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Toddler Tuesday: Lublini Custom Bedding

When I first set eyes on the Stokke Sleepi, I knew I had to have it. It’s sleek, modern, smaller-scaled, wheeled, and convertible up to a junior bed (that’s 10 years of use!) However, if you own a Stokke Sleepi, you know that buying stylish bedding for it is not as easy as popping into your local baby super store or ordering on Amazon Prime. It takes EFFORT. Combine that with all the feelings that come with converting the crib to a toddler bed (your little one suddenly seems so…grown up) and buying new sheets can make for a not-so-easy time.

Black and White Raindrop Sheet

Enter, Lublini Custom Bedding. Like many of the other great brands that I love, I stumbled upon Lublini on Instagram. They were launching a black and white collection that caught my eye because I’ve been obsessed with black and white decor since I was in middle school. They are clearly THE oval bedding experts. Their bedding is made to order and handcrafted in Austin, TX, using only natural and organic fabrics. In addition to their custom bedding, they offer a ready to ship collection. Note: Babyletto Hula, Ubabub POD, and Nursery Works Gradient mamas, their new “Hula” collection has those oval cribs covered too!

Polka dots, bunnies, hearts, stripes, and more, their Stokke collection is clean, graphic and modern and you can mix and match the patterns and colors for your sheets, skirts, and rail guards. Plus, when it’s time to convert your Sleepi to a junior bed (welp!) they’ve got sheets for that too.

Organic Goodnight Sheet

*Black and White Art Cards by Wee Gallery.

By Shana, Gugu Guru Director of Content Marketing

Nursery Inspiration: Black & White Patterns

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Black and White nurseries are super trendy right now, and for good reason – they’re gender neutral, so you can set them up long before baby comes and they transition really well to toddler/kid rooms. However, when you’re working with two strong contrasting colors such as black and white, you’re going to want to throw some patterns into the mix to make for a stylish room. We rounded up nursery essentials for your black & white pattern inspired nursery – plus, head to the bottom of the post for some inspiration help.

Want to see more nursery inspo posts? Check out Gray Nursery Ideas, Gender Neutral Nursery, Botanical Nursery; Buffalo Plaid Nursery Inspiration; Princess Bride Inspired Nursery; Red, White, and Blue Nurseries

Crane Drop Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier, black: We have posted many times about why Crane Humidifiers are a nursery essential, so we had to include a plain black Crane Drop Humidifier black and white nursery. Humidifiers are especially important for Newborns because they are Obligate Nasal Breathers, breathing only through their tiny noses for their first 4 – 6 months. Any congestion can make breathing, feeding, and sleeping incredibly difficult for your little one. Why not grab this nursery essential in black to match your black and white nursery?

Also seen: Gray Nursery Inspiration; Top 5 Must Have Essentials: Baby’s Nursery; Mama Wellness Nursery; Nursery Essentials, Penguin Humidifier; Well Home: Crane Humidifiers; New Mom Series, Preventing Congestion; Minimalist Baby Registry; Budget Baby Registry; Red, White, and Blue Nursery

Black and White Swaddle Blankets: We love the variety of designs and patterns on these cotton swaddle blankets; plus, the velcro makes for an easy time swaddling baby.

Sea Team Foldable Mini Square Storage Containers: These eco-friendly and durable storage containers are ideal for your black and white nursery. They can hold everything from diapers to toys to clothes. We love the variety of patterns on them, they’re pretty enough to display on a shelf.

How You Can Use: See Hint Mama’s tips on using canvas storage containers for organizing baby clothes.

Black Cloud Changing Pad Cover: This cotton sateen changing pad covers adds black and white whimsy to a drab diaper changing station. Fabric is 100% cotton sateen, a weave that results in a bright satin-like appearance and feel, providing the optimal mix of durability, beauty, breathability, and ease of care; machine wash and dry.

Brooklyn Born Organic Knitted Blanket – Breton Stripe, Black/White: This handsome GOTS certified organic cotton adds sophistication to your black and white nursery. We’re big fans of the Breton Stripe; this blanket is mature enough to transition to a big kid room, as well.

