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Drool Bibs For Babies – Stylish Picks

When it comes to baby style, parents love to dress their little ones up in so many cute ways…but, when the baby is drooling all over themselves, and covers their cute clothes in said drool, it’s not so cute any longer! This is why the Gugu Guru team is such fans of stylish drool bibs for babies, and when it comes to drool bibs for babies, Copper Pearl is the place to go. Copper Pearl is a one-stop-shop for baby essentials chock full of gorgeous patterns and designs. See, drool bibs for babies don’t function purely for style, it’s also a skin-issue; when a baby drools all over themselves and soaks their clothes, their sensitive skin can become irritated by the drool. But, drool bibs for babies prevent your baby’s skin from getting wet and irritated, and all the while, protecting baby in style.

Copper Pearl drool bibs for babies are made from 100% absorbent cotton on the front and 100% polyester fleece on the back. The front of the baby bib is a stylish knit fabric and the back is a super soft fleece that keeps your baby completely dry even with the drooliest of babies. Copper Pearl drool bibs for babies are ideal for any age baby, as they also work great for spit-up, and parents especially love these drool bibs for teething babies!

Each baby bandana bib comes with 2 nickel-free snaps that allow each bib to be adjustable in size to fit newborns and toddlers, with ages ranging from 3-36 months. The snaps are secure on the drool bibs for babies, making it difficult for infants and toddlers to unfasten but are easy for parents to snap on and off.

Gugu Guru is obsessed with the gorgeous prints on all of the Copper Pearl drool bibs for babies; they truly do become a trendy and stylish baby fashion accessory. Copper Pearl’s bandana bibs feature custom designs unique to Copper Pearl, they’re versatile and are the perfect finishing touch for any outfit. If you’re looking for a unique and fashion forward baby shower gift, Copper Pearl’s drool bibs for babies makes the best gift for new parents, new grandparents, baby showers, christmas present or for any excuse to make a baby look amazing.

As fantastic as the Copper Pearl drool bibs for babies are, we are also fans of many of their gorgeous prints and designs across all of their products, such as their 5-in-1 multi use covers, adorable baby hats, and super soft swaddle blankets.

Check out another mama who loves Copper Pearl – in this rocker mama registry.

You can find Copper Pearl on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Eco-Friendly Ways to Recycle Baby Clothing and More!

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With April being the month to celebrate all things Earth-related, we wanted to share a few companies with you who are helping parents recycle old clothing and accessories by giving them a new home and purpose. Don’t forget to check out our affordable eco-friendly baby registry and post-consumer recycled baby registry!

Swoondle Society: It seems as though babies and kids run through clothes faster than we can buy them, so what’s a parent to do when they’re stuck with a ton of wrong-sized or outgrown baby clothes? Our editor got to try Swoondle Society, which is a trade-based second hand shopping experience. You sign up for a Swoondle Membership, receive a pre-paid large mailing-bag in the mail, and fill it with all of the clothes you can’t use anymore! Everything is valued in Levels 1-5 and are available for trade-only. This makes it fair – you can only take out levels based on what levels you send. You receive the same level as your item will be listed in the shop. Swoondle plays the judge to make trading easy and fair. Our editor says, “I sent in a bunch of Gap Kids and Old Navy boy’s clothing in great condition; I ended up picking 10 new items for my boys, including a gorgeous rain jacket, the navy blue Old Navy long sleeved shirt in great condition and an adorable ringer t-shirt for my younger son! It was easy to do, and if you’re someone who likes to shop online for your kid’s clothing, I highly recommend a membership.” You can request a kit to try it out for no fee (you get 5 free swaps before you have to chose a membership plan), and it’s a great way to recycle those old clothes and get brand new-to-you clothing!

Moon Canyon Kids: The Moon Canyon Kids subscription box is a monthly mix of vintage and modern items, styled for your child. In each box you’ll find three (or more) pieces, often including a new item from a cool Los Angeles brand. Plus a new accessory surprise! It’s an easy, affordable, eco-friendly way to outfit your kiddo. All you have to do is choose your child’s size, and if you want for a girl, boy, or unisex (love that they have this option!). And then, simply wait for your box full of clothing to arrive. We’re fans of both eco-friendly recycling of clothing and shopping small, so we’re over the moon (pun intended) that Moon Canyon Kids offers both in one box! It’s super fun to see what comes in the mail, as often times it’s not necessarily what you’d pick out for your kids, but incredibly adorable, nonetheless.

