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Heirloom Quality Gifts

Today we’re sharing our picks for gifts which will last a lifetime – both in quality and in your heart. These would make wonderful baby gifts, or add them to your registry.

The Wanderlust Plus Quilt, Little Wife Power House: Quilts are so important in a family’s history – they are full of snuggles, warm memories and they only get softer over time! This beautiful, modern quilt has deep brown plus signs stretching across the quilt top and is quilted with diagonal lines stretching from edge to edge. The background of the plus signs is white. Soft, cotton batting is sandwiched between high quality fabric; the finished quilt measures 36″x44″ and is machine bound. The size is perfect for snuggling your little one and is big enough to grow with your toddler, and beyond.

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Lorena Canals Puntilla Beige Rug: Oftentimes, it is the rug which becomes the staple item in any nursery; a soft, quality rug becomes the focus on the room as it becomes a special spot for taking newborn photos, learning to crawl, and a soft space for new walkers. This romantic, lace-inspired design makes any room feel extra special. Its delicate cutouts lend a fancy touch while the neutral colors keep it versatile. This is a rug that feels equally at home in a nursery, bathroom, or sitting area.

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Finn + Emma Organic Footie: Finn + Emma are known for their quality baby clothing which lasts from your oldest child’s baby days to your very youngest baby. Made from 100% organic cotton, these footies are super soft on your child’s skin and wash wonderfully. All-natural, easy-snap fasteners with coconut inserts are lead and nickel free so that they are completely safe to wear even close to the most sensitive of skin. Sturdy and soft, this footie is sure to keep your baby comfortable, warm and absolutely adorable through the first year of their life.

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Tiny Tags necklace: What’s more precious to a mother than her children? Tiny Tags creates gorgeous necklaces, in a variety of styles, which can be personalized with your babies’ names. Tiny Tags mission is to honor and remember life with you – whether the birth of a child, loss of a loved one, adoption of a pet or special date (or even location), Tiny Tags can create a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry which is sure to become a heirloom piece in your family’s history.

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Thank you to Little Wife Power House, Lorena Canals, Finn + Emma and Tiny Tags for making this sponsored post possible.

Bluegrass Baby Registry

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Silent Soothing Night Gift Guide

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Getting a baby to sleep is no easy feat, but we’ve rounded up some products which will not only help ease baby into sleep, but that are also smart and safe for your baby’s nursery. These would make wonderful baby gifts, or add them to your registry.

Skip Hop Moonlight and Melodies Nightlight Soother: With plug-in power, the Skip Hop Moonlight and Melodies Nightlight Soother offers multiple ways to soothe baby, including music, lights and projection. Featuring a dim-able nightlight that emits a warm glow, this baby soother plays eight gentle melodies and calming nature sounds. An adjustable pivot lens projects a starry nightscape onto any surface so little one can see the luminous sky from his or her favorite sleeping position. Just choose the light and sound combination that’s right for your baby and our sweet friend will do the rest!

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MAM Night Orthodontic Pacifier: You know what’s awesome? When a baby starts using the pacifier and it helps them sleep (win!). Know what’s not awesome? When said baby pushes the pacifier out of their mouth 600x a night and cries every single time. Searching for a pacifier in the dark is no fun for anyone – which is why MAM has created a one-of-a-kind nighttime pacifier! The MAM Ultra Soft Silicone Nipple stays comfortably in baby’s mouth due to the anti-slip texture, and the curved shield allows the pacifier to sit comfortably on baby’s face. The symmetrical nipple ideal for baby’s jaw development and the textured surface and multiple small openings on the pacifier shield allow air to circulate and baby’s skin to breathe. But, most excitedly, these pacifiers are glow in the dark (yes, seriously!). That means no more turning the light on and waking baby up to find their pacifier – just look for the glowing paci and you’re good to go!

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The Ollie Swaddle, Nature Collection: While it seems as though there are a million swaddle blankets out there, The Ollie Swaddle blanket is 100% unique and special – why? Because it is a safe and smart swaddle blanket. The patented moisture-wicking threads interwoven into the fabric reduce the risk of overheating, keeping your baby at a safe temperature all night long. The velcro helps keep the Ollie secure and allows fit to be individualized meeting the need and size of each baby – even as they grow. Diaper changes made accessible via opening at the bottom – no need to un-swaddle (this is huge!). Most importantly, because it is only one-size, it means the Ollie swaddling blanket grows with your little one and eases transitional stages.

