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Wanderlust Must: DockATot

This week we are so excited to be featuring amazing products ideal for traveling with baby. Today we’re highlighting the ever popular DockATot, the ultimate lounger for baby!

DockATot is a multifunctional and ultra stylish baby lounger. 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. If you’re traveling, the DockATot is the ultimate piece of baby gear to tote along because it’s a wonderful place for baby to lounge and relax while you’re on your journey.

Airplane Tips with Baby
Fear of airplane travel with a baby is definitely a thing for new parents. If you’re well prepared then all will be ok. Here, some of the best plane tips for traveling with baby courtesy of DockATot:

Bring extra changes of clothes for baby. We love the cheap white onesies you can buy in sets. If there’s a diaper explosion or a major spit-up, you won’t feel bad just tossing the onesie in the nearest trash can.
Bring extra changes of clothes for you! If said poop or throw up lands on you, you’re going to want to get those clothes off pronto.
Invest in some noise-canceling headphones. There’s nothing worse than a sleeping baby being awoken to an announcement on the loudspeaker letting everyone know that the seatbelt sign is off.
Try and book a flight time that coincides with baby’s nap schedule.
Bring your DockATot Deluxe on the plane with you! The Deluxe size can easily be carried on and fits perfectly into the seat, making it super cozy for the little ones. All the better for them to lounge! Invest in a new DockATot travel bag, so you can easily transport your dock anywhere you go.

Dealing With Nap Time While On Vacation
While it’s tempting to stray from baby’s nap schedule while away from home, don’t do it. Proper sleep time is so important to their growth and development. Rather than sending your entire family back to the hotel room for each nap time, here are some ways to still enjoy your trip while making sure baby gets proper sleep.

Trade off nap-sitting times. Take turns with your significant other. One of you watches the baby while the other gets to cross something off their personal vacation bucket list. Sounds like a good deal to us!
If you’ve rented a car, take a scenic drive during baby’s nap time while they snooze in their carseat.
Plan meal time to coincide with their naps. Make sure to bring a reclining stroller so they can snooze while you enjoy a long and relaxing adult meal.

Traveling with baby may seem daunting at first, but knowing you have a safe and cozy place for baby to rest will keep everyone calm and happy.

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Product Discovery: The Ollie Swaddle

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As they say, “necessity is the mother of invention,” and in the case of The Ollie Swaddle, a mother did indeed invent a unique swaddle blanket because she knew it was necessary in order to help her baby thrive. The Ollie World, started by a single foster mom, knew that if she could get her foster son to sleep better at night, it would help him flourish and thrive. She was a woman on a mission, and with the help of a pediatric neuro-developmental psychologist, she invented the unique Ollie Swaddle.

As The Ollie World founder says, “As a trained social worker, my experience in infant mental health had acquainted me with the timeless technique of swaddling. However, to both my and Oliver’s distress, the swaddles available on the market didn’t seem to help. They either didn’t hold him correctly, were not strong enough to apply a comforting pressure, or they left his legs unwrapped.” So, The Ollie Swaddle was created in 2013 in order to address all of these issues and help all babies “flourish from conception to crawling.”

What makes The Ollie Swaddle unique? Since it was created with the guidance of Ollie’s pediatric neuro-developmental psychologist, both the mental and physical aspects of the swaddle were addressed in creation and development of the swaddle. Because of the gentle way the swaddle wraps baby, yet with a comforting pressure, it eases the transition for baby from womb to real world. Because of its snug comfort, The Ollie Swaddle will help decrease irritability and fussiness and increase the ability for baby to self soothe and calm themselves down to fall back asleep.

With custom designed moisture-wicking fabric to reduce the risk of overheating, your baby will sleep more soundly and comfortably. Need to change a diaper? No worry, diaper changes made accessible via opening at the bottom. And, unlike most baby products, because of the velcro closures, this swaddle will grow with your baby, so no need to buy in different sizes as they grow.

One of the main reasons The Ollie Swaddle was created was because a baby was having trouble sleeping for long periods, therefore, not giving their body time to rest, heal, and grow. With The Ollie Swaddle, a baby will be able to not only sleep for longer periods of time, giving their body time to healthily grow, since they will be getting the important sleep every baby needs. A well rested baby tends to eat better, therefore, by using The Ollie Swaddle and giving babies a chance for rest, it is allowing them to flourish and thrive in all capacities.

