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DIY Baby Headbands With See Kate Sew

See Kate Sew partners with Gugu Guru once again to share a fantastic DIY tutorial. This time? Adorable and easy to make headbands for the little ones in your life.

I’m excited to be back at Gugu Guru this week sharing a knit headband tutorial! If there is one thing about bringing another baby into the house, it’s older child backlash! Whew, we’ve been dealing with some serious jealousy and behavioral issues with my older daughter but have found a few strategies to keep the attention equally divided!

The UppaBaby Vista Stroller is one of them! We love this stroller and it is pretty special that my 3-year-old gets the front seat. She loves peeking on her little sister and I think it makes her feel good that this stroller is really for both of them! I take this stroller everywhere, including the grocery store and walks. It’s super easy to set up, everything clicks into place! And the basket underneath is big enough for a whole load of groceries (I never get carts anymore!) It’s such a great single stroller and an amazing double! I recommend it to everyone!

The attachment options for this stroller are amazing! We love the cup holder, sometimes I use it and sometimes it’s a little snack shelf. And the Piggy Back Stroller board transforms this into a stroller for THREE. An older child can hop on and ride when she gets tired. The brake is super easy to engage and all of the features are just so functional. Each seat has a window flap that closes with magnets (no velcro!) and a bar in front. It’s so well thought-out!

I have lots more to say about using the Vista as a double, read my full review over at See Kate Sew!

Let’s make some knit headbands! Matching accessories is another way we are fighting the new baby jealousy. This project is super easy and only requires a scrap of knit fabric. I made this pattern in two sizes for little babies and larger toddlers/children. Since you tie the knot, it’s adjustable for lots of head sizes!

Materials:

-1/4 yard stretchy knit fabric

-Matching thread

–pattern pieces download

Instructions:

1. Print the pattern pieces and cut them out. Tape together where indicated on pattern pieces.

2. Cut out the pattern and pin it to a piece of fabric. The arrows on the pattern will butt up against a fold. Cut 2 pieces.

3. Sew together with right sides together 1/4″ from the edges. Leave a 1.5″ opening on one of the straight sides.

4. Press the headband and stitch the opening closed.

And you’re done!

Must Haves: Hoodies and Sweatshirts

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As we head into the chilly weather, it seems as though you can’t have enough warm sweatshirts and hoodies, for both mama and baby. We rounded up our Must Have hoodie and sweatshirt picks for this wintery season.

Raising Tiny Humans is Exhausting Hoodie, Weestructured, $45: Being a mom to wee ones is rewarding, but who knew raising tiny humans could be so exhausting? Made from sustainable Eco-Jersey for a super-soft feel and vintage heathered look, this timeless hoodie goes with everything and is destined to become your closet’s greatest hit.
It’s Good to Be Me Sweatshirt, Kid and Kind, $54: This super soft cotton/poly sweatshirt is bound to quickly become your little one’s favorite piece of clothing. We love the adorable (and true!) slogan.
Peplum Crew in Lavender Gray, Childhood’s Clothing, $44: Our sweetest, girliest sweatshirt! Featuring a twirly peplum, raglan sleeves, a “V” detail at neck, and rolled sleeves. Made of our signature soft & cozy 100% cotton french terry which has been milled and pre-washed just for our line, the Peplum Crew is warm, comfy, and feminine!
Sweatshirt with Animal Hood, Zara, $20: Adorable zip-up sweatshirt featuring animal head illustrations. It has front pockets and contrasting appliqué text which says “little boy.”
Mother Hustler Pullover, SweetTees, $45: You’re going to live in our trademark “Mother Hustler” pullover, which gets a glam nod in the form of gold font on a cozy yet flattering hoodie. Made from sustainable Eco-Jersey for a super-soft feel and vintage heathered look, this hoodie goes with everything and is destined to become one of your new favorites.
Henley Hoodie in Dash-Dot, Childhood’s Clothing, $48: The Henley is brand new this season and it’s an instant favorite! Similar to our ‘trademark’ style raglan hoodie and featuring a henley placket with 100% natural coconut buttons. Made of our signature soft & cozy 100% cotton french terry which has been milled and pre-washed just for our line. So cute on tiny babies & big kids alike!
Team Leader Hoodie Romper, Soft Baby Onesies, $48: Adorable unisex romper features a snap bottom, making diaper changes easy.
Organic Red Cuff Purl Lamb Hoodie, $29: Super soft organic hoodie for your little lamb!

