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City Living Registry Picks with Nikki Dinki

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Here at Gugu Guru, we’ve found that while suburban-living moms and city-dwelling moms seem to need a lot of the same baby products on their registry, there are a few items which city moms seem to gravitate towards over and over. Because space is limited in apartment living, there are a few products which just stand out for city-moms as must-haves! Nikki Dinki, TV host of Junk Food Flip on the Cooking Channel, cookbook author, radio host, and voiceover artist, shared her must-have items for a foodie mom recently, and now she’s back to share her must-haves for a city-mama who is always on the go!
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The Owlet Smart Sock is a bootie which your infant wears, and uses hospital technology called pulse oximetry to monitor your baby’s breathing. The Owlet monitor relays the information and connects to your smartphone, so even if you’re on date night, you can check on your baby’s breathing. As a mother whose first baby, Willa, tragically passed away, Nikki was on the hunt for a product which would put her mind and heart at ease all hours of the day. Even if Nikki runs around the block to the deli, she can check on her phone that her baby is doing well! P.S. Owlet is offering $20 off the Owlet Monitor for Gugu Guru readers. Click this link and the offer will be automatically applied to your purchase.

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The Halo Bassinet Luxe Plus Series is a one of a kind item for parents living in an apartment. With mesh sides, so baby can breathe easy, the Halo Luxe Plus also has a side wall which lowers down, making it especially perfect for post c-section mamas to pick up the baby without straining. The Luxe Plus features a nightlight, 3 lullabies, 3 nature and womb sounds, 2 levels of vibration and nursing timer with auto shut off. It also has two generous storage pockets for diapers and essentials – it’s basically an on-the-go nursery which you can move around your apartment! Its smaller size makes it perfect for smaller homes, and the most amazing feature is that it can swivel 360 degrees! No longer do apartment-dwelling parents need to worry about where to fit a crib or bassinet; the Halo Bassinet will fit wherever you need it because it can swivel, and get right up next to the bed.

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For moms on-the-go in a city, babywearing is key! Nikki picked out a Baby Bjorn’s Baby Carrier One to take her new little one on adventures around Manhattan and beyond. The Carrier One has ergonomic leg position for with a wide seat area for the baby, and extra padding in the shoulder straps as well as good stability in the waist belt, making it easy to tote the baby around on you for hours, without feeling any strain or pain! The Carrier One can be worn in the front or back, and from infant stage and beyond – no infant insert needed!

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For letting baby rest, anywhere and at anytime, Nikki chose the popular DockATot, a multi-functional dock which baby can use to lounge, play, or snuggle, and you can easily take anywhere! The DockATot is bound to be SUPER handy for Nikki’s summer trips to Fire Island – a popular NYC summer respite. Made from breathable and washable materials, including a 100% cotton cover, the DockATot is hypoallergenic, anti-microbial and safe for infants and babies with sensitive skin. The DockATot is also free from phthalates and heavy metals, ensuring your little one breathes easily while they rest in the DockATot. The DockATot is perfect for small houses, as you can carry it from room to room and it doesn’t take up much space at all!

 

 

Filed Under: Baby Registry, Chic And On The Go, Gear, Travel Tagged With: baby, baby essentials, registry

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Say Goodbye To Dirty Rugs and Big Dry Cleaning Bills

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Saying goodbye to dirt and clutter is an incredibly liberating experience. However, even if you do a weekly house cleaning, chances are you’ve neglected some of the smaller details in your home that don’t get scrubbed as often like ceiling fans, windows, TV screens, ceiling corners, ovens and, of course, rugs. tapete-stars-white-lorena-canals

Months of winter and indoor play dates mean your rugs could really use a good cleaning. Instead of spending hundreds of dollars on professional cleaners, Lorena Canals beautiful, hand made, all natural non-toxic rugs and cushions have made cleaning easy-peasy and affordable.
Lorena Canals Machine Washable Rugs

Simply throw your Lorena Canals rugs and cushions in the washer and voila, they’re as good as new! Let’s face it, kids can be messy so Lorena Canals decided to make the clean up just a little easier by launching their innovative, washable rugs and cushions. Moms and dads everywhere are jumping for joy!