Furthermore, because of it’s unique design, the swaddle decreases the risk of hip dysplasia, as it is never too tight, yet always comforting. The Ollie Swaddle helps regulate a baby’s temperature, which will also help them sleep better. With so many swaddle blankets on the market, it can be overwhelming to pick one to use; however, considering all of the significant benefits of The Ollie Swaddle, it is plain to see why a parent would always pick one!

Holiday Gift Ideas for the Modern Mama

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We rounded up our favorite picks for gifts for the modern mama; being a modern mama means loving bold colors and modern style, while also keeping an eye on efficiency, functionality, and safety of all products. These would make wonderful baby gifts, or add them to your registry.

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Nook LilyPad in Peacock: If you’re looking for a safe place for baby to play, which is also not an eye-sore to your home decor, the Nook LilyPad is your answer. The LilyPad is a 1-inch, non-toxic PETE air-spacer cushion is topped with a 100% organic Pebble cover for a comfortable, healthy place for your little one to spend her time. When it’s time to clean it, just throw the entire playmat in the washing machine! This makes a wonderful gift for a modern mama-to-be, as the playmat comes in bold colors, is safe for baby, and can be used from the newborn stage and beyond.

Ubbi Diaper Pail in Chevron Grey: Keep unpleasant odors at bay and your baby’s nursery clean and organized with the Ubbi Diaper Pail in Chevron Grey. In a chic chevron pattern, this essential and durable nursery accessory adds style and function to your space. We love the modern design and think this would be perfect in a baby boy or girl’s room – or even spruce up a bathroom!

Ubbi Diaper Caddy in Grey: The Ubbi Diaper Caddy provides convenient storage of your diapering essentials in one handy unit. Sleek and modern with two compartments, and coordinating changing mat, this caddy will keep your diapers and wipes organized and accessible.

The Baby Box Co.: Inspired by the Finnish tradition of using a box for a baby bed, The Baby Box Co. has created a simple way for babies to sleep soundly, and most importantly, safely. The Bed Box serves primarily as a safe, comfortable place for infants to sleep, similar to a bassinet. Some parents keep the box next to their bed, while others use it in all rooms of the house to keep baby in while they clean, cook, or work. Once baby outgrows the box, it can easily be repurposed for clothing or toy storage!

Body Silk Seamless Nursing Cami from Bravado: This amazing tank is a full length smoothing cami with a body Silk Seamless Nursing Bra knitted right in! It is the perfect layering piece for a nursing mom (or even a non-nursing mom, as it is so comfortable), and makes nursing in style easy. With a 4-way stretch fabric hugs your changing shape, it is luxuriously soft and seamless, with no back closure and wire-free. It is the ultimate wardrobe essential piece, because it is perfect for maternity and nursing, features convertible criss-cross straps and has removable foam inserts for shape and discretion. It comes in classic black and white to amp up your mom style.

Venta Evaporative Humidifier + Air Purifier, with No Filters: When setting up a nursery, the most important aspect is that the air is clean for newborn and baby lungs. Venta’s Airwashers are the most compact humidifier and room air purifier on the market, containing advanced technology to remove dust, particles and allergens from the air you breathe. So, whether you live in an apartment or house, or even if baby doesn’t even have their own room, the Venta Airwashers are an essential item for your baby registry – they fit in any room and keep the air fresh and clean for your little one. Plus, The Airwasher is fully recyclable, with no expensive filters to throw away and replace and extremely low power consumption.

The Ollie Swaddle, Nature Collection: If you’re looking for a unique way to keep your baby warm and sleepy this holiday season, look no further than this gorgeous swaddle collection from Ollie. This swaddle features patented moisture-wicking threads interwoven into the fabric reduce the risk of overheating, keeping your baby at a safe temperature all night long. The velcro helps keep the Ollie secure and allows fit to be individualized meeting the need and size of each baby – even as they grow. Diaper changes made accessible via opening at the bottom – no need to un-swaddle (this is huge!). Most importantly, because it is only one-size, it means the Ollie swaddling blanket grows with your little one and eases transitional stages. This would make a wonderful baby shower gift!

