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Springtime Style with Smockingbird

With hints of Spring in the air, it’s time to restock your little one’s wardrobe for Springtime weather and activities. Where better to turn to for beyond adorable Springy clothes but one of our favorite shops, Smockingbird Children’s Clothing! Smockingbird is celebrating their third birthday this month and we are so excited to share their gorgeous children’s clothing with you all.

Smockingbird is founded by best friends, who later became sister-in-laws, and wanted to sell beautiful and classic children’s clothing for an affordable price. They started Smockingbird with the goal of creating stylish and unique yet affordable clothing for babies and children. Smockingbird has a unique selling style in that they use a pre-order style of selling which allows them to keep costs low. They also utlizie social media to sell, and have daily sales on Facebook and Instagram. Instagram sales are daily at 11:00AM ET, 1:30PM ET and 8:30PM ET, and Facebook sales are weekly Tuesday 8:30PM ET and Saturday 7:00AM ET.

Smockingbird offers all styles and varities of clothing from babies to kids; shirts, pants, rompers, dresses, bloomers, and pajamas – and many styles are able to be monogrammed as well. These would make wonderful gifts, not only for baby showers, but for birthdays, Easter, Springtime, and more.

Prairie Mama’s Baby Registry

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We’re so excited to be featuring a Prairie Mama’s Registry curated by the amazingly lovely Stephanie Janz (@pocketfulofacorns). This Canadian mama of five lives life simply in the Canadian prairies and is here to share her top baby picks for a prairie mama and baby.

As a mother of five you learn a few things on the way. One lesson I have learned is that it is easier to get by with less. Less clothes, less stuff in general. With your first you can be bombarded by all the “must have lists”. And most of them have way too many things on them. When I got pregnant with my fifth, I really wanted to keep things simple. I bought him a simple wardrobe. Actually, everything he owns fits into one drawer. Despite keeping his clothes simple I love baby shoes! Sweet N Swag have adorable shoes that are adorable, affordable, and stay on! I also have a weakness for bonnets. I have a beautiful linen one for him from @aibileenandbabygirl. It’s light weight, but keeps his head warm too.

I partnered up with Gugu Guru to come up with my “simple prairie life” registry. Let me break it down for you.

First you need a place to sleep your baby. Whether or not you co-sleep, you need somewhere to sleep your baby during the day. I have a simple Moses basket where he sleeps during the day, when he lets me put him down! At night he starts out in his bassinet, then usually end up with me. Later when he grows out of it, I have a super simple crib from IKEA. You really don’t need the fanciest crib. For sleeping I have always swaddled my babies. They feel secure and sleep better. So some great muslin swaddles are a must! Lulujo Baby have super soft muslin swaddles. I love them.

Second you need some way of transporting your baby. I use a Graco car seat that goes up to 35lbs. I like to rear face my babies as long as I can. In the prairies you need a stroller with big wheels. There aren’t many paved roads around where I live and you need to have something that you can actually push around. So a good jogging stroller is a must for our family.

I also love baby wearing. It’s a life saver when out and about. Also great for at home. I can get little jobs done and he will often nap on me too. Win win. On my ring sling, I usually have a soother clip attached to keep it handy, and clean for when he needs it. I have a leather braided one from @madelines.box.

So there you have it! It really is possible to live simply with babies and children. I have found that it makes life a more simpler and easier to keep up with. And I need all the time I can get spending it with my family!

Extreme Mom Style: Disney Mom (+ Ju-Ju-Be B.F.F. Diaper Bag Giveaway!)

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Hiya Pal! We’re so excited to share our Disney Mama, Brandi’s, favorite picks for mama, baby (and toddler). She shows us how you can show your love for the “Happiest Place on Earth” with more than just a pair of Mickey Mouse ears (not that there’s anything wrong with that)! Find out more about this Disney mom on her blog: Adventures of Austin and her Disney-filled Instagram account (@bleighlovee). Plus, head to the bottom of the post to enter for a chance to win a Ju-Ju-Be B.F.F. Diaper Bag!

We love how Brandi’s baby gear picks are a great balance of character prints and Disney-inspired bold colors and patterns.

