Supporting and empowering women is one of Gugu Guru’s core values. As a mom-founded brand ourselves (Shoutout to Monica!), we are always looking to build up other women in the workplace. Moms are incredible. We are strong, determined, and excellent at getting stuff done. As we enter Women’s History Month, we want to rally our support behind some wonderful mom-founded brands.
Birth Queen Organization
Throughout the month, we will be supporting Birth Queen, an organization (founded by mom, Rachel Nicks) working to educate, support, and empower black women & families throughout the birth experience. Their doulas, lactation consultants, and midwives are extensively trained to help combat the maternal health crisis targeting black mothers. Please support Birth Queen by shopping with Gugu Guru and rounding up your purchase at check out.
Baby Bottle Brush Bib Co.
Necessity is the best invention and founder, Bessie Lee-Cappell has nailed it! Keeping you dry while using that bottle brush, this sleek piece of silicone will protect you from the “dreaded splash-back” when trying to scrub bottles, nipples, and pacifiers. They have also expanded their product line to include pacifier/teether clips and bottle brushes.
Matrescence
Matrescence is all about taking care of Mom, founded by mom, Raquel Nowak. They have created a number of skincare products safe for any stage of the parenting journey. An excellent way to promote a little self-care each day.
Clover Baby & Kids
Founded by two moms, Shannon & Nikki, Clover Baby & Kids creates high-quality, fashionable clothing items for your little ones to wear for sleep and play. Their extensive line of clothing and accessories is full of fun colors and patterns, great for any aesthetic.
Healthybaby
Founder (and experienced Mom) Shazi Visram has always created high-quality brands and products that focus on some level of activism. Healthybaby has products for diapering, cleaning, and skincare that will protect both your baby and the environment. Their diapers received rave reviews from our testers!
Pediped
Pediped was founded by parents who wanted a better baby/toddler shoe on the market. Mom, Angela Edgeworth created shoes that are both stylish and functional. Pediped shoes are great for inside play and on-the-go adventures. They have now expanded into a full shoe line for babies, toddlers, and children.
Luli Bebé
Baby gear can be both practical and gorgeous! Founder & Mom, Arpi Kachatryan created Luli Bebé to support moms throughout their motherhood journey. It all started with Luli Bebé’s gorgeous Monaco Diaper Bag and has now grown into a gorgeous line of stylish bags for mom.
Lulla Doll
Designed in Iceland, by Mom Eyrún Eggertsdóttir, the Lulla Doll was inspired by premature babies to bring comfort to little ones. Parents and little ones both love the Lulla Doll, which is suitable to use from birth (outside of the crib/sleep environment).
GoSili
GoSili creates reusable products you use every day. Founders, Giuliana Schwab and Stacey Feeley have launched an entire line of silicone products, meant to replace the abundance of plastics. We love their cups and feeding products!