We've always been a big fan of BabyLegs for their fun designs and ease of use. I mean, what parent wouldn't love a pair of baby leg warmers that keep those chubby little legs snug while also making diaper changes a breeze? That's why we'…
I probably would've loved the Mother Tucker just for the name itself, but after taking it for a test run, I'm comfortable saying that every nursing mom needs to try this nursing tank right tucking now. Full disclosure: I'm not nursing ag…
Hi Cool Mom Picks. Any recommendations on the best affordable jogging stroller that's ideally lightweight, compact and versatile? -Pamela J. Hi Pamela, Though I will admit right off the bat that I am not a jogger, I have reviewed my shar…
Baby food. Oh, baby food. Some parents love it, but me, I dreaded the mess. Still, your baby has to learn how to use a spoon sometime, and that can be harder than you might think, with all of that scooping, balancing, and mouth-eye coord…
Having three babies in the past nine years has taught me that I need to be able to find what I need in my diaper bag, stat. There is no time for digging around to find the wipes when I'm dealing with a diaper blowout, or for, well, anyth…
As we prepare for baby #2, I dug out our old, flattened diaper bag, and I'm suddenly revisiting the idea of ditching it and just working with a cool tote . Luckily someone has gone a step further and invented an adaptable solution. Check…
As soon as my baby was ready for tummy time, I was vigilant about putting a nice blanket or playmat down for her to lay on, as anyone with a shedding dog can understand. While of course any blanket will do, you have to check out the fabu…
Want your baby to be smarter? Maybe you've seen all the research that says to talk to her. A lot. Especially in those early months and years . And of course you know that - what is parenting these days if not an exercise in reading way t…
Like a lot of you out there, I can't live without my favorite handbags , yet for some reason, diaper bags were not at the top of my priority list when I began preparing for baby number one. Now I know better. However I've run into troubl…
Muslin blankets are among my most beloved baby items. They're so perfect for swaddling, shading and about a thousand other baby-friendly things, too--as all of us have been preaching for years. When my kids were babies my favorite muslin…
None of my kids had any interest in baby pacifiers, which was not for lack of trying on my part, let me tell you. If they had, I know that my germaphobic tendencies mean that I would have carried around lots of extra clean binkies and pa…
3 a.m. was scariest when I couldn't tell if my child's diarrhea or ear ache were serious or just things to wait and see about. And one of the hardest parts of being a new mom was calling the pediatrician and ending up feeling like I'd ov…
There have been no shortage of clever products made since my kids have emerged from babyhood and the handmade bandana baby bib with a pacifier clip from SevenWhiteRabbits ranks high on that list. It's quite a simple concept but one that'…
Waiting for someone to build a better bassinet? Well exciting news, expectant parents: HALO , creators of those cozy, fool-proof sleepsacks we love , is launching a bassinet called the HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper , and trust me when I …
Summer is all about hydration. Speaking of which, have you seen our recipes for awesome summer milkshakes ? Okay, so maybe that's more indulgence than natural solution, but we like fixes that work on a lot of levels. Like Moody Sisters N…
True story: when my daughter was born in 2006, I struggled to find a stroller blanket that wasn't either pink butterflies or blue trains. I basically taught myself to sew just so I could make a black blanket with flame-printed fleece. So…
There are different levels of coffee geekery, from grocery store grounds to K-cup fans, to the Starbucks obsessed to my beloved Chemex and the luxurious, gourmet, single-origin beans to which I owe much of my sanity and creative output. …
I love gifts and artwork that have personal touches - if it has a monogram, sign me up. Our new house has so many blank walls just waiting to be filled, and one piece of personalized art that I knew I wanted to make for it was a framed s…
Isn't it so fun to find a designer who does great modern prints for the kids? As in, not snarky ironic sayings or the same puppies/kitties/fishies we tend to see everywhere? Australian organic baby clothes line Sapling Child has always d…
The future is now, and geeky babies don't have to put up with spit-up on their Bazinga! onesies. Whether you (and your Padawan) are into Star Wars, Star Trek, video games, ninjas, cassette tapes, or mustaches, this adorable Etsy shop has…
I've owned one too many strollers in a quest for one that my child can grow with, that can handle my local terrain, and also not break the bank . So when I heard that Bumbleride , a favorite of ours, was coming out with a new "crossover"…
I've said before that a quilt is the perfect baby gift . That said, all families are different and all blankets are not created equal. That sweet pastel quilt you fell hard for might not work for your funkier friends--you know, the ones …
Moms have long lamented the fact that newborns don't come home from the hospital with instruction manuals . But Baby Pibu skin care for babies , founded by dermatologist mom Dr. Amy Kim, actually does come with instruction cards. Okay, s…
It's safe to say that Skip Hop revolutionized the diaper bag category with its cool modern twist on the new mom essential accessory. When it launched its first Duo diaper bag ten years ago, parents finally had a sleek and durable bag tha…