This post is a part of our Sleepless Mom Must-Haves series by Monica Banks, founder of Gugu Guru – the ultimate baby registry discovery site for style-savvy moms. At Gugu Guru, we call the first few weeks after delivery the “Newborn Lockdown” phase. Be it your first, second or fifth baby – no matter how seasoned…
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Nuna PIPA Lite Car Seat
Picking a car seat is tougher than I thought. So many choices out there and all you want is safe, and let’s be honest, we want stylish as well. I came across the Nuna PIPA lite car seat as I was searching for my soon-to-be son. I fell in love instantly with the look and design…
Safety Bed Rail That Converts From Crib Rail To Toddler Bed Rail
What a difference my mornings are from 2 1/2 years ago when I would gently be woken by the morning sun and birds chirping in the distance. Now, a wide awake toddler demanding juice, cartoons, and morning snuggles in my bed wakes me up. Although my son sleeps in his own room in a crib…
Must-Haves The Second Time Around
This post is a part of our Sleepless Mom Must-Haves series by Monica Banks, founder of Gugu Guru – the ultimate baby registry discovery site for style-savvy moms. The team at Gugu Guru has been so excited to work with Jessica on preparing for her second baby. A lot of people might ask if you’ve already…
Potty Training Help With My Size Potty
What age do you begin potty training? According to books, online, and cute toddler toilets in the baby stores, potty training begins at 18 months. My son being a year and a half old, I was so excited to bring home Summer Infants’ My Size Potty. Potty Training Help With My Size Potty My Size…
Why Formula Feeding Was Right For Me
On April 21, 2015 my husband and I welcomed our precious baby boy, Maddox, into this world. Like many first time mommas, I had every intention of breastfeeding for the first year. From the time we left the hospital up until his two month check-up, everything was going great — or at least I thought it…
Muslin Bedding For My Toddler Room Makeover
I absolutely loved my baby’s nursery and the perfect crib bedding to match! If only I had known that little-by-little, pieces to the fancy crib bedding retire a lot sooner than I had anticipated. First to go, the sheets. Although they were matching, they were not comfortable. Second to go was the comforter. As adorable…
Finally! A Maternity Bra I Can Wear
So many of you ask what bras I’m wearing while pregnant. Expectant moms are concerned with how big our boobs get while pregnant. Some say it’s a good thing (my husband) and we are like, “What?” Nothing fits, my back hurts, and I look heavier than I am because of the size of my boobs….
Luli Bebé Designer Diaper Bags
I’m sure some of you mothers can relate, every time I think I can go back to carrying a regular purse I’m left with the chore of emptying it and stuffing my mommy gear back into the diaper bag! I really thought that diaper bags were just for infants, but as it turns out, they…
The Perfect Father’s Day Gift
With Father’s Day around the corner, and my husband home for a short two weeks from Afghanistan, I had to find something in a hurry to celebrate Father’s Day a few weeks early. His trips home are short, but sweet. We like to pack in as many adventures and as much family time as possible….