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Baby Room Ideas: Introducing NoJo, a Sweet One-Stop-Bedding-Set

Decorating a nursery is one of those getting-ready-for-baby projects that warms your heart (cue tears!), but it can also be a little stressful and overwhelming at times. We want to build a calming, peaceful palace, but we also hope it captures their budding personality! Since the goal is to get it just right, we found this adorable baby room décor that is sure to sweeten any nursery.

If scouring baby décor sites and Pinterest for days sounds exhausting, this starter kit is perfect for you. This eight-piece baby décor set by NoJo includes one comforter, two crib sheets, one crib skirt, one decorative pillow, one diaper stacker, one coral fleece blanket with a coordinating appliqué (that’s so sweet), and one contoured changing pad cover.

With 19 styles to choose from, the extensive selection of prints ensures there is fairy-tale cuteness for every baby room: Check out the woodland animals, dinosaurs and florals—just to name a few. Crafted from silky soft 100% cotton sateen fabrics, your little babe will enjoy cloud nine cuddles and sweet snoozes morning, noon and night. Super soft, snuggly and stylish? Check. Check. Check.

It is the one-stop-set for baby room decorating. We know your to-do list is miles long at this point, so if you can cross off eight items with one purchase, it might feel really good. When you feel the softness, and see the adorable details, you’ll understand the quality behind this product. We’re really excited about this nursery décor and couldn’t wait to share it with you.

Wishing you the most precious, beautiful moments in your new baby room. Have fun with the decorating—no luck needed. It will be perfect.

Do you have any baby room ideas to share? We’d love to hear them! Feel free to share them in the comments section below.

Find awesome nursery décor and so much more by visiting NoJo on Amazon, here.

Thank you to NoJo for making this sponsored post possible.

Nursery Trend Report: Gender Neutral Nurseries

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Today’s nursery trend report is from the fantastic Little Crown Interiors; you can find more about them on their website, Instagram, or Facebook. Have you ever thought about doing a gender neutral nursery? Read on for inspiration and a special discount below!

Gender neutral nurseries are the darlings of social media right now. Neutral color palettes have been getting more popular, and the trend of waiting to find out the gender of the baby is also making a comeback. Designing a gender neutral nursery isn’t as daunting as you might think—there are so many options available nowadays!

The nursery above was designed for Instagram Influencer and rainbow baby mama, Jenna Kutcher. Jenna had tried to get pregnant for years and suffered multiple miscarriages, so when she finally got pregnant again, she wanted the gender of the baby to be a surprise. To make sure the space wasn’t boring, we pulled in a warm wood crib and dresser, a geometric patterned wallpaper and added lots of greenery.

Keep in mind that gender neutral doesn’t have to mean a lack of color. This nursery above has colorful animal wallpaper and a hunter green chair paired with gorgeous neutral furniture. Pretty much any color in the blue/green spectrum will work beautifully in a gender neutral space.

If you love the neutral-on-neutral look, that of course always works for a gender neutral space! The best thing about an all-neutral design is that you don’t have to worry about matching neutrals. Whites, ivories, tans and beiges all layer together to create a cohesive look. The key here is texture—lots of different textures create depth and interest in a room that doesn’t have a lot of color. The area rug adds so much to this space, and you can see how it works so well with the details on the wood dresser and woven pendant light.

What do you think of the gender neutral nursery trend? Is it here to stay?

About the Author:

Naomi Alon is the owner of Little Crown Interiors, a design studio in Southern California offering local and nationwide e-design services just for nurseries and children’s spaces.

As a special promotion for Gugu Guru readers, Little Crown Interiors is offering 10% off nursery design services when you mention “Gugu Guru”, and 10% off anything in the online shop with code GUGUGURU.

Milk Street Baby Father’s Day Promotion!

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Are you on the market for a new crib or furniture for your little one? If you’re the type that likes something unique and totally one of a kind, we really suggest that you check out Milk Street. Read on to learn about their Father’s Day promotion and what makes this brand so special.

Milk Street Father’s Day Promotion: Buy any 3-piece furniture set and get $50 back.

That’s right! In honor of Father’s Day, and the amazing men in our lives, Milk Street Baby is offering a $50 check as a thank you to any father or grandfather who purchases any Milk Street 3-piece set from one of their partner stores. (Set to include a crib and dresser plus either a changer top or rails.)

Here is how to redeem:

Email the following to fran@milkstreetbaby.com:

Proof of purchase with date and content info directly
The name and location of where you purchased your furniture
Be sure to include in your email, a few sentences as to why you chose Milk Street Baby and a bit about your family

It’s as simple as that!

