Vegan & Eco-Friendly Baby Registry Guide

*Gugu Guru sponsored this post, however, all reviews and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make this blog possible.

I'm stoked to be sharing these registry ideas with you! I've put lots of hard work, along with Gugu Guru, to curate some amazing eco-friendly products for the new mom and baby! I actually found each of these through an amazing baby registry site called Gugu Guru.

Gugu Guru is a baby registry website that specifically targets mom and baby's lifestyle because we all know that baby products are not one size fits all! Some caregivers prefer to bottle feed, while others exclusively breastfeed. Some caregivers want a crib, while others prefer a bassinet or co-sleeper. It all just depends on lifestyle. The products on Gugu Guru's site are curated by parents and experts in the baby industry!

It's so easy to navigate too, all you do is answer some questions about what you think your experience during baby's first year may be. The questionnaire ask everything from sleeping plans, feeding plans, to specific personalizations and then the list of products is curated for you! I also love that it's completely private and only those who have your unique link (once your registry is published) can view it. I'm all about protecting information and privacy. 

The products above are all things that are available through Gugu Guru, so check them out, and if you're a new or expecting mama or caregiver, be sure to check out Gugu Guru, it's completely FREE!

Product Links From Top to Bottom:

Phthalate, BPA, PVC-free toys by Green Toys

Finn & Emma organic cotton clothing and toys

Original Sprout vegan + cruelty free baby hair and body wash

Stokke beechwood, medical-grade plastic high chair (for delicious plant-based food)

Lassig Green Label diaper bag made from recycled plastic bottles

Mohawk Eco-Friendly Rugs

The Stair Barrier made from recycled materials

Adorable Mitz dino spike dress with spikes made from recycled plastic

G is loving her new Stokke high chair! It's one of the best baby products I've ever used, honestly. It was easy to assemble, and so incredible to clean - no crevices or pesky fabrics. I'm so happy Gugu Guru helped me discover it!

SUPER EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT:

I have a super exciting announcement!!! Are you ready?!?! ..........................................................

I am completely rebranding my blog and its' look! It's been so LONG since I've updated it.  The logo, the content, the platform...I've actually been blogging since 2012. Some of you know me as a fashion blogger, that's how I got started! Then since having Grace and becoming vegan, I've transitioned more into lifestyle content and I honestly can't tell you much I enjoy writing about these things. I NEVER saw myself as someone who would share recipes in the blog world, but it's one of the things I enjoy doing most! I plan on having the site go live sometime this week so be sure to look out for it! I hope you love it as much as I do :) Also, if you want, you can take a look at my Instagram Stories, and view a sneak peek there!

As always, thank you so much for reading and for following along!

xo. L

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Ten Items You REALLY Need On Your Baby Registry

*This post is brought to you by Baby Cubby. They provided me compensation to create this content for you to enjoy. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% authentic and my own.

This post is long overdue, my friends. Two very important people in my life are pregnant right now and I helped them both with their baby registries as this was all very fresh in my mind still. It was still overwhelming; even the second and third time around.

As a new mom myself just a few short months ago, I was scouring the internet for things I REALLY needed. I had absolutely no clue where to start when registering for G. They really should offer podcasts or tutorials on this type of stuff. How are you supposed to know what you need for a new baby when you've never had a new baby before?!

Needless to say, I now know all the things I will need next time I have a baby. Although, I do understand that not all babes are the same. Just because your first baby loves a pacifier doesn't mean baby #2 will. So because of that, I pretty much only included things you're sure to need, no matter the type of baby, no matter the baby's preferences.

Here are ten things I absolutely could not live without when it comes to baby stuff. Because believe me... you will think you need one million things, but it honestly just comes down to a few necessities. 

1. Dockatot

A co-sleeping mama, (or just about any mama's dream) a safe place to position/lay your baby while they sleep.

2. Bath Toys

All babies have to take baths! Why not make it a fun experience? We rotate our bath toys to keep life interesting, and G always looks forward to bath time. (There were a few months where she literally couldn't stand the bath.)

3. Baby Bouncer Seat

The only place I could safely set G while I was in the shower... her bouncer seat. That is pretty much the only time she sat in it, but that's because I wore her everywhere else. Still, a great investment for those first few months, in my opinion!

4. A Way To Document

This is a big one and something that I feel sometimes gets overlooked. I took monthly pictures of G's first year and it makes me so happy to have those and cherish them forever. Definitely be sure you're ready to document your sweet babe's first few months/years of life! You won't regret it.

5. Nose Frieda Nasal Aspirator

Okay. Put the bulb syringe down and step away from it asap! You don't need that horrid thing. The Nose Frieda is the greatest invention ever. A way to remove snot from your child's nose with...air!

6. Books, books, and more books

Okay so this may be personal opinion, but since G loves books I couldn't not include books on my comprehensive list. Bedtime stories not only help with oral language development, developing a wide vocabulary, and they help instill a natural bedtime routine if you read books with your baby or children before bed.

7. An Easy-To-Clean High Chair

Ugh. This is a big one. Especially since I don't have an easy-to-clean high chair. I love the one I linked above and I'm totally eyeing it for my next baby. Think about this: Your baby literally eats in this thing three times a day, and friends, babies are not neat eaters, haha.

8. Wearable Blankets

I love these blankets because I didn't have to worry about G pulling the blanket over her face while she slept. It zips on with ease and bonus: it's way easier than swaddling.

9. Wearable Mama Jewelry

Chewbeads or any other product that allow baby to teeth on it or fiddle with are absolutely useful. Babies teeth for... forever it seems like, so you definitely want options. We had Sophie la Girafe, several medical grade silicone teether rings, and also lots of chewable necklaces that I would wear while wearing G. Did you get all that? You get a cookie.

10. Baby Carrier

It's total coincidence that this item is last on my list. These aren't in order of priority or anything, but I suppose I am happy that it's last so I can really instill this one into you! One word: babywearing. I wish someone had told me how it would change my life. How much I would wear G and bond with her in that way. Every mama needs a baby carry. Every one. I don't care if you're a SAHM, WAHM, working mom, a dad, an adoptive mom. All moms. Should. Babywear! Every baby can benefit from it!

If you are interested in more info on babywearing, see my posts below!

BABYWEARING FOR BEGINNERS | LEARNING THE ROPES

EIGHTEEN THINGS BABYWEARING HELPED ME DO THIS PAST YEAR

DADS WHO WEAR BABIES

A lot of thought went into each item on my list. What do you feel is a must-have that you don't see on this list?


xo. L

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