Also seen: Red, white, and blue nursery

aden + anais silky soft swaddle 3 pack, midnight: These silky soft muslin swaddle blankets combines breathability and versatility with oh-so-soft rayon made from bamboo, making it the most luxurious fabric to use on your baby’s delicate skin. And, as if off-the-charts softness isn’t enough, the silky soft swaddle can also be used as a stroller cover, burp cloth, nursing cover and more. The black and white patterns add to the overall theme of the nursery, not to mention, they look great in photos.

Also seen: Minimalist Baby Registry; Comfy Baby: 7 Soft Baby Essentials for Your Little One

Ubbi Steel Diaper Pail, Black Triangles: An Ubbi Diaper Pail is a must have for any nursery; with a modern look, you can add efficiency with an essential nursery item to your nursery decor and not break from the theme of the nursery’s style. The Ubbi Diaper Pail holds up to 55 diapers, and with its powder-coated steel interior, it keeps smells far, far away. We’re loving the ultra-modern look of the black and white triangles, perfect for a black and white patterned nursery!

Also seen: Gray Nursery Inspiration; Top 5 Must Have Essentials: Baby’s Nursery; Mama Wellness Nursery; Spring Cleaning Must Haves; Gift Ideas, a Touch of Gray; Gender Neutral Nursery Inspiration; Red, White and Blue Nursery Inspiration

IKEA black step stool: A step stool is an often overlooked nursery essential, but there are many times you may need to reach the top of the closet or shut off a smoke detector. Plus, this transitions really seamlessly into a big kid room.

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Seeing Spots Dalmatian Baby Bedding, Caden Lane: This adorable gender neutral Seeing Spots Dalmatian design in a black and white style is perfect for an eclectic nursery. We love the fun look of the animal spot design mixed with a fur looking texture which also makes it a perfect choice for a gender neutral room!

Also seen: Gray Nursery Inspiration; How To: Pick Baby Bedding For Your Registry; Mama Wellness: Nursery Wellness

Looking for black and white nursery inspiration? Check out our inspo-board below and don’t forget to check out our Pinterest boards for nursery inspiration, too!

Sources: (top-left) Cool Mom Picks; (bottom-left) Project Nursery; (mid-top) Sweet Sloan’s nursery from Hello Cedar; (mid-bottom) Project Nursery; (left) Project Nursery

*Featured photo from Project Nursery

Nursery Inspiration: Red, White, and Blue

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With Fourth of July coming up, we wanted to share some design inspiration for Red, White, and Blue nurseries. Red, white, and blue nurseries often tend to lean towards Americana, nautical, stars & stripes, even a farm theme. We rounded up basic nursery essentials which fit the red, white, and blue theme – and a few special accessories, too!

Want to see more nursery inspo posts? Check out Gray Nursery Ideas, Gender Neutral Nursery, Botanical Nursery; Buffalo Plaid Nursery Inspiration; Princess Bride Inspired Nursery

Brooklyn Born Sheets, Shibori, Navy/White: Brooklyn Born Sheets are 100% GOTS certified organic cotton sateen and have 300 thread-count, making it a super soft sleep surface for baby. We love these blue sheets with some detail!

Ubbi Diaper Pail, red: An Ubbi Diaper Pail is a must have for any nursery; with a modern look, you can add efficiency with an essential nursery item to your nursery decor and not break from the theme of the nursery’s style. The Ubbi Diaper Pail holds up to 55 diapers, and with its powder-coated steel interior, it keeps smells far, far away – plus, it comes in 13 colors and has a child lock – perfect! This bright red pail is sure to add pizzaz to any nursery.

Crane Humidifer, white: We have posted many times about why Crane Humidifiers are a nursery essential, so we had to include a white Crane Drop Humidifier for a red, white, and blue nursery. Humidifiers are especially important for Newborns because they are Obligate Nasal Breathers, breathing only through their tiny noses for their first 4 – 6 months. Any congestion can make breathing, feeding, and sleeping incredibly difficult for your little one. Why not grab this nursery essential in white to match your nursery?

