We've loved Hello Kitty since we were little girls, and now we admit it's fun having her back in our lives on all kinds of things for babies and kids. Especially from some of our favorite indie brands. If you're a Sanrio fan, say hello t…
There are so many amazingly unique and gorgeous baby products out there. But when I was a new mama, I was so exhausted and preoccupied, I found it hard to find the time to actually buy all the cool baby clothes, toys and gear I would've …
Nothing finishes off a nursery like a beautiful handmade quilt. A mix of modern and handmade can create a stunning element of decor, especially in a child's space , but there's no reason artfully crafted baby quilts can't be put to use a…
One of my favorite categories on our Holiday Gift Guide this year is first Christmas gifts for babies that are all handmade. Recently we shared an entire selection of great first holiday gifts for baby (lots of handmade goodness there to…
With winter upon us and a chill in the air, warm, snuggly blankets, soft pillows and cuddly toys are officially a hot commodity in our house--the cuter, the better. Betcha you and yours will be smitten with this adorable, sunny-bright nu…
For the past few years, my husband has kicked off November cleanly shaven and ended it in full mustache-mode. I don't even complain because he's doing it for Movember , an annual worldwide mustache-growing fundraiser to raise awareness a…
It seems like no matter when you have a baby, a couple years later there's a new product on the market you wish you'd had at the time. If it's baby time right now in your world or a friend's, you won't want to miss this snuggly wonder. *…
Who wants to hide under a pink teddy bear blanket? Nobody over two years old, that's who. That's why these chic, breathable nursing covers do at least quadruple duty and look like something you would actually wear on purpose. Made of sof…
One of my most favorite items is a quilt made by my great-grandmother, handed down to me by my grandmother. There is something so special and meaningful about a handmade quilt, although quilting for most people seems like a talent reserv…
Judging by the awesomely geeky baby goods in this chic boutique, I would wager that Wonder Woman's sewing machine isn't as invisible as her jet. Whether you need to burp, wipe, snuggle , or celebrate your little Loki, this is the source …
I'll admit the sun frightens me, especially where my little boys are concerned. But I don't let my fear keep us inside or under a tree--though I admit to having overloaded them with sunscreen until their limbs resembled a sheet of notebo…
One of my favorite things about having a newborn was swaddling. My babies both loved to be swaddled and I must say, while I did a lot of things badly, I was kind of a swaddling master (please hold the applause). However I did learn that …
The aden + anais swaddlers have been a staple in my household since my second baby was born, but now that my youngest is almost two-years old, we've outgrown them a bit. So imagine how thrilled I was to learn that they've recently launch…
Finding the perfect lovey can be a daunting task. Before your baby is born, you buy a bunch of different types and hope that one of them becomes "the one." The issue may be solved with this cool new toy/blanket combo . Drool Monkey Organ…
I just had my fifth baby a couple weeks ago and need some ideas for baby sun protection. Could you tell me some of your favorite products for making it easier and safer to be out in the sun with a very young infant? -Kim Congratulations …
Confession: I've never totally understood the stuffed-animals-that-turn-into-blankets thing. Pulling a blankie out of a stuffed animal's middle always seemed kind of... weird. Of course, it's not up to me--kids seem to love them. And luc…
When giving a gift to an expecting mother, I prefer finding something that's of very good quality, a reasonable price point and aesthetically pretty--but practical at the same time. Fortunately, those three thing are becoming easier to f…
We love the new elegance in nurseries, and we especially love when beautiful design goes hand in hand with comfort and eco-consciousness. And we really, really love when peacocks are involved. [don't miss a truly great giveaway after the…
When I think of quilts, modern isn't the word that jumps to mind. Cozy and comforting? Yes. Hip and fresh? Not really. So when I came across the quilts made by Etsy seller Deer and Hippo I was delighted and more than a little surprised b…
My 10 month old is teething. That means he's chomping on virtually everything in our house. (Kind of gross when he chooses the wheels of the stroller.) I found a cool new blankie with attached teething toys, so I'm hopeful he'll start gn…
ust when we thought we might be over Angry Birds, one of our favorite little baby companies goes and makes a brand new, very well-done Angry Birds for babies collection. Happily, the birds all look more happy than anything. Guess they ju…
My 5-year old son's now security blanket is a handmade one we featured here on Cool Mom Picks awhile back. Cool how that happens. So when I saw these beautiful baby blankets at Dandelion Baby, I imagined that they could easily become a f…
Not every baby wants to jet about town covered in a glorified sleeping bag. Some may feel the need to be a little more stylish than that. For those baby hipsters, we've got just the solution for chilly days. Behold the Smally Hoodmuff . …
After a very generous stretch of unseasonably mild weather in New York, the freezing cold is here (sigh). Rather than pretend I live in LA, I have to take winter seriously this year since I have a new-ish baby to keep warm. Thankfully I …