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September 27, 2016

One Big Happy Hello

This post is sponsored by Gymboree, however all opinions are my own.

img_9356img_9384Becoming new parents is such an incredible moment. I’ll never forgot our experience bringing Brooke into this world, and that makes this second pregnancy even sweeter. The anticipation of meeting our second baby is so incredible. I can’t wait to find out if we are having a little boy or girl this time. I just know how precious that moment will be this time. There is a lot of preparation that goes into the nine months of “expecting”. You…

 
img_9362Take bump photos

Have gender reveals

Create a Baby Registry

Have a baby shower

Decorate the nursery

Go through “nesting”

Pack Your Hospital Bag

Pack the Baby’s Hospital Bag
 

img_9383These are just a few of the precious moments that fill the 9 months of pregnancy before your baby arrives. Then, you blink, and your new baby is in your arms. Then, the moments never stop.  First steps. First tooth fairy visit. Spontaneous dance parties and family camp outs. Gymboree’s brand platform, “One Big Happy”  celebrates life’s happy moments, big and small.

 

img_9363They start with their newborn essentials collection that is crafted with your little one in mind. Their baby soft styles have sweet touches that make dressing your baby easy and fun. Plus, you can mix and match items for more outfit options and they have cuffs that can be unrolled to grow with your baby. On top of that, they have foldover mitten cuffs (up to 6 months) to protect delicate skin. Not to mention, they even have matching reversible bibs and blankets.

 

I am loving their current newborn collection. We grabbed a neutral set since we don’t know the gender of our sweet babe yet. I just love the soft grey and mint colors. It was surreal watching Brooke hold the tiny baby clothes. I know my heart is just going to melt when they meet for the first time.

 

img_9377Did you know that September is one of the most popular birth months? To celebrate, Gymboree has teamed up with 5 other brands to bring parents the ultimate bundle for baby. They are giving away over $2,000 in prizes from Gymboree, Land of Nod, Seventh Generation, 4moms, Baby Bjorn, and munchkin. You can enter to win here!

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