Lorena Canals American Flag Rug: We can’t do a red, white, and blue nursery roundup and not include this gorgeous (and machine washable!) Lorena Canals American Flag Rug. If you’re going for more of a stars theme, check out their navy and white star rug, too.

Also seen: Cause-driven Baby Registry; Spring Cleaning Must Haves; Nursery Style, Botanical Theme; Endless Summer Registry Picks; Gender Neutral Nursery Style

Oliver + Kit Reversible Cuddle Blanket: Oliver + Kit crib reversible bamboo cuddle blankets are made from the highest quality bamboo blend of 70% bamboo rayon and 30% cotton blend for the durability of cotton and the luxurious softness of bamboo. Our cuddle blankets are the perfect way to wrap your little one in cozy comfort. Our plushest blanket has eight comfy layers that are ultra breathable while giving babies, and toddlers soothing extra weight for added security. Our generously sized quilts are 47″ x 47″, big enough to grow with your child.

Lorena Canals Star Pillows: We are huge fans of Lorena Canals’ pillows because they are easily washable at home, in your regular washing machine – you don’t even need to take out the filler! Plus, they are handmade by artisans from non-toxic dyes and 100% natural cotton. Grab a red, white, and blue star for your Americana nursery.

Shop Sugar Babies, Navy Pinstripe Pouf: Great for kicking your feet up while feeding your baby in the nursery and converts into an extra seat in the nursery, too. Measures 15″ x 20″ x 19″ and weighs approx. 5 lbs. 100% cotton canvas cover with zipper bottom for removal and wash.

Carousel Designs Red Chevron Changing Pad Cover: Carousel Designs changing pad covers are made with 100% certified organic cotton fibers, which are printed in the USA with certified organic inks. Both the cotton and the inks are third party GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified. Each changing pad cover is a woven 200 thread count fabric that is perfect for your baby girl or baby boy. We love this red chevron changing pad cover, because the red fits the nursery theme, and is still modern with the chevron pattern!

Other fun nursery accessories for your red, white, and blue nursery:

Header photo courtesy of Project Nursery

Gray Baby Nursery Inspiration

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Gray baby nurseries seem to be all the trend right now for so many reasons. Gray is a gender neutral color, so you can easily decorate the nursery long before you find out the sex of the baby, or if you’re waiting to see what the sex of the baby is, you can finish the nursery beforehand. Furthermore, gray is a really calm color, so if you’re looking for a soothing room, it’s always a good bet to go gray. Gray nurseries can also be used for boys and girls, so if you’re planning on moving a big sibling out of the nursery someday, and moving in a new baby, you won’t have to redecorate. And most of all, gray seems to go with every other color, so you can have subtle hints of any other color you like in the nursery!

We rounded up some of our favorite gray nursery essentials – and head to the bottom of the post for more inspiration and a chance to win a bundle of items for your gray nursery!

Ubbi Diaper Pail: An Ubbi Diaper Pail is a must have for any nursery; with a modern look, you can add efficiency with an essential nursery item to your nursery decor and not break from the theme of the nursery’s style. The Ubbi Diaper Pail holds up to 55 diapers, and with its powder-coated steel interior, it keeps smells far, far away – plus, it comes in 13 colors and has a child lock – perfect! You can find Ubbi on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Caden Lane Gray Arrow: If you’re looking for bedding for a gray nursery, your go-to shop has to be Caden Lane. They have a ton of gorgeous designs to choose from. We’re digging the Gray Arrow print for a gray nursery, as it is modern, yet classic. Not sure how to pick bedding for your nursery? Check out this handy post from Caden Lane. You can find Caden Lane on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Ruggish Play Mat: We love the concept behind Ruggish – a stylish play mat which looks like a fancy rug, but is actually super soft and double sided for play time. Their Romy Play Rug is a gorgeous gray design which would add glam to any nursery. It is durable, waterproof, and is made from non-toxic materials that are free of BPA, Phthalate, Lead, Latex, Formaldehyde and EVA. Plus, flip it over and it has a fun interactive play map on the back for playtime. You can find Ruggish on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Crane Drop Humidifier: We have posted many times about why Crane Humidifiers are a nursery essential, so we had to include a gray Crane Drop Humidifier for a gray nursery. Humidifiers are especially important for Newborns because they are Obligate Nasal Breathers, breathing only through their tiny noses for their first 4 – 6 months. Any congestion can make breathing, feeding, and sleeping incredibly difficult for your little one. Why not grab this nursery essential in gray to match your nursery? You can find Crane on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

