone, keys, pacifiers or other small items you need for your child on family days out. Several loops on the shoulder straps allow you to attach essentials like a water bottle and keep items like a security blanket or teddy conveniently close.
  • This carrier will grow with your child with its 4-way front and back carrying*, ideal for outdoor activities. It’s perfect from newborn to 3 years, with built-in infant position and extra support for toddlers. Baby Carrier One Outdoors allows you to continue to enjoy an active lifestyle as a parent and still be comfortable, whether you’re carrying a little child on your front or a toddler on your back. The Carrier One Outdoors has padded, form-fitting shoulder straps and a sturdy waist belt, which provide excellent support and pressure relief, especially when carrying a toddler.
  • Hip-healthy baby carrier, with ergonomic wide leg position for the child. The baby carrier has a 12.6 in (32 cm) seat area, which gives your child a proper ergonomic, wide-leg position when they sit facing in on your front or back. The International Hip Dysplasia Institute has tested Baby Carrier One Outdoors and acknowledges it to be a “hip-healthy baby carrier.”
  • Comes with a practical bag for storing and transporting the baby carrier.

*Note: front-facing should not be done until after 5 months and back carrying after 12+ months.

Gugu Guru mama Cristina Meloy took the Carrier One Outdoors to her homeland of Costa Rica, where there is no shortage of beautiful, lush locales to hike and explore.  Here’s what she had to say:

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“It’s so freaking cool how nowadays we can include our children in all our day-to-day activities, while providing comfort and nurturing them. Outdoor time is extremely important to me. To raise my children unplugged from TV and computer games is something I consider very valuable. Sometimes, however it is really difficult to do, especially with multiple children and/or infants. Out of all the parenting gadgets out there, a good carrier is essential. BABYBJÖRN is safe for them, comfortable for me and good looking, too! I mean, just cause we’re parents doesn’t mean we have to look boring, right?”

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“I love the ability to be hands free for my eldest, too!”

The Carrier One Outdoors is available exclusively at Giggle and Right Start through October.

Featured in this week’s New Mom Series:

Cristina Meloy
Mother of two, Cristina Meloy, is one half of the couple behind the supper club PushStart Kitchen in Atlanta, Georgia. BETTER HALF is a place where family is the inspiration and connecting over food is the focus.
Follow Cristina on Instagram at @crismeloy

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A member of the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA), BABYBJÖRN’s concept has always been to make day-to-day life easier for parents of small children by developing safe and innovative products of the highest quality for children up to three years old. The company strives to make the most important years of life even more fun. BABYBJÖRN products are now found around the world, in over 50 countries, and the assortment consists of baby carriers, bouncers, travel cribs, cradles, potty chairs, high chairs and kitchen products. BABYBJÖRN’s attitude is that you shouldn’t need to buy a bunch of products when your children are little. Instead, just a few that really work and last a long time in good condition. Safety, quality and style are the brand’s core principles and a lot of thought and care is put into every product!
Visit BABYBJÖRN at: https://babybjorn.com/

Baby Safety Zone
The Baby Safety Zone is an information hub and community for parents and caregivers. We’re helping make safety fun, one baby product at a time. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to immerse themselves in the Baby Safety Zone experience and become a part of a circle of parents dedicated to making their child’s first years, happy, safe and sound.

The Baby Safety Zone is powered by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association. JPMA is a national trade organization representing 95% of the prenatal to preschool industry. Today, JPMA represents 250 companies in the United States, Canada, and Mexico who manufacture, import and/or distribute infant products such as cribs, car seats, strollers, bedding, and a wide range of accessories and decorative items.
Visit the Baby Safety Zone at: https://babysafetyzone.org

Filed Under: Baby Registry, Gear, Gift Ideas, Health & Fitness, Health & Wellness, New Mom Series, Travel Tagged With: babywearing

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Dadpreneur Spotlight: Nathan Day of LugBug

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As a parent, you know that lugging around an infant in a car seat is a lot of work – but, who wants to wake the baby and take them out just because the carseat is cumbersome? After new dad, Nathan Day, dislocated his shoulder lugging his baby daughter around in her carseat, he knew there had to be a better way. When he realized there was nothing else on the market to make carrying an infant seat easier and safer on the parent, he set out to develop his own.

LugBug is a lightweight, ergonomic and exceptionally strong little handle that adjusts to any single-handle baby carrier and offers a range of better, more comfortable and enjoyable carrying positions that support the arm and wrist. The LugBug is a necessity for any parent who needs to take the carrier in and out of the car, whether it’s to the park, grandma’s house, or daycare – why make it harder on yourself? Just attach the LugBug and ease the pain of carrying the carseat. Offered in six different colors, the LugBug handle works with all major carseats, and would make a great baby shower gift which new parents never even knew they needed!