We’ve written about Milk Street before and the brand’s pieces were also featured in the spectacular nursery of Parker Young and Stephanie Weber.)

So what makes Milk Street so special?

1. The look. AKA cribs and furniture that are more like art. The depth and tone of Milk Street’s exclusively mixed pigments offer an exquisite hand-waxed Patina that gets better with age. Each piece is glazed by hand, which means that no two are exactly alike.

2. Safety. Each layer of finish is individually tested above and beyond most stringent coatings standards to assure you that your baby is protected from any harmful chemicals.

3. Practicality and longevity. The materials and construction processes ensure that the investment you make in your nursery furniture will serve you for many years. Moreover, the cribs convert into a beautiful adult size bed.

4. The details. Automatic drawer lights, USB ports, nightlights, soft-close drawers, and a killer hutch/bookcase with lights for you to mount wherever you like! Plus, the hutch can be used in tandem with the changing tray. You can also create a very versatile open-air armoire for your nursery by combining shelves with a clothing rod.

5. 5 year warranty. Enough said.

6. Minimal lead times. Unlike most handmade furniture companies that can take up to 8 weeks to ship your furniture, most of Milk Street’s pieces can be at your doorstep in 2-3 weeks.

Baby Crib Mattress: The Dreamy zenBaby

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Ah, sleeping. It’s the ultimate goal, but sometimes a tad difficult to attain. We found that the right baby crib mattress could be an amazing partner when it’s just you…and your sleepy-but-sobbing babe. If you haven’t heard about Colgate, here’s a quick 101.

With 60 years of crib mattress expertise under their belts, they’ve developed quite a trustworthy reputation throughout the U.S. Colgate is one of the first members of the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA), an organization for enhancing child gear safety—and hold themselves to the highest standards in the industry.

One of the reasons we love Colgate is their dedication to an eco-friendly mindset. They are a conscious manufacturer and do their best to minimize their carbon footprint. From using natural and recycled materials to relying on energy-efficient equipment, their green strategy is woven throughout their thoughtful process.

And, now for the must-have mattress: The zenBaby™ 2-Stage is a part of Colgate’s award-winning zenBaby™ Collection. It is a five-inch lightweight plush mattress made of “dual-zone certified ecofoam with KulKote® technology on the infant side for optimal temperature regulation and comfort.” Babe’s snuggles and snoozes are regulated like a personal cocoon…a lovely way to be introduced to sleep outside of the womb. Engineered for the most peaceful Zzz’s, neither you nor your babe can go wrong with this sleepy-time essential.

Since parents matter too, the food-grade waterproof backing is such a bonus—as we all know, accidents happen. Frequently. Plus, all Colgate products are hypoallergenic, odorless and GREENGUARD® Gold & CertiPUR-US® certified safe.

Pretty dreamy company, right? We know how difficult it is to decide on the right crib mattress. There are endless options, and endless questions. Is it firm enough? Comfy like a cloud…but not too soft? Is it safe? Hopefully this will help you take a few hours of research off your very full plate.

As you can see, we’re big fans of the zenBaby™ 2-Stage Baby Crib Mattress. Do you have one? If so, please share your thoughts in the comments below!

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What’s New on Gugu: February 27, 2019

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The world of baby/toddler gear is always being inundated with new, cool items! Our job at Gugu Guru is to help you sort through the ‘fluff’ and figure out what items will be a great pick for your lifestyle and taste. Each week I will be sharing some items that we at Gugu Guru think should be at the top of your list to check out. Some of these items are brand new to the market and others are oldies but goodies that you may not know about. For loads of our other favorites, please check out our Explore page!

crewcuts x Gunner & Lux: A brand new collaboration has hit the market between J.Crew’s, crewcuts, and Gunner & Lux. This father-daughter team, known mainly for their quirky and fun children’s jewelry has developed a line exclusively for J.Crew. We are loving all of the pieces, which arrived just in time for Spring Break! Check out their adorable products before this limited edition collection sells out!

Go Happy Kids Travel Tray: Created by a mom who saw a void in the market, this tray is the perfect addition for any on-the-go family. The no-skid bottom and food grade silicone top make his travel tray your new germ-free go to on the plane! This is an excellent way to keep your kiddos’ entertainment and snacks contained during travel.

Ready, Set, Food!: As a mom of kids with food allergies, I am always on the lookout for new products to help combat this growing trend. Allergist-developed, these daily packets are mixed with breastmilk, formula, or food to help reduce the risk of developing a common food allergy by up to 80%. Plus, their non-GMO and organic ingredients (only milk, egg, and peanut) are introduced based on research from clinical trials and pediatric nutrition guidelines.

