I've learned that when kids are afraid of the dark, a nightlight can be their best friend. And have you ever seen a friendlier, cuter lamp than this Little Cloud Lamp ? This adorable night light might be just what I need to get my scared…
I have a few non-negotiable criteria when I'm looking for a new bedtime book to read with my kids and The Bear's Song by Benjamin Chaud exceeds my expectations on all counts. This book is my kids' and my own current favorite bedtime stor…
My kids are rollers. I can't count how many times I've gone to check on them while they sleep, only to find them on the floor. I've considered getting a bed rail but they think they're so babyish. And when you're a big four-year-old, is …
I have the hardest time getting my night owl daughter up for school in the mornings. She likes to come visit us most nights around 2 AM, so when morning comes around she's too tired to get up and dressed for kindergarten. The trick that'…
If you are looking for lullaby music for babies--or even for bigger kids--I am the person to ask. The routine to get my kids down has never been so easy, and so like most parents in the world, I sing. And sing. And sing. If you're lookin…
Every now and then we see ridiculous baby products that make us wonder if they're real or...if they're April Fool's Day jokes left over from years past. Turns out, these five crazy baby products are not jokes at all. But that doesn't mea…
My daughter's baby mobile came with the crib and featured four demented and hungry-looking rabbits, so I don't know why I'm surprised she had sleep issues. Maybe a cozy handmade modern baby mobile like the new from our pals at Blue Witho…
Are you troubled by strange noises in the middle of the night? I am, but it's not from ghosts or even monsters--just a kid in my house who firmly believes in them. Instead of calling Ghostbusters, I've discovered this yummy-smelling Mons…
For years now, Oeuf has been known for its beautiful, modern nursery furniture that's meant to last. I'm personally a huge fan of their Perch Bunk Bed (visit us sometime and see it in action) still could use the Oeuf Toy Store to wrangle…
One of the cardinal rules around my house: birdwatching is better than television. My little chickadees love to sprinkle seed on the back porch and see who comes a-peckin', especially when that family of wrens returns every year to nest …
When I find myself with a little square of wall space to fill, I've found that ornaments can add nice texture and dimension, instead of another poster or print. And this Etsy shop makes ones that are so cute, I might just clear some spac…
Our inbox is jammed lately with parents asking for non-caloric Easter gift ideas. As luck would have it, we have quite a few. The latest being the adorable, affordable handmade creations from Etsy's Bossy's Feltworks--and just in time fo…
Sometimes, I want serious jewelry. But sometimes, I just want something unexpected and playful that goes well with jumping on trampolines or doing cartwheels in the yard. So this would work. This fun line of illustrated wooden necklaces …
Why is this new SIGG bottle awesome for Valentine's Day? Because no one can live without water. (And lots of us can't live without Twitter.) It's a child-sized bottle, but I would totally drink from it. Damask, birds, flowers, bright col…
2012 may be the year of the dragon, but the penguin still needs some attention. And just in time for Valentine's Day, we're found one of the cutest ever ways for a baby to wear his love for penguins--or his love for love--on his chest. […
Owls are some seriously cool animals. They have big eyes, they're nocturnal, and they "whoo." They're also the requisite cute kids motif of the decade, which you know if you're an avid Cool Mom Picks reader. You know what's cooler than a…
I love that furniture designers have stopped looking at cribs as a utilitarian object, and started embracing their artistic nature. GroFurniture is a stunning new eco-friendly furniture line, all made in the USA by real furniture artisan…
File this one under "Ever-Growing List of Gorgeous Things Celebrities Own That We Never Will." It's pretty much the most beautiful cradle I have ever seen. With the most extraordinary price tag. The So-Ro Cradle ("be calm" in Norweigan) …
Toddler beds are really glorious things. They ease the transition from the warm and cozy crib of yore, and the big bad bed of the future. And they're awesome for small spaces . The problem is that these little beds can come with a big pr…
There was quite a bit of peacock hype this past week in NYC with the escaped one from Central Park Zoo, and I am fully expecting a summer trend of feather flaunting as a result. If so, the timing couldn't be more perfect for this new sto…
At the end of the day--and there really is an end of the day, when baby has no choice but to conk out, at least for a little while, anyway--all you really need is a good, sturdy crib so that your little one is safe and snug, right? Well,…
Living in a big city has tons of benefits, but ample living space is not one of them. Which is why bunk beds are the urban dweller's most functional answer to shared bedrooms. It will certainly be the answer for my sons' room when the ti…
I've often said to new mom friends that if I had to do it over, I'd have spent less on the crib. Not that I didn't adore our crib for the four years that we used it; but there has to be a better way than shelling out a fortune, even for …
When we bought our first crib, we listened to everyone who told us to make sure to get one that converts to a toddler bed. But then we had another kid who needed that crib, so we still ended up getting a toddler bed anyway. Truth be told…