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The Village Reviews: NOLEO Cleanser and Moisturizer

When choosing wipes and creams for your baby, ingredients matter. A single personal care product for babies may contain more than 30 ingredients! Nico Chery, the founder of NOLEO and a chemical engineer, knows babies deserve a safe and effective alternative. The NOLEO Cleanser and Moisturizer contains only five natural ingredients and replaces wipes and moisturizing cream. If you’re looking for a minimalist approach to diapering, you need to check out NOLEO. Our Gugu Village testers tried NOLEO and found the NOLEO Cleanser and Moisturizer works amazingly well, even for little ones with extremely sensitive skin.

This all-in-one product is our new favorite. We are relieved to find a product that is effective and natural, especially for our child’s sensitive skin. With only five ingredients (that we can also pronounce!), the consistency is just right and glides right on. It leaves her skin smooth and soft. One less product to keep on the changing table.
-Erica F., Mom to a 15-month-old

NOLEO wipe cream is amazing!! I LOVE how soft, smooth and gentle it is! I was skeptical about using something that is a cream and squirts out of a bottle, instead of a traditional wipe, but it works great. It even got rid of my baby’s red bum after the first diaper change using NOLEO. It is easy to use as you simply squirt the cream onto the organic cotton pad, wipe your baby and toss the pad into the garbage. There is no odor to the cream and it seems to even moisturize my baby’s skin. The pads are fairly absorbent but messy, poopy diaper changes require a few pads. This was the only difficult part as my baby is very squirmy so trying to keep her from rolling over while putting cream on another pad was a little tricky. For future uses after the first try, if I knew there was a poopy diaper, I would prepare a couple pads before starting the diaper change.

Pros:

Very gentle
Goes on smooth
Got rid of redness right away
Easy to use

Cons:

The pads were not neatly packaged so I took them out and laid them flat to make it easier to grab and apply cream during a diaper change. It would be nice if they could be packaged flat like make-up remover pads.
The pads are a little small for big, messy poop jobs. It would take me 3-4 of these wipe pads if there was a big poop so you have to plan ahead for big poop messes and get a few pads ready before opening the diaper .

-Jacqui W., Mom to an 11-month-old

When I used NOLEO the first thing I noticed was the smell of the product. It smelled natural. I was expecting something with a little more scent so that you can tell it’s for a baby. When using the product I did not notice any change with my little one, but you have to remember every child is different. He did not give me any problems when using it, which was nice, so it didn’t seem to phase him that I was using something different. Usually, with wipes (after you are done changing the stinky diaper and are waiting for the next messy one) there’s always a little odor left but I did not notice it as much with NOLEO.
-Nicole L., Mom to 15-month-old

Having twin boys with extremely sensitive skin, I was a bit nervous to start using a new wipe/diaper cream now that we’ve figured out a good routine. However, I have been blown away at how the NOLEO cream is able to both clean and moisturize no matter how big the mess. It was a little bit tricky to figure out the best way to transport in my diaper bag, but I absolutely love using NOLEO at home!
-Abby S., Mom to 2-year-old twin boys

I am always excited to discover new natural products for myself and my family so I was very interested in trying NOLEO’s Diaper Cleanser and Moisturizer.

Things I Loved:

Ingredient Transparency – I really loved the transparency of the ingredients of this product, they are proudly listed on the front of the bottle. I was able to feel fully confident in knowing what I was putting on my baby’s skin.
Gentle Application – The cotton pads and cleanser provided a very gentle application. I was happy to be able to clean and moisturize at the same. Sometimes regular baby wipes can feel a bit harsh and contribute to diaper rash, but this product was great for sensitive skin.
Scent – The biggest surprise about this cleanser is that it smells so good!

Things that would make it more awesome:

Portability – The only thing that would make it more awesome would be a travel set for ease of use on the go. I would love to be able to take this when going out for the day so an accompanied or optional 1 or 2-ounce bottle would be great.

Larger Cotton Pads for bowel movements – when changing my baby’s BM’s it would be nice to have larger sized cotton pads to help clean up the mess.

Overall, in the words of Marie Kondo, this diaper cleanser brings me joy.
-April A., Mom to an 8-month-old

As I prepare for baby #2 there are a few things I plan to do differently now that I’m a ‘seasoned’ mom. One of those things is cloth diapering. I didn’t know anything about cloth diapers when my first daughter was born almost 2-1/2 years ago, so we stocked up on disposable diapers and never looked back. The impact on the environment concerned me, but I didn’t think we had any other realistic options. Fast forward to today and I realize that cloth diapering really isn’t as complicated as I thought it would be. So since my 2-year-old isn’t potty trained yet, we’re experimenting now.