White Loft Growth Chart: An often overlooked nursery essential is a growth chart to measure how much your little one has grown! We’re huge fans of this rustic ruler looking growth chart from White Loft. We love that this is a portable chart, as you may not always be in the same house, so you can easily take this wooden chart with you. Each growth chart ruler is constructed from 100% pine — selected, sanded and stained by hand. The numbers are in black ink; not vinyl adhesive. Dimensions are appx. 6 feet tall, 7.25 inches wide, 1 inch thick. The growth chart can also be personalized! What an amazing baby shower gift this would make. You can find White Loft on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

DockATot: Hailed as the newest must-have for all babies, the DockATot is a wonderful place for baby to lounge in their nursery, and with many styles to choose from, we’re fans of the Dream Weaver print to match a gray nursery. DockATot is a multifunctional and ultra stylish baby lounger. The unique shape and design allow babies to comfortably play, snuggle and log in some tummy time. The idea is that your little one feels snuggled in a safe haven that feels a lot like the womb. The bumpers are made with a special air-permeable fabric that makes DockATot particularly worry-free. It’s easily washable and can be thrown in the car without taking up any space! You can find DockATot on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Hello Spud: Founded by a mama and designer, Hello Spud is a line of high quality baby items, such as blankets, quilts, crib sheets, towels and pillows. All of their crib sheets are organic, and have a modern, yet classic baby look. Their organic cotton jersey photo blanket would make a perfect baby shower gift, as you can take baby’s monthly photos on it. All of their towels and washcloths are also organic, because Hello Spud’s mission is to provide designer baby items which are both safe and soft for baby skin. You can find Hello Spud on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Looking for gray nursery design inspiration? Check out some of our favorite gray nursery posts:

*Featured Nursery Image via Veronika’s Blushing, photograph by Jacquelyn Nicole Photography

* Bottom nursery photo via Darling Designz

Top 5 Must-Have Essentials: Baby’s Nursery

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We know that it can seem overwhelming to register for everything you may need for a baby; so, we’ve broken all the necessities down into your Top 5 Must Haves for every category you may need. Today we’re covering the Top 5 Must-Have Essentials for Baby’s Nursery – don’t forget to add them to your registry! Head to the bottom of the post for a handy checklist you can use to make sure you don’t forget any of these Top 5 Must-Have Essentials for Baby’s Nursery.

Crane Drop Humidifier: A humidifier is an essential item for any space which baby will be spending time and sleeping. The Drop Humidifiers from Crane feature a ultrasonic cool mist which increases moisture in the air for easier breathing and a good night’s sleep; whether it is in your bedroom, the living room, or baby’s room, wherever the family will spend time, or sleep, is a wonderful place to have a Drop Humidifier. It’s so important to have the right amount of humidity in bedrooms, as proper humidity relieves cough, cold, and flu symptoms, as well as nasal congestion, dry cough, sinus irritation, nose bleeds, and dry skin and hair. Furthermore, the clean control antimicrobial material in the base is proven to help reduce mold and bacteria growth up to 99.96%.

Blackout Curtains: Any new parent can tell you that babies sleep better when the room is pitch black; it takes babies a while to “figure out their days and nights,” and blackout curtains at night are an essential for helping baby sleep soundly. We’ve found that basic panel curtains are easy to install, come in a ton of colors, and really help keep the light out so baby can fall and stay asleep.

