by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings
I wish I were one of those crafty types who could look at an old sweater and see more than a Goodwill deduction. If you’re Viola Hale of Viola Studio, you imagine adorable stuffed animals including elephants, puppies, pigs, and even a moose made out of cuddly...
by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings
The picture that comes to mind when I hear “doll” and “completely recycled materials” together in one sentence has never quite looked like the spectacular looking Binky Buddies recycled dolls from Hasenpfeffer Incorporated. Using a variety of...
by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings
The Yo! Gabba Gabba infatuation has reached a fevered pitch in my household, as my 19 month-old can now say “DJ Lance Rock” better than she can say Grandma. Which is no slight to Grandma. In fact, Grandma was cool enough to devote the better part of the...
by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings
Babies look cute in hats with bear ears. They just do. That’s the rule. But the truth is, babies also look cute in hats with Joop ears, Balob ears and Tada ears. And if you have any idea what I’m talking about you’re evidently familiar with the brand...
by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings
I wrestle with the idea of what to get my two-month old daughter for Christmas, because well, she’s two-months and what the heck does she care about what’s sitting under the tree for her, right? But then I have to wonder if it’ll come back to bite me...
by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings
Update 12/13: We’ve created a Save Handmade Page to keep you posted on ways to help and latest news around this important issue. Stop by any time! Update 12/14: The act was in fact not passed by the CPSC which is a regulatory agency but by congress –...
by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings
Dear Santa,This year, I’m asking you to avoid the following toys: Dolls in midriff-baring clothes, licensed-character clothing and anything so cheap it breaks before New Year’s. And, most of all, lay low on things that need batteries.Need a hint? Consider...
by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings
We launched our very first Safer Toy Guide last October during the “Year of the Recall” (remember that?) but just because we haven’t been overwhelmed with toy recalls yet this year, doesn’t mean parents don’t want safer toys for...
by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style
We’re always looking out for multicultural dolls, toys and gifts for kids, but so many of them sort of run out of inspiration after the whole “let’s do a multiculural doll, toy and gift” part. Besitos Designs, however nails it. The concept is...
by Cool Mom Team | Helpful Services
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is upon us, and with it, an influx of pitches, press releases and pleas to feature any number of pink ribbon-adorned cr…um, stuff. We’re all for supporting one of the most fantastic causes out there, but if you’re not...