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The spring season is also the perfect time to refresh your house by rearranging the furniture and updating a few home decor items to help brighten up the mood. Lorena Canals’ rugs and cushions can help in that area as well. They are beautifully handmade, all-natural, good for the environment and great for your kids! Their designs are fun and happy which kids love, but executed with a contemporary flair so they will style up any room.

Filed Under: Ecofriendly, Nursery, Nursery Style, Spring Cleaning Tagged With: baby, baby essentials, ecofriendly, gifts, nursery, registry

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Spring Cleaning with Well Rounded

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We have partnered up with the awesome ladies of Well Rounded again – this time for the “season of cleaning”. In Well Rounded’s latest post, three parents share their experts tips and spring cleaning registry picks for Gugu Guru. After reading the post, find their list of picks here and add them to your registry:

Jenny Greenstein of Your Soul Style, personal stylist, style coach and mom
Closet Cleaning Registry Picks:

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1. Loyal Hana Marni Jumpsuit: This style works both during pregnancy and beyond with both enough room to flex with your changing shape and with hidden zippers that accommodate breastfeeding. This jumpsuit can also be dressed up with heels or down with sneakers and can be worn as-is in warmer temperatures and with a chunky sweater or blazer during colder months.

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2. B&Me Booker Coat: If you’re into baby-wearing, the booker coat is a must, allowing you to be out and about while keeping baby cozy and warm. The coat can be worn as-is or underneath a heavier style like shown here.

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3. MZ Wallace Bag (available at Bloomingdale’s): Both the Sutton Oxford tote and Metro Backpack are key “diaper” bags for new mamas. Super lightweight, functional, durable, water-resistant, these carry-alls will hold all of your baby essentials while keeping style on point.

Gunnar Larson, NYC Interior Designer and dad
Simple Nursery Registry Picks:

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1. When it comes to toy storage, I love baskets. They can easily be moved around from room to room and be gathered in a corner out of the way while looking good together in a grouping. I love Eliza Gran’s baskets as they add a pop of color and look good anywhere in the house, especially the nursery. These Eliza Gran Venice-pom-pom-baskets can be easily paired with, cb2 Parkay Hamper for more toy storage.

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2. A coat rack might seem like a good fit in the hallway but this CB2 Hidden Channel Wall Mounted Coat Rack works great in the kids room. Display cute books on hidden track and use the hooks for their bath towel, diaper bag and for displaying the cute outfit on a hanger that you can’t wait for them to wear. This allows for display and organization.

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3. We all know that a perfectly clean Pinterest nursery can be hard to maintain. Sometimes we just need a place to throw all the excess. This is when 3 Sprouts Wall Organizer comes in handy. Whether it is for toys, wipes, books or socks; this wall organizer can be the perfect hiding place mounted on the wall behind the door or get a couple of them and hang them on the inside of the closet door. This helps keep all the small clutter off the floor or any other flat space in the room and keeps it hidden out of sight, but when you do see it, it’s cute.

Spirit Demerson, founder of Spirit Beauty Lounge and mom
Non-toxic Beauty Bag Registry Picks:

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1. The only thing proven effective in preventing or reducing stretch marks is not cocoa butter but Vitamin E. I used this combo on my belly and tush every morning and night and even though I have always been stretch mark-prone, I didn’t get a single one.

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2. I used this serum for my hair, nails, face and everything before baby arrived. Now I use it for his everything.

 

31mV6VSeTlL3. A lot of women are afraid they have to stop using anything effective when they switch to pregnancy-safe beauty. On the contrary! I would never give up my anti-aging skin care or my signature lipstick color! These non-toxic beauty heroes are even better than conventional because they’re high-performance and nourishing at the same time.