One thing I noticed about cloth diapers is that most of them recommend that you don’t use diaper cream. Wait, what? What do you do if your child gets diaper rash? Luckily this fantastic product from NOLEO not only replaces your wipes, lotion and diaper rash cream…it’s safe for cloth diapers! I wish I had found it sooner.

I love that it contains only a few natural ingredients. Did you know that many brands of wipes (even the ‘pure and gentle’ varieties) contain an abundance of chemicals? I was really disappointed when I looked at the package of wipes from the brand I had been using for almost two years. Having to apply the moisturizer to the cotton pad may seem like an extra step (what parent has time for extra steps?), but when you consider the fact that it’s not only safer for your baby AND you don’t have to apply additional lotion or diaper cream, you’re actually SAVING steps.

A little bit definitely goes a long way. One bottle will likely last 3-4 weeks and in that time can replace up to 150 traditional baby wipes! The wipes are made of organic cotton and just the right size to clean those little bums during a diaper change. If you have a baby with sensitive skin, these will help prevent any irritation as they’re free of bleach and other chemicals. I’ve even used them for my own skincare regimen – they make a great makeup remover!

After using this product for a week, I’ve noticed that my daughter’s skin is soft and smooth, which is hard to achieve during these dry winter months. When we first made the switch to cloth diapers, she actually did start to get a little red because the cloth doesn’t wick away the moisture the same way that a disposable diaper does. But after using NOLEO for just one day with each diaper change, her skin improved significantly, and she is now rash and redness-free. I would definitely recommend this to any parent with a child in diapers!

-Misty H, Mom to a two-year-old with one on the way!

We live in a townhouse, so I have a diaper changing station on each level of the house. I already had a diaper rash cream for the upstairs station, so I used NOLEO for downstairs diaper changes. I am not an eco-mama, nor does my baby have sensitive skin, but we still love this product!

Sometimes it seems like wipes just get your baby’s bum wet, leaving you dreading eternal “drying” phase and I was SO TIRED of it! With NOLEO, you can actually leave it on!! REVOLUTIONARY.

I’ll admit, I was too chicken to fully replace wipes with NOLEO. We still use traditional wipes for dirty diapers, but the cleaning power alone is justification enough for buying this!

-Emilie C., Mom to a 1-year-old

I really like the fact that Noleo only has six ingredients. It goes on very smooth. If my child’s bum was a bit irritated or red, I felt that I needed to put on an extra layer as it’s not thick like diaper cream. I do feel that the product helped with diaper rash. I could see results within the day.

I felt that the cotton wipes to apply the product are too small. Many times I ended up applying the product to my regular wipes and using it that way versus the small cotton wipes. My son was recently sick and was having big messes in his diaper and the small cotton wipes just weren’t cutting it.

If I could change anything about the product I’d recommend bigger cotton wipes with the product already applied to them to save the extra steps of shaking the product, opening it and pumping it on the wipe. My children don’t like to keep still while getting their diapers changed and this step took more time. I also had to use both hands to get the wipes prepared versus grabbing a wipe from the dispenser with one hand.

Overall I liked the product and would recommend it.
-Brooke G, Mom to a 1- and 3-year-old

Learn more about NOLEO on their website.

Thank you to all of our Gugu Village Moms for testing the NOLEO Cleanser and Moisturizer and providing us with their honest thoughts. If you are interested in testing new products and meeting other new and expectant moms, join our Gugu Village, here!

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Best Baby Wipes for Your Baby’s Bum

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When it comes to your baby, you’re always going to want the best baby wipes, as babies’ skin can be sensitive, and with many diaper changes a day, you want the best baby wipes that won’t irritate their precious little bottoms. The best baby wipes for your little one, and that will easily transition into toddlerhood, are WaterWipes. WaterWipes are a one-of-a-kind baby wipe that is not only safe for baby, but all members of the household.

WaterWipes are made of 99.9% water and a drop of fruit extract, making them the best baby wipes for babies with even the most sensitive of skin. The water is specially purified and softened, and a tiny drop of grapefruit seed extract acts as a natural skin conditioner. Because WaterWipes are hypoallergenic, they won’t irritate the skin; instead, they may actually help to avoid diaper rash and other skin conditions. WaterWipes has even been awarded the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance as they are the best baby wipes for babies with allergies or eczema.

