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Baby Crib Mattress: The Dreamy zenBaby

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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What’s New on Gugu: April 10, 2019

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I absolutely love finding new products to share with our users. It is too easy to feel “overwhelmed” with all of the new products that hit the market each day. Having just celebrated Gugu Guru’s 4^th birthday, our initial little ones aren’t even babies anymore! As your babies grow into toddlers and beyond, don’t hesitate to reach out to us for product help! We LOVE hearing from our users!

For loads of our other ever-changing favorites, please check out our Explore page!

Noggin Wipes: A truly no-mess solution to cradle cap, which affects over 70% of babies before their first birthday. These gently exfoliating wipes are created with an avocado-oil based solution, which continues to moisturize and break up cradle cap well after use. The disposable wipes will begin to work immediately, helping clear away the flaky (and unwanted) irritation.

Target’s Pillowfort Inclusive Line: Pillowfort, Target’s adorable line for kids’ décor, has revolutionized the market for children with sensory sensitivities. They have launched 20 new items, including weighted blankets, floor cushions, and a cocoon seat. Each high-quality product adds something special to this inclusive line. We cannot stop praising this line and Target’s approach to making everyone feel welcome!

Motif Medical’s Luna Breast Pump: Coming this month, The Luna Breast Pump is a great choice for working moms. It is sleek and small on the outside, but strong enough on the inside to help busy moms pump in less time. Plus it’s a ‘closed system,’ which means that your breastmilk will flow directly into the bottle and helps prevent contamination. Check their website for insurance coverage!

Mimish Storage Pouf: I am a sucker for multi-purpose items. Mimish has taken adorable décor and added even more functionality. Ever walk into your little one’s room only to find stuffed animals and toys everywhere? Look no further than this fun line of storage poufs! They will cleverly hide any mess while providing adorable aesthetic to every bedroom.

Edushape Baby Sensory Balls: Edushape’s sensory balls have been around since the late 90’s. There’s a reason why these continue to be a family favorite! We love this new set, which allow baby to explore various textures and colors with easy to grab materials.

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Some of Our Favorite Nursery Décor to Check Out

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

Lorena Canals Rugs

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

Petite Pehr Storage Baskets

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

The Animal Print Shop

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

Babyletto Spruce Tree Bookcase

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

Urban Walls Wall Decals

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

Oeuf Pillows

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

Crate & Kids Poufs

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

Oribel VertiPlay Wall Toys

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

Mr. Maria Lamps

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

Baby Monitor Best Pick: The Evoz Vision

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5 Quick Ways to Refresh the Nursery for Spring

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Doesn’t it seem like as soon as Springtime hits, there is a desire to update everything in your house? Call it Spring Cleaning (or maybe nesting?), but everything seems to need to be lightened up, cleaned up, and refreshed for Spring! We rounded up some of our favorite quick and easy ways to refresh your baby’s nursery for Springtime.

Change up the walls: One of our most favorite ways to quickly change up the look of a room is with wall decals, and when it comes to wall decals, we love Urbanwalls! Created and founded by a mom, Urbanwalls is our go-to place for both gorgeous wall decals and removable wallpaper. If you’re an urban dweller and can’t paint the walls of your apartment, removable wallpaper allows you to express yourself creatively and make your space your own without any trouble down the line of re-painting or taking sticky wallpaper down. Their wall decals could easily adorn any room in your house, but when it comes to the nursery there are just way too many adorable choices to choose from. Plus, you can even personalize some of them with your baby’s name – this is a fantastic way to get the nursery ready for baby without painting anything new! Check out all of the nursery decals here!

Add (faux) flowers: It surely isn’t a Spring refresh if you don’t add flowers – but, sometimes flowers can be sensitive for little noses, so we love weaving faux-flowers into a nursery. These Little Sparrow Co floral letters can be customized to match your nursery’s color scheme – and even use succulents or pompoms, too! These also make a sweet addition to your baby’s monthly photos; simply get the letters of their initials and you can snap a photo every month next to the letters to see how big they’ve gotten in comparison.