1. Ju-Ju-Be B.F.F. Diaper Bag 2. Sakura Bloom Sienna 3. Modern Burlap Muslin Swaddle 4. Life Factory Bottle 5. Covered Goods 4-in-1 Cover 6. Baby Jogger City Select 6. Bumkins Disney Wet/Dry Bag

And for the littles…

1. Alice and Ames Ballet Dress 2. Banner Toys Fairy Princess Wand 3. MKM Supply Co Tee 4. Saltwater Sandals 5. June and January Lounge Pant 6. Monroe and Harlow Mary Jane Bow

And of course, some picks for mom!

1. Lillian and Co Bangle 2. Nike Free RN Sneakers 3. Gap Denim Jacket 4. Mickey Mouse Graphic Tee 5. Zella High Waist Leggings

Photo credits: Brandi Ringelman and fellow Disney Mom, Alex (@alexandpea)

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Foodie Find: Mitz Clothing

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This week we are so excited to be featuring amazing products perfect for a foodie baby. Today we’re highlighting Mitz’ foodie clothing, which isn’t just cute, but educational too!

At first glance, Mitz may look like an adorable children’s clothing company, but the story behind Mitz, and their mission is inspiring. Mitz Accessories is a gender-equal children’s clothing line that was funded on Kickstarter in April of 2016, raising $39,000 in 30 days! By creating clothes that are both gender neutral and literacy-focused, Mitz Accessories is trying to change the conversation around young children and thus the influence of negative gender stereotypes. Their new fruit and veggie design, for example, uses easy to read block lettering next to each specific item. The wording is designed to be visible from the angle of a child and an adult. Mitz also aims for their clothing to be conversation starters; co-founder of Mitz, Amandine Liepmann brings an extensive background in education and literacy advocacy to the new line that encourages conversations about children’s innate preferences – i.e. do you like bananas? – and away from comments on physical appearance and gender stereotypes – i.e. you’re so cute/pretty.

As this is National Nutrition Month, we love that Mitz’ clothing not only features veggies and fruits, but cooking tools, as well! We’re big fans of getting children in the kitchen to help at an early age, and Mitz’ clothing is a perfect teaching tool for just that. It seems as though every moment in parenthood is a teachable moment, and with these gorgeous and brightly colored clothes, your child can become their own flash cards to learn all sorts of new things. Mitz offers sizes for babies to kids, and their clothing is super, super soft [editor’s note: my kids’ Mitz clothing is the softest we own!] Their unique designs, illustrated just for Mitz, are sure to become a conversation piece on the playground, as well.

Mitz clothing is for both boys and girls, and you can find most patterns (they have many) in soft leggings, t-shirts, and dresses; their onesies have playful sayings and clever designs. These would make a perfect baby shower gift for a foodie mom, too!

You can find Mitz on their website, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Heart Style for Valentine’s Day

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With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, we wanted to share our favorite Valentine styles for baby; however, February is also Heart Health Awareness Month, so we combined the two and are sharing our top heart-centric Valentine’s Day Styles for your little one! Raise awareness for heart health and your baby can wear these heart styles all month long.

Lorena Canals Solidary Pink Rug, $200: The design on this rug is a reproduction of an actual child’s drawing. It works well for boys and girls alike, in a nursery or play space. This pattern is near and dear to our hearts because it helped us start our charitable work in India.
Gap’s Love Intarsia Crew Sweater, $35: 100% cotton crew neck sweater perfect for your little Valentine.
H+M’s Sweatshirt Jumpsuit, $20: Jumpsuit in soft sweatshirt fabric with a printed pattern. Jersey-lined hood, zip at front and along one leg, and ribbing at cuffs and hems. Soft, brushed inside. Cotton content is organic.
Old Navy Graphic Bodysuit for Baby, $7: 100% cotton onesie for baby with a tribal theme for Valentine’s Day.
Lorena Canals Puffy Love Rug, $200 (Pre-order): We love this rug that comes with its own built-in cushion, which makes it a great place for catnaps or story time! It’s bound to be a favorite addition to your child’s room.
Tula Baby Carrier, Wild Hearts, $159: We’ve taken one of our adorned designs and reinterpreted it for our line of fully printed canvas Tula Baby Carriers. Show some love for ‘Wild Hearts’! ‘Wild Hearts’ pays homage to the intensely energetic and passionate way that our littles loves live life! ‘Wild Hearts’ is a monochromatic design, in black and white, of hearts with an all over distressed look.
Finn + Emma Heart Tattoo Stroller Toy, $16: Hello little one, I’m a stroller toy here to keep you company on your journeys. I’m made from Indian hardwood and finished with vegetable seed wax. Clip me on, and I’ll go with you as far as your imagination takes us!
Mitz Dino-mite Onesie, $23: This short-sleeve baby onesie is soft, comfortable, and made of 100% cotton. It’s designed to fit infants of all sizes, with a rib knit to give good stretch and a neckband for easy on-and-off.
H+M Jersey Jumpsuit, $10: Jumpsuit in soft organic cotton jersey with a printed pattern. Snap fasteners at front and along one leg.
Gap Heart Terry Pants ($20) and top ($35): 100% cotton bear eared top and matching pants for Valentine’s Day.