Thank you to Venta, Nook Sleep, Ubbi, Bravado, and Baby Box Co for sponsoring this post.

New On Gugu This Week: November 14, 2016

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Welcome to the first installment of New on Gugu! Did you know that we add new products to Gugu Guru‘s personalized baby registry database on almost a daily basis? New products are curated and added by our in-the-know team of baby experts, as well as by other parents like you. And, as always, we don’t accept payment to be added to Gugu Guru; all of our product picks are totally unbiased.

Newborn Lockdown – Our product picks for your first 6-8 weeks postpartum when you’re mostly in your home getting to know the newest addition to your family. (This week, we are loving on these innovative, safe and portable Moba moses baskets.)

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Back to the Grind – Once you emerge from your postpartum haze, it’s time to get back into the swing of things. Whether you’re a stay at home mom or going back to work, this category will give you some suggested life hacks to make your new life with baby easier and so much more productive.

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Pack It Up – Whether down the street to your in-laws’ house or a flight across the pond for an adventure, our Pack It Up category gives you suggestions for portable, packable finds for your travels.

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And remember, if you don’t see something you want on Gugu Guru, you can add any product from any website. Simply click the link under the “Add To Registry” button”:

or below the Publish button on the Registry Manager page:

Each week, we will be posting some of our favorite picks from Gugu Guru’s unique registry categories so be sure to check back with us regularly so you don’t miss any of these cool finds for your family!

Comfort is King With These Gifts!

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As we head into colder weather, it’s time to stock up on essential comfy and warm items for baby. We rounded up stylish and functional baby items to keep everyone warm and cozy this Fall. These would make wonderful baby gifts, or add them to your registry.

pediped booties: pediped booties are not only adorable and warm for the cold weather, but promote healthy feet development and walking development, as well. pediped is debuting three new booties this Fall, along with classic styles. Their three new styles, the Lionel, Ronnie, and Troy are all beyond cute and extremely strong and functional. Perfect for little feet, the Lionel Fuchsia and Lionel Red Patent are lined with soft faux fur which is sure to keep baby feeling warm and snuggly. The Ronnie and Troy each feature cushy fleece lining, perfect for baby’s feet even in the coldest of winters. pediped shoes are durable and made to last, your little one will be sporting these all winter and you can save for siblings too!

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guzzie + Guss Connect Stroller: The Connect Stroller is all about comfort – for baby and parents! The stroller features a unique inner seat liner which provides cooling and drying space under the body; the seat is very easily adjustable, as well as the large canopy. The stroller features a front and rear suspension system, with full shocks that take the bumps so your baby doesn’t have to. The super comfortable leatherette grip clings to a handle that adjusts to fit a parent’s height, and, the large basket on the bottom makes traveling or running errands easy. Unique to the Connect Stroller, there is no rear axel, which means natural long stride comfort without hitting your leg into anything! This handsome stroller is great for travel or every day use; with its functional features and sleek style, any parent would love to push their baby around in.

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ergoPouch Winter Sleepsuit Bag: The ergoPouch Sleep Suit is a safe way to keep baby warm without the need for extra blankets. You can use the Sleep Suit in the crib as a sleeping bag, then convert into legs using the zippers. The ergoPouch Winter Sleep Suit keeps your baby snuggly and warm but also is highly breathable and interestingly enough, antibacterial as well. When the weather gets even colder, the garment has long cotton fleece sleeves and fold over mitts for warmth.

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Nook Sleep Systems, Misty Gray Pebble Pure Mattress: This 100% organic, premium crib mattress is the most natural place to lay your baby down to sleep. So pure, so healthy, so breathable, you have peace of mind knowing your baby is resting safely at nighttime and naptime. The Pebble Pure’s organic elements aren’t just in the core, they’re right where it matters most – next to your baby’s delicate skin. Nook doesn’t hide their organic materials beneath non-porous plastics and toxic fire-retardants. Every inch of the Pebble Pure is organic and supremely breathable.

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Thank you to pediped and guzzie + Guss for sponsoring this post.