Get Some Spring Cleaning Done: When the Spring Cleaning bug hits you, you simply want to take the house apart and clean and refresh every little hting – which, of course, isn’t always possible with a baby in tow – which is why we love the Totokan Baby Monitor. Totokan is a portable and water-resistant baby monitor which allows you to worry less and spend more time enjoying family life. It is so easy to use, just download the free app and connect to your camera, and you’re good to go – feel free to Spring clean all over the house and keep an eye on your little one. You can even take it outdoors to do some gardening, as it is compact and drop- and water-resistant. It’s also ideal for on-the-go, as you sync directly to the monitor without relying on a strangers WiFi signal. Feel free to Spring clean your nursery, house, and do a little landscaping while keeping an eye on baby the whole time!

Organize the Clutter: The BBox Diaper Caddy not only adds a lovely light color to the nursery for Spring, but helps majorly with spring cleaning and organizing of all of baby’s changing items. This light and portable change station ensures you have everything you need for diaper changing wherever you are around the house (some moms also use it for nursing supplies!). For all of our urban dwelling parents, it is a 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. Plus, it is BPA, Phthalates and PVC free.

Change up the blankets: A really quick way to refresh and lighten up a nursery for Spring is change up the baby blankets! Instead of overly warm plaid blankets from winter time, go for light colored thinner blankets for Spring and summer. We love the gorgeous assortment from Little Faces Apparel – you can actually choose between an organic cotton swaddle and a spandex cotton swaddle!

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NoJo Bedding For Gender Neutral Nurseries

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When it comes to crib bedding, it seems like an overwhelming decision for many parents – it has to be comfy and soft, but you also want a design to match the nursery and your home decor style. We’re so excited to introduce you to NoJo Bedding‘s new designs including bedding from the Disney Baby branded collection – we love both of these designs because they are gender neutral and would both transition really well as baby grows older, too. We asked two real mamas to check out Disney Baby’s Winnie the Pooh set and NoJo’s Aztec Forest bedding set and snap some photos to show you how it looks in real homes! Which one of these two designs is your favorite?

The adorable NoJo Aztec Forest 4-Piece Crib Bedding Set includes a double-sided comforter, crib sheet, crib skirt, and nursery organizer; mom of three littles, Brittney Knudsen was thrilled her baby boy loved the set and all of the animal faces.

We’re digging the Adventure Awaits crib sheet; it’s gender neutral and would be perfect for any woodland, Aztec, or forest themed nursery. You can find Brittney and see more photos of the NoJo Aztec Forest Bedding on her Instagram.

We are so in love with this new take on Disney Baby’s Winnie the Pooh Set made by NoJo! Normally known for bright colors, this Disney Baby Winnie the Pooh design is more muted, which makes it ideal for any gender neutral nursery and could easily grow with your child, too. The Disney Baby’s Winnie the Pooh 3-Piece Crib Bedding Set includes a comforter, fitted crib sheet and crib skirt for a beautifully coordinated look.

Mama of three (and a friend of Gugu Guru’s!), Lindsay Satmary loved how the Disney Baby Winnie the Pooh bedding made by NoJo matched her nursery and could easily be used by her two boys or adorable little girl (look at that face!). You can see more snaps from the Disney Baby Winnie the Pooh collection on Lindsay’s Instagram.

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Nursery Inspiration: Floral For Two

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Our friends at Curated Nest are back to share some nursery inspiration for every budget; they know how costly it can be to design a nursery for twins, so they’re here to share different price points for a floral nursery fit for two! You can find mamas Erin and Lina of Curated Nest on Instagram at @curatednest, behind the scenes of their trendy online nursery boutique www.curatednest.com, or at erinandlina@curatednest.com!

As a mom of one smart-mouthed toddler, I can’t fathom hearing two heartbeats over the ultrasound monitor at that first OB visit. My friend described it as gulping down an excitement, joy, and anxiety smoothie that you wish had a couple shots of vodka. Preach it like you feel it girl!

As nursery and kid’s interior designers and nursery store owners, we at Curated Nest see customers stressing over budgeting for two. Here’s a cool way to see how you can get a beautiful and not too baby-ish nursery for your twinsies at a price point you are comfortable with. We’ll show you how a single source of inspiration can create 3 nurseries at high, medium, and lower budgets. We’ll go with pink, oversized, florals as our inspo, since the trend we saw in 2017 is here to stay for 2018. More peonies, please!

