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Gugu Concierge: Baby Planner Spotlight

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Julie McCaffrey
BabyNav Baby Planners
New York, NY
Service Area: New York Tri-State Area

How did you get into maternity consulting/baby planning?
I founded BabyNav after being a full time working mom in a demanding environment through both my pregnancies (including one set of twins) and experiencing the overwhelming load that can bring. My previous career had been based on research, organization and project management and when I applied those qualities to my pregnancies I felt much more at ease and prepared. Being able to take those qualities and apply them to baby planning and to helping new parents is a dream come true and fuels me to learn more and provide better service to each family that I have the pleasure of working with. At BabyNav, we have a true love and passion for everything maternity and baby related. We look forward to sharing our knowledge, experience and expertise with expecting parents while they navigate the process of selecting the right baby gear for their family and preparing for their new arrival.

What is the most rewarding thing about your job?
The absolute most rewarding thing about my job is when we start working with new parents and you can see their shoulders relax, hear their laughter and know that they are less stressed and able to enjoy the journey of pregnancy. It is a very special time for the families that we work with and I feel privileged that they let us play such an integrated role in that.

Are there any local businesses or individuals who offer services for new parents that you’d like to give a shout-out to?
If new parents are expecting twins, Natalie Diaz is the expert to turn to. Her online and NYC classes are filled with information for those expecting parents to get ready to bring multiple babies home. Twiniversity is a great resource and support system for twin parents.

What is one essential product that you find yourself recommending to almost all parents for their baby registries? Why do you love it?
The Skip Hop Pronto seems to go right onto every registry that I create. It is a simple product but the extra wide, always clean place to change baby can be a real saver for parents on the go. I love that it is easy to clean, holds what parents need for a few diaper changes and both mom dad are happy to use it !

Top Product Picks
1. NoseFrida Snot Sucker
2. aden & anais Serenity Star
3. Skip Hop Pronto
4. Boon Grass and Stem
5. Boba Wrap

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Ultimate Fitness Registry With Sara Haley Fitness!

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Sara Haley is a pre and postnatal fitness specialist and creator of the award winning prenatal program, Expecting MORE and postnatal program, Expecting More®:The 4th Trimester Workout. Today she rounded up her favorite baby registry picks for a fitness loving family. You can find Sara Haley on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Plus, check out 5 Simple Prenatal Cardio and Strength Moves with Sara, and Get More Fit After Baby

1. A Big Comfy Yoga Mat: I’ll be honest I used to totally cheap out on my yoga mats and then I had a baby . . . 1) Things hurt that hadn’t hurt before and I needed more comfort. 2) Sometimes my baby would be there with me while I was working out and I liked having a space for just the two of us.  If a round one is too big for your space my favorite yoga mat is here.

2. Running Stroller: Even if you don’t run (which I don’t) a running stroller will make walks and working out with your stroller so much easier. I’ve tried a bunch but am definitely partial right now to the Bob. It’s definitely not cheap but so worth it, especially if getting outside is a priority.  Check out some of my favorite exercises for working out with your stroller: Stroller Workout for the Core, and Lower Body Stroller Workout.

3. Baby Carrier: Another great way to lose the baby weight!  I love the Baby K’tan. I found it during my second baby and it’s so breathable, fashionable and compact. It’s t-shirt material so easy to just stuff into a purse or diaper bag. Your baby will be super secure so you can do squats, lunges, and walks with ease

4. Belly Bandit Belly Wrap: Another item I discovered after my 2nd pregnancy that saved me! First of all, it’s great for anyone for helping your belly go down after pregnancy, but more importantly if you develop a diastasis recti, it will be so supportive in your healing process.

5. Expecting More: The 4th Trimester Workout: How could I not recommend these? They are the workouts I developed to help other new moms and moms-to-be to stay in shape and/or get back in shape during pregnancy and postnatal recovery. You can purchase the DVD on Amazon and read the rave reviews or for Digital Downloads visit SaraHaley.com.