Monica + Andy First Foods Nurture Box: We absolutely adore these boxes (see more here!) by Monica + Andy! The gift boxes all include a variety of mix and match pieces that can be customized to meet your needs. These make a perfect baby gift for anyone on your list and come at a number of price points. It’s a perfect way to jumpstart your layette! Sidenote- we can’t stop salivating over this adorable avocado toast pattern!

Lorena Canals New Collections: One of Gugu Guru’s favorite decor lines, Lorena Canals has launched three new collections. Tribute to Cotton, Lobster, and English Gardens are all loaded with new design pieces, perfect for any nursery! Their washable rugs and fun storage baskets continue to keep every bedroom (or playroom) stylish and organized!

Like what you see? Check out some other What’s New on Gugu posts:

What’s New on Gugu: February 6 2019

What’s New on Gugu: February 13, 2019

What’s New on Gugu: February 20, 2019

Some of Our Favorite Nursery Décor to Check Out

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Looking for fresh nursery décor that fits your style perfectly? We’ve got you covered. Our gear expert, Julie McCaffrey, curated some of our go-to nursery décor brands and products to fit all styles and budgets. These picks will make your dream nursery a reality.

Lorena Canals Rugs

With a variety of colors, designs and sizes Lorena Canals are both a super stylish and practical option for the nursery. The Lorena Canals rugs are made from 100% cotton and are machine washable. (Pictured: Grey/White Stars)

Petite Pehr Storage Baskets

With Pehr Design’s bins you won’t want to hide your storage baskets in the closet. These stylish storage baskets will integrate into any nursery design and provide plenty of space to hold baby’s extra goodies. (Pictured: Grey Pom Pom Bin)

The Animal Print Shop

The Animal Print Shop offers a wide variety of fine art photographic prints of baby animals, farm animals, forest animals, wild animals and more. These prints are soft and stylish bringing an extra dose of cuteness to the nursery. (Pictured: Baby Elephant)

Babyletto Spruce Tree Bookcase

The Babyletto Spruce Tree Bookcase, available in four colors, provides plenty of space to showcase baby’s book collection while adding a little extra style to the nursery design. This bookcase is slim and wall mounted making it perfect for small nurseries as well as big spaces. (Pictured: Spruce Tree Bookcase in Gray/Mint)

Urban Walls Wall Decals

Urban Wall Decals offers a wide variety of easy to install and removable decals that can add whimsy and style to the nursery. These wall decals can easily be changed without damaging walls when moving from the nursery to a big-kid room. (Pictured: Mud Cloth Pattern)

Oeuf Pillows

Adding a whimsical pillow to the chair in a nursery or on the floor for snuggle time can be a great way to add style. These pillows by Oeuf are super soft and super stylish and look more like pieces of art than a pillow when featured in a nursery. (Pictured: Taxi)

Crate & Kids Poufs

These Poufs by Crate & Kids can be a great way to bring in a place to raise your feet or baby to learn to cruise while also bringing in style. With a wide variety of colors and styles these are a great piece to invest in now that will grow from nursery to big-kid room. (Pictured: Small Grey Bean Bag Chair)

Oribel VertiPlay Wall Toys

Who says wall art is just for show? With these Oribel VertiPlay Wall Toys you can add color and playfulness to the nursery that baby can also enjoy playing with. These toys will allow you to decorate the walls as you declutter the floor. (Pictured: Wall Toy Combo Set)

Mr. Maria Lamps

The adorable lamps by Mr. Maria offer a soft glow that can be used as a dimmable nightlight or simply a piece of modern décor. Available in a variety of animals and sizes these lamps will integrate into any modern nursery design. (Pictured: Miffy XL Lamp)

Best Diaper Pail Pick: Diaper Dékor

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One of the top recommended baby items for any baby registry is a diaper pail, and we have the best diaper pail pick for all parents, styles, home decor, and homes with the Diaper Dékor. From being one of the most cost-effective diaper pails on the market to the fact that it can be converted to a regular trash can when baby is out of diapers, there are so many reasons that the Diaper Dékor is our best diaper pail pick. Read on to see why it’s so important to have the best diaper pail pick in your baby’s nursery.

Diaper Dékor is unique in that it is a totally hands free diaper pail, which easily makes it a best diaper pail pick for parents, as it makes life easy without having to shove a dirty diaper into an overstuffed pail! The Diaper Dékor is the best diaper pail for efficiency, as you simply have to step on the pail, drop the diaper in, and you’re done!