Baby Care by e–cloth® Safe Home Baby Care: It’s essential to keep a nursery clean and germ-free, but it can be very confusing for new parents to figure out what products to use to clean the nursery. We’re big fans of Baby Care by e–cloth®, because they are an amazing chemical-free way to keep your baby’s room clean. You know that clean smell in most places? The “clean” smell we’re used to are actually dangerous chemicals. 30% of childhood asthma is caused by exposure to chemicals in your home. And it starts with babyhood. The cloth is proven to remove over 99% of bacteria from a hard surface. These cloths don’t kill bacteria, they collect bacteria from surfaces. This is another benefit of all of those fibers – they literally scrape the surface clean at a microbial level. The best part – when you run this cloth under hot water in your sink, all but .01% of that bacteria, dirt, oil and grease is released from the cloth down the sink. So, there is virtually no transfer back onto clean surfaces. Keep your sweet little one’s nursery clean and toxin free by only cleaning with water. We’re big fans of Baby Care by e–cloth® – these mighty cleaning cloths are gentile, totally safe and remove 99.9% of all bacteria including e-coli and listeria.

Ubbi Diaper Pail: It’s essential to keep baby’s room free from disgusting smells, like diapers! The Ubbi Diaper Pail is made of powder-coated steel to achieve maximum odor control. It is equipped with rubber seals that are strategically designed to lock in odors as well as a sliding lid that minimizes air disruption, keeping the smell inside the pail. Offering a modern and sophisticated twist to a once very industrial product, the sleek Ubbi diaper pail includes a child-proof lock and is available in an array of 13 colors and 5 patterns. All the style and none of the smell — a promising solution for every nursery.

Little Giraffe Baby Blanket: What’s a nursery without a blanket to cuddle baby in? We think baby blankets are an essential for any nursery; even if your baby isn’t sleeping in their crib yet, we highly recommend spending time in the nursery to get them used to their space, and a soft blanket from Little Giraffe is a Must-Have item for your baby’s nursery. Their chenille baby blankets are incredibly soft and perfect for wrapping babies, toddlers, and kids up for a sweet snuggle. The Herringbone blanket pictured above comes in multiple colors and would make a great baby shower gift. However, Little Giraffe has a ton of blankets to choose from – in all different styles and colors – even polka dot and chenille with satin trim. Make sure you like the blanket, too, as many moms sleep with their baby’s blanket so it smells like mama!

Thank you to Ubbi, Crane, Little Giraffe, and E-Cloth for making this sponsored post possible.

How To: Pick Baby Bedding For Your Registry

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When it comes to designing a nursery for your little one, the bedding you choose is very important – for safety, for design, and for comfort. Today we have the designers from Caden Lane, a gorgeous baby bedding company here to help you pick baby bedding for your registry. You can find Caden Lane on their website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Baby Bedding is a must have for the nursery, but is it something you put on your gift registry? Definitely! Or at least we think so. Who doesn’t need crib bedding when they’re expecting a baby? Not many. So that makes it a perfect item to add to your baby registry!

We like to say here at Caden Lane that the bedding can help set the tone for the rest of the nursery, or maybe we just think that way because we design all of our nurseries with the bedding in mind. No matter how you start envisioning your dream nursery though, there is going to be bedding on the crib. And what’s better than your friends and family helping to create the perfect space for your baby to grow up in? If you’re still hesitant don’t worry. We’re here to help answer the top 3 questions about adding bedding to your registry.

What Crib Bedding Items Should I Include on a Registry?

Well, like many questions with your child the answer is – it depends. What you should add is going vary based on how you envision the look and feel of the room as well as your personal preference. If you want to go with a sleek modern look it might only include a crib sheet – or five, if we’re being real here. Or if you imagine a more refined and elegant space, it could include everything from the crib skirt, sheet, bumpers and/or crib rail cover, crib bows and a matching blanket. It’s completely up to you and your preference, Mama!

We’re all for adding everything you want to your registry and then being okay with it if not everything was purchased. There’s definitely no reason to not include something that you want for your baby on the registry! Even if you’re not sure that you really need it. Unsure if you’ll use the changing pad cover that matches the crib sheet? Add it. With a baby, especially if it’s your first, it’s best to be over prepared. You never know what might become a savior or what might not work for you until you try it.