As we know, many parents use baby wipes for other uses, too! And WaterWipes are the best baby wipes for multi-purpose use; whether it is giving baby a wash, cleaning your toddler’s hands, or even your own face – WaterWipes are the best baby wipes for the family, as they are fragrance- and alcohol-free, suitable from birth on and simply contain 99.9% purified water and a small drop of fruit extract. You can’t get more wholesome than that!

Check out our Gugu Concierge baby planner in chief, Julie, and her take on WaterWipes here:

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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.

Best Cloth Diapers for Your Babe: Gugu Picks

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Looking for the best cloth diapers for your baby? We’ve got you covered. From the budget parent to the minimalist and more, in this guide we’ve rounded up the best cloth diapers in 2018 for all types of parents according to Gugu Guru’s experts.

Best Cloth Diapers Gugu Best Pick All Around: Bum Genius Original 5.0

For any parent that is reluctant to begin cloth diapering the Bum Genius Original 5.0 pocket cloth diaper is a great way to get started. With Bum Genius your baby will be able to use one diaper from 8 lbs up to 35 lbs thanks to the 3 x3 snap down. The pocket on the Bum Genius can accommodate inserts for customized absorbency so you can be sure your baby will stay dry on the go or at night. The Bum Genius cloth diapers include a proprietary elastic, stretchy lining, waterproof outer cover and snug tabs to ensure that your baby is always comfortable.

Best Cloth Diapers Minimalist Pick: Bambino Mio Miosolo All-in-One Diaper

The Bambino Mio Miosolo All-in-One Diaper will grow with your baby from birth until potty training and it doesn’t require any additional inserts or covers so there is nothing extra to store. The Bambino Mio Miosolo features fold back laundry tabs which protect them in the washing machine and the super soft fabric gets softer with each wash. There is a super absorbent core and stay-dry inner layer that will keep baby dry and prevent any leaks.

Best Cloth Diapers Budget Pick: Flip Hybrid

Flip Hybrid allows you to choose from three absorbent inserts based on their needs. Whether parents choose to go with the disposable, organic or stay dry they will be getting this hybrid product at a much lower price than other cloth diapers on the market. The Flip Diaper Cover is one-size that will work with your baby from 8-35 pounds and can even be used disposable diapers to prevent leaks. The waterproof cover can be wiped clean and reused along with the insert that meets you and your baby’s needs.

Best Cloth Diapers Pick for Multiples: GroVia Hybrid

GroVia Hybrid diapers give parents of multiples the option to combine their super cute shells with either a reusable snap-in soaker pad, economical pre-fold or eco-friendly disposable insert. GroVia Hybrid diapers will grow with your babies using either a snap closure which can be harder for your multiples to remove when you aren’t looking or hook and loop closure which is closer to the ease of disposable diapers. These hybrid diapers are easy for anyone to change and you can use the shell multiple times without laundering them.

Best Cloth Diapers Eco-Friendly Pick: Bummis Prefolds

Made from 100% organic cotton, the Bummis Prefold are incredibly soft, thick and absorbent. These prefolds come in one unbleached color and you can feel good that there are no toxic chemicals or additives in your little ones diaper. Available in three sizes when combined with a washable cover the Bummis Prefolds are so absorbent you can even trust them to be absorbent and not leak on long nights.

Don’t forget to check out our Disposable Diapers Top Picks, too!

Cover photo via Alexandria Mooney Photography

Real Mom Review SnoofyBee

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We had to review SnoofyBee! We first saw this awesome diapering invention popping up in our Facebook newsfeeds and then this past November, we saw the founders on Shark Tank and we just had to get our hands on one to try. Why was our interest piqued? Ever try to change a wiggly baby? It’s no fun. Add a wiggly baby who likes to explore the nether regions during diapering and it can be a really crappy experience for a parent (yep, pun 100% intended.) That’s why we were so excited to try out the Clean Hands Changing Pad from SnoofyBee.

First off, let’s talk about what this product is. As the site explains, the SnoofyBee Clean Hands Changing Pad provides all the benefits of a standard portable changing station and diaper clutch. Aside from the 3-in-1 multi-purpose design, what is so genius about this product is its patent pending barrier to hang toys from and gently redirect your child’s curiosity away from the mess.
Here’s what Gugu Guru registrant and new mama, Sonny, says about her awesome experience with the SnoofyBee:

Pros

It does exactly what it’s supposed to; I could easily change her diaper without her little hands flailing in the way.
It’s extremely easy to get on, and she really can’t even interfere with the barrier going up. It just folds up and velcros. It also comes off easily. Once you unvelcro it it falls down flat – doesn’t curl over her.
I love the color/pattern.
It has 2 little rings to attach her own toys to for further distraction.
I could see this being very useful for travel as it would even contain a baby’s arms when you’re using a KoalaCare changing station, so he or she wouldn’t be rolling over rubbing little hands all over it!
It’s very easy to clean; all the sides are just a little stiff making it super easy to wipe them down.

