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4 New Nursery Trends for Millennial Parents

When it comes to designing a nursery, it seems as though the days of “blue or pink?” or “jungle animals or zoo animals?” are long gone! Nowadays, there are new nursery trends for millennial parents; it’s all about pattern, texture, and design elements – palm trees or flamingos? Gold polka dots or navy stripes? Whatever your style is, designing a nursery should be fun, so we rounded up some gorgeous nurseries for inspiration.

1. Black and White Nurseries: keep it chic and cool with these black and white styled nurseries – perfect for gender neutral rooms or when you don’t want to find out which sex you’re having. (Photo: Project Nursery)

Black and white isn’t your thing? Check out these red, white, and blue nurseries.

2. Gender Neutral Nurseries: This nursery inspiration from Lot801 has so many elements which are popular right now for nursery trends: the animal print on the wall, little gold animals, palm print, and even fresh plants in the nursery.

3. Gray nurseries: Gray nurseries are super popular for nursery trends right now, as they are gender neutral, grow easily with your baby’s style and complement so many other colors, so you can add pops of any color you want to the room! (Photo: Little Adi)

4. Botanical Style Nurseries: Palm trees, succulents, plants, oh my! Going for a crisp and cool look, many parents are opting for one of the most popular nursery trends, with botanical style nurseries – you can go palm and succulent, or you can always go floral, too! (Photo: Alissandra B)

Looking for even more nursery trends inspiration? Check out some of our nursery posts!

New Nursery Style Boards With Curated Nest! (+ giveaway)

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We are so excited today to announce that not only do we have brand new nursery style boards for our registry style quizzes, but a ton of new and gorgeous nursery items added to our registry! The lovely ladies of Curated Nest have worked tirelessly to help us pack our registry full of the best nursery items you could think of. They have curated 4 new style boards: Mod, New Vintage, Traditional, and Boho!

Curated Nest is the stylish brainchild of Erin Coren and Lina Galvao, interior designers and recent first-time moms living in Brooklyn, NY. After designing nurseries for our their babies, they saw a need to change the way parents and loved ones shop for nurseries. And so Curated Nest was born.

At Curated Nest, Erin and Lina strive to curate beautiful and functional rooms with the coolest (and safest…yeah, they’re moms too) products in furniture and decor from hip sources and artists – so that you don’t have to scour the internet for that perfect piece or buy a matching set from a store. Their goal is to offer you the style of hiring an interior designer, yet the transparency and ease of an online site. If you’re trying to design your nursery and need help from the comfort of your home, Erin and Lina can provide you with everything you need via the Internet to design a safe and warm nursery. Pretty cool, eh?

Curated Nest has curated four new style boards for our registry – and not only that, but have personally added a ton (seriously, a ton) of new items to our nursery collections in our registry, making it super easy for any Gugu Guru mama to add everything she needs for the nursery to her registry. Curated Nest has rounded up some of their favorite items to share with you today – check out why they picked these items below, too! Want to see the rest of the new nursery items they curated for the registry? Create a registry today, or use our new search box in EXPLORE to search our database of products. PLUS – use code gugu10 at checkout on CuratedNest.com for 10% off your purchases of items within our registry!

Curated Nest’s Favorite Picks from the new Style Boards:

Crib: We love that not only is it a cool crib but with the accessories it can become a fort and grow with your baby into toddlerhood.
Cloud Pillows: They’re filled with a dense insert, so it’s great to use as a pillow on the floor and as a stuffed toy.
Crib Sheet: It gives you the perfect stage for insta-worthy monthly pics!
Giraffe Wall Mounted Head: A serious focal point in a nursery. It has amazing hand stitched detail and provides a whimsical design. They’re very light weight and plush so it’s safe for all ages.
Upholstered Rocker: We love how it transitions to anywhere in the house and it has a small footprint perfect for when every inch matters (urban nurseries).
Mid-Century Rocker: Same as above, but for mid-century modern.
Birch Tree: Great for hanging dress up clothes on and creates a whimsical vibe.
Macrame Wall Hanging: We love the boho texture it adds to a wall, especially when used within a art grouping of flat prints.
Woodland Wallpaper: Whimsy at its finest. The company is super clever as they make it available in removable and traditional glue application, so you can even use it in an apartment. The more you stare at it, the more details you see. Especially when you zombie out during 3am feedings.
Basket: Canvas and Pom Pom basket folds down and comes in various sizes so you can use for just about anything.
Washable Rug: The most brilliant product out there comes in a variety of patterns which can be thrown in the wash after your little one pulls an Exorcist and projectile spit ups everywhere
Leather Moroccan Pouf: Sophisticated and non “baby.” Perfect pouf for putting your feet up when rocking your babe, and as they grow up, a soft piece to learn to cruise on.

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Inspiration: Floral Botanical Style

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In case you haven’t noticed, the botanical theme is in right now; the botanical style can fit so many nursery trends, whether it be boho-chic, romantic, country French. We rounded up some nursery essentials to fit your botanical theme, plus a few extra fun stuff, too!

Looking for more of a succulent themed botanical nursery? Check out this post!