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Nook Sleep Systems, Misty Gray Pebble Pure Mattress: This 100% organic, premium crib mattress is the most natural place to lay your baby down to sleep. So pure, so healthy, so breathable, you have peace of mind knowing your baby is resting safely at nighttime and naptime. The Pebble Pure’s organic elements aren’t just in the core, they’re right where it matters most – next to your baby’s delicate skin. Nook doesn’t hide their organic materials beneath non-porous plastics and toxic fire-retardants. Every inch of the Pebble Pure is organic and supremely breathable.

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Thank you to Skip Hop, The Ollie World, Nook and MAM Baby for making this sponsored post possible.

BabbleBoxx’s Mom+Baby Box Review!

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BabbleBoxx, a new subscription box service which specializes in getting amazing brands into your hands, has recently launched a mom+baby box – the Gugu Guru staff was lucky enough to try it out! Here’s what we got in our box – and read on through for amazing discounts JUST for our readers!

FUJIFILM’s INSTAX Mini 70: As a new mom, taking pictures of the new baby pretty much consumes most of your day – but you need a camera which is quick and easy to use! FUJIFILM’s INSTAX Mini 70 is the perfect camera for a new mama! Want to snap a picture of you and your baby? The INSTAX Mini 70 camera has a selfie mode that automatically adjusts settings for perfect selfies using the front-facing selfie mirror. The INSTAX Mini 70 is available in Canary Yellow, Moon White, Island Blue, Passion Red, Midnight Black and Stardust Gold – wouldn’t this be an original and adorable baby shower gift? Love it!

Gerber Essentials: Moms are often hyper vigilant when it comes to the material which touches their baby’s skin – which is why we are such a big fan of Gerber’s onesies. These all cotton, super soft white onesies, are the ultimate baby clothing essential! The expandable, lap shoulder neckline easily slides over baby’s head to make dressing a cinch. Pair these onesies with pajama bottoms, because the snap closure is positioned higher in front for quick access to make diaper changing easier. The ribbed leg openings are designed to perfectly fit baby’s legs and provide freedom of movement all day long. Your little one can wear these year round because they are available in short sleeve and long sleeve lengths. Many moms use these onesies for their monthly photos, since these are sturdy, white (perfect for colorful backgrounds), and come in all sizes! (Order online now through 10/8 and receive FREE $6 STANDARD SHIPPING on your order. Use code BBOXX16FS at checkout. Offer expires 10/8/16.)

Boudreaux’s Butt Paste – Original Formula & Maximum Strength Formula: Babies have super sensitive skin – and often, diapers can make their soft little tushes hurt! We’re big fans of Boudreaux’s Butt Paste (we always give some with baby shower gifts!) for soothing your baby’s backside from diaper rash. Pediatricians recommend a diaper rash cream/ointment that leaves a thick barrier between the diaper and the skin. Boudreaux’s Butt Paste is specially formulated to provide the thickest barrier of protection for your baby.

TempTraq® wearable Bluetooth® temperature monitor: Ugh, don’t you hate those nights when your little one is sick and can’t stay awake long enough to take their temperature over and over? Luckily, there is now an amazing solution with TempTraq! TempTraq is the only wearable Bluetooth temperature monitor that continuously monitors body temperature. The soft, comfortable patch continuously senses, records and transmits temperature data for up to 24 hours to either an Apple or Android compatible mobile device through the free TempTraq app. It can even send temperature alerts to give caregivers peace of mind and children the rest they need to get better – what a wonderful gift for a working parent! They can monitor their little one’s temperature all day from work! (Gugu Guru Readers get 10% off when you use code BABBLEBOXX10; offer Expires 10/31/16).