Silent Soothing Night Gift Guide

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Getting a baby to sleep is no easy feat, but we’ve rounded up some products which will not only help ease baby into sleep, but that are also smart and safe for your baby’s nursery. These would make wonderful baby gifts, or add them to your registry.

Skip Hop Moonlight and Melodies Nightlight Soother: With plug-in power, the Skip Hop Moonlight and Melodies Nightlight Soother offers multiple ways to soothe baby, including music, lights and projection. Featuring a dim-able nightlight that emits a warm glow, this baby soother plays eight gentle melodies and calming nature sounds. An adjustable pivot lens projects a starry nightscape onto any surface so little one can see the luminous sky from his or her favorite sleeping position. Just choose the light and sound combination that’s right for your baby and our sweet friend will do the rest!

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MAM Night Orthodontic Pacifier: You know what’s awesome? When a baby starts using the pacifier and it helps them sleep (win!). Know what’s not awesome? When said baby pushes the pacifier out of their mouth 600x a night and cries every single time. Searching for a pacifier in the dark is no fun for anyone – which is why MAM has created a one-of-a-kind nighttime pacifier! The MAM Ultra Soft Silicone Nipple stays comfortably in baby’s mouth due to the anti-slip texture, and the curved shield allows the pacifier to sit comfortably on baby’s face. The symmetrical nipple ideal for baby’s jaw development and the textured surface and multiple small openings on the pacifier shield allow air to circulate and baby’s skin to breathe. But, most excitedly, these pacifiers are glow in the dark (yes, seriously!). That means no more turning the light on and waking baby up to find their pacifier – just look for the glowing paci and you’re good to go!

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The Ollie Swaddle, Nature Collection: While it seems as though there are a million swaddle blankets out there, The Ollie Swaddle blanket is 100% unique and special – why? Because it is a safe and smart swaddle blanket. The patented moisture-wicking threads interwoven into the fabric reduce the risk of overheating, keeping your baby at a safe temperature all night long. The velcro helps keep the Ollie secure and allows fit to be individualized meeting the need and size of each baby – even as they grow. Diaper changes made accessible via opening at the bottom – no need to un-swaddle (this is huge!). Most importantly, because it is only one-size, it means the Ollie swaddling blanket grows with your little one and eases transitional stages.

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Thank you to Skip Hop, The Ollie World, Nook and MAM Baby for making this sponsored post possible.

Back to Sleep Day 19: HALO Bassinest

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On our final day of Back to Sleep, we present the HALO® Bassinest® – one of THE most popular products on Gugu Guru registries. The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper is the only bassinet that swivels to bring baby to you for close and safe sleep. This means your little one can sleep as close to you as you want – even right next to you in bed – and still sleep safely in his own separate space. Read on to find out if this product is a fit for your lifestyle and/or baby registry.

From the 360 degree swivel to the retractable side wall with lock, the HALO Bassinest is chock-full of smart features that make tending to baby in bed easy (score for nursing mamas!) Other features for gadget geeks include its Soothing Center that offers 3 lullabies, 3 soothing sounds, 2 levels of vibration, nightlight and a nursing timer (yes, you read that right.) Also handy? The floor light to help you see without disturbing your baby and the storage caddy to keep baby’s essentials organized.

Breathability is of the utmost importance when it comes to baby’s sleeping arrangements for both temperature regulation and also for reducing suffocation risk. The sidewall panels of the HALO Bassinest are constructed of mesh fabric for maximum visibility and breathability. This means that it’s not only easy to keep an eye on baby, but you can also rest assured that if baby rolls, the panels of the sidewalls are fully breathable.

Recovery from c/s surgery can make any movement painful and difficult – including lifting your baby, or having to get in and out of bed to take care of him. Unlike stationary and attached bassinets, the Bassinest Swivel Sleeper’s 360-degree range of motion allows mom to tend to many of her baby’s needs without having to get out of bed. And when she does have to get in or out of bed, the swivel design allows mom to gently reposition it to accommodate her – so getting in or out of bed can be done easily and with minimal discomfort.

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.