How Many Do I Need?

Everyone always wants to know how many they’ll need of something. And it’s a big question for good reason – every baby is different. Your baby might spit up or have diaper explosions every other night – or you could go a week without needing to change a crib sheet. You live and you learn what works for you, but to start out these are our general recommendations

Crib Sheets – we recommend registering for at least 3 crib sheets – you are going to have to change one in the middle of the night and will need a backup. And if you end up needing more you can purchase it when the need arises.

Crib Skirts – just one, if you are using one on your crib. They are great for hiding storage under the crib!

Crib Rail Covers – this depends on your crib. You may just need one for the front of your crib, especially if it has a high back or sides, or you might want 2 if the long sides of the crib are the same, depending on the position of the crib in the room. If both sides are open you may want two, but if one long side is up against the wall there’s less of a chance for baby to start chewing on it.

Bumpers – one set should definitely suffice

What About the Price?

If you are adding the whole shebang to your registry, it’s nice to add the items individually or turn on group gifting, if possible, to avoid a higher than necessary price point for a gift. It helps everyone pick and choose what they want to give and gives you a better chance of receiving all the items you’re hoping for.

If you have a crib in the nursery, it might be difficult to wait and not just purchase this yourself to get the room looking more polished, but if you can wait a while it might just be worth it! So keep that vision of your dream nursery in your head and pick out your favorite bedding that makes the room perfect – and then put it on your registry. The absolute worst thing that will happen is that no one purchases it for you and then you buy it yourself anyways, but might as well give them the chance, right? Right.

Mama Wellness: Nursery Wellness

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In honor of Mother’s Day coming up, Gugu Guru has partnered with Twiniversity to celebrate Mama Wellness – in all aspects. This week we are focusing on sleep, health, nutrition, getting out of the house, and new mama style. Today we’re highlighting products which make your baby’s nursery a healthy and peaceful space. Read on to learn more and enter at the bottom of the post to win an Ubbi Diaper Pail and Hawk + Sloane Stinky Spray, a Caden Lane crib sheet, board books for baby from Little Bee Books, a B.Box Caddy, an Angelcare Movement Monitor, and Pure Grace Soaps’ dryer balls for healthy cleaning.

Ubbi Diaper Pail: If you’re looking for serenity in the nursery (ha), the last thing you’re going to want is the smell of dirty diapers wafting through the room. Luckily, Ubbi has designed a diaper pail which not only hides the smell, but is a gorgeous piece of nursery decor. The Ubbi Diaper Pail is made of powder-coated steel to achieve maximum odor control. It is equipped with rubber seals that are strategically designed to lock in odors as well as a sliding lid that minimizes air disruption, keeping the smell inside the pail. To meet the needs of today’s eco-conscious parents, this award-winning nursery essential offers the convenience and value of utilizing any standard trash bag or reusable cloth liner. This feature makes it the easiest disposal system to load, use, empty and clean. Offering a modern and sophisticated twist to a once very industrial product, the sleek Ubbi diaper pail includes a child-proof lock and is available in an array of 13 colors and 5 patterns. All the style and none of the smell — a promising solution for every nursery.

You can follow Ubbi on their website, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Hawk + Sloane Stinky Spray: A must have for every house with a baby – a spray which reduces the smell of dirty diapers! This would make a wonderful baby shower gift. Stinky Spray works to eliminate that foul odor coming from the diaper or the diaper pail itself with its pleasing citrus fragrance. After each diaper change, spray the soiled diaper before disposing of it.

You can find Hawk + Sloane on their website, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Caden Lane Crib Bedding: What can we say about Caden Lane? We’re such fans of the delightful designs – they are truly a piece of art in your nursery! With a ton of styles to chose from, we know you’ll find something wonderful which jives with your nursery design. These sheets are 100% cotton and super soft for your baby’s skin. PS. They’re having a huge sale right now – so stock up!

