Summer break has already started for my kids, and will soon for the rest of you all who are still dealing with daily drama of homework and packing lunches. Our first day was spent at the pool. Mom win, right? Well, sort of. Because my yo…
Though I've heard a lot of people joke that they'll be shipping themselves over the Canadian border if this year's presidential election doesn't go the way they hope, I know that for the vast majority of us, there's no place like home. E…
It's summertime, and lemons are everywhere. I'm making pie. Beyoncé's making music . And now babyGap is partnering with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), an organization dedicated to curing childhood cancer, with an exclusive coll…
Sometimes in the world of baby gear, less is definitely way more. These modern, space-saving baby bouncers capture this spirit in a big way. Their sleek designs mean your living room can look less like a mini gymnasium and more like smar…
If innovative baby gear is any indication, we can confidently say this is an awesome time to be expecting. My youngest just turned 6 years old, so I'm only a few years out of the baby stage, and yet there has been so much amazing change …
I pretty much love all the hip, modern kidswear from Nununu . Some of it pushes design boundaries though, so when I heard they introduced new swimwear for kids this season-- well, I wasn't sure if it would be a little too avant-garde for…
After ten years of parenting, I thought I had this whole toothbrushing thing figured out. I mean, it's not that hard, compared to say potty training or tying shoelaces. But when my preschooler ended up at the dentist with three cavities,…
We're fond of baby rain ponchos as easy, pull-on-and-off alternatives to the traditional raincoats with all those snaps and buttons. You too? Well then your rainy day blues are about to get a little brighter since we discovered these bri…
I had three kids in four years and learned very quickly how fast kids outgrow their gear. That's why I love companies like Oribel, smart engineers who are creating modern, multi-stage products that are meant to last throughout several de…
With news that even Phthalate-free and BPA-free plastic baby bottles may not be all they're cracked up to be, more parents are on the hunt for glass baby bottles. While not long ago, the idea of glass baby bottles once inspired panic in …
When my first child was born I had no clue how much my heart could be so full with love . . . or how much my house could be so full of stuff. Bouncers and swings and piles upon piles of diapers and wipes and burp cloths. If space is at a…
Ever had that feeling of irritable jealousy when you caught your pregnant friend still rocking cute cotton dresses and jeans without expandable waists? Yep, me too. In a blink of an eye I was in clothes that made me look like I was due a…
It takes a lot to wow us when it comes to car seats these days; there are just so many similarities among them, it's rare when one stands out from the crowd. But if I were shopping for a new infant car seat right now -- and (cough) money…
Okay so maybe we didn't completely buy those pastel Pantone colors of the year during the winter. But now? Spring! And just in time, BabyBjörn is totally on trend with a new line of baby gear they call the BabyBjörn Watercolor Collection…
Since we're always looking for anything that will make parents' lives easier, we're so excited to break the news today about the brand new Ergobaby ADAPT . While Ergobaby already makes tons of fabulous carriers that moms and dads swear b…
Before you buy your next baby shower gift , you're going to want to check out this new collection from one of our very favorite maternity designers (and amazing friend to CMP), Rosie Pope. Now she's turned her attention to launching Rosi…
I know I'm not alone in wanting to hurl my laptop out the window many times during what's probably been the most contentious election cycle of my lifetime. So I had to just stop, smile and breathe a little sigh of relief when I saw the n…
We are so thrilled to present, our 2016 Ultimate Baby Shower Gift Guide , back by popular demand after a short hiatus. It's been a labor ( pun kind of intended ) of love to seek out over 175 of the absolute coolest baby gift ideas, inclu…
As a suburban mom of four, I live in my car. And as much as I try to tell my kids that this time we will not be eating in the car (don't laugh too hard), I can never stick to that rule because, well, we're all in it so much. That's why t…
What's even better than snuggling your baby in the soft, stylish swaddle blankets we love from Buttermilk Babies ? Knowing that your purchase is going to help low-income kids get the things they need to feel well-cared for. That makes me…
My kids come downstairs with mismatched socks all the time, but I learned to let it go long ago. Who needs to match, when wearing stripes and polka dots together is so much more fun? (Also, it makes putting away the laundry way, way easi…
My breast pump definitely got the job done, but it was certainly not stylish. Or smart. Try awkward and uncomfortable. But the husband and wife team behind Babyation are aiming to change that. Their new breast pump might be exactly what …
Our editor Liz, who once touted herself as "sling-incompetent," fell in love with Rockin’ Baby slings years ago both for their style and their charitable do-gooding that supports mothers in need . I count myself among their fans too. So …
Thanks to my mom, who put me in sewing camp when I was a kid (for real), I know a little bit about patterns, pleats and patchwork. While sewing doesn't evoke some kind of longing for the carefree days of my youth, I do get pretty sentime…