These are examples of real style boards that our small shop, Curated Nest, did for real customers.

The high “designer” budget example has unique convertible cribs from Australia, a bone inlay cabinet, and a handmade designer chandelier with glass beads. And the star element is of course, the watercolor floral wallpaper. Considering items not shown on this style board, such as a rug, glider, etc., this nursery is an estimated $7K.

Georgia Crib / Pink Bone Inlay Cabinet / Jolie Wallpaper / Chloe Chandelier / Unicorn Wall Mount / Bunny Wall Mount / Swan Lake Mobile / Large Blush Pom Pom Bin / Medium Blush Pom Pom Bin

The medium budget example uses oversized floral decals that can be placed in any pattern you like on your wall, and features the stunning rose gold Ellie Crib that Serena Williams made famous in her daughter’s nursery. It’s keeps the sophistication of the high budget nursery, and with additional items not shown, is around $5K.

Ellie Crib / Lucy Dresser / Lyla Decals / Fawn Crib Sheet / XO Art Print / Harp Chandelier / Unicorn Wall Mount / Bunny Wall Mount / Large Blush Pom Pom Bin / Medium Blush Pom Pom Bin

The lower “look for less” budget example uses smaller floral decals that do a pretty amazing job of mimicking the high budget wallpaper at 1/3 the price! The crib and accessories are whimsical, creating a more playful feel. But still super rad and totally Instagrammable! Considering additional pieces not shown, this nursery is an estimated $2,800.

Abigail Crib / Bethany Rocker / Mallory Decals / Organic Rainbow Crib Sheet / Pink Petite Ruffle Crib Skirt / Plush Heart Play Blanket / Swan Art Print / Hearts Garland / Donut Storage Bin / Strawberry Ice Cream Storage Bin

While the prospect of twins or multiples might be overwhelming, gorgeous, functional nurseries are achievable at lots of different budgets. Decide what you’re comfortable with, and enjoy creating a haven for your babies, even if a glass of wine is what you crave. Check out Curated Nest’s Instagram for more ideas or sign up for Gugu Guru’s Concierge Service to get a customized design by Curated Nest for you!

Don’t forget to comment and tell us what types of nursery inspo you want to see next!

A. Take me back to the 80’s: mermaids, unicorns, and rainbows

B. The classics: soft, light, and neutral

C. Respite from concrete jungle: nature inspired

D. Sweet escape: boho, global, travel

E. Other

Nursery DIY: Skyline Mural with Youthful Nest

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One of the most exciting parts of being pregnant is designing and curating the nursery for your baby, and Youthful Nest makes it unbelievably easy for parents to create the nursery of their dreams. Created and founded by designer, Lisa Janvrin, YouthfulNest is a new online interior design consulting firm which helps parents bridge the gap between their online design inspiration into real-life, well-designed rooms. Lisa’s blog is full of amazing nursery inspiration as well as D.I.Y tips for creating unique designs and items for your dream nursery – on a budget! Lisa is here today to show how easy it is to DIY a NYC Skyline Mural in your nursery. You can learn more about Youthful Nest here, and don’t forget to check out their newest crowdfunding campaign to make Youthful Nest even more accessible to all parents!

Sky’s the limit when it comes to decorating a nursery no matter what the style. Our favorites are thoughtful elements that are either personalized or customizable so you can make them your own and compliment your design inspiration. One of the big design trends is painting an oversized graphic wall mural. Whether it is a mountainscape or cityscape, pick a placement and paint colors that are just right for your space. With the YouthfulNest DIY Skyline Mural kit you don’t have to freehand anything, rather choose from 10 building templates of various sizes and shapes. You also can recreate the mural with any color scheme desired from pastels to pop colors – whatever your vista requires. For a video tutorial check this DIY Skyline Mural, How-To Video.