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

Little Bee Books, board books: One of the best ways to wind down with baby, even from day one, is to read with baby. Babies thrive from hearing words read out-loud to them, and it’s important to have books around the nursery for baby to touch, play with, and eventually read with you. Little Bee Books specializes in finding up-and-coming authors, exquisite illustrators, and book topics which will impress even the most squirmy of babes. Little Bee Books is a children’s book publisher founded in 2014, dedicated to making creative and fun books for busy little bees ages 0-12. Based in New York City with a small team of publishing veterans, they love creating a children’s list for today’s young readers.

You can find Little Bee Books on their website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Pure Grace Soap’s Dryer Balls: Pure GRACE Soap makes handmade, all natural, small batch products for your bath, body, laundry and more. Their bath and body products include Bath Bombs, Bubble Bars, Bath Truffles, Sugar Scrubs, Lotion Sticks and Lip Chaps. Each product is made using a custom blend of skin loving oils and the highest quality ingredients. Wool Dryer Balls are used to replace the need for dryer sheets and fabric softener. In addition to no longer needing dryer sheets and fabric softener, the wooldryer balls eliminate static and help to reduce the amount of time the laundry is in the dryer therefore saving you time and money on your electricity bill. Cloth diaper mamas, we’re looking at you! This is a safe and effective way to get your baby’s clothing clean, without harsh chemicals or additives. These balls work in both HE and regular dryers and they last for years. This is a wonderful way to clean baby’s diapers, blankies, and clothing without worrying about allergens or chemicals.

You can find Pure Grace Soap on their website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

B.Box Diaper Caddy: This light and portable change station ensures you have everything you need for diaper changing wherever you are around the home. Great space saver for apartment living and ideal for two-story homes. Also makes a great art caddy or home organizer once your little one is toilet trained. Just pop a tissue box where the wipes box goes. BPA, Phthalates and PVC free. This is a great gift idea for a new mama, as often she is recovering from childbirth and can’t always make it to the nursery for changes – keep the Caddy around communal areas in the house for quick changes!

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

Angelcare’s AC517 Baby Movement Monitor: The worldwide leader in movement monitoring, Angelcare gives parents 24/7 peace of mind while helping their children thrive with a range of products that employ advanced technology and innovative, research-based design. Movement monitoring and activity tracking reports give concerned parents the ultimate peace of mind. Angelcare’s AC517 touchscreen movement, video and audio monitor offers the only wireless movement sensor pad in the market and features activity tracking which reports on baby’s movement levels. Rest assured knowing that you will be alerted if no movement is detected after 20 seconds. Ideal for a newborn infant or a young baby who is starting to reach and explore. Use without the sensor pad for those early toddler years. The AC517 baby monitor is there when you need it. With Angelcare, you’re not alone in this new adventure of parenthood. You can buy the AC517 on Amazon, BuyBuy Baby stores and online, and Babies ‘R’ Us stores and online.

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

Product Discovery: PhotoSquared App

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Gugu Guru’s editor-in-chief came across the PhotoSquared App and thought it would be the perfect addition to any nursery.

There are a few universal truths about having a new baby: you spend a lot of time sitting, you take a million photos, and you feel the need to redecorate the house. When I was home on maternity leave with my older son, I grew so tired of the house’s decor that I felt the need to change everything. However, new picture frames were expensive, and I didn’t want to hang a heavy frame over my son’s crib. Also, I was so excited about all the photos I was taking of my son on my iPhone, but didn’t have the time or energy to get anything printed. At the time, I thought, I wish there was a safe and quick way to display these photos in the nursery and around the house! Luckily, the PhotoSquared App is here to help!

PhotoSquared is so easy to use, you can order the stylish, 3-dimensional Photo Squares with one hand while you feed the baby with the other. They work within any space and make a wonderful gift; need a quick gift for grandma? Head to the app and order with one finger while you rock the baby to sleep. Download the PhotoSquared App, pick your photos, and they will be printed on gorgeous 8”x 8” half-inch thick photo boards. What I love most about the PhotoSquared squares are that they are lightweight, and hang with no nails required – and no damage to the walls. You can move them all around the house, and hang them safely over baby’s crib, too. They’re even water resistant, so you can hang them in the bathroom, and they are UV resistant, so you can safely hang by any window.