Stitches by Natalie: What do you do with all of those baby clothes and blankets you no longer use, but still want to save? Stitches by Natalie transforms all of your precious baby blankets and clothing into adorable stuffed animals! It’s super easy to send in your blanket, simply pick which animal you want to transform the blanket into, and Natalie hand creates the animal for you, as well as embroiders your child’s information on the animal. So, go look in the back of those drawers of yours and pull out those precious baby blankets to be made into a family heirloom which will last forever. Check out some other items from Stitches by Natalie, too.

Belly Bandit Upcycle Program: Belly Bandit, a favorite of Sara Haley Fit, has an amazing upcycle program we’re excited to tell you about. Belly Bandit are firm believers in giving back and paying it forward. It’s simple, just send Belly Bandit your used Belly Bandit Belly Wraps and in return you’ll receive a one-time coupon for use on any of their products! We’ll in turn take those used wraps and donate them to Trash 4 Teaching! T4T, a division of Two Bit Circus Foundation, rescues clean, safe, inspiring items that local businesses discard in abundance, and make them available to teachers, after school providers, non-profits and individuals. They support hands-on learning through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) with professional development workshops, material resource carts and classroom collaborations. They offer a variety of hands-on creativity and collaboration experiences for all ages.

Featured photo via Alexandria Moony Photography

DIY Valentine’s Day Onesie

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See Kate Sew is back for another fun and easy tutorial, this time for a onesie just in time for Valentine’s Day. Read on for instructions on how to make this adorable onesie. Want to see more DIY posts from See Kate Sew? Check out some of our favorite tutorials.

Baby you’re breaking my heart! I’m excited to be back here at Gugu Guru this month sharing a project for my favorite holiday! Babies in pink things and hearts make Valentine’s Day so fun. But I also love that hearts and pink don’t have to be holiday specific, so this little ruffle onesie will work all year long!

I created this little download so you can decorate your own onesies! You can purchase a blank onesie (bonus points if it’s pink or red, but white works too!) or make your own. I used my ruffle onesie pattern with the large sleeve ruffle! Ruffles are also extra flirty for Valentines! And how cute is it with the DockATot Grand?! The new Fairytale collection has the prettiest prints, I fell in love with La Vie en Rose and think its a super pretty home accent piece that is also very functional! Read more about the DockATot over at my blog today! We’ll be using DockATot for the last year and a half and love the versatility of the Grand size! And enter to WIN your own on this post!

Back to the onesie! <3 <3 The decoration is made with iron-on vinyl that I cut with a Cricut machine and then pressed on with the Cricut EasyPress (but an iron works, too!). If you don’t have a cutting machine you can use the design as a template for fabric paint or an appliqué with fabric.

Valentine’s Day Heartbreaker Onesie

Materials//

-Ruffled Onesie, I love this lace ruffle onesie or make your own with this pattern

–Iron-on vinyl and cutting machine OR

–fabric paint OR

–fabric +heat n bond

Instructions//

Depending on how you are going to complete this project you’ll have different steps. But for the iron on, upload the attached svg file into your cutting machine interface and cut it with MIRROR ON with iron-on vinyl. I recommend bold black, or maybe glitter pink!

Peel the negative space from around the design and lay centered on the onesie, about 1.5 inches from the neckline.

Iron the design onto the onesie based on the instructions that came with the vinyl. Peel it off!

That’s it! Now try it on that cute lil’ baby.

Urban Style for the Suburban Mama

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Did you know that Gugu Guru was started because Monica Banks was living in New York City and realized that city mamas have different needs than suburban moms? Many young couples start their life in an urban environment and move out to the suburbs when they start a family – but how does this affect your personal mom style? Today’s post is by musician and model, Cassie Taylor; she is known for her mod-urban style, but as the mom of a 2 year old boy, she needs to make sure she can run around and keep up with her toddler as a suburban mama. Cassie is sharing her favorite ways to transition you and your kiddo’s style from super urban to suburban mama – all while still feeling hip and modern. You can find Cassie on her Instagram or Facebook.

Mom Life Must Haves’ Permanently Exhausted Shirt; Rowdy Sprout’s Nirvana Shirt

I was a size 10 before I got pregnant, and after I had my son, Woods I was a size 20. It was emotionally painful for me to get dressed every morning and my entire closet just hung there and made me feel pathetic. Rebuilding my life and wardrobe postpartum has been a struggle, but also a pleasure. I have found a new standard of beauty and embraced my curves, with a new easy styles that work for me as a mom, business woman, artist and wife. I love Mom Life Must Have T-Shirts! The shirt is so soft and they are versatile. I can combine it with leggings and a jacket for a cool and easy look for a toddler play date or jazz it up with a leather skirt and rock it for a mompreneur outing. I love this tank, it pretty much sums up my existence. My son is an adorable happy toddler but a terrible sleeper, despite my husband’s and my efforts. I am in a constant state of exhaustion which is fueled by my love of caffeine. (Check out some gifts for coffee loving parents!)