Filed Under: Baby Registry, Baby Style, Spring Cleaning Tagged With: beauty, registry

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VOTE for Your Favorite Classic With a Twist

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Trend Spotter: Donuts

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1. PATENT PENDING- Swaddle Sack, Swaddle, Cocoon, Sleep Sack, Swaddle, Newborn, Blanket, Headband, Top Knot ($29.99 and up) available from Mint and Arrows on Etsy. This listing is for a cocoon sack with a matching beanie! The size fits 0-3 months with a weight of 6lbs-13lbs.

2. White Donut Nursing Pillow Cover with Rainbow Sprinkles – Donut Boppy Cover ($40) available from Necessary Cuteness on Etsy. Ready to ship. Soft and adorable, this white donut with rainbow sprinkles nursing pillow cover is made with quality anti-pill fleece and features an envelope (fold over) closure. No cold metal zipper or scratchy velcro here! Machine wash cold, lay flat to dry. All fabrics were prewashed to minimize shrinkage prior to sewing. Fits u-shaped nursing pillows such as Boppy brand. Each cover is handmade. Sprinkle placement may vary.Perfect to match to a nursery theme or to give a used boppy new life! Fleece covers are so soft and warm–babies love them. Please note: This is for the cover only. Pillow is NOT included.

3. Dormify® Reversible Donut Decorative Pillow Sweet dreams. Liven up your space with this playful donut decorative pillow with a printed text reverse—a guaranteed way to add a pop of color to any room.

4. SKY BLUE Loulou Lollipop Silicone Donut Teether with clip – baby shower, gift, teething toy, toy, silicone ($34.27 CAN) available from LouLouLollipopFinery on Etsy. Our couture teething accessories are stylish and on trend for the modern mama and caregivers yet safe and fun for babies!

5. Vans INFANT LATE NIGHT SLIP-ON CRIB ($25) available from Vans. Vans The Late Night Slip-On Crib, redesigned for a perfect fit in the style of the original Classic Slip-On, features heel pulls for easy on and off functionality, hidden gore, and a junk food design at the toe. A new print on the outsole mimics the iconic Vans waffle sole, and the addition of a Vans heel scab completes the classic look.

6. Sweet donut banner / handmade felt garland / sparkles birthday / nursery / party decor / candy ($6 and up) available at SewManUniverseMaster on Etsy. Guilt-free sweet donuts banner.They are about 5in wide, have topping of bead sparkles, and so yummy colors! Great party, nursery or kidsroom decoration. Fun, colourful and sweet. Choose as many donuts as you want in the colours of your choice. $6 = 1 felt donut

7. Donut Shop Rug ($299.99 and up) available at The Land of Nod. A rug that looks so good you may want to take a bite out of it. Although, we strongly recommend against that. The ingredient for this sweet Erin Jang design is 100% hand tufted wool.

Filed Under: Baby Registry, Gift Ideas, Nursery, Nursery Style, Trend Reports Tagged With: baby, baby style, gifts, newborn, nursery, registry

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Vote On Your Favorite Baby Product Newcomer!

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Here are 10 newcomers to the baby scene. Vote on your favorites by clicking the “THUMBS UP” button. The product that gets the most votes by March 31st wins the coveted “Readers Choice Award” AKA gets to don the Gugu Pick badge!

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Trend Spotter: Ink Dipped

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1. ORGANIC COTTON DIP-DYED BLOOMER ($29) available from House of Mia. Our bloomers are made from 100% USA organic cotton jersey, and offer a high quality braided elastic waistband. All seams are professionally serged for durability. All designs are designed by me, exclusively for House of Mia. pattern may vary.

2. Dip Dye Coverall ($16.95) available from Burts Bees Baby. This adorable 100% Organic cotton dip dye tank coverall is the perfect outfit for a warm spring day with its tank top straps and cross back feature. Also, the dip dye shading gives it a fresh, fun feel for your little bee.