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Prairie Mama’s Baby Registry

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We’re so excited to be featuring a Prairie Mama’s Registry curated by the amazingly lovely Stephanie Janz (@pocketfulofacorns). This Canadian mama of five lives life simply in the Canadian prairies and is here to share her top baby picks for a prairie mama and baby.

As a mother of five you learn a few things on the way. One lesson I have learned is that it is easier to get by with less. Less clothes, less stuff in general. With your first you can be bombarded by all the “must have lists”. And most of them have way too many things on them. When I got pregnant with my fifth, I really wanted to keep things simple. I bought him a simple wardrobe. Actually, everything he owns fits into one drawer. Despite keeping his clothes simple I love baby shoes! Sweet N Swag have adorable shoes that are adorable, affordable, and stay on! I also have a weakness for bonnets. I have a beautiful linen one for him from @aibileenandbabygirl. It’s light weight, but keeps his head warm too.

I partnered up with Gugu Guru to come up with my “simple prairie life” registry. Let me break it down for you.

First you need a place to sleep your baby. Whether or not you co-sleep, you need somewhere to sleep your baby during the day. I have a simple Moses basket where he sleeps during the day, when he lets me put him down! At night he starts out in his bassinet, then usually end up with me. Later when he grows out of it, I have a super simple crib from IKEA. You really don’t need the fanciest crib. For sleeping I have always swaddled my babies. They feel secure and sleep better. So some great muslin swaddles are a must! Lulujo Baby have super soft muslin swaddles. I love them.

Second you need some way of transporting your baby. I use a Graco car seat that goes up to 35lbs. I like to rear face my babies as long as I can. In the prairies you need a stroller with big wheels. There aren’t many paved roads around where I live and you need to have something that you can actually push around. So a good jogging stroller is a must for our family.

I also love baby wearing. It’s a life saver when out and about. Also great for at home. I can get little jobs done and he will often nap on me too. Win win. On my ring sling, I usually have a soother clip attached to keep it handy, and clean for when he needs it. I have a leather braided one from @madelines.box.

So there you have it! It really is possible to live simply with babies and children. I have found that it makes life a more simpler and easier to keep up with. And I need all the time I can get spending it with my family!

Filed Under: Baby Registry, Considered Casual, Economical Picks, Gift Ideas Tagged With: baby style, babywearing, registry

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Extreme Mom Style: Disney Mom (+ Ju-Ju-Be B.F.F. Diaper Bag Giveaway!)

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Hiya Pal! We’re so excited to share our Disney Mama, Brandi’s, favorite picks for mama, baby (and toddler). She shows us how you can show your love for the “Happiest Place on Earth” with more than just a pair of Mickey Mouse ears (not that there’s anything wrong with that)! Find out more about this Disney mom on her blog: Adventures of Austin and her Disney-filled Instagram account (@bleighlovee). Plus, head to the bottom of the post to enter for a chance to win a Ju-Ju-Be B.F.F. Diaper Bag!

We love how Brandi’s baby gear picks are a great balance of character prints and Disney-inspired bold colors and patterns.

1. Ju-Ju-Be B.F.F. Diaper Bag 2. Sakura Bloom Sienna 3. Modern Burlap Muslin Swaddle 4. Life Factory Bottle 5. Covered Goods 4-in-1 Cover 6. Baby Jogger City Select 6. Bumkins Disney Wet/Dry Bag

And for the littles…

1. Alice and Ames Ballet Dress 2. Banner Toys Fairy Princess Wand 3. MKM Supply Co Tee 4. Saltwater Sandals 5. June and January Lounge Pant 6. Monroe and Harlow Mary Jane Bow

And of course, some picks for mom!

1. Lillian and Co Bangle  2. Nike Free RN Sneakers 3. Gap Denim Jacket 4. Mickey Mouse Graphic Tee 5. Zella High Waist Leggings

Photo credits: Brandi Ringelman and fellow Disney Mom, Alex (@alexandpea)

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Filed Under: Baby Style, Mom Style Tagged With: baby style, mom style, registry, toddler

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Help This Mama To Be – Foodie Edition

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It’s National Nutrition Month and foodie, gorgeous lifestyle blogger Kusum Basavaraju of Sveeteskapes, is expecting her first baby! Let Kusum know which of our foodie product recommendations are a must-have for her baby registry by giving them a thumbs up. Winner gets a Gugu Pick badge! (Did we miss a foodie product? Comment below to let us know what should be on the list!)