Mom Life Must Haves’ Mom Life shirt

I have had the pleasure of living in Chicago, Denver and Memphis and spent months at a time traveling abroad in Europe with when music was my full time gig. But when I met my husband we moved across the plains to the Missouri countryside. After our son was born we knew we needed to meet in the middle somewhere. He’s an avid outdoorsman who hunts, fishes and rock limbs on the weekends and I’m a gal who wants to dine out, shop and see live music. It was a compromise on both of our parts but in the end it’s been a wonderful place for the both of us and a safe place to grow up for our son.

When it comes to urban style for the suburban mama, it’s all about looking rad while staying comfortable. Old Navy is a staple for the suburban mama, with their Rockstar jeans that you can easily bend, stretch, run and jump in.

I love to have fun styling my little guy, which is why I turn to super comfortable children’s clothing with a modern twist! I’m a huge fan of Mitz Accessories; their clothing promotes education, creativity, and empowers kids to make their own decisions about what they wear. Blade and Rose has a huge assortment of funky leggings for both boys and girls. And, as a musician, I’m a personal fan of Rowdy Sprout, because, let’s face it – every little guy needs an assortment of rocker tees! And, really, what’s a toddler without a bow-tie? Exactly. Lillabarn is my go-to for rad bow-ties for my son.

Lillabarn Bow-Tie; Mitz Accessories Rainbow Shirt; Rowdy Sprout ACDC shirt

And, as any urban turned suburban mama knows, babywearing is the way to go! I’m a huge fan of Lillebaby – not only because they have the most awesome designs on their carriers, but because I can wear my son on the front or back. It’s ideal for weekend trips, errands, or just hanging out at home with a grumpy toddler.

Toddler Style: Back to School on a Budget

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When it comes to buying toddler clothes for back to school, we want to buy the cutest, most fun styles – but with the knowledge that kids grow like weeds, it can be hard to feel great about clicking the “buy” button sometimes. Lucky for you, we rounded up some amazing styles and sales for Back to School time! Kids should feel excited about getting dressed in the morning, and we want all of you parents to feel excited on getting a great Back to School deal.

Purple Construction Trucks Dress; Superhero Leggings, Blue Baking T-Shirt, 3D Rainbow Print Dress, 3D Dinosaur Dress, Fruits + Veggies Leggings, 3D Dinosaur Shirt, Steam Engine Leggings

Mitz Accessories: We’ve shared why we’re fans of Mitz before, and this year we’re loving their message for empowering kids as we all head back to school. Their clothing is super soft, super comfy, and even a little…dare we say, educational?! Looking to save? In time for Back to School, Mitz is offering a “buy more, save more,” deal – use code August15 for 15% off everything, use code August20 for 20% off orders $50+, and code August30 for 30% off orders $100+. (Don’t forget to check out why we added Mitz to our Post-Consumer Recycled Baby Registry)

A-Okay Natural Tee + Black Bamboo Harem Shorts; Kid Ringer Tee + Dip Dots Harem Shorts; A-Okay Pigment Dyed Shirt + Ice Cream Trackies

Little Adi: Little Adi clothing is a fresh take on vintage style, with hip designs and modern colors, your little one is going to be styling in daycare and preschool this year. All of the looks above are on major summer sale! Check out more sale items here.

Cactus Henley Romper; Pineapple Henley Romper; Palms Henley Romper; Watercolor Leaf Henley Romper

Lot801: When it comes time to getting dressed for school or daycare, simplicity is the best answer to every harried morning – which is why we’re loving these beyond adorable rompers from Lot801. With sizes from newborn to 4t, you can match your kiddies in these 100% cotton modern prints. Use code “back2school” for 20% off your order!

New Nursery Style Boards With Curated Nest! (+ giveaway)

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We are so excited today to announce that not only do we have brand new nursery style boards for our registry style quizzes, but a ton of new and gorgeous nursery items added to our registry! The lovely ladies of Curated Nest have worked tirelessly to help us pack our registry full of the best nursery items you could think of. They have curated 4 new style boards: Mod, New Vintage, Traditional, and Boho!