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GG: How and why did you start LugBug? Tell us the concept behind LugBug! 
ND: The idea of LugBug was born out of necessity after I dislocated my shoulder while lugging around my infant daughter in her car seat. After much research, I was shocked to discover there was nothing on the market to make baby carriers easier to hold. My idea was to build a sturdy, reliable and easy-to-use handle for parents to prevent strain-related injuries when lifting inherently awkward infant car seats.  The concept started with a sketch, which evolved into making LugBug a reality with molds, testing, patents and now manufacturing. The result is LugBug, a lightweight, ergonomic and exceptionally strong little handle that adjusts to any single-handle baby carrier. It offers a range of better, more comfortable and enjoyable carrying positions that ease tension on the wrist, forearm and shoulder.
 
GG: How do you balance work and family?
ND: The great thing about LugBug is it is a product for parents so when I work on LugBug a lot of time it involves my family. My wife was the product tester for quite a while before we launched it. And my kids are always up for seeing what LugBug is all about.
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GG: What’s the best part of being a “Dadpreneur” and running your own business? 

ND: The best part of being a Dadpreneur is my girls love that I invented LugBug and they now come to me with their own little inventions. They see that their ideas can amount to anything and they love talking to me about their ideas and problems they want to solve. Thalia always tries to solve ways she can get more ice cream. Her latest idea was a freezer you could carry so the ice cream wouldn’t melt on you! I love fostering that creativity in them.

Filed Under: Baby Registry, Baby Safety Zone, Dad Style, Gift Ideas, Safety, Travel Tagged With: baby, for dad, registry, safety, travel

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Summer Travel Must Haves

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Now that summer is in full swing, it seems families are out and about every chance they can get! Gugu Guru has rounded up some of the best travel must haves for summertime. These also make excellent summer baby shower gifts for a new parent!

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Covered Goods Multi Use Nursing Cover, Bouquet: These multipurpose breastfeeding covers are perfect for travel; they’re lightweight and, as with any functional travel accessory, serve multiple uses! You can use these stylish covers to nurse your baby under, they’re stretchy, breathable, and cover mama in all the right places. Not nursing? These covers make a gorgeous scarf for mama when the weather turns chilly at night, as well as a grocery seat cover, and an infant seat cover. The Bouquet design is colorful for summer days on the beach and the perfect pop of color as a scarf for date nights on vacation! (Use code GUGUGURU15 for 15% off your purchase). 

Babymoov Traveler Bag, Heather Grey: Looking for an all-purpose travel baby bag? The Babymoov Traveler Bag, designed in the heart of France, is a carry-all diaper/hospital/travel bag specifically designed with functionality and style in mind. The neutral color of the bag makes it perfect for either mom or dad to carry, and it features a changing mat, pacifier holder, insulated bottle pocket, and storage pocket. The changing pad is stored on the outside of the bag, which makes a quick change in a beach bathroom or airport a breeze. This lightweight bag is perfect for all of your summer adventures.

The Stair Barrier: Heading to a beach house or family vacation this summer? What do you do about all those steps in the house? The Stair Barrier has a solution! The stair barrier is an entirely new brand of safety gate product that is designed specifically for the bottom of the stairs. Made from high quality upholstery fabric, and super easy to install (no drilling!) the barrier is lightweight and easy to travel with. If you’re headed to a new location, simply roll up the Stair Barrier and carry it with you – installation at a new location is super easy, and protects both babies and pets from crawling up the stairs!

GoTo 2in1 Portable Travel High Chair, black: The GoTo 2in1 Portable Travel High Chair is the perfect companion for parents who love to take their baby out to restaurants when they travel. This chair holds an infant car seat at the perfect feeding height, as well as having leg room for a secure and effective highchair. Take it with you on vacation, camping or just use it around the house. The GoTo travel chair also has storage pockets for your baby’s silverware, bibs, napkins and pacifier. It comes with a handy carrying case that neatly fits your foldable high chair. It has a strap for easy carrying and you can haul it on your shoulder like a small duffle bag. It stows unassumingly in the closet or trunk so you can access it whenever you need.