What’s even nicer is that the Diaper Dékor comes in three sizes, so it can fit any household or need. The Dékor Plus Size holds up to 60 newborn diapers and comes in white, gray, mint, blue or pink; this size is the best diaper pail pick for families of multiples or who only want one diaper pail in the house. The Dékor Classic, “regular” size can hold up to 45 newborn diapers and comes in white or gray; it is a best diaper pail pick for smaller nurseries, grandparents houses, or for having one diaper pail upstairs and one downstairs. The Dékor Mini is the compact size, only comes in white, and holds up to 25 newborn diapers; it’s the best diaper pail pick for a secondary diaper pail, grandparents house, or the bathroom.

Parents also love Diaper Dékor diaper pails because Dékor refills are continuous liners. No preset length means you can throw away one diaper or a butt load (pun intended) without wasting a whole bag. When ready to empty, open door and pull out the liner. Cut liner above the dirty diapers with the Child Proof Cutter. Tie a new knot in the liner and you are done! Dékor has a Safety Lock for the trap door to keep kids out where the diapers go in. The Front Button keeps top frame closed to prevent access to the refill. The child proof cutter positioned inside the access door stops little fingers from cutting themselves. The access door automatically locks when pushed closed.

Most importantly though, Diaper Dékor keeps the smells away! Tough ABS Plastic doesn’t absorb odors, won’t scratch, dent or rust, and can be safely cleaned with household cleaners. Dual rubber seals under Odorkeeper™ Trap Door and under the lid seals in odors, keeping them out of your nursery. Plus, the Diaper Dékor is the best diaper pail for cloth diapers, too! You can use the Dékor when using cloth diapers with the Dékor Cloth Diaper Pail Liner. Special coating prevents leaking and wicking through of wet diapers, and it can be used over and over again just like your cloth diapers. Brilliant! There are so many reasons the Diaper Dékor is the best diaper pail for your family, cloth or disposable diapers, small or large dwelling, there is always a Dékor for you!

You can find Diaper Dékor on Instagram and Facebook. Looking for the best baby swaddle to add to your registry? See why Love To Dream™ is our pick.

NoJo Bedding for Stylish Nurseries

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Decorating a nursery is one of the more exciting parts of being pregnant and preparing for baby, but it can sometimes be frustrating to find the perfect crib bedding for your baby’s nursery; crib bedding should be soft, easy to wash, and also stylish since it’s the decor center of the room. We’re so excited to introduce you to NoJo Bedding‘s new designs including bedding from the Dwell Studio brand bedding collections – we love both of these designs because they are colorful enough for a baby’s nursery but sophisticated enough to grow into a children’s bedroom too. We asked two real mamas to check out Dwell Studio’s Sweet Fawn Crib Bedding set and Safari Skies Crib Bedding set and snap some photos to show you how it looks in real homes! Which one of these two designs is your favorite?

Check out our NoJo Crib Bedding picks for gender neutral nurseries.

Girl mama Robyn Meacham got the chance to try the Dwell Studio Sweet Fawn crib bedding for her little one. This gorgeous and sophisticated crib bedding set features an elegant pattern of leaping grey deer and fall flora on one side in a coordinating raspberry, lavender floral mini print on the other. It is made from 100% cotton, so it is soft to the touch and easy to clean, too. The soothing colors are featured in raspberry, aqua, grey and white, which would easily transition into a children’s room.

Mama of 3, Erika Cullen, got the chance to try Dwell Studio’s Safari Skies crib bedding for her toddler’s bed. This animal themed crib bedding features an eclectic parade of jungle animals on one side in a full all-over print, featured colors are dusty blue, grey, sage and white, and an all-over leaf print in dusty blue and sage green on the other side. Featuring Giraffes, Koala’s, Penguins, Monkeys, Cheetahs, Armadillos, and more. It’s an ideal crib bedding pick for animal print nurseries which need to transition into children’s rooms later on, as this print isn’t juvenile, but more stylish and would effortlessly fit in with your home decor. It is made from 100% cotton and would give your nursery and upscale and pulled together feeling.

You can see more nursery style inspiration:

Baby Monitor Best Pick: The Evoz Vision

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The baby monitor best pick for your nursery is one that can work with your lifestyle and grow with your family. The Evoz Vision WiFi Baby Monitor is the Gugu Pick for baby monitor best in class for all families, whether living in a house or apartment, minimalist or not, the Evoz Vision WiFi Baby Monitor helps your stay connected to your baby, and bring peace of mind to your life.

Here’s what our chief Baby Planner, Julie, has to say about the Evoz Smart Baby Monitor:

The Evoz Vision WiFi Baby Monitor is the baby monitor best equipped to help parents stay connected to their baby from virtually anywhere! The Evoz Vision WiFi Baby Monitor is very compact in size, which means it is super easy to install and set up. Plus, it is the baby monitor best for travel, as you simply have to carry the one device, as it syncs up to your phone app to act as your personal monitor screen.