Style Guide: Pediped Booties for Fall

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As we gear up for winter time, we often remember to buy new baby buntings, warm clothing, and hats, but we can’t forget about baby’s feet, too. Luckily, pediped, a one-stop-shop for all baby and toddler shoe styles, has three new styles of baby booties (plus their classic styles) for Fall and Wintertime. pediped shoes are not only adorable, warm, and comfortable, but pediped footwear has been awarded the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance for the promotion of healthy foot development, and orthopedic medical professionals deem pediped shoes an excellent choice for parents who want their children’s feet to develop naturally and healthily. We’re excited to introduce you to the three new booties today, as well as some old favorites – we’re sure that you’ll find at least one of these pairs of shoes a perfect fit for your little one.

The Lionel booties come in newborn to 24 month size and feature an all leather soft-sole with slip resistant diamond tread. They are a classic boot style with velcro closure for easy on and off. Lionel Fuchsia and Lionel Red Patent are lined with soft faux fur to keep baby’s feet ultra warm in cold weather; Lionel Charcoal has a classic leather lining.

The Ronnie bootie is the ultimate wintertime bootie for baby through twenty four months, for it features a warm and soft fleece lining. The Ronnie booties are suede with leather soles, and velcro closure.

The Troy booties are perfect for Fall and Winter, as they are strong, sturdy, and feature a suede and leather upper with pediped’s classic leather sole. They have a fleece lining to keep baby’s feet warm and snuggly in the cold, too.

The Rosa booties are a classic pediped suede bootie with faux fur to keep your little lady’s feet warm and cozy. With their adorable details, these booties would be perfect for holiday card photos!

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Inspired by: Wes Anderson

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Whether you’re a fan of Wes Anderson’s films or not, you can’t deny that his style and color scheme is utterly amazing to see and would be such a fun inspiration for a baby’s nursery. We rounded up our favorite Wes Anderson inspired products for a nursery, baby style, and gifts for mama. Now, all we need to know is – which Wes Anderson movie is your favorite?

For the nursery: When we came across this Bill Murray as Wes Anderson character mobile, we knew we had to share it. Quirky? Yes. Amazing? Yes. A must have baby shower gift for your best friend. Looking for wall art? We’re loving this Wes Anderson character print – baby can learn all the character names before their first birthday! The camping crib sheet is totally Anderson inspired and would work in many different nursery themes (gray, woodland). Of course The Fantastic Mr. Fox had to make an appearance, in both a mobile for the nursery and a mod throw pillow too.

Baby Style: We think this onesie inspired by The Life Aquatic is super rad, and will you check out the beyond adorable jacket inspired by The Fantastic Mr. Fox? Hello, that bushy tail! Swooning.

For mama: Since mama’s a Wes Anderson fan to begin with, she deserves some quirky gifts as well, like this perfect Anderson coffee mug, or perhaps a Royal Tennenbaums’ tote, or a Grand Budapest Hotel pouch for her mom essentials.

Lisa Frank Inspired Baby Registry

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If you were a child growing up in the nineties, there’s a good chance you had a Lisa Frank binder or two, possibly some stickers, and for sure some pencils. Her iconic rainbow-ed animals and images were all the rage for middle school kids everywhere – and now, it’s back! Today we rounded up our favorite baby registry items inspired by Lisa Frank’s designs.

This Unicorn Over the Rainbows LilleBaby carrier is way too hip and way too cute!

Loving the unicorn garland to hang in a nursery (unicorn theme, fairytale theme, muted colors); and can’t get over how cute that rainbow unicorn mobile is!

This rad rainbow unicorn skirt comes in all sizes from baby to kid! Looking for a perfect Lisa Frank hair bow for your baby girl? This one comes in baby to adult sizes (mama + mini!).