Heart Style for Valentine’s Day

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Lorena Canals Solidary Pink Rug, $200: The design on this rug is a reproduction of an actual child’s drawing. It works well for boys and girls alike, in a nursery or play space. This pattern is near and dear to our hearts because it helped us start our charitable work in India.
Gap’s Love Intarsia Crew Sweater, $35: 100% cotton crew neck sweater perfect for your little Valentine.
H+M’s Sweatshirt Jumpsuit, $20: Jumpsuit in soft sweatshirt fabric with a printed pattern. Jersey-lined hood, zip at front and along one leg, and ribbing at cuffs and hems. Soft, brushed inside. Cotton content is organic.
Old Navy Graphic Bodysuit for Baby, $7: 100% cotton onesie for baby with a tribal theme for Valentine’s Day.
Lorena Canals Puffy Love Rug, $200 (Pre-order): We love this rug that comes with its own built-in cushion, which makes it a great place for catnaps or story time! It’s bound to be a favorite addition to your child’s room.
Tula Baby Carrier, Wild Hearts, $159: We’ve taken one of our adorned designs and reinterpreted it for our line of fully printed canvas Tula Baby Carriers. Show some love for ‘Wild Hearts’! ‘Wild Hearts’ pays homage to the intensely energetic and passionate way that our littles loves live life! ‘Wild Hearts’ is a monochromatic design, in black and white, of hearts with an all over distressed look.
Finn + Emma Heart Tattoo Stroller Toy, $16: Hello little one, I’m a stroller toy here to keep you company on your journeys. I’m made from Indian hardwood and finished with vegetable seed wax. Clip me on, and I’ll go with you as far as your imagination takes us!
Mitz Dino-mite Onesie, $23: This short-sleeve baby onesie is soft, comfortable, and made of 100% cotton. It’s designed to fit infants of all sizes, with a rib knit to give good stretch and a neckband for easy on-and-off.
H+M Jersey Jumpsuit, $10: Jumpsuit in soft organic cotton jersey with a printed pattern. Snap fasteners at front and along one leg.
Gap Heart Terry Pants ($20) and top ($35): 100% cotton bear eared top and matching pants for Valentine’s Day.

Gift Guide for Traveling Mamas

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As your infant quickly grows, you’ll find yourself wanting to explore the world more and more. Eventually, you’ll even want to go on a vacation and stay someplace overnight! If you’re going to be bringing baby along, we have some handy travel items you don’t want to forget. These make wonderful baby shower gifts or add them to your registry.

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Smockingbirds Pajamas: Anytime you go on vacation, it’s always fun to have a new set of pajamas to rock in a hotel room. We’re big fans of Smockingbird’s pajamas because not only are they super soft, but incredibly personalized! The pajamas can be personalized and you get to pick the color of the thread and which font you like (they have 16 to choose from). Not only are these pajamas super adorable, but the long sleeves will keep your little one (the smallest size is 3 months) warm in cool hotel rooms – or a cool house in summertime. They make a wonderful baby shower gift for second or third time mamas, because you can get baby’s name on it!