The Evoz Vision WiFi Baby Monitor is also the baby monitor pick best for high-tech parents, as the monitor helps you stay connected to you baby from virtually anywhere with unlimited range, crystal clear video and audio directly on your iOS and Android devices. The Evoz Baby app features sleep help with The Sleep Lady® including sample sleep schedules, videos, sleep articles, and sleep tracking log. And, it has all-in-one baby data tracking within in the Evoz Baby app including crying, sleeping, nursing, bottles, solids, diapers, height/weight, and body temperature with the option to easily export and share with your sleep coach or pediatrician. Help from the Evoz Vision WiFi Baby Monitor goes way beyond being the baby monitor best in clarity and connection; the Evoz Vision WiFi Baby Monitor and its associated app help parents stay organized, remember special moments, and connect with sleep coaches and pediatricians. It also features patented cry alert technology notifies you when your baby cries based on personalized settings, the Evoz Vision WiFi Baby Monitor is the baby monitor best to adapt to your lifestyle and work well for your family.

The Evoz Vision WiFi Baby Monitor is also the baby monitor best for working parents, as you can connect to the monitor from your Android or iOS device. Plus, you can share baby monitor access safely and securely with caregivers and family members, so you can have your eye on your baby all of the time, which brings a peace of mind to your world.

Check out what our Gugu Concierge expert, Amber Michels of Your Milk Shoppe, had to say about the Evoz monitor here.

When it comes to the baby monitor best for your family, the Evoz Vision WiFi Baby Monitor seems to exceed the needs any new parent may have, all while remaining high-tech, easy to travel with, and providing parents the peace of mind, whether at home, work, or on the go. The Evoz Vision WiFi Baby Monitor is the baby monitor best for both new and seasoned parents, from babyhood and beyond.

You can find Evoz on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Baby Humidifier Pick for Your Nursery: Crane Humidifier

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One of the most often overlooked aspects of a baby’s nursery is the air that they breathe, which is why it’s imperative to add a baby humidifier to your baby registry. The baby humidifier Gugu Guru is always recommending to add to your baby registry is Crane USA’s Drop Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier, as it not only is easy to use, but comes in a huge variety of colors and styles, so you are sure to find one which fits with your home’s aesthetic. A baby humidifier will also help baby sleep better, and actually help keep the air healthy, clean, which helps baby from getting congested and sick. A baby humidifier is an essential necessity for any baby’s nursery for so many reasons!

When it comes to a baby humidifier, the drop humidifier by Crane USA is your ultimate choice, as it does not require a filter and is super easy to clean – meaning you don’t have to remember to buy anything else, just simply clean and you’re good to go. The drop humidifier by Crane USA features an easy to clean 360° mist nozzle, so you can keep the humidifier clean and working properly, which in turn will help baby sleep better. Many parents are concerned about mold and mildew with a baby humidifier, however the drop humidifiers have an anti-microbial base to reduce mold and mildew, so there is no need to worry about mold or mildew in your baby humidifier.

Since it is a baby humidifier, we appreciate that Crane USA’s Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifiers are whisper quiet; they feature whisper quiet voltage, as low as a light bulb. No loud noises or beeps to wake the baby up in the middle of the night. The drop humidifier can run for up to 24 hours and has an auto shut off, so if you’re in a sleep deprived state, it’s just one less thing to worry about.

But, the real reason a baby humidifier is an essential part of a nursery is that when babies breathe easier, they will sleep easier too! More sleep for baby means more sleep for everyone, right? Baby humidifiers are especially important for newborns because they are Obligate Nasal Breathers, which means they breathe only through their noses for their first 4 – 6 months. Any congestion can make breathing, feeding, and sleeping incredibly difficult for your little one, which is why it is crucial to have a baby humidifier in the nursery, such as Crane USA’s drop humidifier. And, as we always talk about investment, Crane USA’s Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier will grow with your child, as even toddlers and kids need humidifiers! In fact, many pediatricians recommend the use of a humidifier as a safe, non medicated, all natural alternative to help relieve congestion from the common cold and flu instead of potentially harmful over-the-counter cough and cold medicine.

The Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier from Crane USA is a must-have on your baby registry, as it will help baby stay healthy, sleep better, and is super simple to maintain – we think you’re going to want a baby humidifier in every room of the house!

Here’s what our Chief Baby Planner, Julie, has to say about the Crane Humidifier:

Check out this review of the Adorables line along with our real mom review of another Gugu Guru favorite: the Crane Travel Humidifier.

You can find Crane USA on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

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