Don’t want to be over the top with your homage to Lisa Frank? Snatch up this paci from Booginhead.

Lisa Frank used all sort of rainbow animals and mammals in her designs, like dolphins – the rainbow dolphins on the simple white onesie makes an adorable statement piece. Hello, how cute is that Lisa Frank inspired cloth diaper? Love!

Trend Report: Velvet

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Velvet reminds us of Autumn – it’s both cozy and glam – for mama, baby, and home!

Sari Velvet Romper, Little Moon Clothing ($49): This sweet little romper is perfect for fall and winter with leggings or tights. Each romper will be unique and different. The top bib is made using a gorgeous wedding Sari fabric with gold/silver woven threading. Has adjustable tie back straps. Two buttons in saddle make for an easy diaper change.
Shelly Round Velvet Pillow, Urban Outfitters ($39): Soft and luxurious round pillow topped with radial stitch detailing we love. Perfect for a vintage-inspired touch to any couch, chair or bed.
Velvet Baby Bow, Mane Message ($7 each): The Velvet Baby Bow Headbands are the perfect simple hair accessory for any little one’s wardrobe. The delicate bow and soft materials were designed to be worn comfortably on baby’s head.
Heirloom Baby Velvet Pouch, Nuraxi ($145): This 100% handmade velvet pouch is hand-dyed and gorgeous – perfect for babies 0-6 months to swathe them in luxurious coziness.
Tall Velvet Pleated Midi Skirt, Top Shop ($100): Velvet look details add a pretty touch to this midi skirt. Sitting high on the waist, the full skirt comes in a pleated texture. Pair with an oversized sweatshirt and trainers for edgy chic.
Wool Felt Hat, Janie and Jack ($24): Adorable crimson colored velvet hat with velvet bow – perfect for the holidays.
Baby Girls Burgundy Velvet Dress, Children’s Salon ($152): Baby girls adorable burgundy dress by Christian Lacroix. Made with soft cotton velvet with a smooth cotton lining for added comfort. It has pretty short puffed sleeves and fastens with a concealed back zip. It has a pleat and pink bow detail to one side and a sparkling pink logo on the hem.
Velvet Bomber Jacket Pink, Misguided ($51): Velvet is a classic throwback wardrobe staple and it’s back! This novelty bomber jacket is the one you need to dress up or down this Fall. Featuring a dusky pink hue, velvet material and a relaxed fit, you’ll be effortlessly chic and casual; style with denim and flats for girl crush vibes.

Bluegrass Baby Registry

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It’s a very exciting week in the world of bluegrass music – the International Bluegrass Awards are this Thursday – so, naturally, we rounded up the best baby items for a bluegrass lovin’ babe. Read on below to check out the adorable music related items and the many, many discounts for Gugu Guru readers. Like what you see? Remember to add it to your registry!

Kisses, hugs, Flatt & Scruggs onesie. Too cute. A bluegrass baby essential item!

Kenny and Amanda Smith, of the Kenny and Amanda Smith Band, are both nominees this year at IBMA – Amanda’s nominated for female vocalist of the year, and Kenny for guitar player of the year (as well as his band, Band of Ruhks for emerging artist of the year) – they just released a new album, Unbound, as well. We reached out to Kenny and Amanda to see if they had any suggestions for a bluegrass baby, because they have an adorable little lady together. They recommended their Flatpicker Inside onesie – a perfect onesie for any little one who loves attending bluegrass festivals with mom and dad. You can purchase it on their website.

We are absolutely smitten with these handmade onesies from Evies Gift – your little one can pick the banjo or strum the guitar – these would make a perfect baby shower gift for a bluegrass mama. Evies Gift is offering Gugu Guru readers 15% off with the code MUSIC.

This organic Banjo Baby Blanket from Lulu and the Boys would be perfect in a music themed nursery. Got a little lady who loves bluegrass? These pink and purple guitar bibs and burp cloths are a wonderful accompaniment to any baby shower gift. Burp cloths featuring mandolin, guitar and dobro from Ruby Blue are the ultimate addition to a bluegrass registry – use code BLUEGRASS for 10% off your purchase from Ruby Blue (valid through 12/31/16). Looking for a bib bandana for your drooling bluegrass babe? We love the organic drool bibs featuring guitars from Fynn Baby. Fynn Baby is offering 20% off coupon code with the code BLUEGRASSLOVE20 just for Gugu Guru readers.