Babyhome’s Emotion Stroller: Looking for a perfect travel stroller? With it’s large basket for trinkets and souvenirs, the Babyhome Emotion Stroller is the ultimate travel companion. With its large seat recline, babies as young as 3 months can use the stroller, which fits easily through all door ways and rides smoothly on even the bumpiest of streets. Most importantly, it is incredibly easy to fold up and stands up right, and out of the way when not in use. With its waterproof canopy, this stroller is wonderful for music festivals, picnics, and the beach!

b.box diaper wallet, mellow lellow: When traveling, quick diaper changes are a must! We’re big fans of the b.box diaper wallet because it is the only diaper wallet with a built in wipes compartment and dual access to wipes. Wipes can be accessed inside when it’s change time, or if you need to quickly clean little fingers, grab a wipe from the external hatch. The wallet comes with an easy to clean changing pad and plenty of room for storage for two disposable diapers or even a spare change of clothes.

Filed Under: Baby Registry, Baby Showers, Car Seats, Chic And On The Go, Gear, Gift Ideas, Gugu Picks, Travel Tagged With: baby, baby essentials, gifts, registry, travel

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Baby’s First Summer

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Beauty editor and new mom, Marina Klimasiewfski, chats with Dr. Elizabeth Hale who shares with us some tips on how to navigate your baby’s first summer…

DISCLAIMER: This article is not offering medical advice. Before making a purchase, please consult with your pediatrician about which sunscreen is right for you and your family.

After several months of wondering if my baby was wearing enough layers (for our very first outing I dressed him in a onesie, a footie, a sweater and a hat then basically sprinted the 10 steps from the car to the pediatrician’s door), the exceptionally hot Memorial Day weekend alerted me to new dangers I hadn’t even considered for my young one. How do babies plus sun, sand, and sea mix?! Turns out there is a whole world (and market!) of sunscreens and sun protective clothing to help manage just that concern. I interviewed Dr. Elizabeth Hale, Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at New York University School of Medicine, mom of three kids, avid marathoner, and consultant to Coppertone to find out what the experts tell their patients/parents for navigating baby’s first summer.

1. What should parents look for in sunscreens for infants?

Dr. Hale: “Keep in mind that newborns (anywhere up to six months) should not be in the direct sunlight and therefore should not be wearing sunscreen. After that age, a mild and non-irritating lotion can be applied that provides broad spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays such as Coppertone Water BABIES SPF 70. The formula contains Vitamin E to moisturize the baby’s skin and is also hypoallergenic. There’s also Coppertone Water BABIES Pure + Simple, which contains an even gentler zinc oxide formula.”

2. How long is too long for an infant to be in the sun?

Dr. Hale: “For an infant, any amount of unprotected sun is too much. They should always be in the shade, with a hat and umbrella!”

3. What should parents do to protect their children’s scalp from sun exposure?

Dr. Hale advises doubling up on scalp protection, “On top of putting a hat on, parents should also keep in mind that sunscreen is important on the scalp as well. For babies, a regular sunscreen lotion can be rubbed on the scalp to prevent burning; for children, try an easy-application spray such as Coppertone Kids Continuous Spray.”

4. Many parents are eager for their child’s first beach day. How old does a child need to be before they can go in salt water? How about a chlorinated pool?

Dr. Hale: “Over six months old is the best age since infants don’t have strong immune systems quite yet. For chlorine, six months is key as well but keep in mind that chlorine pools are filled with chemicals that may irritate a child’s skin.”

5. Any other summer skincare tips for parents that you can offer?

Dr. Hale: “Don’t forget to take advantage of other sun protection options such as long-sleeved shirts and umbrellas. Babies’ skin is incredibly vulnerable due to the fact that it’s brand new, so it’s important to also replenish it after being exposed to sunlight and chemicals from the pool.”

For good measure I asked prominent Upper Westside Family Physician Dr. Jeremy Stoepker to share any additional thoughts on babies and sun. He echoed Dr. Hale’s sentiments that younger babies should be kept out the sun. Once a baby is 3-6 months he recommends a physical, rather than chemical, barrier, such as one containing zinc oxide. Finally, he notes the best resource for parents looking to see where sunscreens stand in terms of ingredient safety is the environmental working group website (ewg.org), which ranks various sunscreens annually.

After these chats I’ve successfully filled another Amazon cart with items I previously had no idea I needed. Having a baby will do that to you, it seems. Happy Summer!

Gugu Guru recommends that you check out Babo Botanicals sun protection. For more tips on summer products check out our article on summer baby must-haves.

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Well Rounded NY’s Small Spaces Picks

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The ladies of Well Rounded NY – the foremost experts on chic city living -and therefore, by default also masters of petite living quarters – have curated some of their favorite “small spaces” picks for your baby registry and we have them listed here. Have a Gugu Guru registry? Add them all in our new WRNY Small Spaces category!