Filed Under: Feeding, Foodie Finds, Nursing & Feeding, Nutrition and Health, Polls Tagged With: registry

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Foodie Find: 4moms High Chair

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This week we are so excited to be featuring amazing products perfect for a foodie baby. Today we’re featuring the perfect way to feed baby, in the 4moms high chair – a revolutionary take on a classic baby product for your home.

4moms, known for their innovative designs and products geared toward making parenting easier, have hit the nail on the head yet again with this revolutionary high chair. High chairs are notorious for being hard to get baby in and out of, and especially hard to keep clean! Never mind the mess that baby makes when they throw their bowl of oatmeal on the floor, right? 4moms high chair solves all of these problems and more.

4moms realized that traditional high chair trays are tricky – you have to line up the rails and coordinate the latches to attach them. They created a high chair which uses magnetic latches to make it easy to attach the tray to the seat; just pull up the tray, and you can easily get baby in and out, or clean the chair. The top of the tray is also magnetic, which goes perfectly with their compatible bowls and plates with magnets on the bottom. No longer can baby ditch a bowl across the room, but the 4moms high chair tray will hold tight the compatible bowls and plates, making mealtime a whole lot more peaceful.

The highchair can be moved to three different heights, and three different tray positions, perfect for a quickly growing baby. The top tray is removable and can be washed in the dishwasher, making for easy clean up. Plus, the comfy foam seat is able to be easily wiped down, so no muss or fuss with high chair covers or dirty seats any longer. The high chair comes with one large bowl (and lid), so you can see the magnetic tray work its magic!

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Two Moms Baby Registry

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Today’s guest post is from the mamas of Baby Bailey Mama Drama; they’re sharing their top registry picks for families with two mamas! Like what you see here? Add it to your registry today.

Katie and I had no baby experience prior to having Kennedy.  We were both awkward just holding babies.  Of course we had no idea what to buy for our own baby. We recommend using Gugu Guru for all new moms. Gugu Guru delivers you your perfect baby registry match, unbiased product recommendations from industry experts and other moms to suit your individual style.  For first time moms, making a registry can be stressful.  So why not take away that stress with a registry that helps guide you in the right direction? Here is a list we complied of some fun and necessary items we would put on our registry if we had the chance to do it over again. Even if you aren’t a two moms family, there are many items on here any mom would love! 

Covered Goods Multi Use Nursing Cover

The nursing cover we started out with Kennedy would kick and give everyone around us a show.  Katie saw her cousin using this cover at her baby shower and saw that her baby couldn’t kick it off.  This cover is amazing!  The cover is breathable. Besides these uses for the cover it can also be used as a car seat cover, shopping cart cover, scarf and of course, a breastfeeding cover.  Katie and I both wear them.  Kennedy is usually playing with it if she isn’t sleeping with it or eating underneath it. [Seen here: the gray and ivory stripe cover, the rose quartz cover]

Shuga Bebe Couture Nursing Pillow

Shuga Bebe Couture makes breastfeeding easier. The Shuga Bebe puts our baby at just the right height for breastfeeding.  We also use it to prop her up on when playing with a toy and we use it as a pillow when we are laying on the floor with her.  There is a handy handle on it too to make it easy to carry. [Seen here: Make-A-Wish Dusty Rose]

Skip Hop Highline Backpack Diaper Bag

A Baby Bag that is stylish and convenient.  The Skip Hop bag has great organizing pouches and comes with a changing pad. Katie and I trade off using it for work because it looks professional.  When we go out with Kennedy it doesn’t look like we are carrying a diaper bag, it looks like we are carrying a nice purse.  