Back to Sleep Day 18: NüRoo Swaddle

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We just love the innovative, practical (grows with baby!) swaddle from NüRoo that we are featuring in today’s Back to Sleep product spotlight. There is SO much to love about this three-in-one swaddler that grows with your baby, but what we love the most? Its compression fabric recreates the familiar, comforting in utero snugness and eases your baby’s transition from the womb. Pretty cool, huh? Read on to find out if this swaddle is a good fit for your lifestyle and baby registry then enter to win one.

With a pocket for baby and velcro wings, the NüRoo Swaddler takes user error out of swaddling. Place baby in pocket, position arms as desired, secure velcro across baby’s chest.You can even use as an arms out transitioner. Simple, safe and no challenging wrapping to figure out. The NüRoo swaddle is also the only one with three distinct sizes built into one swaddle so that every stage of baby’s growth, the swaddle fits them perfectly, without any excess material – a suffocation hazard.

You can use the NuRoo Swaddle the day your baby is born, so be sure to wash and pack it in your hospital bag. It supports the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative, is used by leading instutitions and approved for use in the NICU with pre-term infants.

The NuRoo’s swaddle signature fabric has the ability to pull sweat and moisture off baby’s skin, passing it through the material and releasing into the air to keep baby comfortable and dry. The breathable, moisture wicking properties help regulate baby’s body temperature. This assists in weight gain by limiting brown fat stored in baby burns by working to cool down or stay warm.

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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.

Back to Sleep Day 15: Cloud b

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We have lots of heart for today’s Back to Sleep sponsor: Cloud b – and that might be because the brand’s adorable, award-winning Sleep Sheep has a lot of heart for newborns (heartbeats, that is). Sleep Sheep is the ultimate sleep-aid for your babe. It is a cute, cuddly, little lamb with a hidden sound machine that plays white noise to soothe your child into a restful, relaxing sleep.

If you’re on the go with baby a lot, whether it’s down the street or “across the pond”, it’s important to create a familiar, comfortable sleep environment for your baby to promote good sleep habits. Whether it’s at home or on a travel crib, Sleep Sheep’s velcro tab allows for easy attachment. Also important for travel is that Sleep Sheep is easy to clean – just remove the soundbox and through in the washing machine and dryer.

To an infant, there’s nothing as comforting as a mother’s heartbeat and the Cloud b Sleep Sheep is the perfect stand-in, especially when baby is at daycare. Sleep Sheep features a heartbeat setting that mimics the comforting sounds of the womb in addition to three white noise options.

The Sleep Sheep is scientifically proven to promote sleep. This is important for all babies but especially premature babies, who spend a fraction of time in deep sleep compared to their full-term counterparts. A study of 20 newborns found that infants were more likely to fall asleep within five minutes in response to white noise. And, preemie or not, little ears are more sensitive, so Cloud b products are kept within recommended sound levels.

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.

Back to Sleep Day 14: Colgate Mattresses

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It’s Day 14 of Back to Sleep and today we’re featuring Colgate – The Crib Mattress Specialist® and the brand’s super innovative EverTrue™ Diamond Crib Mattress. The EverTrue™ Diamond is a 6” thick, dual-firmness foam crib mattress that’s high-tech and offers advanced safety, health, and comfort features. The dual firmness design grows with your child; it provides the extra firmness infants need for proper development on one side. The reverse side offers toddlers the added comfort their little bodies prefer using Diamond-channel gel memory foam. Read on to find out if this mattress is a fit for your family and/or baby registry.

The Diamond features plant-oil infused eco foam and ultrasonically welded side seams. This mattress meets and exceeds all federal and state requirements for flammability and chemical composition and has earned the GREENGUARD® Gold and Certi-PurUS® certifications ensuring no harmful air emissions.

Colgate combined the brand’s exclusive SecureCore Technology® with a breathable honeycomb mesh spacer, to provide unprecedented airflow. These unique components adapt to each child’s sleeping position, provide increased air circulation, instant pressure relief, and continuous support where your child needs it most. The cover is made of Celliant®, the world’s first biologically responsive fabric, which helps to regulate body temperature and improve overall sleep quality.

EverTrue™ Diamond is proudly handcrafted in the USA by Colgate, a family-owned and operated business dedicated to baby’s safety since 1955.

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.

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