Con

It’s still a little bulky once folded up for me to want to carry around in a diaper bag for daily use.

Interested in seeing the SnoofyBee in action? Check out this video:

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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.

Gift Ideas: A Touch of Gray

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Gray is becoming an extremely popular color scheme for baby’s nurseries; it’s a soft color, and gender neutral, plus, you can easily find gray items to fit with the color theme of the room. We rounded up stylish and functional products with a touch of gray, these would make wonderful baby gifts, or add them to your registry.

Ubbi Diaper Caddy in Grey/White: The Ubbi Diaper Caddy provides convenient storage of your diapering essentials in one handy unit. Sleek and modern with two compartments, and coordinating changing mat, this caddy will keep your diapers and wipes organized and accessible.

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Not a Peep Crib Fitted Sheet, Land of Nod: This 200 thread count sheet is not only functional in your baby’s nursery, but super soft too. Your little one will sleep soundly on this 100% cotton percale sheet with a super soft finish. The gray and white stripe is both classic and modern, and makes the perfect background for a pop of color in the mobile, blanket, or stuffed toys. These sheets are gender neutral and their timeless pattern and style will easily grow with your baby.

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Ubbi Diaper Pail in Chevron Grey: Keep unpleasant odors at bay and your baby’s nursery clean and organized with the Ubbi Diaper Pail in Chevron Grey. In a chic chevron pattern, this essential and durable nursery accessory adds style and function to your space. We love the modern design and think this would be perfect in a baby boy or girl’s room – or even spruce up a bathroom!

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aden by aden + anais Changing Pad Cover in Grey Stripe: Make diaper changes super comfy for your little one with this Changing Pad Cover from aden by aden + anais. Made of 100% cotton muslin in a chic, soft grey stripe, it features elastic all around for a secure fit and it’s machine washable. With it’s soft tones and gender neutral pattern, this changing pad cover would look super chic in any nursery.

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Product Discovery: Kurobaa Cloth Diapers (Cloth Diaper + Yooki Wool Giveaway!)

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Cloth diapering has become increasingly popular in the last few years. Many pregnant moms and new moms prefer cloth diapers for many reasons – cloth diapers are super eco-friendly since you reuse the same diapers and aren’t disposing of many daily diapers in the garbage; cloth diapers are great for babies with sensitive skin; cloth diapers are extremely cost efficient and can even be used from one child to the next! Today we’re highlighting a brand new cloth diaper company founded by two moms, Kurobaa Diapers.

Kurobaa Diapers began when two cloth-diapering mamas had tried almost every single diaper on the market and decided to create their own perfect diaper from everything they learned in their trials and errors. All of their diapers are OS – one size! What does that mean for you? It means you’ll save a ton of money because these diapers grow with your babe. Their One-Size Bamboo Fitted Cloth Diaper comes with a shell, soaker and booster included with every diaper.

Kurobaa Bamboo Fitted Diapers have a diaper shell that consists of three layers: two layers of HEAVY bamboo velour and one layer of bamboo terry. The small, envelope-style waist flaps provide a snug fit without adding excess bulk, while two rows of waist snaps are designed to eliminate “crotch droop” and leg gaps. The diaper shell also has one set of rise snaps to extend the functionality of the diaper. On the smaller rise setting, the diapers will work well for younger babies too!

Like the diaper shell, its long tapered soaker is also made of three layers: two HEAVY bamboo velour and one bamboo terry. The length of the soaker can be custom folded to suit the absorbency needs of the child. And the best part? This diaper comes with a bonus three-layer OBF booster. Use the booster to extend wear time during the day, or to use overnight. All of the fabric used is Oeko-tex certified to ensure no harmful substances come in contact with your baby. The diapers come in 6 different colors, so you can choose what works for you (we suggest gender neutral colors if you’re planning on reusing again!). Since these diapers are a fitted diaper style, they are designed to use under your favorite woolies; Kurobaa suggests using Yooki Wool’s leggings and shorts with their diapers.