The DIY Skyline Mural kit includes 10 individual paper stencil buildings. Each building stencil has basic instructions for application. You can use one or all of the buildings together to create the complete skyline. Basic Instructions: 1. Cut out building shape on dotted line; 2. Affix to wall with small pieces of painters tape; 3. With a pencil trace outline of building template; 4. Remove paper templates; 5. Place painters tape along the outline of the entire shape; 6. Paint with color of choice within the taped outline. Enjoy!

A Starry Nursery with Angelique Cabral

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Angelique Cabral, from CBS’ Life in Pieces, is not only a well-known actress, but a long time yoga-devotee as well. So, when it came time to deciding on a theme for her baby girl’s nursery, she knew she wanted to go with serene, etherial, and starry. We are so excited to show you Angelique’s starry nursery today – it even matches with her baby shower theme, too!

Don’t forget to check out Angelique’s thoughts on babymoons, and her top picks for maternity workout gear!

When it came to having a newborn baby, Angelique knew she wanted the Halo Bassinest for her starry nursery; she is having a c-section, and many moms have said that the Halo Bassinest, with its 360 degree swivel and high height was perfect for taking care of a newborn post c-section. You can see a real mom review of the Halo Bassinest, why we picked the Halo Bassinest for Back to Sleep, the Halo Bassinest as an essential item for baby’s first night home, too.

Angelique picked a Colgate Mattress for her baby, as they are American made, lightweight, and Greenguard certified. See why we think Colgate mattresses are the best investment you can make for your nursery, and even why they make great gifts! Plus, meet the makers behind the mattresses – it is a family run company and proud! PS. The artwork above the crib is from The Animal Print Shop.

When it came to changing table gear, Angelique wanted to make sure she was ready to go! The Crane Humidifier is one of Gugu Guru’s favorite nursery items (it’s an essential for new babies!), and the white Crane Drop Humidifier matches her nursery theme. When it comes to soaps, creams, and baby products, we always turn to Babyganics for a safe way to keep baby clean and comfortable. The Babyganics Hand Sanitizer is a must-have essential for having a new baby in the house. Mama Rachel Pitzel says Babyganics is her top pick for an eco-friendly nursery.

It’s no secret that the Gugu Guru team is a huge fan of Lorena Canals rugs – we absolutely love that you can wash them at home, which makes them ideal for a nursery. Since many of the accessories in the baby’s nursery were homemade or unique, Angelique chose the Aztec Natural rug to match the theme of the nursery.

When she found out she was expecting, one of the first products Angelique and the Gugu Guru team talked about for the starry nursery was the famous 4Moms mamaRoo (check out how 4Moms is helping NICU’s worldwide with the mamaRoo). The mamaRoo has been a lifesaver for many parents and is a staple for Angelique’s nursery!

We are swooning over all of the adorable clothing in this closet! Is this baby set or what? And, of course, Angelique has a DockATot ready to go for baby lounging; for someone who travels a lot, like Angelique, the DockATot is a must have baby essential for a safe place for baby to play when out and about in the world.

Photos by Nicole Hayden

Back to Sleep: Crane Humidifier

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Back to Sleep week is focused on safe and healthy sleep for baby. Today’s post features the Crane Drop Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier which is a must-have for infants, clean-living, and health conscious families.

We featured Crane in last year’s Back to Sleep event also – and this year, it is no surprise that they are back, as we think they are an essential item for any nursery. Not only is the Crane Drop Humidifier a nursery must-have, but their sleek style (and choice of many colors) will blend in to any nursery!

Plus, for all the eco-conscious families, Crane humidifiers are all BPA-free and energy efficient, using ultrasonic technology to add soothing moisture to the air. Crane’s Drop Humidifier is whisper quiet and operates on a low power consumption, more energy efficient than a household light bulb (up to 45W).

So, why is it essential to have a Crane Humidifier in your 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.

Plus, the Crane Humidifier will grow with your child; even toddlers and kids need humidifiers! Many pediatricians recommend the use of a humidifier as a safe, non medicated, all natural alternative to help relieve congestion from the common cold and flu instead of potentially harmful over-the-counter cough and cold medicine.

Where in the nursery should you put the humidifier? Our Sleep Expert, The Safety Mom Says…

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