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; Black + White Patterned Nursery

Covered Goods Original Four-in-One Nursing Cover: When we’re talking about an investment piece for your life with baby, Covered Goods Original Four-in-One Cover is the one to get. Covered Goods multi-use nursing covers give you all the benefits that the traditional covers do… and more! The nursing cover also functions as a car seat cover, scarf, and shopping cart cover. When breastfeeding, it provides true all over coverage in the front and back, is super soft, and takes seconds to put on and take off. It features a flexible neck that can be worn down under one arm and also allows you to peek in to make sure your little one has latched properly, and can be folded very small and in any fashion for storage. With Covered Goods™ you can truly nurse anytime, anywhere! They come in a plethora of designs, but we are loving the Paradise Floral for your Botanical Nursery. And, just for Gugu Guru readers – use code GuGu72617 for 15% off your order!

Also seen: Must-Have: Covered Goods Nursing Cover; Minimalist Baby Registry; Two Moms Baby Registry; Registry Essentials: Multi-Use Baby Products

Caden Lane, Secret Garden Peach Watercolor Floral Bumperless Crib Bedding: Could this bedding be any more gorgeous? it’s like having a piece of art in the nursery! This 100% cotton bedding features a fitted crib sheet which fits standard crib mattresses 28″x52″, 4-sided crib skirt measures 17″ in length, and crib rail cover approximately 50″ long x 14″ wide with a poly-fiber batting fill with 4 ties.

Also seen: How To: Pick Baby Bedding For Your Registry

Little Sparrows Bows, Floral Letters: We are huge fans of personalization, and we are in love with these floral letters! Not only could you use them for the nursery, but they would make a wonderful prop for first birthday photos.

Lorena Canals Rug, Flowers: Bring the flower garden indoors with this lovely design! This floral pattern adds a burst of lively color anywhere you need it; great for a mudroom, sunroom, child’s or teen’s room, or a sitting area. We love Lorena Canals because they are super safe for tummy time, crawling, resting, and more – and can be washed in your regular washing machine!

Also seen: Cause-Driven Baby Registry: Lorena Canals; Say Goodbye To Dirty Rugs and Big Dry Cleaning Bills

Caden Lane, Changing Pad Cover-Holly’s Hydrangea: This 100% cotton changing pad cover is so gorgeous that you won’t want to change diapers on it!

Glenna Jean Ubbi Diaper Pail Cover: We are huge fans of Ubbi Diaper Pails, so why not perk yours up botanical style with this floral diaper pail cover? Super cute to add some “art” to utilitarian items in a nursery.

See why we love the Ubbi Diaper Pail: Top 5 Must-Have Essentials: Baby’s Nursery

Thank you to Covered Goods for making this sponsored post possible.

Nursery Essential: Ruggish Play Rugs

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One of the questions we get asked daily is “what items are the best investment when it comes to nursery decor?” It’s a good question, because as we all know, diaper pails aren’t going to be needed forever, neither will mobiles, or even gliders, but one thing which a house always needs is somewhere safe, soft, and gorgeous to play, dream, and lay upon. Enter: Ruggish Play Rugs – gorgeous play mats which are not only ideal for the nursery, but for your home decor.

You can find Ruggish on Facebook and Instagram.

Ruggish was founded by an interior designer and new mom who realized when it came to creating a safe, comfortable and beautiful, not to mention multipurpose space, for her new child, the options were slim. When it came to rugs, nothing was as cushioned as it should have been for hanging out on the floor, and the interlocking mats left lots of rooms for crumbs and dirt to fall through. As necessity is the mother of invention, Ruggish was born.

Ruggish is essentially a one-piece play mat which offers the look of a rug and the feel of a play mat, allowing you to swap out your expensive rug for a long lasting, aesthetically pleasing, protective product that’s a fraction of the price. The rugs are 2-in-1, as one side is a stylish piece of art for your home, and the other side is a playmat for toddlers and kids. A layer of memory foam provides more cushion than any foam tile, and an exceptionally comfortable place to play, and most importantly, they are durable and easy to wipe down. Many parents have also reported that Ruggish Play Rugs are ideal for doing yoga or even resting alongside their kids, without any aches or pains normally associated with playing on the floor!

Ruggish Play Rugs also make the list for eco-friendly living, as they are free of BPA, Phthalate, Lead, Latex, Formaldehyde and EVA, and tested to European Toy Standards. Plus, they feature a 1-year manufacturers warranty, and free shipping in the United States. Ruggish Play Rugs come in two designs, the Lulu and the Romy (we’ve featured the Romy in our gray nursery inspiration post). The back of each of the play rugs features a whimsical roadmap, pictured above.

As one of the reviews says, “We absolutely love our Romy play rug! As a family, laying and playing with our son Marcello on the play mat is our favorite part of the day. It’s incredibly comfortable, stylish, and multi-functional. Our son loves rolling, crawling and playing with his toys on the mat, I love stretching on it after the end of long day and my husband even naps on it! We love it so much we’ve ordered 3 of them for different rooms and are now considering another for our outdoor patio. This is an absolute must buy!”

Thank you to Ruggish for making this sponsored post possible.

Toddler Tuesday: Lublini Custom Bedding

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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.

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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.

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

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?

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

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.

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.

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