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Babymel’s Robyn Diaper Bag Backpack: If you’re thinking about traveling with baby, we highly recommend the Robyn bag from Babymel. It’s an incredibly versatile bag and can be worn four different ways – wear it as a backpack, shoulder bag, cross body or hand held with our easy to use convertible strap. The Robyn bag is both lightweight and durable, and features plenty of pockets to organize all baby’s essentials. The Robyn includes an Easy-Wipes pocket which has a dispenser slot for pulling wipes through, so you can easily grab a wipe without having to undo zips or dig through your bag – perfect for quick clean- ups on the go, especially while traveling. It’s a very roomy bag, so there is enough space for a change of clothes and snack for mama – plus, it also comes with an insulated bottle bag for baby. If you’re looking for utility and lots of style, this Babymel Robyn bag is the way to go.

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Rachel’s Remedy Breastfeeding Relief Packs: If you’re a traveling mama who also breastfeeds, you need to check out Rachel’s Remedy Breastfeeding Relief Packs. Rachel’s Remedy Breastfeeding Relief Packs are the only FDA-cleared moist-heat and cooling relief packs that conveniently slip into any bra and can help increase milk supply, and relieve and prevent mastitis, clogged ducts, nipple pain, engorgement and more. Moist heat is one of the most highly recommended and effective ways to help increase milk supply and relieve common breastfeeding discomforts. No more dripping wet washcloths! Now women can get relief effectively, conveniently and discreetly. Rachel’s Remedy helps moms reach their breastfeeding goals. If you’re heading on a trip, make sure to throw some of the packs in your luggage!

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Chewbeads Baby Gramercy Stroller Toy/Car Seat Attachment: When traveling, it’s always best to have something to distract baby! Chewbeads are 100% silicone and safe for your teething baby. The soft and flexible design adds a great distraction for curious babies who like to touch, tug, and chew on the go. This is small enough so you can easily throw in your diaper bag and use on the stroller, on a plane, in the carseat, or in a highchair! The bright colors are stimulating for little eyes and this toy is a great way to teach dexterity and grabbing objects as well.

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Trend Spotter: Fairy and Magical Gardens

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We’re smitten for fairy and magical gardens for baby and nursery style; here are some of our favorite picks for fairy and magical garden style.

Rose Fairy Lights in Magenta Lilac and Apple White Rambling Rose String Garland Flower Lights, $30: A decorative string of mixed rambling roses in magenta purple , lilac and apple white with warm white LED lights. The fairy lights are powered by battery which means they are very versatile – use to decorate a table (birthday, baby shower, dinner parties or your craft fair table!) or around your home.
Crochet Fairy Doll, $30: The precious “Pearl Fairy” is created from 100% cotton of a high quality yarn. Her clothes are made from 100% yarn / felt fabric and tulle. Also her hair are made from 100% wool felt. As crochet doll her measurements are approximately 11.81inches (30cm) tall.
Needle Felted Fairy Doll, green, $54: The little Dorimu needle felted dolls are made of wire, thread and wool. The details, such as shoes, hairclips and dress accessories are made of pearls and the swings are made of driftwood collected on a small sea island.
Peter Pan Quote Printable Art, $5: This digital design features a Peter Pan quote, “All You Need is Faith, Trust, and a little bit of Pixie Dust”. Perfect for playroom decor, nurseries, and little girls rooms!
Birch Shelf, $149: With an element of forested fantasy, our woodsy, birch-inspired shelf is finished in a pretty white wash and looks great tucked in a corner of their playroom filled with their favorite tales, toys and treasures.
Felt Flower Magical Crown, $40: This soft and feminine crown is perfect for your wild + free flower child. Because this item is handmade, each crown is one of a kind and your flower arrangement may vary slightly. Each felt flower is hand-picked just for you! A soft and stretchy foldover elastic finishes the band.
Crown Ceiling Light, $300: Our exclusive crown ceiling light will delight the king, queen or princess in your life! With our special antiqued burnished metallic gold finish and dainty chains, this fixture throws a star shaped pattern of light on your ceiling and softened light down into the room. The white acrylic diffuser makes changing the bulbs easy!
Peter Pan Printed Wood Sign, $35: This wood Peter Pan sign would be the perfect addition to a child’s bedroom or playroom. What a sweet saying to have in a baby’s room. Sign measures 5.5″ by 16″

DIY Gender Reveal Piñata

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See Kate Sew partners with Gugu Guru once again to share a fantastic DIY tutorial. This time? A DIY piñata perfect for a fantastic gender reveal!