Curated Nest is the stylish brainchild of Erin Coren and Lina Galvao, interior designers and recent first-time moms living in Brooklyn, NY. After designing nurseries for our their babies, they saw a need to change the way parents and loved ones shop for nurseries. And so Curated Nest was born.

At Curated Nest, Erin and Lina strive to curate beautiful and functional rooms with the coolest (and safest…yeah, they’re moms too) products in furniture and decor from hip sources and artists – so that you don’t have to scour the internet for that perfect piece or buy a matching set from a store. Their goal is to offer you the style of hiring an interior designer, yet the transparency and ease of an online site. If you’re trying to design your nursery and need help from the comfort of your home, Erin and Lina can provide you with everything you need via the Internet to design a safe and warm nursery. Pretty cool, eh?

Curated Nest has curated four new style boards for our registry – and not only that, but have personally added a ton (seriously, a ton) of new items to our nursery collections in our registry, making it super easy for any Gugu Guru mama to add everything she needs for the nursery to her registry. Curated Nest has rounded up some of their favorite items to share with you today – check out why they picked these items below, too! Want to see the rest of the new nursery items they curated for the registry? Create a registry today, or use our new search box in EXPLORE to search our database of products. PLUS – use code gugu10 at checkout on CuratedNest.com for 10% off your purchases of items within our registry!

Curated Nest’s Favorite Picks from the new Style Boards:

Crib: We love that not only is it a cool crib but with the accessories it can become a fort and grow with your baby into toddlerhood.
Cloud Pillows: They’re filled with a dense insert, so it’s great to use as a pillow on the floor and as a stuffed toy.
Crib Sheet: It gives you the perfect stage for insta-worthy monthly pics!
Giraffe Wall Mounted Head: A serious focal point in a nursery. It has amazing hand stitched detail and provides a whimsical design. They’re very light weight and plush so it’s safe for all ages.
Upholstered Rocker: We love how it transitions to anywhere in the house and it has a small footprint perfect for when every inch matters (urban nurseries).
Mid-Century Rocker: Same as above, but for mid-century modern.
Birch Tree: Great for hanging dress up clothes on and creates a whimsical vibe.
Macrame Wall Hanging: We love the boho texture it adds to a wall, especially when used within a art grouping of flat prints.
Woodland Wallpaper: Whimsy at its finest. The company is super clever as they make it available in removable and traditional glue application, so you can even use it in an apartment. The more you stare at it, the more details you see. Especially when you zombie out during 3am feedings.
Basket: Canvas and Pom Pom basket folds down and comes in various sizes so you can use for just about anything.
Washable Rug: The most brilliant product out there comes in a variety of patterns which can be thrown in the wash after your little one pulls an Exorcist and projectile spit ups everywhere
Leather Moroccan Pouf: Sophisticated and non “baby.” Perfect pouf for putting your feet up when rocking your babe, and as they grow up, a soft piece to learn to cruise on.

Want to win a Petite Nest Design from Curated Nest, valued at $249?
Curated Nest Giveaway

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream Style!

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It’s National Ice Cream Day this weekend, and we’re celebrating by featuring some fun Ice Cream Styles – plus, don’t forget to follow us on Instagram, as we are teaming up with Ice Cream Castles for a fun giveaway this weekend!

Ice Cream Castles is a line of children’s clothing inspired by vintage designs, music, magic and travels into the unknown! Founded and created by two moms, all of the clothing is super soft 100% cotton and perfect for daycare, hanging at home, traveling, playground adventures and more! Check out the adorable vintage inspired clothing from Ice Cream Castles below:

Ice Cream Castles: Cloud Lightening Repeat Print Tee; Unicorn Repeat Print Tee; Feather Repeat Print Tank Dress; Cactus Repeat Harem Shorts

We rounded up some fun Ice Cream inspired styles below!

Ice Cream Swirl Dress from LookieLooLoo

I.Scream Ringer Shirt from Little Adi

Ice Cream Baby Blanket Set from Little Faces Apparel

Popsicle Pants from Funky and Little

Handpainted I’m the Bomb Firecracker Jean Jacket from Shop BeMoShe

Toddler Girls Ice Cream Bracelet from MaksChicDesigns

Summer Ice Cream T-shirt from Shop Hello Sunday

Singing the Blues with Primary.com and Freshly Picked

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We’re huge fans of Primary.com for basic clothes for baby which will stand the test of time; their colors are gorgeous, their clothing soft, and we love how well they pair with Freshly Picked shoes!

We’re starting our rainbow of style off with The Blues, Baby!