PhotoSquared makes it so easy to print your favorite memories on 8×8 photo squares with no need to shop around for frames or figure out how to hang. Looking for a gift? Your gift can be ordered effortlessly from a smartphone using the app available on the App store or Google Play. Super easy for you to order the perfect gift, super easy for them to cherish their precious moments. Click. Pick. Stick.

I knew I wanted to hang my Photo Squares above the baby’s crib, but since the boys share the bedroom, I wanted the squares to reflect special moments in both of their lives. I went with the 4 square option ($44, free shipping) and chose a photo of each boy, plus a photo of them together – and for my last photo, I picked a recent photo of my older son with my grandmother. PhotoSquared sent them so quickly that even though my grandmother recently passed away, I had a gorgeous photo of her to hang on the nursery wall – all I had to do was click a button! If you’re looking for a way to easily decorate the nursery (or any room in the house), I highly recommend PhotoSquared; it fulfills all the checkboxes in a new parent’s life: easy to use, baby photos, great gift for grandma – and, if you put it up totally crooked because you exist on 2 hours of sleep a night, you can easily take it down and start again. Win-win!

Thank you to PhotoSquared for making this sponsored post possible.

Product Discovery: Milk Street Cribs

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-Sponsored Post-

Milk Street understands very well that a crib is one of the most important purchases a parent can ever make. As they say, “It’s the only place where you will leave your baby unattended for up to 8 hours at a time. You want that place to be a haven; safe, comfortable, and beautiful.” This is why Milk Street’s mission is to create beautiful nursery furniture that doesn’t sacrifice safety for design.

It’s not surprising that Milk Street was created by a mother; when founder Julie Knisley became a mother she realized that the crib would be the only place her baby would be left unattended. Julie set out to create a crib line with the utmost of safety standards and the high-end designer look. Julie first began sketching cribs in a park in downtown Boston off of Milk Street and this is how Milk Street Baby earned its name. Milk Street allows Julie to bring her two passions together, crib safety and high-quality designs.

All of their furniture is hand-built just for you! As they say, “Just like pregnancy, all good things take time!” Once you place your order for Milk Street cribs and furniture, it will take about 12-16 weeks to build. However, they will be in constant communication throughout the process and inspections. Milk Street takes pride in the materials they utilize and safety tests their products endure. Raw materials are scrutinized and rigorously tested, more than 20 sets of hands will touch your crib during its hand finishing process.

Milk Street has a variety of crib and furniture styles, for nurseries of all design concepts, whether traditional, modern, casual, or contemporary. And, as most parents know, any baby related purchase seems like throwing money away because you use it for such a small amount of time in the larger scheme of your child’s life, however, Milk Street cribs are an amazing investment. Why? Milk Street creates furniture that is truly transitional and can follow your child from birth to teenage years. All of their cribs can convert from crib, to toddler bed to daybed and then double bed! As Milk Street says, “We blur the lines, giving you the ultimate freedom to design the nursery of your dreams.”

You can find Milk Street on their Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.

Thank you to Milk Street for making this sponsored post possible.

Broadway Baby: Hamilton Baby Registry

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Do you find yourself playing the Hamilton soundtrack on repeat, all day, every day? If so, this baby registry is definitley for you! And, with our new instant-add feature on the registry you won’t be throwing away your shot, because you can add any of these items to YOUR registry right away!

Wait For It Onesie; Hamilton, Burr, etc Onesie, Hamilton Busts Onesie

Star Mobile; Gold Star Pillow, Throw Away Your Shot Blanket; Black Star Pillow

Twinkle Twinkle Rockstar, Hamilton; The Star Tula Baby Carrier; Hamilton Tote Bag; Rockabye Baby: Hamilton

Hamilton Bib; Hamilton quotes swaddle blanket