Like what you see here? Enter below to win a Kurobaa fitted diaper, a 4-pack of wipes and a pair of Yooki Wool Leggings of your choice (excluding Cadet, Titanium, Delta and Orchid).
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Gender Neutral Nursery Inspiration

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As Zoolander might say, Gender Neutral is “so hot right now” and today we have some tips to create your most stylish and functional gender neutral nursery, along with some product suggestions and inspiration along the way.

Step 1a. Start with a focal point, like a crib or an eye-catching mirror. We love this Dream On Me 5-in-1 Convertible Crib.

Step 1b. Select your crib mattress. Bet you didn’t know that crib mattresses could come in different colors? Well the Lullaby Earth Breeze breathable 2-stage crib mattress does and for our gender neutral nursery pleasure, we love the gray.

Step 2. Build around your focal point with complementary but functional items. Don’t just add to add – trust us, you will regret filling your nursery with too much “stuff” later on. Your nursery should be as serene and uncluttered as possible. For storage and hampers, we love the whimsical bins from 3Sprouts.

Step 3. Choose non-toxic, high quality products that are built to last like a non-toxic, machine-washable rug from Lorena Canals. We are digging this gray ombre for gender neutral nurseries.

Step 4. Make sure you have a comfortable place to sit for those late night feedings. We are huge fans of the Nurseryworks Sleepytime Rocker – another high quality piece that will last.

Step 5. Invest in some good tech to ease your mind when both you’re present and not in the nursery. We’re big fans of the new Project Nursery baby monitor, which boasts the world’s smallest 1.5” audio and video Mini Monitor; perfect for taking with you around the house to keep a constant watch on the little one. Talk about multi-functional – the aden+anais Serenity Star includes a feeding diary, sound machine, room temperature indicator, night light and clock. If you’re a music lover, adding some modern lullabies and rhythms to the nursery helps to create ambience. We dig the VAVA Voom Bluetooth speakers that provide 360 degree surround sound. Lastly, air quality is key and Crane’s smartDROP Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier is a high tech humidifier that increases air moisture for easier breathing and a good night’s sleep.

Step 6. Keep in mind that diapering can now be stylish too. With brands like Ubbi, a diapering station in the nursery no longer has to be a disorganized, plastic eye sore! We love their sleek diaper pails (including the awesome black triangles featured above that’s coming soon) and caddy. Plus cover up a diaper changing pad – like this one from Munchkin – with a gorgeous cover from aden+anais and that corner may just be the chicest in the room!

Cleaner Diapering

by Gugu Guru 1 Comment

Spring is here and summer is around the corner: time to dress your babe in that pristine white eyelet gown or perhaps a crisp new christening outfit. You keep these items hanging in the closet in anticipation of when you can break them out. It’s the big day and baby naps, baby feeds, baby is ready to get dressed. You carefully put the outfit on and pick up baby only to see that facial expression and hear that dreaded sound.

Oh, and by the way – there’s something on your shirt.

You know what we’re talking about: the diaper blow-out. Has this happened to you? Well, we have the cure to your poopy wardrobe malfunction ails: the award-winning BabyBackups.

Utilizing a hypoallergenic, wedge-shaped pad, BabyBackups fits securely to any diaper brand to effectively absorb and contain excess liquids, eliminating messy clean ups and ruined clothing. If you want to keep your baby (and you) clean, fill that diaper gap with BabyBackups. BabyBackups is a disposable pad that adheres to a regular diaper and keeps the poop where it belongs.

Here are some tips that the folks at BabyBackups put together to help make changing a diaper a bit easier and cleaner.

Set the mood. Don’t startle your little bundle of joy in the middle of the night by turning on a bright light to change a diaper. Use a low wattage blue light bulb instead of a white light bulb to keep the room darker. It provides enough light to let you do what you need to do but doesn’t trigger party time for your baby.
Keep them occupied. Keep a special toy nearby to let your child play with while changing their diaper. Keeping them focused, even for just 30 seconds, will allow you to at least get them cleaned off and ready for a new diaper.
Wrap the wrap. Lay a new diaper under the old diaper before changing it. In the event that you missed a spot on her little tush while wiping it, the mess will end up on the new diaper instead of the changing area.
Avoid a tinkle fountain from your little guy. Keep a cloth diaper around the changing table so that you can quickly toss it over your little guy’s privates if he starts to let loose. Or simply use a wipe.
Keep the mess where it belongs. Protect your baby, their clothes, and the changing table from messy diaper blowouts by using BabyBackups. Put one on at night and wake up to a clean baby and crib in the morning, even if your little one was trying to work one out while in dreamland! Plan ahead and apply a few BabyBackups to new diapers in advance so you’re always prepared.

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