Primary.com: Short Sleeve Baby Dress, Long Sleeve Baby Dress

Primary.com: Short Sleeve Babysuit, Long Sleeve Babysuit, The Baseball Babysuit, The Polo Babysuit

Freshly Picked: Submarine, Powder Blue, Nautical, Capri

Baby Style Find: Happer Baby Bibs + Towels

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-Sponsored Post-

When the Gugu Guru team came across Happer Baby, and their bibs and towels, we knew we wanted to share their cuteness with everyone. It’s no shocker that Happer Baby was started by parents, as the products are all perfectly designed for ease, efficiency, comfortability, and of course – to make a good baby photo. Babies need things, like bibs and towels, and Happer has designed these essential baby items with adorable designs, and the utmost attention to practical details.

Happer Baby Hooded Baby Towel Blue Raccoon; Happer Baby Hooded Baby Towel Yellow Sheep

The hooded bath towels are made of 100% soft absorbent terry cotton, and will make your baby feel warm, cozy and dry after each bath. We’re a big fan of hooded towels, because it helps keep baby and toddler’s heads warm after a bath – especially in winter weather (however, this can also be used by the pool in summer and the hood is great for wrangling wet hair!). One of the main reasons we loved these towels was their size! It can sometimes feel silly to buy a bunch of cute hooded towels for a newborn, only to find that they grow out of them within a week; but, these Happer Hooded Towels are 31×35 inches, which means it will fit newborns, infants and toddlers. Plus, the large size is great to wrap them up and keep them warm. These make a perfect baby shower gift, as they are practical, adorable, and easy to ship directly from Amazon!

Happer Baby Bandana Drool Bibs, Western; Happer Baby Bandana Drool Bibs, Maritime

When it comes to bandana bibs, it’s important to find ones that are not only (obvi) cute, but also super comfortable on baby, and super absorbent, too. This is not always easy to find, yet, Happer Baby seems to hit the mark on all accounts. Made of 100% absorbent organic cotton on the front and 100% polyester fleece on the back, these are sure to absorb all the drool and spit up from your little one, making your life so much easier because won’t have to change their clothes a hundred times a day! We all know how much teething babies drool, and if the drool-soaked clothing sits too long on sensitive skin, it can cause a rash. It’s important to have a handy bib to absorb all the wetness.

We’re loving that the Happer Baby Bib Bandanas are adjustable as well. The adjustable snaps, instead of Velcro, don’t irritate babies’ skin or cause allergic reactions, plus, they are hard for babies to undo and take off. The bib bandanas will fit babies ages 3-24 months. The styles and designs are all gorgeous, with vivid colors and intricate details. They really don’t look like bibs, but more like fashion accessories! Each set (western and maritime) comes with four different bibs, so you don’t have to do the laundry everyday. They all match in their own way, so if you’re traveling, you can simply bring a set with you.

These bibs make a wonderful baby shower gift. Happer Baby also makes red and blue newborn caps, so you can send matching hats and bibs to anyone to celebrate a new baby. Also, an ideal gift for twins, as there are 4 in each set of bibs. The bibs are ideal for year round use, easily washable, and utterly adorable.

Toddler Tuesday: Robeez First Kicks Collection

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This installation of Toddler Tuesday – our new feature that helps moms navigate the transition from infant mom to toddler mom – turns the focus to toddler summer style!

My daughter’s first “real” shoes were a pair of super cute brown suede Robeez boots with fringe. We got compliments every time she wore them, so imagine my delight scrolling through Instagram and landing on THE CUTEST little pink ballet flats ever from the new Robeez First Kicks Collection.

Approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association, the First Kicks Collection is perfect for new walkers and seasoned walkers alike. Made of real leather, these stylish shoes (think espadrilles, oxfords and ballet flats) have a shoe-like fit and cushioned insole with a soft sole suede bottom. Because of the soft suede sole – which gives newer walkers the flexibility their feet need – these shoes are definitely for indoor and light outdoor use. We love our Ellie Espadrilles and Rachel Ballet Flats for days spent babywearing or exploring in the stroller, when there will be some walking outside, but not a ton.

Bonus: If you’re budget-conscious like me and like to buy shoes with “room to grow”, you’ll love the elasticized back of the shoes. It keeps the shoes on without slipping, even when there’s a bit of extra room. It also lets your toddler be an active participant in putting on their shoes – and you know how much toddlers love to do everything themselves!

Check out the entire collection, and more: Robeez.

By Shana, Gugu Guru Director of Content Marketing

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