Rainbow Light Multivitamins – 35+ Mom & Baby: One of the most important things a pregnant mom can do is remember to take her vitamins! But, what happens after the baby is born? Mama, you still need to take care of yourself and take those vitamins. We’re a fan of Rainbow Light’s Multivitamin for mom and baby; this is the only Pre & Postnatal Multivitamin formulated for the unique nutritional needs of 35+ mamas in just one tablet per day. They are made with natural, purity-tested ingredients and NO artificial preservatives, colors, flavors or sweeteners; they’re vegetarian and contains NO gluten, wheat, milk, tree nuts, peanuts, soy, eggs, fish, and shellfish – healthy for all moms! (Use discount Code ‘HappyBaby’ for 20% savings on Rainbow Light Prenatals and ‘HappyFamily’ for 20% off multivitamins).

illumai Biome Care System for Hair: Very excitedly, Gugu Guru got a special sample of illumai’s hair care system to try – many new moms are watchful over the products they use on their skin and hair, but illumai’s hair care is perfect and safe for all moms! The illumai Biome Care System for Hair uses a revolutionary new approach, ideal for the natural changes in new mother’s hair. The illumai system was developed by a former pediatrician and globally recognized immunology scientist to gently clean, nurture, rebalance and protect hair and scalp, using only 7 ingredients. There are so many changes which happen to your hair during and after pregnancy, so you want hair care products you can trust! illumai has you covered! (VERY special offer just for our readers: Use promocode 44GUGUGURU at checkout for 40% off the illumai Biome Care System. Expires 10/31/2016).

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Single Edition Media.

Smart + Stylish Roundup

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When it comes to picking baby gear, you want to look for pieces which are not only functional, but also have some style! Baby gear tends to take over the house very quickly, so today we’re highlighting smart and stylish baby products which are both functional and won’t be an eyesore in your house! These would make wonderful baby gifts, or add them to your registry.

Skip Hop Uplift Multi-Level Baby Bouncer: Perfect for chilling out at home, the Skip Hop Uplift Multi-Level Baby Bouncer is a unique and very functional piece of baby gear which any parent needs. Skip Hop took the classic baby bouncer and gave it a much-needed lift! Designed to naturally integrate baby into family moments, the Uplift Multi-Level Baby Bouncer starts as a traditional floor bouncer and can be elevated to sofa height—or any level in between—with the turn of a knob. From the first family dinner to offering mom a quick moment to shower, the Uplift bouncer keeps baby in-sight, engaged and safely supported. With a neutral color palette and beautifully streamlined look to fit into any contemporary home, it features vibration, sounds, and a range of other baby-friendly benefits.

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Babyhearts UV Protective Car Seat Cover: The Babyhearts Car Seat Cover is not only stylish but extremely functional, and a must-have item for any parent! Unlike any other car seat cover you’ve ever seen, this cover is made with earth friendly, breathable, lightweight and weatherproof fabric with UPF50 sun protection to keep your baby safe! Plus, there is a helpful sneak-a-peek front panel which conveniently opens and closes with velcro tabs allowing you to check up on your infant without having to remove the entire cover. Traveling? No worries, this cover comes with a travel mesh bag, so you can simply store it in the diaper bag and can always have it with you.

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guzzie+Guss Tiblit High Chair: Looking for a functional high chair which won’t be an eyesore in your kitchen? guzzie + Guss have your perfect chair with their Tiblit High Chair! The modern design of the chair features a microfiber seat that is stain-resistant and wicks away moisture on a hot day; this means baby can make a huge mess and it won’t ruin the chair! Plus, this chair is wonderful for outdoor use in summer because the seat wicks away moisture. Traveling? You’ll want to bring this chair, it folds up flat and comes with a bag, making it easy to transport. In sophisticated colors, with a modern design, parents will fall in love with this utilitarian yet very handsome high chair.

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The Baby Box Co.: Inspired by the Finnish tradition of using a box for a baby bed, The Baby Box Co. has created a simple way for babies to sleep soundly, and most importantly, safely. The Bed Box serves primarily as a safe, comfortable place for infants to sleep, similar to a bassinet. Some parents keep the box next to their bed, while others use it in all rooms of the house to keep baby in while they clean, cook, or work. Once baby outgrows the box, it can easily be repurposed for clothing or toy storage! The Baby Box Co. has teamed up with some amazing baby brands, so when you order your box, you’ll get fun samples, clothing, and goodies from all sorts of wonderful companies!

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Thank you to our friends at The Baby Box Co., guzzie + Gus, Babyhearts, and Skip Hop for making this sponsored post possible.

Cause-Driven Registry: UPPAbaby

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Next up on our Cause-Driven Registry with Nicole Ryan, we feature UPPAbaby. UPPAbaby makes high-quality baby products that fit the needs of your new life as a parent, while appealing to the sense of style you’ve always had. UPPAbaby is committed to giving back and supporting worthy causes and organizations that align with the company’s mission and core ethos.