3. Twinkle, Twinkle (starting at $20) available at Minted. Limited edition print by Amy Hall

4. A Teepee to Call Your Own (Dip Dye Denim) ($159.00) available from The Land of Nod. The unique look of our Dip Dye Denim Teepee comes from dipping the top half in rich, blue dye, causing it fade down for a beautiful ombre effect. While we think it looks amazing on this exclusive teepee, we don’t suggest you try doing the same to your actual house.

5. Ombre Romper, Harem style romper, Print Romper, Harem Jumper,Modern Baby, Unisex Clothes ($33) available from AnchoreDeep on Etsy. Handmade item. Jersey knit. Made to order.

Filed Under: Baby Style, Nursery, Nursery Style, Trend Reports Tagged With: baby, baby style, registry

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Product Discovery: Binxy Baby

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As a new parent, one of the first and most necessary places you will take your little baby is to the grocery store. However, as you will quickly realize, there is no easy way to fit a week’s worth of groceries in your cart with baby in tow. If you place their entire infant seat in the body of the cart, there is literally no room for the food, and most strollers don’t have extra room for boxes of cereal, fresh fruit, and meat! What’s a busy parent to do? As a mother herself, the founder of Binxy Baby, Lisa Pinnell, came up with the perfect solution: the Binxy Baby Shopping Cart Hammock!

Binxy Baby Shopping Cart Hammock

The Binxy Baby Hammock is created from two layers of upholstery weight fabric and reinforced seams, making it safe and secure for up to 50 pounds of weight. Utilizing two sturdy 12 inch clips on both sides that hook over the edge of the shopping cart, which are then secured to the shopping cart with a strong velcro strap, the Binxy Baby Hammock meets or exceeds all safety standards. With the combination of the clips and velcro, you can rest easy knowing that the Hammock will not tip, slide, or move with your baby inside.

Binxy Baby Shopping Cart Hammock

Simply pick which color Binxy Baby Hammock works for you, throw it in your diaper bag, and strap it on to the cart at the store. Your baby will be securely strapped in, comfortable, and you will have room for the groceries! Is your baby asleep in their infant seat? No worries, tucked inside a pocket on the Hammock is a special strap specifically made to hold infant seats in the Hammock. Assemble the Binxy Baby Hammock as you normally would, place the infant seat on top, and use the special seat belt to secure baby’s infant carrier to the Hammock. Safe and easy!

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Have multiples? You can use two Binxy Baby Hammocks at one time, making your shopping trip a whole lot smoother (or, as smooth as it can be with two babies!). Binxy Baby Hammocks can be thrown in the washing machine for easy clean up, and then placed back in the diaper bag or purse for the next shopping trip. You don’t have to stress out about taking your infant into the world anymore (or worry about lugging the whole infant seat into the store!), Binxy Baby Hammock makes it possible for you to continue living life and running errands.

Filed Under: Baby Registry, Baby Showers, Gift Ideas Tagged With: baby essentials, gifts, newborn, registry

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Must Haves: Spring 2016

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1. Easter Floral Bonnet ($30) available from TopKnot Girl. Our Easter Floral Bonnet is a beautiful piece to add to your bebe’s essential wardrobe. A soft, classic floral fabric in an easter blue is teamed with a coordinating binding, creating a classic and stylish piece.

2. Tie Tank in Peach Haze ($36) available from Ultra Violet Kids. Ultra Violet Kids Tie Tank This tank top features functional ties at both shoulders and is a perfect addition to every girl’s wardrobe. This tank pairs perfectly with everything. 97% Rayon and 3% Spandex jersey Made in the USA and Ethically Manufactured

3. Freshly Picked Moccasins in Salt Water Taffy ($60) This playful purple Spring moccasin is a fan favorite, brought back due to popular demand! Don’t miss out on this limited edition moccasin for your little lady!

4. Padded Vest ($24.99) available from H&M. Padded vest with lined, detachable hood with padded ear appliqués. Zip at front and flounce at hem. Lined.