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GB Pockit stroller

Designed for frequent travelers, the gb Pockit Stroller in Monument Black quickly folds into an ultra-compact package shaped like a handbag for simple transport on airplanes and more. The stroller offers a self-standing folded option for added versatility when you and baby are dining out.

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SkipHop Pronto changing station

The Pronto is our portable diapering essentials kit that ensures that baby is always clean, dry and happy, and that mom and dad are always prepared. Drop it in any bag, strap it to your wrist or clip it to your stroller and you’re good to go. With loads of features, our Pronto is a favorite of moms and dads everywhere. Its extra wide mod changing pad wipes clean, and the head area is cushioned with an innovative pronto pillow. The pad is also removable, allowing the body to become an independent diaper carry all.

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Puj tub

The Puj Tub is the easiest bath tub ever! Made from a soft foam that folds and conforms to almost any sink, the Puj Tub cradles and protects the baby during bath time. Hang or store the tub flat anywhere you would like…even on the back of your door and out of sight!

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Babyhome – Dream bassinet

As a lightweight sleeping system, the Air is the only bassinet you’ll need whether your lifestyle is on-the-go or you’re dyed-in-the-wool homebodies. With a beautifully constructed frame boasting a brilliant leg design that transforms from wheels, to stationary, to rocker on the fly, the quality of the Air is evident from the ground up. The mesh window on the side of the Air creates for a well ventilated sleeping space and serves to give you a view into the bassinet without disturbing your sleeping baby.

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Micuna OVO Chair

The Ovo high chair was designed and manufactured with the best materials in mind. Components such as solid beech wood, high quality textiles for upholstery, and the best leatherette, only for those with the most distinguished taste. The fusion of these materials makes Ovo a product that will leave a lasting impression.

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The Deluxe dock is the ultimate docking station for your baby ages 0-8 months old. Multifunctional and multitasking, the Dockatot™ Deluxe offers a safe and comfy spot that lets baby lounge, play, cuddle, do tummy time and get diaper changes. Deluxe docks are lightweight and portable, allowing for easy travel.

Lorena Canals Machine Washable Rugs

Lorena Canals rug

Machine-washable: easy to wash, it can be washed at home in a conventional washing machine. Handmade: carefully and individually handmade by artisans. Eco-friendly: 100% natural cotton and non-toxic dyes.

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Finn+Emma activity gym

Get ready for the best playdate ever! Our 2 height adjustable Play Gym has a 100% birch wood frame finished with non-toxic stains and lacquers (free of lead, phthalate, nickel, mercury, formaldehyde and ultra low VOC’s). The wooden toys are non-toxic, made from all natural untreated indian hardwood buffed with vegetable seed wax. The knit dolls were made with phthalate-free rattles inside and hand knit from organic cotton.

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Babybjorn Mini Bouncer

Safely holds your baby for you in the early days at home. Gives proper support to a very young baby’s neck and back. Natural bouncing, no batteries required. Can be used from newborn up.

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Baby K’tan

Wrap-style baby carrier with no wrapping required. Patented double-loop design is as easy to put on (and as comfortable) as a t-shirt.

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Ergo Nursing Pillow

The Ergobaby Natural Curve™ Nursing Pillow with brown cover provides nursing mothers the support they need to nurse comfortably and bond with their baby.

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Wall Decals – Urban Walls

Our cat wall decals feature friendly faces that will keep your walls in good company for many days to come. These easy to install cats will fill your wall with elegance and style in just minutes. From matte black to metallic gold they can be cut in any of our over 25 available colors for you to select from.

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Wall Hooks – Land of Nod

We have a theory that the ancient pyramids were not built as tombs, but they were constructed to hang giant jackets. Although, we’re only basing that on these pyramid wall hooks, featuring a combo of solid colors and patterns that are perfect for a child’s bedroom or playroom.

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Honest Diaper/Wipe Bundle

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Babyletto Dottie Bookcase

Add pop color, playful style, and serious function to your nursery or playroom with the Dottie Bookcase. Sized for books, buddies, and baskets of toys, the Dottie bookshelf will help keep your babe’s room neat and organized. Plus a palette of moveable, multicolor dots lets you customize which colors to display and match any modern decor.

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Munchkin Step Diaper Pail

This is the new gold standard in diaper pails! STEP is the only pail that combines best-in-class odor control with a modern, sleek aesthetic that looks great in any nursery AND an easy-to-use foot pedal.

To help you stock your small space nursery, we’ve teamed up with Well Rounded NY to bring you a Small Space Registry Package giveaway worth nearly $1,500! Enter here.

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