Designing a bluegrass themed nursery? Check out this sweet pillow featuring a bluegrass banjo, dulcimer and resonator guitar from Society6. We’re loving that handmade guitar mobile from BabyDecorUA – the colors are all customizable! BabyDecorUA is offering Gugu Guru readers a 15% discount on all baby mobiles with code BABYDECORUA15 and 10% discount on baby mobiles supplies with code BABYDECORUA10.

Lastly, if you’re looking for bluegrass themed artwork for your baby’s nursery, here are some prints we just adore – Forest Frolic from Toad Briar – use code GUGUGURU for 20% any piece of art in the store. The little foxes playing fiddle and banjo is a personalized print. And, if you’re going to learn the ABCs, why not learn the ABCs of bluegrass music with the “M is for Mandolin” and “F is for Fiddle” prints from Society6.

A Princess Bride Baby Registry

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A Princess Bride Baby Registry?
Inconceivable!
(You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.)

Raise your hand if you’re a Princess Bride fan like the team at Gugu Guru is. Bet you didn’t know that you could design a Princess Bride-themed baby registry. Well, now you know and we’ve done a lot of the legwork for you with these awesome picks featuring some of the most memorable movie characters of all time.

For Mom

You don’t even have to wait until you’ve had your baby to get your Buttercup on. The designers at Fillyboo maternity have you covered with their line of boho chic maternity clothes fit for a queen. Shown here from the collection: Wonder Years in ‘Baby Baby’ blue and I Believe In Unicorns maxi dress in off white.

For Nursery

We found our “true love” when we discovered is this beautiful, whimsical hand made Princess Bride crib mobile from PinkCheeksStudios on Etsy.

This “As You Wish” (secret code for “I love you”) print is a simple, beautiful touch for the nursery. Available in different colors.

For Baby

From our favorite revenge-seeking swash buckler, Inigo Montoya to the inconceivable Vizzini, there’s no shortage of awesome onesies for your little one on Etsy. Shown here: “Hello. My Name Is…” toddler t-shirt and Inconceivable onesie.

If you happen to be expecting a Princess Buttercup of your own, might we suggest checking out an eponymous floral crown from MaeMillerCrowns on Etsy.

Cause-Driven Registry: Matimati Baby

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Next up on our Cause-Driven Registry with Nicole Ryan, we feature Matimati Baby. Matimati Baby designs and makes stylish, yet really functional, baby bandana bibs for all little ones. Matimati Baby’s “drooling for a purpose” campaign helps fight human trafficking of children in Asian countries.

It seems as though when your baby starts teething, drool gets everywhere. We mean…everywhere, all day long! You’ll be changing their soaked clothing multiple times a day, and believe us, that can get really tiring. How do you combat the constant drool battle? With gorgeous bandana bibs from Matimati Baby! Founded by a mother who was tired of seeing her son covered in drool all the time, she designed and created these super soft, thick, and adorable bandana bibs for babies and toddlers. They are completely functional and utterly stylish!

These bibs are super absorbent; each bib is made with two layers of fabric to increase absorbency. The front of each bib is made from 100% organic cotton, and the back layer is made from super absorbent polyester fleece – there is no crinkly plastic bib next to your baby’s face. The bandana bibs are adjustable in size, and have nickel-free snaps which won’t lose hold over time, like most velcro does. Matimati understands that a baby is only young once, and you love dressing them in all of their cute outfits, which is why they aim to make the most stylish and modern prints; most of them are even gender neutral, so they make perfect baby shower gifts.

Through Matimati Baby’s “drooling for a purpose” campaign the brand donates a percentage of all sales to Chain Reaction, a non-profit organization that fights human trafficking in Asia by rescuing and restoring children that have become victims. Chain Reaction works hard to protect innocent children from tike what you see here? Enter to win a bandana bib set below!