5. Vintage Bunny Teether ($15) available from Oli & Carol. Original designs from the sixties in soft natural tones, these charming and nostalgic animals will soon become baby’s favorite. Size: 10-14 cm. Made from 100% natural latex from Hevea trees with safe natural dyes. Ecologic and biodegradable hand made products. Easy to wash. Designed in Barcelona. Made in Morocco.

6. Gap Bunny Face Sweatshirt ($24.95) available at Gap. Soft sueded jersey. Long sleeves with banded cuffs, hem. Crewneck, stitched V at center. Textural applique at front.

7. Oh Joy!® Backpack Diaper Bag ($39.99) available at Target. Features: 2 Exterior Side Pockets, 2 Interior Pockets, Back Pocket, Backpack strap, Handle, Stroller strap, Zip Closure

8. SAILBOAT LONGALL W/ HAT ($57.95) available at Feltman Brothers. We cannot get over this stunning cotton longall with a white hand stitched sailboat on the yolk. Not only that but check out the two color stripes on the sleeves,little pockets and macthing hat. The round collar has mother of pearl buttons coming down on both sides of the longall. Your baby is sure to win the hearts of everyone who see him in this set.

Filed Under: Baby Registry, Baby Style, Gift Ideas, Mom Style Tagged With: baby, baby style, gifts, mom style, registry

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PacaPod Spring Collection

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PacaPod, founded and designed by a mompreneur, is a revolutionary twist on the modern diaper bag. PacaPod is cleverly designed so that a parent doesn’t have to rifle around their bag to find what they need, but has everything neatly organized in a simple three part system. The outer bag, designed with a stylish parent in mind, has the ability to hold your phone, pens, keys, clip on to your stroller, and be worn on the shoulder or cross-body. Within the bag is an insulated feeder pod, designed to hold bottles, breast milk, or food, and can be easily accessed either within the main compartment, or taken out and clipped onto your stroller independently.

Interior of PacaPod

Every PacaPod also comes with a changing pod, complete with room for diapers, creams, and a changing pad; because all of the diaper necessities are within their own pod, it keeps the rest of the bad clean and free of germs. No more struggling to find the diaper cream, baby socks, or tiny hats on the bottom of your diaper bag! Pack everything efficiently and neatly into your PacaPod and you’re ready to take on the world with your little ones. PacaPod offers handsome styles for dads, chic styles for moms, and travel bags as well.

Their Spring/Summer collection has just been released and we’re so excited to show you four new PacaPod styles:

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Prescott: The Prescott Bag is perfect for both moms and dads, with its rugged cotton and canvas design, this sturdy and large bag is helpful for a parent who doesn’t always have time to switch to a work bag every morning. Sleek and handsome, the Prescott features a hidden padded laptop section, so you can drop the kids off with their feeder and changing pods in the morning, and head straight to work!

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Richmond: A classic tote bag, in neutral tones with vegan leather trim, makes this bag a perfect accessory for any mom-on-the-go. With a handle made of thick webbing, this bag can be comfortably worn over the shoulder, or easily strapped onto your stroller. This stylish bag can also become your chic purse on those rare moments you leave the house without your baby!

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Lewis: As a backpack and messenger bag rolled into one, this bag is the perfect parent travel companion, as it has multiple ways of being worn on your body. With a sleek silhouette and vegan leather trim, the Lewis also features front pockets with magnetic closure, making it easy for mom or dad to quickly access their necessities, as well as baby’s.

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Hastings: Heading out for a long day of travel? The popular Hastings bag is now available for Spring/Summer in bold blue or sand stripe. Hastings is part of PacaPod’s collection of lightweight bags, and features their flat-pack-pods, which easily flatten when not in use. The Hastings is both a backpack and messenger bag and can be quickly switched from one style to the other, depending on what the parent needs.

Filed Under: Chic And On The Go, Gear, Gift Ideas, Mom Style Tagged With: diapering, gifts, mom style, registry

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