Gender reveals are so much fun! This one is a pull piñata full of confetti! It’s simple to make and makes a fun surprise and great photos for sharing on social media! We’ll use paper mache to create the piñata, it’s a bit messy, but it will be worth it!

We partnered with Purl Lamb for this tutorial! Purl Lamb has the cutest little hoodie sets for kids and many of their options are gender neutral! It’s so fun to be able to buy a few cute outfits before knowing the gender of your baby and Purl Lambs are adorable for boys and girls! The hoodie sets can be mixed and matched and this mint green and turquoise outfit is cute for either boy or girl. We used the outfit as a little photo prop for this shoot to amp up the excitement of a new baby!

Materials:

-3′ globe balloon

-newspaper/kraft paper

-flour and water mixture

-blue and pink tissue paper

-chalkboard spray paint

-string

-confetti cut from tissue paper

Instructions:

1. Cut or tear strips of paper. Create flour/water mixture by mixing it 1:1.

2. Blow up the globe balloon so it is about 18″ in diameter. Don’t blow it up all the way!

3. Soak your strips in the mixture and flatten on the balloon. Work your way around until you’ve covered the whole balloon. Let it dry a bit and add two more layers.

4. Let the paper mache dry overnight so it is completely dry. Pop the balloon inside.

5. Spray paint it with chalkboard spray paint. Poke two holes at the top of the balloon with a screwdriver. Thread string through and tie at the top to make a loop to hang piñata from.

6. Print out the “boy or girl?” graphic and cut out the letters. Paint them white and glue to piñata.

7. Cut 5″ of string and tie tissue paper tassels, alternating blue and pink. Cut a little trap door at the bottom of the piñata and punch a hole in the flap. Tie the tassel string to the door and fill the piñata with confetti. Tape tape closed using scotch tape.

8. Now your piñata is ready to pull! When the door is opened, the confetti will fall out!

Hygge Baby Registry Ideas

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The Gugu Guru team is obsessed with a new concept this winter, “hygge” – have you heard of it? Hygge, pronounced HOO-gah, is the Danish word for cozy, and as the New York Times said in their recent piece on Hygge, “It is also a national manifesto, nay, an obsession expressed in the constant pursuit of homespun pleasures involving candlelight, fires, fuzzy knitted socks, porridge, coffee, cake and other people.” This cozy phenomenon is becoming more popular for families in America, and what’s a more hygge concept than a warm and cozy baby? We rounded up our favorite hygge baby products to help you get hygge with it! As the New York Times stated, “How to get hygge? Go home and stay there, preferably in your hyggekrog — a.k.a. “cozy nook” — wrapped in a blanket, drinking a cup of coffee…” We think all parents can roll with that idea!

Hygge Mama Ideas:

Bigelow Boots, Wool is Cool, $140; Slipper Socks, The Grommet, $20; Mama Bear Mug, $15; Calm Air Spray, The Good Home Co., $30; Calm Candle, The Good Home Co., $30; Rustic Pines Blanket, Glam Camp Shop, $79

Hygge Baby Ideas:

Baby Nordic Knitting Pilot Cap, Hanna Anderson, $10; Navy Cozie Baby Booties, Zutano, $21; Baby Nordic Ski Sweater Set, Hanna Anderson, $29; Baby Sherpa Lined Gnome Sweater, Hanna Anderson, $29; Medium Bashful Polar Bear By Jellycat, Hanna Anderson, $23

Hygge Nursery Ideas:

Wolf Bean Bag Chair, Land of Nod, $149; Polar Bear Baby Play Mat, Land of Nod, $89; Cloud Blue Cushion, Lorena Canals, $55; Soft Sidekick Giant Buffalo Stuffed Animal, Land of Nod, $119; Arctic Rocker, Land of Nod, $129; Hippy Soft Blue Washable Rug, Lorena Canals, $227

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