Nicole chose an UPPAbaby Vista stroller and Mesa car seat for her cause-driven registry. The UPPAbaby Vista truly grows with your family and includes a full size front and rear facing toddler seat with a one-handed multi-position recline plus bassinet. It also offers a new, easy one-step fold-with or without seat attached – key for when you have your hands full. The Vista’s large easy access storage basket fits everyday essentials and makes it easier to reach diaper bag and toys. The Vista’s large easy access storage basket fits everyday essentials and makes it easier to reach diaper bag and toys. This performance travel system is totally compatible with the Mesa infant car seat – meaning it’s a direct attachment and no adapters are necessary.

From easy installation to innovative safety features to one-button stroller release, the Mesa infant car seat has taken the guess work and hassle out of infant car seats.

Here’s how UPPA Gives Back:

Committed to giving back to families in need and providing safe transport for families. This includes monetary donations, product donations, and volunteerism
Created the UPPA Gives Back program to lift spirits by partnering with non-profit organizations that share the same mission of providing funds, services, and high quality and essential products to families in need.
Going in to the brand’s 5th year partnering with the TODAY Show Holiday Toy Drive – as of 2015, UPPAbaby will have donated more than a million dollars in strollers and car seats to families nationally. (The 5-year total is $1,000,000!)

Charitable partners include:

Good+ (Formerly Baby Buggy) providing education, essential items and resources to families in need
Safe Kids – dedicated to worldwide children’s safety, child passenger safety focus
National MS Society, Boston Climb to the Top- volunteerism, sponsorship and participation to
raise awareness and funds for Multiple Sclerosis

DIY Burp Cloth Tutorial

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Let’s get crafty! See Kate Sew partners with Gugu Guru once again to share a fantastic DIY tutorial. We’re all about nursing in this post co-sponsored by Momsense.

I’m so excited to be here sharing a burp cloth tutorial today! I’ve never really needed burp cloths before, my baby #3 is a little bit of a spitter!

We partnered with Momsense for this tutorial for Breastfeeding Awareness Month! The Momsense Smart Breastfeeding Meter is a new product that tracks how much your baby is eating! The meter has a pair of headphones equipped with a microphone that safely sticks to baby’s neck. The microphone amplifies her sucks and swallows for you to hear. It also has a little animation that goes with it and it translates the swallows to give you a good sense of how much milk your baby is getting!

My older daughter loves to listen in and it’s so fun to involve the kids and dad in the breastfeeding experience. I needed this meter about 6 years ago with my first when I was struggling with milk supply, so I’m so glad it’s on the market now!

My favorite part about the meter is how inspiring it is to a breastfeeding mama! It’s so neat to see and hear how effective your breastfeeding session is and is pushing us to get the best and longest breastfeeding experience possible. Read my full review on SeeKateSew.com to hear all about my struggle with supply and how the Momsense Smart Breastfeeding Meter has been a game changer for us!

Today we’re making burp cloths lined with absorbent towel material! I thought lemon fabric would be cute since we’re talking about eating! The back of the cloths are made from a towel. You can either use a pre-made towel or terry cloth material for the backing. The only other thing you need is the pattern (provided below) and basic sewing supplies.

Let’s get started!

Materials:
–See Kate Sew Burp Cloth Pattern
-a store-bought towel or terry cloth material
-1/4 yard cotton ( lemon fabric source)

Print out the burp cloth pattern at 100% (do not scale). Cut off the overlap and tape the 3 pages together. It will look like this:

Use the pattern piece to cut out 1 piece from cotton and 1 piece from your towel material.
Put the cotton piece on top of the towel piece with the right sides together.
Pin and sew the front and back together 3/8″ from the edges, leaving a 2-3″ opening on one side.
Turn the burp cloth right side out through the opening you left. Press. Turn the opening edges in.
Topstitch around the cloth 1/4″ from the edge. The opening will be closed as you do this.

You’re done! A little stack of these make a really cute shower gift (maybe paired with a Momsense meter!).