Beaba Baby Food Maker

We had always planned on making Kennedy her food.  We planned on using our blender to make it for her.  We always thought baby food was too expensive and making our own baby food would be affordable and healthier for her.  We came across the Beaba Baby Food Maker and fell in love.  This machine is amazing.  There are two sides to it so it can make double the amount of food.  You could have two different foods going at one time.  It only takes 15 minutes for this machine to first steam your food, then to blend it.  All you have to do is chop the food up and throw it on.  Not to mention it saves on all the dishes we would have used if we would have made Kennedy food using pots and the blender.  WE use it to make food for us too.  I don’t think we will ever make mashed potatoes or applesauce the way we used to.  It’s so much easier to make them using this machine.  The severing sizes it makes are perfect for adults and for kids!

Skip Hop Explore and More Baby’s View 3-Stage Activity Center

We don’t like the overly colorful jumpers so this one is perfect!  It’s easy to assemble and it can change as your baby grows.  It has three stages of use: It can be used to sit, swivel, bounce and play; it can be used to cruise and interact; and it can be used as a play table. Plus, the play activities can be moved around, so it’s incredibly versatile as baby grows up! 

BabyBjorn Baby Carrier One

I wish we would have thought to get a 4-position carrier from the beginning!  This carrier is amazing!  Kennedy loves facing out at this age.  She only likes facing in if she is tired.  This carrier can have your baby facing toward you, on your side, on your back, and front facing.  The carrier is designed to grow with your baby from newborn to 3 years (There is no infant insert needed.  This will come in handy for our next baby).  The carrier is hip-healthy for babies and provides proper support for their growing body.  The carrier also has support for adults which is definitely needed as your baby grows.  Kennedy now weighs 18 pounds!  I need that support! 

Finn and Emma Play Gym

If you love modern and simple, this play gym is amazing.  The style is simple and it makes a great decoration to any nursery.  I don’t mind having it out all the time because of its great design.  Kennedy loves playing with it!  The toys on it can be taken off and changed out if you decide you want different ones too.

Adorable Onesie – Hatched By Two Chicks

We got this onesie when Kennedy was a baby, and Gugu Guru suggested it for us again, as well! So, we have it in two sizes now – perfect for when we have another babe too. Since Kennedy was born using Christina’s eggs and Katie’s womb, she was quite literally hatched by two chicks!

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Introducing the NEW Gugu Concierge (+ We're Hiring!)

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Introducing the NEW Gugu Concierge!
Gugu Concierge offers the convenience of online complemented with the highest level of personal service from your very own local Maternity Consultant to help you along the way. Let our staff of professionals kick-start your registry with an experience unlike any other.

Launching this week in:

  • Greater New York Metro (NYC/ Westchester /CT / NJ)
  • Chicago, IL
  • Washington DC / N. Virginia / Maryland
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Boise, ID
  • Dallas, TX
  • Seattle, WA
  • …with more cities rolling out in the upcoming weeks!

Get started at: https://blog.guguguru.com/concierge


Are you the person that everyone comes to for baby registry help? Do you enjoy helping new and expecting parents find the right products for their families and would like to earn income doing it? Or maybe you’re already a Baby Planner, Doula or Maternity Consultant who would like to expand your client base. If you fit the bill, come join the Gugu Concierge team! [Apply HERE.]

 

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Artsy Mama Must-Haves for Baby #2

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We recently teamed up with Jena Holiday, wife, artist, illustrator and mom of two to find out some of her must-haves. Spoiler: her number one must have is a baby carrier so that her hands are free when it’s time to pick up the paint brush! Head over to her blog, Spoonful of Faith, to find out more.

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Video Review: Products for a Wedding Registry and Baby Registry

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Today we’re talking about gifts that pull double duty because they are good for your wedding registry AND baby registry – specifically the shatterproof drinkware and Dip and Sip stainless steel straws from the TaZa brand. These products are not only a perfect gift for newlyweds (who may want to start a family soon after tying the knot) but also for expecting parents. These type of gifts truly keep on giving!

We love that these TaZa products are:

  • Ecofriendly because they’re reusable
  • Kid-friendly
  • Safe because they’re BPA free and EA free (Plastic can leach off flavors and chemicals into an otherwise healthy drink.)
  • Stylish and practical for entertaining
  • Dishwasher safe

Add them to your Gugu Guru registry here:

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