Gift Idea: Unconventional Teething Picks

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By: Shana, Gugu Guru Director of Content Marketing

This teething round up comes just as my 8-month-old is cutting three top teeth at once. We managed to survive the bottom two coming in with the help of a French giraffe with cult status. Since those first two teeth, my little one has been pretty finicky, preferring objects of the non-teething variety. Luckily, these four products delivered…and then some!

Teething Egg
Made with FDA grade materials and lead/phalate/BPA/PVC free, this egg-shaped teether is the perfect size and shape for little mouths and hands. I love that it comes with an attachable clip, since my little one is also at the “throw it on the floor and watch Mommy pick it up” stage. Side note: after chewing on it, she also likes to toss around the Teething Egg and watch it wobble. The Teething Egg has held up remarkably well!

Sweet Tooth
This is the CUTEST teething toy and it smells yummy too. (Yes, I’ve found myself sniffing it more than once, which my daughter finds hysterical.) Made in the USA out of medical/food grade silicone, it is free of nasties and easy to clean. The two textures accommodate different teething stages, plus it can have a second life as a toy once teething is over. When it comes to baby things, longevity is definitely a bonus!

Mama & Little Sofia Soothing Teething Necklace
My daughter’s favorite place is in my arms, so having a great teething necklace is a given. She also loves tugging on my long hair, so the necklace does double duty: she can chew on it or keep her hands busy and out of mama’s hair (the breakaway safety clasp ensures that if she tugs a little too hard on the necklace it will safely come off). Made of non-toxic food-grade silicone it’s one way I don’t have to sacrifice style or worry about what my little one is chewing on.

Kleynimals

While not technically a teething toy, Kleynimals are perfect for teething babies who want to put everything into their mouths – including mommy and daddy’s dirty keys. (Many people don’t know that keys contain toxins like lead, nevermind the sharp edges and grime.) What I immediately noticed about Kleynimals is that they are nice and solid. These are NOT cheaply made, chintzy toy keys. They’re made of stainless steel and can even be engraved. After weeks of fixating on my jingly house keys, my daughter loves having her own animal-shaped set.

Product Discovery: NuRoo Nursing Scarf

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In honor of Breastfeeding Awareness Month, we’re sharing a nursing must-have item which we love: the NüRoo Nursing Scarf!

NüRoo designed this discrete Nursing Scarf to be your favorite accessory, so it’s on you when you need it. Snaps along the width of the Nursing Scarf let you customize your coverage: wrapped or draped, front and back, over the shoulder or around your neck. The signature NüRoo fabric is super soft, breathable, wrinkle free, and not distracting for baby. As an added bonus, you’ll love this fashionable scarf long after your breastfeeding days!

There are 8 different ways to wear the NüRoo Nursing Scarf – this versatile scarf comes in 8 different colors – not only can you choose your favorite color, but you can change the scarf’s look and coverage depending on what you (and your baby) need. And of course, most importantly, the scarf is machine washable and dryer safe, so you don’t have to worry about spit-up or food ruining your most loved fashion accessory!

Cause-Driven Baby Registry: 4moms

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Continuing with our Cause-Driven Registry with Nicole Ryan, this week we feature 4moms, whose aim is to make dramatically better baby gear by leveraging robotics, technology, and innovative design to solve parents’ problems. You may have heard of 4moms before, as they are the brain behind amazingly popular baby items such as the mamaRoo, bounceRoo, and breeze playard.

The mamaRoo, one of their most famously known baby products has been a lifesaver for parents worldwide ever since it debuted on the market. The mamaRoo is unique (and much loved) because it bounces up and down and sways from side to side, just like parents do when comforting their babies. The mamaRoo features five unique motions and five speed options. Soothe your baby with one of the four built-in sounds, or connect any MP3 device to the mamaRoo. The mamaRoo seat offers full recline to allow baby to lie back and relax or sit up and play.

4moms Cares is the charitable arm of 4moms. Their mission is to dramatically impact the lives of children and families in need through meaningful product donations, hospital discounts, and by supporting our local communities.

Over 300 maternity wards, NICUs, and pediatric units across the U.S. use the 4moms mamaRoo to comfort newborns. Doctors and nurses have found it transformational in caring for preemies and babies with severe conditions such as Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. 4moms Cares offers a product discount to hospitals and health care centers.

In addition to helping individual families and non-profits on a monthly basis, 4moms Cares supports organizations like Operation Shower, The Good + Foundation and Project Sweet Peas with larger product donations.

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